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Reviews of The Bosville

4 out of 5
The Bosville
9 - 11 Bosville Terrace, Portree, Scotland

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 214 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jeana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a fantastic location and view. It is an old building so be aware that the floors creak and the walls are thin. Ear plugs a must!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent chef for dinner and breakfast. Cool place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for our stay in Skye. Loved the room, such quaint touches from them made it feel like home. Even though parking seemed to be a slight problem, there was plenty of public parking within a short walking distance. Dining options were a bit scarce and worked MUCH better with reservations than without, so plan ahead! Beautiful property in a gorgeous setting...would definitely recommend and look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bosville’s location in Portree is very central and walkable to most things. It was very clean and the restaurant/bar attached was great. The staff were helpful and nice. I’d recommend this spot to anyone who can handle walking some stairs to their room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a quaint and historic property. While only the carpet seemed dated, the bathroom in my room was marvelous and chic! I reserved the superior double room. They provided robes, slippers, and a various assortment of complimentary items including a complimentary candle. They're one of the few to offer hot chocolate as well as tea. There was a blanket on the chair and a throw on the bed, which were perfect for a nap. I have a bad back so am very sensitive to beds, but this one was great! Not only was it very comfortable, but had a nice duvet (which the likes of Inverlochy Castle didn't even have!!) At check-in I was informed there's no lift on the island, but they'd help me with my bags, which they did expeditiously with several restaurant staff offering to assist. The customer service here was amazing. Everyone is so friendly. This is the Highland hospitality that the region is well known for. After a long day of hiking in the rain, sleet, and snow, it was a pleasure to rest here and be pampered by the ladies at dinner, where the food portions were massive! In Jan 2023, as they work to remodel, my only upgrade request is to install USB ports. The service and amenities rivaled and surpassed some of the 5 star hotels where I stayed in during my trip.

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the rooms are immaculate with lots of thoughtful treats and toiletries. The tasting room and restaurant below are also not to be missed and you should definitely have a meal there at least once! Would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, lovely little details everywhere. And the restaurant was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Malcolm, Birkenhead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ralph

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The information written about this hotel was simply inaccurate. The hotel is terribly outdated and run down. The room I was given smelled of stale alcohol and urine. Mold in the bathroom. Shower drain didn’t work. Beds lumpy and uncomfortable Unfortunately one of the worst hotels I’ve run across
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Laura on 14 Nov 2023
Dear Ralph,Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. I am sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy your stay with us, as it is our sole goal to ensure that every guest who stays with us experiences the very best of Highland hospitality. We do however take issue with the version of events presented within this review.The Bosville is made up of three 19th-century listed buildings. This means that we have a property full of character, however we unfortunately are unable to add in an elevator to allow access to out guest bedrooms.Due to our location in the centre of Portree, we do not have our own private carpark, the spaces outside the hotel do not form part of our property, however they are available for our guest’s use on a first come first serve basis.It is vitally important for us that that our potential guests are able to make an informed decision prior to booking with us, and we do state explicitly on our website and on all other third party booking sites that we are unable to offer an elevator or onsite parking. Indeed we write to all guests prior to arrival, inviting you to inform us of any special assistance that may be required in relation to access. On checking our correspondence, we do not appear to have received any reply from yourselves before you arrived. It would appear that you have missed all of this information when making your booking, it is incorrect to state that we attempted to mislead you in anyway. As soon as the team on reception were aware of the access issues that that the potential to impact your enjoyment of your stay, we made every effort to rectify the situation including an offer of an upgrade to our sister property, just three minutes from the Bosville, which has fully accessible rooms and onsite parking. This offer which would have immediately solved your complaint was declined. Following you rejection of what we believed was a perfectly reasonable solution, we ensured that you bags were taken to your room and assistance was provided throughout the remainder of your stay.In summary, we provided all of the information you claim was missing, both online and directly in written correspondence, but this seems to have been overlooked by yourselves. Our team of hospitality professionals (whose sole goal was to ensure your satisfaction), were forced to manage a very stressful situation for both you and them. We offered an immediate resolution which you declined. While we understand your frustration, it is rather unfair to be faced with a review that is in itself, misleading and inaccurate.Should you wish to discuss your experience further, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.Kind regards,Laura CareyRooms Division Manager

2/10 Terrible

Ralph

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have traveled extensively in Europe and this is one of the worst hotels I’ve ever been in. For starters, there was eight parking spaces for the hotel and restaurant. No handicap availability. We had to unload luggage at the door then move our car three blocks away to public parking. The clerk at the desk sat and watched me struggle with my cane trying to get my luggage in the door. The room was badly outdated and run down. There were unpleasant faint odors of stale alcohol and urine. Mold in the shower. Bed lumpy and uncomfortable. There were no other rooms in Portree to move to. After a glorious week in England, this sad excuse for a hotel definitely left a bad first impression of Scottish hospitality and left a bad mark on an otherwise happy vacation. Do not be fooled as I was. When researching the place, the ratings, descriptions of the property and photos all looked legitimate. They were wrong.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Laura on 14 Nov 2023
Dear Ralph,Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. I am sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy your stay with us, as it is our sole goal to ensure that every guest who stays with us experiences the very best of Highland hospitality. We do however take issue with the version of events presented within this review.The Bosville is made up of three 19th-century listed buildings. This means that we have a property full of character, however we unfortunately are unable to add in an elevator to allow access to out guest bedrooms.Due to our location in the centre of Portree, we do not have our own private carpark, the spaces outside the hotel do not form part of our property, however they are available for our guest’s use on a first come first serve basis.It is vitally important for us that that our potential guests are able to make an informed decision prior to booking with us, and we do state explicitly on our website and on all other third party booking sites that we are unable to offer an elevator or onsite parking. Indeed we write to all guests prior to arrival, inviting you to inform us of any special assistance that may be required in relation to access. On checking our correspondence, we do not appear to have received any reply from yourselves before you arrived. It would appear that you have missed all of this information when making your booking, it is incorrect to state that we attempted to mislead you in anyway.As soon as the team on reception were aware of the access issues that that the potential to impact your enjoyment of your stay, we made every effort to rectify the situation including an offer of an upgrade to our sister property, just three minutes from the Bosville, which has fully accessible rooms and onsite parking. This offer which would have immediately solved your complaint was declined.Following you rejection of what we believed was a perfectly reasonable solution, we ensured that you bags were taken to you room and assistance was provided throughout the remainder of your stay.In summary, we provided all of the information you claim was missing, both online and directly in written correspondence, but this seems to have been overlooked by yourselves. Our team of hospitality professionals (whose sole goal was to ensure your satisfaction), were forced to manage a very stressful situation for both you and them. We offered an immediate resolution which you declined. While we understand your frustration, it is rather unfair to be faced with a review that is in itself, misleading and inaccurate.Should you like to discuss your experience further, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.Kind regards,Laura CareyRooms Division Manager

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Brendan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was located in the heart of Portree, walkable to restaurants and shops. The property was in good condition. My only complaint was the pillows, which I personally felt to be too hard, and therefore uncomfortable. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Laura on 7 Nov 2023
Dear Brendan,Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. It is great to hear you enjoyed your time with us. I am sorry to hear you found the pillows too hard. Had you brought it to our attention, we would have been happy to swap them for some soft, down pillows for a comfortable night sleep. We hope you enjoyed your time on the Isle of Skye and will think of us, or one of our sister hotels for your next visit to beautiful Scotland.Kind regards,Laura CareyRooms Division Manager

8/10 Good

Kode, Bronx

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With Friendly staff. Very convenient to tour transport location, town shops/ restaurant. It’s overlooking a picturesque Portree colorful buildings. The restaurant was also very good. Room was ok . We were on the 3rd floor back side facing wall of a small cottage/ house & roof. Heard someone coughing too during our stay. Don’t bring heavy luggage and weak knees;)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Augusto on 29 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review and your time to write it, which is highly appreciated.Kind regards

6/10 Okay

FRANCES

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John paul

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok, but NOT worth the money
Old hotel with lots of steps to rooms. Room felt a bit beat-up Great location. Cute pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Laura Carey on 14 Oct 2023
Dear David,Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. The hotel is contained within a trio of 19th-century cottages therefore access to our rooms is via stairs only as we are not able to add an elevator to a listed building. We hope you had a wonderful onward journey and that you will think of us, or one of our sister hotels for your next visit to bonnie Scotland.Kind regards,Laura CareyRooms Division Manager

8/10 Good

Lucienne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel, no parking
Hotel and staff were very nice. Bar and restaurant were good. Closing time at the bar was 1030 and we arrived late, so we missed out on a night cap. Location was right next to a small grocery store and very near many good places to eat. Parking is non-existant! There's a small pay-to-park lot a couple blocks away and a very few spots on the street, but competition for a parking spot in the area is fierce...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Moira on 18 Jun 2023
Dear John,Thank you for posting your review. I am happy to know you enjoyed your stay at the Bosville Hotel. Please try one of our sister hotels through Scotland on your next trip.Kind regardsMoira

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Moira on 2 May 2023
Dear Edwin,Thank you for the great rating. Come visit us again next time you come over to Skye.Kind regardsMoira

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel
We loved the hotel. Rooms were clean and updated. Stylish and cute. Close to everything. Breakfast was delicious. 5 out of 5 for us!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Moira on 2 May 2023
Dear Maria,Thank you for the great review and perfect rating. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Skye.Kind regardsMoira

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Springfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel-clean and comfortable. The staff are all friendly and helpful. The bar is lively and fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Augusto. on 23 Apr 2023
Thank you Robin,We appreciate your lovely review.Hope to see you soon.Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our sea view room overlooked the beautiful colorful row of houses that you see in the travel videos. Room was very comfortable, restaurant breakfast and dinner were excellent. The staff were very pleasant. Note: if you can not park in the handful of spots in front of the building you must park in a pay lot a few blocks away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Augusto. on 23 Apr 2023
Thank you, Christine, for your time and caring words.We hope to see you soon.Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chris, our waiter was very personable and made our dining experience enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Augusto. on 23 Apr 2023
Thank you Susan for your time and warm words. I'll pass that to Chris.Kind regards and hope to see you soon.

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. We had a large room with 2 levels for 2 adults & 2 kids. Everything from room size to bed comfort to hotel shampoo. All were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Augusto. on 23 Apr 2023
Thank you for your warm words.We hope to see you soon.Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect hotel in Portree.
This hotel was perfect! The room was immaculate, breakfast was delicious. I wish our stay was longer, and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Moira on 4 Apr 2023
Dear Jeanne,Thank you for posting this great review. We will be looking forward to welcoming you on your next visit, either to the Bosville Hotel or one of our sister hotels through Scotland.Kind regardsMoira

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
No parking, bathroom not fully cleaned, very very noisy neighbours with thin walls
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Moira on 27 Mar 2023
Dear Peter,Thank you for posting your review. I am very sorry your stay was not perfect. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer parking at the Bosville due to our location, and this is advertised in our website. I have taken note of the issue with the bathroom, and this has been passed on to our housekeeping team. Should you wish to talk about your experience, please contact me directly at the Bosville Hotel.Kind regardsMoira

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Moira on 27 Mar 2023
Dear Michael,Thank you for the great rating!Kind regardsMoira

10/10 Excellent

Major

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location in Portree. Restaurant was really tasty and breakfast was amazing! Would highly recommend this hotel if you plan to stay in Portree!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Moira on 27 Mar 2023
Dear Major,Thank you for posting your review. It is great to know our guests were happy with the hotel and the service we offered. Please visit us again on your next trip to Skye, or try one of our sister hotels through Scotland.Kind regardsMoira

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxurious Bosville in Portree
Amazing break at Bosville Portree. Very comfortable rooms with bathrobes and slippers. Toiletries luxurious. Breakfast freshly cooked. Staff so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Moira on 27 Mar 2023
Dear Lesley,Thank you for posting your review. It is great to know our guests were happy with the hotel and the service we offered. We will be looking forward to welcoming you again.Kind regardsMoira

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed rooms be with extra touches. Staff couldn't be friendlier. Best location in town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Dorota, Operations Manager on 18 Feb 2023
Dear Jane,Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted that you had a good time whilst staying in Portree.We are looking forward to welcoming you again!Best regards,The Bosville Team

8/10 Good

C

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Sean, Camarillo

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay immensely. Unfortunately, the restaurant was short-staffed so we did not get to eat there. But if the breakfast is any indication the restaurant should be excellent. The cozy bar is great for hanging out. Close to everything that the city has to offer, with an easy drive to Talisker and other parts of Skye. If we are lucky enough to return we would stay here!
Response from Moira on 19 Jan 2023
Dear Dr Sean, Thank you for posting your review. We will be very happy to welcome you again to the Bosville hotel, or to one of our sister hotels through Scotland. Let's make sure you get to try our restaurant for the dinner service.Kind regardsMoira

8/10 Good

barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and wonderful location
Response from Moira on 19 Jan 2023
Dear Barry,Thank you for posting your review. Come visit us again on your next visit.Kind regardsMoira

10/10 Excellent

Rishu

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Moira on 19 Jan 2023
Thank you for the great rating!

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel,staff all friendly,only issue was creaky floorboards at 6 in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Moira on 19 Jan 2023
Dear Alasdair,Thank you for posting your review. It's great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us, and that the team did not dissapoint. We will look forward to welcoming you on your next visit to Skye.Kind regardsMoira

8/10 Good

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Moira on 19 Jan 2023
Thank you for the rating!

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, the rooms were nice, the staff was very friendly and extremely helpful, and the breakfast was amazing. I can’t comment about dinner because we didn’t eat there, but suspect they didn’t cut any corners there. The only issue, as others have mentioned, was parking. Since the hotel doesn’t own the space in front of the hotel, anyone can park there regardless of whether they are staying at the hotel. Worst case scenario you just have to park a little further away either with street parking or at one of the nearby parking lots. Definitely recommend this hotel and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Moira on 23 Nov 2022
Dear Brett,Thank you for posting your review. I am happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at the Bosville hotel. On your next visit, please try to have dinner with us, the Dulse & Brose will not disappoint.Kind regardsMoira

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Moira on 23 Nov 2022
Dear John,Thank you for the great score!Kind regardsMoira

8/10 Good

Holly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quite lovely and spacious with a nice offering of teas and coffees ensuite. Surprisingly quiet into the late evening even though we faced the main street. Room was not easily accessible though being up a steep and narrow staircase... pack lightly! Parking was very inconvenient - There are only a small number of spots right outside, and some free spots about 2 blocks away but those filled up quickly. Overall a great experience with a few minor inconveniences.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Moira on 20 Oct 2022
Dear Holly, Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We are very pleased to hear you liked your room. Our Premier rooms are on the top floor of the hotel, but the extra climbing is worth it once you arrive in a lovely large room with a great view. Why not try our other hotels through Scotland on your next holiday?Kind regardsMoira

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff who absolutely made our stay on Skye better. Excellent room. We are planning to go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Moira on 14 Oct 2022
Dear David,Thank you so much for posting your review. I am happy to hear you have experienced our unique welcome, and that you are already planning your next visit. Why not try our sister hotels through Scotland?Kind regardsMoira

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Moira on 14 Oct 2022
Dear Annie,Thank you for posting your rating! We hope to see you again on your next visit.Kind regardsMoira

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
11/10 rating if I could
This town was so cute, we wish we could have stayed longer! The Bosville was very obviously a hub to this town that both people staying at the hotel and even people not staying at the hotel gravitated to. Their restaurant and bar being quite the attraction and understandably so. I would go back in a heartbeat just to have their Burger for dinner, and their croissants & oats for breakfast again-insanely delicious! The staff was also just superb, attentive, kind, and eager to help make anyone’s experience better. Cannot say enough how much we enjoyed our stay. On top of it all, the shower and bed were terrific too! Was the perfect place to stop and feel refreshed after traveling for so long.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Moira on 20 Sept 2022
Dear Kelly,Thank you for posting this amazing review. It is so rewarding to hear that we got it right in everything and provided great service and product. You should try to visit our other hotels in Scotland and enjoy everything the Perle Hotels have to offer.Kind regardsMoira

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Moira on 20 Sept 2022
Dear Julie,Thank you for posting your review. I am pleased you enjoyed the Bosville Hotel. Plase remember to visit us again on your next trip to Skye.Kind regardsMoira

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022