The Old Library - 4-Star Hotel in Arisaig

The Old Library Restaurant serves locally sourced seafood dishes, with a menu featuring Grandad's secret recipe Gravadlax, scallops, halibut in creamy crab sauce, and wild venison. Diners can choose from a three-course evening meal cooked to order, supplemented by blackboard specials such as rack of lamb. Breakfast includes a Full English/Irish offering with generous portions and local produce.

Superior King Rooms offer sea views over the bay toward Rum and Eigg, with en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and desks. Some rooms feature a balcony overlooking a garden at the back of the property, while others have bay windows for watching the sunrise. Bedrooms are furnished with antique furniture and include tea and coffee making facilities.

The hotel sits on the seafront in Arisaig village, 30 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum and 31 km from Glenfinnan Viaduct. Nearby attractions include Camusdarach Beach, Lochaber Geopark, and the white-sand beaches that are a short walk away. The location serves as a base for ferries to the isles of Eigg, Rum, Muck, and Canna.

The Old Library offers dog-friendly accommodations with specific policies that welcome pets. Owners can bring their dogs to stay in certain rooms, subject to prior arrangement. Details of pet policies are available at the time of booking.

On-site activities include hiking, fishing, cycling, canoeing, archery, and water sports. Guests have direct access to coastal walks and trails right from the hotel doorstep. The area also provides opportunities for golf and exploring the nearby white-sand beaches.

Restaurant: Locally sourced seafood, Gravadlax, scallops, halibut

Rooms: Superior King Rooms with sea views, antique furniture

Location: Seafront in Arisaig, near Glenfinnan and island ferries

Pet Policy: Dog-friendly with specific accommodation rules

Activities: Hiking, fishing, canoeing, archery on site

Breakfast: Full English/Irish with local produce