TEMPLE VIEW HOTEL, Carinish

Temple View Hotel has 10 en-suite rooms across double, twin, single, and family categories. Each room includes a private bathroom, a work desk, a TV, and a wardrobe. Rooms at the back of the hotel face the ruins of a 1,000-year-old monastery, known as Temple Trinity, directly across the road. Board games and puzzles are available in the shared lounge for guest use.

The hotel's restaurant and bar serves traditional Scottish cuisine, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available. Breakfasts are made to order and include a full English or Irish breakfast and continental choices. The menu changes seasonally and features local produce, including fresh seafood such as lobster bisque and Cullen Skink. A sunroom with views over the sea is used for breakfast and dinner service.

Temple View Hotel offers free WiFi, free private parking on-site, and accessible parking. The property has a garden, a sun terrace with outdoor furniture, and a shared lounge/TV area. A bar serves a selection of drinks, including locally made gins. Other services include daily housekeeping, packed lunches, and bicycle storage for guests cycling the Hebridean Way.

The hotel sits in Carinish, North Uist, 15 minutes from the Lochmaddy ferry terminal and 11 km from Benbecula Airport. Askernish Golf Club is 46 km away. The RSPB sanctuary at Balranald is a short drive, and the hotel is positioned equally distant from the ferry and airport for easy exploration of the Uists.

Location: 15 min from Lochmaddy ferry, 11 km from Benbecula Airport

Dining: Traditional Scottish restaurant with vegan and gluten-free options

Rooms: 10 en-suite rooms with temple views

Amenities: Free parking, bicycle storage, packed lunches

Policy: Shoes-off entrance and non-smoking throughout

Bonus: Daily housekeeping and garden sun terrace