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Kennels

Kennels

4.2
out of 5
Ratings from 22 reviews
95% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.4
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.9
Location
4.5
Value
3.9
Customer
Service
4.6

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A delightful cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on the edge of the Colonsay woodland garden with views towards the south west. It has a small enclosed terrace and a burn running below the cottage.

Good basic cottage in a sunny sheltered spot

Review submitted on Sat, 30 Sep 2023
3.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Good cottage for the 2 of us with the 2 dogs. The weather was very wet and we thought we would use the fire so I asked for coal as an afterthought which was efficiently provided on our arrival. We are not fans of night storage heaters. Not sure whether the log burner is geared up to using smokeless coal. The bunker is damp and the kindling was a bit slow burning too - we were glad we brought our own additional. Its very important to dry clothes and to heat a bit of water.We tried not to use the immersion as the shower is electric. The bath is quite high to get in and out of.
The kitchen had everything we needed. The dryer over the fire was good. The bed was very comfy and the duvet warm.
The connecting door is good - the dogs could not go into the bedrooms.We brought large seat covers to protect the settees.
The bathroom was a bit cold, but we didnt switch the towel rail or the wall heater on.
The people on Colonsay are very friendly and the island is very beautiful. We were a bit surprised that the ferry was cancelled to arrive a day late and Storm Agnes nearly had us leaving later than planned too. We are not sure what the policy would have been if we had had to stay an additional night, especially as we missed the first night.I did ask about a credit for the night missed but Tanya's reply did not comment on this.




Comfortable accommodation on a special island

Review submitted on Thu, 24 Aug 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Kennels is an attractive cottage on the Colonsey House estate. It is comfortable and well equipped. The terrace is lovely for breakfast and evening drinks. There are beautiful walks from the door- through the estate woods and to lovely sandy beach.



Holiday

Review submitted on Sat, 17 Jun 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Comfortable cottage . It was clean and well equipped. We had a good time and found Colonsay delightful.



An excellent base for exploring the island

Review submitted on Mon, 15 May 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We hope you enjoy your stay here as much as we did. We hope to return to this comfortable and welcoming property. Our requests when staying, we’re very quickly and nicely dealt with. Just what you want for a holiday.



Week stay at Kennels

Review submitted on Fri, 14 Apr 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Pros: Comfortable, accessible and good base for stay on Colonsay. All rooms on one level beneficial for persons with mobility and/or sight impairment. Facilities in cottage generally adequate and the solid fuel stove with back boiler provides economical space heating and hot water. Noting it is much better than open fires in other cottages.
Cons: While good advice was provided by proprietor about cost of electricity in current times, there was no information on how calculated since the meter was non-functional. On subsequent enquiry, this was attributed to lack of repair by SSE as supplier.
The "Terms and Conditions" did state the normal practice of reading the meter before and after the stay to calculate usage still applied, but clearly did not. The customer service team are usually very good in reviewing problems and undertook to investigate improving communication with client visitors. We accepted the estimate provided, which appeared to be typical for the conditions of stay, but would have appreciated even a wee note on the meter, recognising the problem and intended solution.
Overview: We`ll be looking to return to the island later in the year, to maintain a longstanding family connection.




Last minute stay

Review submitted on Thu, 13 Apr 2023
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
4 nights in Kennels in April for an unexpected last-minute getaway to join 3 other families on the island. Decor was nice, comfy beds and cosy duvets. Draught came in through a hole in patio door frame and bathroom was freezing especially the tiled floor. We probably should have put the heating on more or lit the stove but were put off by the additional payment for fuel/electricity and figured we would mostly be out anyway.



A perfect base for exploring Colonsay & returning to comfort.

Review submitted on Fri, 24 Mar 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Kennels is a lovely cottage in a sheltered wooded area, with a pretty stream in the sunny garden. It’s got everything needed for a very comfortable, relaxing stay. Customer support when needed was swift & very helpful. Highly recommended.



A good cottage on a lovely island. Pleased to be able to have my dog there.

Review submitted on Thu, 29 Sep 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very happy with my time there. The location is good with fascinating ancient woodland close by to walk in and the beach at Kiloran Bay only a short walk away.



A return visit to a favourite cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 08 Sep 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
I have stayed in a number of the Colonsay Estate properties over the years, but Kennels has been my first choice for more than a decade. Its secluded but accessible location suits me as someone who doesn't bring a vehicle to the island, and its outlook makes the most of the daylight despite the woodland setting. The recent makeover has transformed the interior, and the solid fuel stove keeps the cottage snug whatever the weather outside. Colonsay is rightly described as the jewel of the Hebrides - I would add that Kennels is a jewel among the properties available to small visiting parties - and my dog agrees.

The only downside is seeing the apparently relentless deterioration of the nearby woodland gardens - once one of Colonsay's main attractions.



Quiet suntrap

Review submitted on Thu, 25 Aug 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Stayed here many times before, though not for a few years & trees have grown a bit cutting off views West down Loch Fada. Warm & comfortable with superb Morsø stove



Enjoyable island bolt hole.

Review submitted on Thu, 18 Aug 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
My wife and I enjoyed our stay at Kennels. It provided a very good base to explore the island and is well equipped. We agree with other reviews that note that aspects of the place could benefit from a refresh or refurb, but Kennels has a character of its own and provided a very enjoyable island bolt hole. We loved Colonsay and would go back. Everybody we met, islanders and visitors, were extremely friendly and helpful. A memorable week for us - many thanks!



Great spot for a peaceful break

Review submitted on Thu, 04 Aug 2022
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed our break at the Kennels, the location is very peaceful and secluded.It was lovely to sit out in the garden on a sunny evening with a Colonsay G&T. The cottage is compact and cosy for 4 adults. It would benefit from a bathroom upgrade but the electric shower worked well, the kitchen was well equipped and the beds were comfortable.We were very lucky with the weather which made our holiday



A comfortable cottage in a fabulous location.bulous locatio

Review submitted on Thu, 16 Jun 2022
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The location of Kennels for me was wonderful as I loved walking on the beautiful garden trails and adored the walk to Killoran bay through the gardens and machair. The cottage was very comfortable with attractive decor and the kitchen facilities quite basic but provided everything one would need. An upgrade of the bathroom would probably enhance the overall experience.



Good location

Review submitted on Thu, 19 May 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Kennels is in a very peaceful location with good walks from the front door. It is comfortable but the bathroom could do with some upgrading.



Good location

Review submitted on Thu, 12 May 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our third stay at Kennels which is placed well for the north of the island. Comfortable space but towels are too small and poor quality.



Kennels in July

Review submitted on Sun, 08 Aug 2021
3.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Colonsay is beautiful Inner Hebridean Island, excellent for walking and bird watching. We enjoyed both from our base at Kennels. The cottage could do with some freshening up, and the new bedroom carpet produced a smell which initially suggested dog and put my partner off. However we soon got over that and had a great time; and good luck with the weather. Detailed minor problems requiring maintenance have been reported to the Colonsay Estate Office.



Gone to the Dogs!

Review submitted on Wed, 30 Jun 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was my first stay in Kennels of any kind, and I was impressed. The cottage was pleasant, comfortable and well equipped, though the bathroom was rather basic and chilly. We particularly appreciated the quality of the beds and bedding, especially as the weather was unseasonably cold. The cottage was very private, but rather enclosed by the tall reeds across the burn. Our dog appreciated the blanket provided which gave an extra layer of warmth and comfort, especially as the floor was uncarpeted apart from the rug.- very practical for humans having an outdoorsy holiday, but he feels holidays are rather over-rated when one has good thick carpets at home!



Relaxing break

Review submitted on Thu, 24 Jun 2021
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A very enjoyable break in secluded settings. Total privacy except for the midges. A well appointed cottage, centrally based for exploring the island.



Compact yet comfortable

Review submitted on Tue, 22 Jun 2021
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Kennels is a small two bedroom cottage conversion of an old estate building. We found the accommodation to be comfortable and our small dog enjoyed the enclosed patio area (he likes to lie in open doorways). A big dog might easily jump the walls.
The cottage was quiet and well positioned for woodland walks or for the more adventurous Kiloran Bay beach (definitely worth a visit and about a mile distant).
Fixtures and fittings are adequate though I would recommend ordering a bag of coal to keep the cottage cosy in the evenings, otherwise it’s electric panel heaters which can chew through the electricity. The office staff were available 24/7 (power cut) and always polite and responsive. Only criticisms are those mentioned in previous reviews, the bathroom is functional but would benefit from updating and the double bedroom has a musty smell though this lessened when the cottage was heated and windows opened to ventilate. Tips….if you want to watch TV in the evening take a iPad or similar, it works well with the free WiFi. Eating out, the Pantry near the ferry landing is good but basic (it’s a cafe rather than a restaurant) or visit our favourite The Colonsay Hotel which offers a good range of food and wines at reasonable prices and feels a lot more special.



Cottage could do with an update

Review submitted on Thu, 24 Sep 2020
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Really love this cottage particularly the location. The bathroom is very dated and cold and certainly in need of an upgrade.



A wet week in September

Review submitted on Thu, 10 Sep 2020
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
3.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Spent a happy week on the island and enjoyed a good base at The Kennels. Strengths of the cottage included the stove, full sized bath with plenty of hot water and the comfortable bed and seating. We missed having any views to enjoy but the setting on the edge of the woods did provide wet but enjoyable woodland walks for our dog. Being close to the beautiful beach at Kiloran was another advantage. We had a wet week but still enjoyed the island and managed to have several good walks. We also enjoyed meals at the Pantry and Colonsay Hotel.



Disappointing

Review submitted on Mon, 18 May 2015
2.3
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
3.0
Location
2.0
Value
1.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Wish we had known that the bathroom was as far as possible from bedrooms, we would have chosen a different cottage.. main bedroom smells of damp. kitchen tongs were broken. Furniture obviously cast offs .Heating poor. No instructions for using cooker and washing machine. Avery depressing experience