Festive breaks

Island Festive Houseparties

We are planning the perfect Festive Breaks and we’d love you to come and join us.  Whatever your preference we can guarantee a Romantic Christmas or a traditional Island Hogmanay.  Our two Highland Hotels – Toravaig House and Duisdale House Hotel are located in the south of Skye and are ready to become your Highland Home for one, two,  three (or  even four) days as we welcome you to a break to remember.

Our special Packages includes the following:

• Welcome Drinks reception on the first night and the chance to meet your hosts Anne and Ken and your fellow guests.
• 3-course Dinner & Breakfast each day.
• 4-course Christmas Lunch on Christmas Day.
• Whisky Tasting by the fire.
• Time to unwind and relax whilst enjoying the local beauty spots.
• 4-course Hogmanay Banquet on New Years Eve.
• Fireworks at Midnight on 31st December.
• Late Brunch on New Years Day .

To reserve your place at the party we ask for £150 per person booking fee when you book to secure your reservation with the balance payable 4 weeks in advance of your stay with us. 

• Click here to download our Festive brochure and price list

Duisdale Festive Tariffs

Houseparty prices are per person for three nights and are inclusive of Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, entertainment and activities as detailed in the programmes. Christmas Programme is 3 days from 24th December 2009. New Year Programme is 3 days from 30th December 2009.

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Romantic Christmas Escape Programme

Thursday 24th December

• Arrive after 3pm to enjoy afternoon tea and scones 
• We’ve arranged for some Carol Singers to entertain us in the early evening
• Drinks Reception before dinner to meet fellow guests and also Anne & Ken your hosts.
• Superb 3 course Candlelit dinner in the Dining room
• Attend Midnight Mass service nearby
• Mulled wine & homemade mince pies served on your return.

Friday 25th December

• Christmas morning starts with breakfast served in the Dining room
• This morning we’ve arranged a guided walk locally
• Indulgent, traditional Four-course Christmas Day Lunch
• A relaxing afternoon  where you can explore the surrounding area.  A Romantic stroll to Knock castle or a woodland walk.  There is also the chance to relax by the fire and play the usual board games in the lounge
• Then a leisurely evening with a superb evening buffet.

Saturday 26th December

• Boxing Day begins with late breakfast
• The rest of the day is yours to relax, or enjoy an activity
• Return to the hotel for a late afternoon of Whisky Tasting 
• Enjoy a delicious Three-course dinner in the Dining room.

Sunday 27th December

• Full Scottish breakfast to prepare you for your journey home

Highland Hogmanay Package

Wednesday 30th December 2009

• Arrive at your Island Hotel and check in.
• This evening is a relaxed affair and you’ll have time to unwind after dinner with a fine wine or a Malt whisky in front of the open fire. Time to chat to your fellow Houseparty Guests and discuss plans for the next few days.
  

Thursday 31st December 2009

• Today why not take a trip to the north of the island and marvel at the stunning MacLeod Tables and the awesome Cuillin Range in the West. Visit some of the local arts and crafts shops and pick up a souvenir or two.
• Back at the hotel, afternoon Tea and Scones are served by the fire at 4pm.
• The night kicks off at 8.00pm with a Bucks Fizz reception and follow with a superb 4-course Highland Banquet and continues with bringing in the New Year.
• At Midnight we have Fireworks to top the bill and then the celebrations can continue until the Wee sma hours for those who wish.

Friday 1st January 2010

• Leisurely substantial Brunch served through to 1pm for those who want a bit of a lie in.
• Why not take a stroll along to historic Knock Castle to brush the cobwebs away with the fresh highland air or a gently walk through the woodland at Duisdale! The rest of the day is your’s to explore the countryside or just relax with your favourite book in front of the fire.
• This evening after dinner we have our local fiddler serenading us from the bottom of the stairs.

Saturday 2nd January 2010

• Full Scottish breakfast to prepare you for your journey home.