Ivy Cottage, a cosy space in the wild, is a vegetarian and vegan guesthouse . We provide dinner, bed and breakfast and run bespoke retreats. Situated at the top of Loch Scresort, we have two spacious ensuite rooms and a gorgeous self-catering Shepherd's Hut commanding fantastic views out across the bay to Skye and the mountains beyond.
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We have two double rooms, one of which can be converted to a twin or family room. A cot is available on request. Wifi throughout, room refreshments, maps and guides are provided.
Rùm
A place like no other
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Rùm is bold, majestic and full of life in strange places.
It is adventure just to get here.
Mountains to climb, wildlife to watch, people to meet.
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Experience our vast landscapes or just sit and watch the sea
Breathe deeply and enjoy the silence
Breakfast
Choose from a selection of teas and ground coffee, fresh fruit, yoghurts and cereals. We offer a cooked vegetarian and vegan breakfast with lighter options including pancakes and avocado on toast and smoothies and french toast. We also serve toast from freshly made bread with homemade jams and marmalade.
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Evening Meals and Lunches
We serve delicious meals using local produce and suppliers where possible. Our meals are all vegetarian and plant based.
For long days in the hills or for a picnic on the beach, we can make you a hearty packed lunch.
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Meals at Ivy Cottage
Bramble Bothy
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See the sunrise over the Scottish mainland, feel the wind in your hair and the grass between your toes. Come and relax in our beautiful quirky off-grid shepherd's hut. Our self-catering hut has its own internal bathroom and shower with modern compost loo. Relax in a comfy armchair and light the wood burning stove for a relaxing evening. We have everything you need - double bed, bathroom, kitchen, armchairs, a cosy woodburner and outdoor seating.
Bramble Bothy is situated at the head of Loch Scresort with stunning views over to Skye and the mainland.
Looking for a mindful holiday? Our cosy hut is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Watch the birds in the river during the day and at night, enjoy stargazing in the clear skies.
If you're looking for a quick getaway, a long lazy stay to explore our stunning island or just a peaceful
space to spend time with yourself, then this is for you.
Bramble Bothy is fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Gas hob, fridge, hot water & heating, bed linen, towels, pots and pans, crockery, wood for the fire, binoculars, a solar powered radio and even an umbrella.
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2 night stay minimum
£110 per night - discount for longer stays
Contact ivycottagerum@gmail.com for further details
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We have created a happy space with a low carbon footprint without compromising on luxury.
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Sustainability at Ivy Cottage
Food waste, recycling, composting and reducing our use of plastic is important to us on Rum.
At Ivy Cottage we try hard to help keep our environmental impact as low as possible. We use local food suppliers and grow as much of our own as possible in our garden and polytunnel. We are active composters and with the help of our labrador and chickens have pretty much eliminated all food waste!
We try to limit how much plastic we get by using suppliers who favour recycled paper bags instead. We use refillable containers for guest toiletries and recycle as much as possible.
​Isle of Rum - Dark Sky Sanctuary
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In autumn 2024, the Isle of Rum was officially designated as a dark sky sanctuary.
Our remote, mountainous island, already renowned for its rich wildlife and rugged landscapes, has became recognised as one of the best locations in Britain for stargazing, one of only two dark Sky sanctuaries in the UK
The dark sky sanctuary status was awarded due to the island’s exceptionally low levels of light pollution, making it an ideal place to observe the night sky. The designation celebrates our island’s natural beauty and is encouraging more sustainable tourism.
Check out the calendar here to see when it's a good time to go stargazing.
Read about our dark skies in the New York Times here
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