About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Jura, Mrs Leonard's Cottage in Craighouse offers a cosy holiday home with two bedrooms and a living room. Guests enjoy sea and mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private entrance. Relaxing Facilities: The property features a sauna, hot tub, and outdoor seating area. Free WiFi is available throughout, ensuring connectivity for all visitors. Outdoor Spaces: A spacious garden provides ample space for relaxation, while the picnic area offers a perfect spot for alfresco dining. Convenient Location: Located 47 km from Islay Airport, the cottage is highly rated by guests for its comfortable amenities and scenic surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice location on Jura not far from Craighouse in a converted small cottage within walking distance of a beach. We didn't use the hot tub or sauna but they looked good, although I'd say the hot tub is for one person or a cosy couple.
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location overlooking the bay and Craighouse where all the local services are available including island community shop, bakehouse, cafe. The cottage packs in a lot in an open plan design with a wood burner at one end and a double bed at the...
  • Jim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely, lovely accommodation. Jura is as peaceful a place as you can imagine. Just go.
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice small cottage in a great location for Jura. Very cosy.
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved it all. Easy communication for any additional needs we had.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, decor, good communication and information, hot tub/sauna.
  • Elaine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bed was amazing, so comfy. Very clean cottage with great cooking facilities, lots of info in the cottage for exploring and Pi was helpful in organising a bottle of whisky for my partner for when we arrived.
  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A fantastic place to unwind and relax. Lots of interesting locals to talk to.
  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location and the hot tub was fantastic!! We also loved the kettle and array of books available to read. Very cosy, the slow pace of life was lovely. Loved that there was no TV!
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    beautifully decorated, amazing scenery and lots of little touches that made it perfect for a getaway

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Pi Davidson

Company review score: 9.4Based on 30 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

We are Lynton and Pi. We have two children and a spaniel called Pixel. We live on site and though the huts are situated close to our house, they are quite private and self check-in. We are on hand for our guests, if needed.

Property information

Perfect for couples wishing to relax and unwind, Mrs Leonard's Cottage is part of Bothan Jura Retreat which is in the crofting hamlet of Knockrome. The cottage is an old 'but and ben' crofters house and our first renovation; a true labour of love. Mrs. Leonard, after whom the cottage is named, was the last occupier before the cottage fell into ruin. After an extensive facelift, the cottage offers modern, open-plan living with a sitting area & wood-burning stove, a small but amply equipped kitchen, a double bed and a shower room off to the side, all on one level. Located above on a mezzanine and accessed by a library ladder, is a further sleeping area, perfect for stargazers! An additional treat is the private electric sauna, as well as a fully enclosed garden and a wood-fired hot tub. You won't want to leave! The other properties on the retreat include The Black Hut and The Rusty Hut; two slightly smaller though equally sensitively designed properties. They offer all the necessary indoor comforts, as well as having their own private hot tubs. The sauna is unique only to the cottage, and not available for use by guests in the huts. ***A new addition to the Bothan Jura Retreat Portfolio as of June 2025*** The Shepherd's Hut, is off-grid and sleeps two. Designed to be low-key & low-maintenance, it is a glamping experience rather than a serviced stay. Ideal for groups of three as overspill, or if you've been washed out of your tent, or missed a ferry!

Neighbourhood information

Bothan Jura Retreat is in the crofting community of Knockrome, 5km away from Craighouse heading north on The Long Road. Close to the glorious Corran Sands beach, Knockrome is an active crofting hamlet with livestock roaming freely. There are no fences and so we kindly ask guests to please keep dogs under control and on leads when in the village. It takes 7 minutes to drive into Craighouse, or a 40 minute walk. If you would like to rent bikes to get around the island, please let us know as we are happy to organise hiring them from Jura Bikes who deliver them to us for our guests. We have developed our retreat for up to 6 guests. The cottage and huts are all fully completed, but please bear with us as the grounds are still recovering from all the to-ing and fro-ing.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Jura, Mrs Leonard's Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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