A warm welcome awaits you at our family run B&B on the west side of Barra. We are located in the village of Borve, 3 miles from Castlebay, the main town of Barra. Croit Na h-Aibhne faces the Atlantic Ocean in the West and you can watch the sun setting from the residents lounge. To the rear of the house are the hills. Heaval, the highest point on Barra can be easily accessed from Borve.
Accommodation
The Guest House is located approximately 3 miles from the Oban Ferry Terminal and 7 miles from Ardmhor / Eriskay ferry & Airport.
Arriving from Oban by car drive up the slip road, and turn to your left. Continue driving for 2.5 miles till you reach Borgh (Borve). Turn right into the village and we are situated on your left hand side 0.5miles from the road end. From Ardmhor/Eriskay ferry and Airport drive to the T-Junction at Northbay and take the road along the west side of the island. You will come to Borve after driving for about 5 miles. Turn left into the village and we are situated on your left handside 0.5 miles from the road end.
Facilities & Services
All Rooms ensuite
Beautiful sea views
Ten minutes from the Isle of Barra Hotel
Wireless broadband internet connection
Private Car Parking
Special diets catered for
Comfortable Guest Lounge
Pets Welcome
We only stayed one night, but were really impressed.
Norma – the owners’ daughter – was really helpful.
Lovely large bedroom, very well equipped (also large) bathroom.
One of the nicest hotel breakfasts we’ve had.
excellent value
Ben Geyer
Tha Gà idhlig on a’ ghlùin aig Mà iri-Ann, a bha na tidsear Gà idhlig aig an à rd-sgoile. Bha i gu math deònach a’ Ghà idhlig a bhruidhinn rium-sa ged a bha mi ach nam neach-ionnsachaidh. Bha Jimmy an duine aice gu math cà irdeil agus cuideachail cuideachd, gu h-à raid air sà illibh ‘s gun robh e ag obair aig a’ phort-adhair.
O thùs, bha sinn a’ dol a chuir seachad ceithir oidhcheannan aig Croit na h-Aibhne ach a’ cheann-thall, chuir sinn seachad còig oidhcheannan air sà illibh ‘s gun deach ar n-itealan a chuir dheth. B’ e fear de na taighean-aoigheachd as fhèarr san robh sinn a-riamh, leis a h-uile sìon a mholl cà ch sna lèirmheasan a-seo fìor-cheart: seòmar farsaing, seallaidhean brèagha, is biadh an taigh cho blasta ‘s a ghabhas. Tha Mà iri-Ann deònach biadh ullachadh ann an an-à m nuair nach eil i ro thrang agus chan eil ach còig mionaidean air ur cois bhon taigh gu Joan’s Pizzas.
‘S i Chiorstaidh an tagsaidh gu math sùbailte airson lioftaichean fhaighean a-null ‘s a-nall air an eilean ‘s na h-eileanan eile cuideachd nam biodh tu ag iarraidh, mar sin, chan eil duilgheadas againn idir a bhith a’ dol timcheall an eilein.
Tha Sheabhal dìreach shuas an gleann bhon taigh, agus ‘s urrainn dhuibh a’ bheinn a sho-dhìreadh ma tha a’ mhisneachd agaibh a dhol air a’ bheinn gun fhrith-rathad.
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MÃ iri-Ann, who was a Gaelic teacher at the high school, is a native Gaelic speaker. She was very willing to speak Gaelic to me even though I was only a learner. Her husband Jimmy was also very friendly and helpful, especially as he worked at the airport.
Originally, we were going to spend four nights at Croit na h-Aibhne but in the end, we spent five nights because our flight was cancelled. It was one of the best guesthouses we’ve ever been to, everything that others suggested in these reviews was accurate: a spacious room, beautiful views, and the home cooking is delicious. Mary-Ann is willing to prepare food out of season when she is not too busy and it is only a five minute walk from the house to Joan’s Pizzas.
Kirsty is a very flexible taxi driver for lifts to and fro on the island and the other islands too if you would wish, so we had no difficulty at all getting around the island.
Heaval is just up the valley from the house, and you can climb the hill if you have the confidence to go on a hill without a path.
Margaret Miller
I just spent five days at Croit na h-Aibhne B&B. What a delightful experience! The house is large and comfortable. My room was spacious.The food was excellent and the dining room and lounge area were appointed with comfortable furniture that encouraged conversation among guests. The view from the house is beautiful with views of the sea across rolling, green countryside. Jimmy and Mary Ann, my host and hostess, were accommodated my special dietary needs willingly and shared with me information about their lives on Barra. Staying with them was a delightful experience. I look forward to going back.
Just got back from Barra. Heaven,Mary Anne is a 5*+ Owner. Great Family. She went above and beyond the role of the Owner. I was with 2 young children. Mary Anne is so kind. You helped make it a great visit, thank you Mary Anne. From Angus,Imogen and Lilly. September 23.
Hetty Shepherd
We had a wonderful stay in April 2023. We had a dog, so were in the spacious family room downstairs. There is a guest sitting room with sofa, tv and table for breakfast. Mary Anne was really flexible, letting us eat our supper in that room due to lack of dog friendly eateries
Friendly warm welcome and excellent breakfast – Would really recommend anyone to stay here.
You can walk down to a beach from here.
Alison & Martin Reid
Mary Ann is the most welcoming of hosts. We stayed for 2 nights with our dogs after a mishap on the island in our motorhome. Mary Ann was so accommodating and helpful with our circumstances helping to organise food for us and services to help repatriate us back to the mainland we will always to so grateful for her support and care during our stay. Her accommodation is first class lovely spot on the island with great views, and breakfast was excellent.
Shana
Lovely lady , beautiful house with great view outside , delicious breakfast with warm serving just like a mom ?? .
We have to leave early & the way she was politely offering packed lunch was not lesser than the feeling like a family.
Would love to visit Barra only if this place have availability .
Thank you so much for the warm hospitality ??
Suzanne Davis
We were made to feel incredibly welcome and Maryann is a lovely host. Breakfast fantastic and accommodation extremely comfortable!! Highly recommended.
Olga
Excellent place to stay, great hospitality and friendly environment. Would love to come back!
Jackie Harvey
This was a great place to start our Hebridean adventure after the short flight onto Barra from Glasgow.
We had a huge family room which was spotlessly clean and beds were very comfortable. Fantastic breakfast too.
Mary-Ann and Jimmy – keep up the great work!
Julie
What an amazing place to stay. Rooms were massive, spotless clean and cooked breakfast was tremendous. The view is amazing too. We even had to leave early for a ferry and they were happy to accommodate an early breakfast for us.I wouldn’t hesitate to come back here Mary-Ann the host is the nicest person. Thanks again for having us.
John Bush
Our first B&B for many a year and we were not disappointed a wonderful warm welcome spotlessly clean comfortable and spacious rooms a first class breakfast and our dogs were welcomed as well. We throughly recommend it many thanks to Mary Anne and her Husband
John Bozi Bogart andDylan
Joan and Mike
Very good B&B, clean comfortable bedroom and en-suite. A warm welcome from Mary Ann, and a good breakfast. No TV in the room, but there was one in the spacious lounge.
Ruth Gray
Brilliant B&B, Our family room was very spacious and comfortable, MaryAnn is the best host ever, so friendly and kind. We had great fun looking for the corncrakes which live in the field next to the house. Breakfast was delicious and we can’t wait to stay again, would highly recommend.
Ian
Very friendly couple, most accommodating. Spotlesss en suit room with an amazing view. Delicious breakfast. Highly recommend staying here.
Michael Garrity
Great accommodation and a welcoming and wonderful host. Deserves more than 5 stars
Jacqueline McLafferty
This really is the most beautiful B&B ever. Very high class accommodation matched with a lovely warm welcome. When we return to ‘Baradise” we shall definitely stay here.
Thank you very much.
Barry McGugan
Just returned from a wonderful stay on the Isle of barra with the fergusons. Hospitality second to none! We arrived by plane – amazing journey- and Jimmy took our luggage to the house, leaving us free to explore without the baggage. Arriving at the house later we were met by Mary Ann and we were shown to a beautifully appointed ensuite bedroom which was immaculate.
After a great sleep, we had a lovely cooked breakfast, piping hot with lots of accompaniments.
Sylvia daley
A beautiful house and a warm Hebridean welcome.
Sylvia Daley
Jim & Janice Fraser
A very warm welcome from a lovely family . Lovely comfortable room and great breakfast. Wish we had booked for longer stay, we’ll be back.
Lovely warm welcome from all the family. Suberb accommodation all tastfully decorated. Comfortable, good food and good company. Very relaxing. Would love to visit again.
Nicky Lancaster, Lincolnshire
frank white
gr8 place to stay warm and friendly family house is absolutely spotless gr8 breakfast and if your lucky you may get to try mrs fergusons home baking
22 Reviews on “Croit Na H Aibhne”
We only stayed one night, but were really impressed.
Norma – the owners’ daughter – was really helpful.
Lovely large bedroom, very well equipped (also large) bathroom.
One of the nicest hotel breakfasts we’ve had.
excellent value
Tha Gà idhlig on a’ ghlùin aig Mà iri-Ann, a bha na tidsear Gà idhlig aig an à rd-sgoile. Bha i gu math deònach a’ Ghà idhlig a bhruidhinn rium-sa ged a bha mi ach nam neach-ionnsachaidh. Bha Jimmy an duine aice gu math cà irdeil agus cuideachail cuideachd, gu h-à raid air sà illibh ‘s gun robh e ag obair aig a’ phort-adhair.
O thùs, bha sinn a’ dol a chuir seachad ceithir oidhcheannan aig Croit na h-Aibhne ach a’ cheann-thall, chuir sinn seachad còig oidhcheannan air sà illibh ‘s gun deach ar n-itealan a chuir dheth. B’ e fear de na taighean-aoigheachd as fhèarr san robh sinn a-riamh, leis a h-uile sìon a mholl cà ch sna lèirmheasan a-seo fìor-cheart: seòmar farsaing, seallaidhean brèagha, is biadh an taigh cho blasta ‘s a ghabhas. Tha Mà iri-Ann deònach biadh ullachadh ann an an-à m nuair nach eil i ro thrang agus chan eil ach còig mionaidean air ur cois bhon taigh gu Joan’s Pizzas.
‘S i Chiorstaidh an tagsaidh gu math sùbailte airson lioftaichean fhaighean a-null ‘s a-nall air an eilean ‘s na h-eileanan eile cuideachd nam biodh tu ag iarraidh, mar sin, chan eil duilgheadas againn idir a bhith a’ dol timcheall an eilein.
Tha Sheabhal dìreach shuas an gleann bhon taigh, agus ‘s urrainn dhuibh a’ bheinn a sho-dhìreadh ma tha a’ mhisneachd agaibh a dhol air a’ bheinn gun fhrith-rathad.
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MÃ iri-Ann, who was a Gaelic teacher at the high school, is a native Gaelic speaker. She was very willing to speak Gaelic to me even though I was only a learner. Her husband Jimmy was also very friendly and helpful, especially as he worked at the airport.
Originally, we were going to spend four nights at Croit na h-Aibhne but in the end, we spent five nights because our flight was cancelled. It was one of the best guesthouses we’ve ever been to, everything that others suggested in these reviews was accurate: a spacious room, beautiful views, and the home cooking is delicious. Mary-Ann is willing to prepare food out of season when she is not too busy and it is only a five minute walk from the house to Joan’s Pizzas.
Kirsty is a very flexible taxi driver for lifts to and fro on the island and the other islands too if you would wish, so we had no difficulty at all getting around the island.
Heaval is just up the valley from the house, and you can climb the hill if you have the confidence to go on a hill without a path.
I just spent five days at Croit na h-Aibhne B&B. What a delightful experience! The house is large and comfortable. My room was spacious.The food was excellent and the dining room and lounge area were appointed with comfortable furniture that encouraged conversation among guests. The view from the house is beautiful with views of the sea across rolling, green countryside. Jimmy and Mary Ann, my host and hostess, were accommodated my special dietary needs willingly and shared with me information about their lives on Barra. Staying with them was a delightful experience. I look forward to going back.
Just got back from Barra. Heaven,Mary Anne is a 5*+ Owner. Great Family. She went above and beyond the role of the Owner. I was with 2 young children. Mary Anne is so kind. You helped make it a great visit, thank you Mary Anne. From Angus,Imogen and Lilly. September 23.
We had a wonderful stay in April 2023. We had a dog, so were in the spacious family room downstairs. There is a guest sitting room with sofa, tv and table for breakfast. Mary Anne was really flexible, letting us eat our supper in that room due to lack of dog friendly eateries
Friendly warm welcome and excellent breakfast – Would really recommend anyone to stay here.
You can walk down to a beach from here.
Mary Ann is the most welcoming of hosts. We stayed for 2 nights with our dogs after a mishap on the island in our motorhome. Mary Ann was so accommodating and helpful with our circumstances helping to organise food for us and services to help repatriate us back to the mainland we will always to so grateful for her support and care during our stay. Her accommodation is first class lovely spot on the island with great views, and breakfast was excellent.
Lovely lady , beautiful house with great view outside , delicious breakfast with warm serving just like a mom ?? .
We have to leave early & the way she was politely offering packed lunch was not lesser than the feeling like a family.
Would love to visit Barra only if this place have availability .
Thank you so much for the warm hospitality ??
We were made to feel incredibly welcome and Maryann is a lovely host. Breakfast fantastic and accommodation extremely comfortable!! Highly recommended.
Excellent place to stay, great hospitality and friendly environment. Would love to come back!
This was a great place to start our Hebridean adventure after the short flight onto Barra from Glasgow.
We had a huge family room which was spotlessly clean and beds were very comfortable. Fantastic breakfast too.
Mary-Ann and Jimmy – keep up the great work!
What an amazing place to stay. Rooms were massive, spotless clean and cooked breakfast was tremendous. The view is amazing too. We even had to leave early for a ferry and they were happy to accommodate an early breakfast for us.I wouldn’t hesitate to come back here Mary-Ann the host is the nicest person. Thanks again for having us.
Our first B&B for many a year and we were not disappointed a wonderful warm welcome spotlessly clean comfortable and spacious rooms a first class breakfast and our dogs were welcomed as well. We throughly recommend it many thanks to Mary Anne and her Husband
John Bozi Bogart andDylan
Very good B&B, clean comfortable bedroom and en-suite. A warm welcome from Mary Ann, and a good breakfast. No TV in the room, but there was one in the spacious lounge.
Brilliant B&B, Our family room was very spacious and comfortable, MaryAnn is the best host ever, so friendly and kind. We had great fun looking for the corncrakes which live in the field next to the house. Breakfast was delicious and we can’t wait to stay again, would highly recommend.
Very friendly couple, most accommodating. Spotlesss en suit room with an amazing view. Delicious breakfast. Highly recommend staying here.
Great accommodation and a welcoming and wonderful host. Deserves more than 5 stars
This really is the most beautiful B&B ever. Very high class accommodation matched with a lovely warm welcome. When we return to ‘Baradise” we shall definitely stay here.
Thank you very much.
Just returned from a wonderful stay on the Isle of barra with the fergusons. Hospitality second to none! We arrived by plane – amazing journey- and Jimmy took our luggage to the house, leaving us free to explore without the baggage. Arriving at the house later we were met by Mary Ann and we were shown to a beautifully appointed ensuite bedroom which was immaculate.
After a great sleep, we had a lovely cooked breakfast, piping hot with lots of accompaniments.
A beautiful house and a warm Hebridean welcome.
Sylvia Daley
A very warm welcome from a lovely family . Lovely comfortable room and great breakfast. Wish we had booked for longer stay, we’ll be back.
Lovely warm welcome from all the family. Suberb accommodation all tastfully decorated. Comfortable, good food and good company. Very relaxing. Would love to visit again.
Nicky Lancaster, Lincolnshire
gr8 place to stay warm and friendly family house is absolutely spotless gr8 breakfast and if your lucky you may get to try mrs fergusons home baking