Marmalade Hotel

About Marmalade Hotel

Marmalade occupies a Georgian villa and a modern extension set into a hillside above Portree, five minutes' walk from the town centre but far enough from it to feel calm. Mature gardens surround the building and most rooms look out across the coast towards the Cuillin.

There are 34 bedrooms, including Premier rooms with the best of the views, fitted out with a level of kit unusual for the island — Bose sound systems, Nespresso machines and Highland Soap toiletries. Public spaces mix contemporary design with the things that actually matter in a Skye winter: log fires, deep sofas and saunas. The Chargrill restaurant makes seafood its focus, with seasonal menus that change as the boats come in, and the terrace is used whenever the weather allows.

The hotel is run by Perle Hotels, which also owns The Bosville down in the town, and guests can move between the two for meals and drinks. For visitors who want a design-led base with Portree's shops, harbour and restaurants on foot, but a garden and a view to come back to, it is one of the strongest mid-range options on Skye. Parking is on site, which is worth a great deal in Portree in August.