A warm welcome to Heathbank - a unique, but modern small hotel on the Isle of Barra. The hotel is owned and run by the MacNeil family - local natives, who having been born and raised on the island ensures they have good knowledge and understanding of island life.
Supported by a super, friendly team of staff, the hotel is situated on the North end of the island, a tranquil area, but ideally placed with the famous beach airport and the Sound of Barra ferry just 2.5 miles away.We are only based 6 miles from Castlebay ferry terminal.
Supported by a super, friendly team of staff, the hotel is situated on the North end of the island, a tranquil area, but ideally placed with the famous beach airport and the Sound of Barra ferry just 2.5 miles away.We are only based 6 miles from Castlebay ferry terminal.
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No payment will be deducted until arrival. Please refer to the booking policy regarding cancellation fees. Failure to cancel your reservation will result in full payment being charged to your card. Please use the online facility to make a booking or check availability. Vehicles are left in our car park are left at the owners risk, the hotel cannot take any responsibility for any damage caused to vehicles.
To set you up for the day's adventures we serve a hearty breakfast, with locally smoked haddock being very popular. The Restaurant/Bar offers a warm and relaxed surrounding. A good selection of drink is on offer from our bar including our locally distilled Isle of Barra Gin. Our menu is simple as many of our dishes are freshly prepared.
Walk along our beaches which have beautiful white sands and stretch as far as the eye can see. Enjoy the sight of the machair in Eoligarry which has a yellow blanket of primroses in the spring. Take a picnic to Vatersay, which is accessible by causeway, and take in the glorious views. Meander over to the Annie Jane monument and reflect on days gone by when life was not so leisurely.
Reviews (6)
Joe Lad
Aug 20, 2021
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David Firth
Jun 19, 2021
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Nick Hayes
Jun 21, 2020
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Just the Public Bar is open to the general populace at the moment. It is as welcoming as ever though as a haven at the end of every walk, cycle ride or fishing foray.
The screening to establish social distancing is a bit off putting, but don't be too perturbed by that. Bring your binoculars, bag a window seat and watch whats happening around the bay outside. Or, get one of the picnic benches in the garden front and watch the same with full surround sound. Midges and clemency allowing!
The screening to establish social distancing is a bit off putting, but don't be too perturbed by that. Bring your binoculars, bag a window seat and watch whats happening around the bay outside. Or, get one of the picnic benches in the garden front and watch the same with full surround sound. Midges and clemency allowing!
Rory McLaren
Jun 17, 2020
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Sheila Burton
Nov 10, 2019
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Friendly welcome. Lovely clean room with new carpets and comfy bed. Nice wee tray for coffee / tea & nibbles. Staff all helpful. Meals in the bar were excellent and breakfast provided everything you could ask for. Owner on site to offer helpful advice on the local area. Just had 2 night stay and it was superb. Can’t recommend this wee gem highly enough.
Peter Halliday
Sep 05, 2019
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Spent a couple of happy days here at the start of our tour of the Hebrides. Staff very friendly at reception and also in the bar/dining room, and at breakfast. Five rooms, very comfortable, with excellent shower, supplied with removable half height step, very thoughtful for older guests. Delighted to visit Barra Airport and see the small plane landing on the beach. Many spectators present, armed with cameras to record the event. Spectacular!
