Nursery
From £350 to £550 per week
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Originally the Colonsay House nursery, this beautifully restored apartment combines historic charm with modern comfort—perfect for unwinding after unhurried island days into quiet, cosy evenings.
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COTTAGE DETAILS
Perfect as a relaxing retreat for couples, this first-floor apartment in Colonsay House has wonderful views over the beautiful Colonsay House gardens.
Throughout the apartment, you’ll find delightful touches that celebrate its past: antique furniture, a coffee table crafted from the old key chest, vintage light fittings, a tiled fireplace, panelled shutter windows, an original calling bell, and artworks—including a charming piece of the original nursery itself, complete with rocking horse. A built-in desk with drawers sits beneath a window, perfect for journaling or watching the gardens wake up in the morning.
Both the bedroom and living area boast views over the wonderful Colonsay House gardens. Relax with your morning coffee or enjoy breakfast while taking in the ancient trees, meandering stream, vibrant shrubs, and colourful seasonal flowers. Start your day with a slow stroll through the woodland garden, explore the iconic rhododendron collection, and perhaps wander down to the café for a leisurely treat (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
The living room combines style and comfort, featuring a cosy seating area arranged around a TV and open fire, alongside a dining table. The bedroom offers a comfortable bed, a spacious wardrobe, and beautiful artworks. The modern, stylish bathroom overlooks the courtyard and features wood panelling, a stone floor with underfloor heating, a large walk-in shower, a heated towel rail, and a light, airy atmosphere.
The kitchen, overlooking the tranquil courtyard, is compact yet thoughtfully equipped, including a dishwasher, and offers plenty of storage. Please note there is no washing machine or tumble dryer in the apartment, but guests are welcome to use the communal launderette located on the way up to the apartment entrance. Car parking is available a short walk from the apartment, in the garden and café car park.
The Estate’s extensive woodland gardens are open to guests at all times, offering the chance to step straight from your apartment into peaceful walks among the trees. From early April through to October, the Colonsay House private gardens are open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays (admission charge applies), with the garden café also open — so you can enjoy a coffee in scenic surroundings or take time to explore the historic gardens.
Short stays available
- Apartment in Colonsay House
- Oil fired central heating
- 1 ensuite bathroom
- Garden views
- Open fire
- Pet free
- WiFi (Starlink)
- WiFi (4G)
- Walk-in shower
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Fridge freezer
- TV
- Walking distance to beach
Changeover Day:
Any
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
"Nursery flat is great for a base. The house is certainly the most beautiful on the island." Aug 2022
"My first time in Colonsay and what a hidden treat. Lots of sun, sunbathing and swimming in the sea. Wish we could stay longer and relax in Nursery - very cosy!" Jul 2021
"Fantastic week, sunshine all day every day. Lovely flat - well equipped, tastefully decorated and furnished to a high standard, beautiful views of the garden. We will be back!" Jun 2019
HOLIDAY COTTAGES TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Provisional bookings are confirmed on receipt of a 40% deposit. We strongly recommend that you take out holiday cancellation insurance, as the deposit is non-refundable. Bookings will remain firm provided the deposit is received within 5 days. The balance due must be received twelve weeks prior to the period booked and is non-refundable. A reminder will be sent prior to this date. Bookings cancelled after this time will be charged full rental. Any changes to bookings prior to full payment may incur a £100 administration charge. Payment should be made by debit card or credit card or by electronic bank transfer (BACS). We do not accept cheques as a method of payment. Colonsay Holidays reserves the right to amend confirmed bookings with respect to accommodation and you will be notified of any alterations prior to your arrival. If it is not possible to find alternative accommodation you will be notified at the earliest opportunity and refunded in full. Colonsay Holidays expects properties to be left clean and tidy on departure and reserves the right to charge a minimum of £100 for properties left unclean on departure. Electricity and oil in houses/cottages is charged separately. Your electricity/oil meter will be read on arrival and departure and you will be charged at cost. If you are staying in a house or cottage and would like coal delivered, it must be ordered at the time of final payment. The coal is supplied in 25kg bags. Coal can be pre ordered and delivered for £30 per bag. Once on the island, coal can be purchased from the Service Point. Any purchases from the Colonsay Holidays office once on the island will be delivered and will be charged accordingly. We allow 1 dog per property in the smaller cottages and 2 dogs in the sleep 8 and above houses at a charge of £30/dog/week. We do not allow dogs in the Colonsay House apartments (except Stable and Sgoltaire).
Please note that we require your credit or debit card details on arrival (except for reservations in the Backpackers), so that on departure outstanding bills for electricity, oil, breakages (if any) and any extra cleaning (if required) can be charged to the card given. Please contact the office and leave the requested details. Our contact telephone number is 01951 200312.
All our properties are non-smoking.