At last! We have “light at the end of the tunnel” and the whole team is very excited!
Yesterday, The Scottish Government announced that tourism businesses should start to prepare for a provisional return to trading – with appropriate safety guidelines – on 15th July 2020. This date cannot be definitive and is conditional on public health advice and progression to Phase 3 on the Scottish Government Route Map. In the meantime, we are working hard to satisfy the necessary regulations and to adapt to our “new normal” without diluting our core offer of peace, tranquillity, a spectacular setting and wonderful food..
The Summer Isles Hotel, Restaurant and Bar will remain closed up to (and including) 14th July 2020. Subject to the above, we aim to welcome our first guests on 15th July 2020.
At this stage, our “new normal” features:
- Reduced occupancy – to enable sensible distancing
- A set 4 course dinner – changing daily. Delicious sample menus attached to our Dine page
- An extended season – open through November, Winter packages and Christmas and Hogmanay. All subject to demand.
- Continued closure of the hotel bar as this cosy space does not lend itself to social distancing!
Our aim is to provide our guests with a safe and relaxed stay during which we offer made-to-order breakfast, lunch (including lunch boxes), drinks and dinner service.
Our booking policy will remain ultra-flexible in these uncertain times with refunds available in all but the last 72 hours before arrival. A minimum stay of two nights will be encouraged as we believe our guests will wish to explore The Highlands at a slower pace in the months ahead.
Regular updates will be continue to be provided as the restrictions continue to be eased.
Stay safe and well.
Simon Cotton
