Accommodation Isle of Iona
Bishop's House, Iona
Built in 1894, Bishop's House on Iona is a retreat house taking groups and individuals daily and weekly. It is situated close to Iona Abbey and looks out to the tranquil setting of the Sound of Iona. The beautiful Columba's Chapel is situated right in the heart of the house. Bishop's House has a fine tradition of good wholesome home cooking.
Bishop's House has 13 single and twin rooms. Since this is primarily a retreat house guests are asked to help with keeping their own rooms during their stay and helping to lay and clear away before and after meals. We find that this time helping each other gives more of a sense of community within the house. St Columba's chapel is open all day. The Eucharist is celebrated daily, and all are welcome to attend this service.
Poems about Iona
ENDLESS JOURNEY
Worn wood
And rounded stones
Roughly kissed
On the southern shores
of that Blessed Isle
Foam-child
Of many a storm
Softly eased back
Beneath the feet
Of the Time Travellers
A gentle breeze
Pressed against their cloaks
And a lone gannet
Screeched its welcome
To Column Cille
Dan Ross
Iona iona
the wheel
of the gull
the sparkling
of the waves
the changing
of the colours
the sadness
of the goodbyes
iona iona
Dan Ross
Prices
Individuals:
Full board £58 per person per night
Half board £52 per person per night
15% discount for clergy, students and children
Single supplement of £15 per night for one person in a twin room.
Minimum stay 3 nights
A discount of 10% may be negotiated for groups of 10 or more sharing rooms.
Parish and other groups:
November - March £975 per night
April - October £1050 per night
Clergy and Theological Students:
November - March £850 per night
(excluding Holy Week and Easter)
April - October £975 per night