The ground floor of Natural Retreats’ spectacular Lews Castle on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides has opened its doors for lunch, coffee, shopping and visits – and can now also be booked as a luxury wedding and conferencing venue.
The iconic Lews Castle was built in the mid-1800s by Sir James Matheson and overlooks Stornoway Harbour on the Isle of Lewis, which has previously been voted the number one European island to visit on Trip Advisor.
As well as being home to the new Museum nan Eilean (operated by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar), the Castle’s grand and beautifully restored ground floor rooms – the Ballroom, Dining Room, Library and Morning Room – are now open for members of the public to explore. Visitors can stop for a Starbucks coffee or a bite to eat The Storehouse Café where the food is made with fresh, locally sourced produce, and browse The Outfitters Store which is stocked with gifts, local crafts and clothing. Both the Café and Store are open seven days a week.
The Castle’s upper floor will also offer luxury self-catering accommodation from early 2017. Accommodation at Lews Castle is made up of a selection of 23 en-suite bedrooms, and configured as 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, each designed to the highest standard. All accommodation is self-catering, and the apartments benefit from spacious living, kitchen and dining areas which are fully equipped and inclusive of high quality facilities. Natural Retreats offers all guests a personal concierge service – one of the reasons the company has just been named by Travel + Leisure Magazine as one of the best villa rental agencies in the World!
The refurbished and restored castle is anticipated to attract upwards of 50,000 people to the Hebrides each year and Natural Retreats will create at least 25 new jobs, many of which will be undertaken by islanders.
Matt Spence, founder of Natural Retreats said,
“Whether you’re a visitor looking for a delicious lunch lovingly made with local produce, a company seeking a corporate events venue with a difference, or a couple looking for a dream Scottish Castle wedding in a stunning setting, Lews Castle offers something for everyone. We are proud to attract even more people to this spectacular corner of the British Isles, and showcase all that Lewis and the other islands of the Outer Hebrides have to offer.
“With the launch of Lews Castle as a venue for weddings, corporate events and even Christmas parties, we can offer a luxurious experience in a breathtaking, inspiring location. With direct flights from Inverness, Glasgow and Edinburgh airports to Stornoway that take around an hour or less, Lews Castle is more accessible than you might think.”
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