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Columba House

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kingussie

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Front of property
Property grounds
Four Poster Room
Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Garden view
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Manse Road, Kingussie, Scotland, PH21 1JF
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fused and Light
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kingussie Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Four Poster Room

Four Poster Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
Wardrobe
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Penthouse (Suite)

Penthouse (Suite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Ground floor wet room accessible

Ground floor wet room accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Located on the ground floor
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room, Mountain View, Courtyard Area

Classic Double Room, Mountain View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Located on the top floor
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Four Poster Room

Four Poster Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kingussie

Columba House places you steps from Fused and Light and within a 15-minute stroll of Kingussie Golf Club. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a garden. Added amenities include ski storage, a picnic area and express check-in. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .In proximity to this 3-property class Kingussie hotel you'll find Cairngorms National Park.

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fused and Light - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kingussie Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ruthven Barracks - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Highland Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Kingussie Station - 11 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ralia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Newtonmore Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Old Post Office Cafe Gallery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ghillies Cellar Bar & Bistro - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Columba House

Hotel in Kingussie
Columba House offers its guests a library, ski storage, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Columba House also features a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out.

This 3-star Kingussie hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Columba House offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children

Things to do

  • Library
  • Ski storage

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and from GBP 5.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, Barclaycard and debit cards. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Columba House Garden Restaurant Kingussie
Columba House Hotel
Columba House Hotel & Garden Restaurant
Columba House Hotel & Garden Restaurant Kingussie
Columba House Hotel Garden Restaurant Kingussie
Columba House Hotel Garden Restaurant
Columba House Hotel
Columba House Kingussie
Columba House Hotel Kingussie
Columba House Hotel Garden Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Columba House ?

Columba House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Columba House serve breakfast?

You bet, English breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Columba House ?

No, Columba House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Columba House ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Columba House ?

There isn't one on site, but Kingussie Golf Club is a short 13-minute walk away.

Columba House Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 167 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stuart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely rooms, everything you need. During winter there are no staff on site so no food. A basic breakfast is available. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Hugh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There were no staff, room was clean bit rubbish left in bathroom from previous residents. Breakfast room was ideal but bin was not emptied when crammed full of rubbish. Leftover food in bowl left a couple days, disappointing as cleaning/housekeeping staff clearly not taking care of day to day waste. Made for a disappointing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness
It took me about 40 minutes to get my room key as there was an issue with the key safe, no one available on site and none of the phone numbers worked (I managed to contact the hotel through Expedia...). When I got to my room the window was broken and couldn't be closed (which would've been fine if it wasn't November...). Fortunately Columba House upgraded me to a nice room where I had a comfortable stay. I did see a staff member in the morning and my 'good morning' was met with a frown and a grunt (no exageration). One definite plus was the communal rooms which I was able to use during the day to get some work done (though wifi not optimal).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosemary, Maple Ridge

Disliked: Amenities
To access our room was a seamless process. The room was spacious i.e. chairs to sit down. The bed and pillows are in need of an upgrade. Continental breakfast was minimal w few choices and packaged unhealthy croisants and granola bars. Best to make tea in your room as the dispenser in lounge area makes it taste like residue coffee. Bathroom floors were sticky, shower soap empty and no hot water in sink or soaker tub which looked very inviting after a long drive. Shower worked nicely, with plenty of hot water. Room rates were good so l guess you get what you paid for. Lovely century+ home and surrounfing area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It’s advertised correctly, it’s a bed for the night, clean and a breakfast thrown in. No complaints for price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't think it's fair to call this a hotel, more a hostel. Although the property itself was beautiful and had history (being an old manse), it was tired and run-down and needed a serious amount of investment. Upon arrival I found the property was permanently unstaffed and so there was no welcome and obtaining the keys was confusing. The stay felt very bleak and uninspiring. There was no food available at the property. There was a "grab-and-go" breakfast that consisted of a few heavily preserved pastries left in a kitchen area, but I found that other guests had taken most of these, leaving me very little. The room had an adequate amount of furniture but it was generally unclean with copious amounts of dust in the room and the bathroom. Fixtures and furniture were tired and frequently broken, and the bed-linen was torn. I wouldn't stay here again and can't recommend it to other potential guests.
Torn bed linen.
Poor condition bathroom fittings.
Poor condition bathroom fittings.
Dust in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

No food service Online check in Very casual
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Duane

Travelled with partner
The building is wonderful and unique, it looks like they have let it run down for a few years. The wife found a spider in the bathroom, almost hurt herself getting off the ground, it was a big spider.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamoda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area and comfortable stay. The place had all the necessary amenities for a night’s stay. They offer a nice lounge and provide both a microwave and a refrigerator, which made it convenient to bring and enjoy our own food. Overall, a pleasant experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's functional, but soulless. Lovely location, spacious room, plenty of parking and convenient for exploring the Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Straightforward with e-mail sent day before with instructions on how to access room key from key safe out of office hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

martin

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No room cleaning or refreshing of towels or teas coffee etc for 4 days. no food.hotel needs updated. No one on duty 24hrs this must be illegal
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very beautiful and comfortable room, after a long day of hiking around and visiting the Highland Folk Museum. Easily accessible, and within easy walking distance from the high street. Very peaceful and quiet, really loved my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Antony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wifi didnt work. When they e-mailed me i didnt get it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

One day trip

The stay was ok. The room was cleanish and it was fine for a one night stay. The mattresses were horrible. You could feel the springs in them.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A weekend for two

Had a lovely two night stay. The corner bath was a deciding factor when deciding where to stay. We found the place to be clean and although we didn’t see staff we also didn’t have a need to see them. The key lock was easy to use to collect the key and return it. They were aware of my wife’s dietary needs as we had enquired about places to eat. When we arrived along with the usual tea/coffee biscuit were some harribo which felt like they cared enough to look into alternatives for gluten free. Once parked our car didn’t move until we left we found the hotel’s location to be great for completing walks. I would recommend the cafe along by train station for amazing gluten free options. Some of the takeaways are cash only, there is an atm located at the back of the coop on the high street only a few minutes walk from the hotel. The bath was a bit of a let down as it creaked so much I worried I would be falling through the ceiling. The shower was separate to the bath and was fine. The decor was as expected loved the lamps.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

SHONA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good accommodations for the price.

No frills lodging. It's an older building, and it is showing it's age, but it's sufficient for a night or two. Big tub in the bathroom. Rooms are warm (It's Oct and cold!). Good accommodations for the price. Make sure you check your email ahead of time for the key box code, or you will have to call from the unstaffed reception. Free coffee and snacks at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scary drive up, but worth it. Kitchenette is very basic, with no toaster or hob (kettle and microwave only). Large bed, comfortable living area. Couldn't work out how to get the shower colder, but bath worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice room. Clean and spacious.

It was a little disconcerting not to have anyone at reception but it was ok once we figured out how to get the key and where to room was.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

Quaint property. The room was beautiful and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room and en suite bathroom were large and clean. Parking was ample and easy. No one was on site at the hotel, and I was a bit confused about the self check in process. Ultimately got that sorted, but I was tired when checking in, so it felt like an additional hassle after a long day of driving. The room was clean, but the bed was a bit uncomfortable for me and the pillows very flat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024