Bishop's House

Isle of Iona, PA76 6SJ
Telephone: 01681 700 800
Fax: 01681 700 801

This tiny island of Iona, just 3 miles long by 1 ½ miles wide, lies off the South West tip of the Island of Mull, on the west coast of Scotland. It has a tradition of pilgrimage and mission dating back to the year 563 AD when St. Columba founded a monastery from where the Christian faith spread throughout Scotland and beyond. A Benedictine Abbey was built on the site of the original Celtic Monastery, and the restored buildings are now thehome of the the Iona Community. A ruined nunnery and other ancient Christian and pre-Christian sites are alsofound on the island, which is now owned by the National Trust.

Bishop's House, beautifully situated in its own grounds overlooking the sound of Iona, offers a warm welcome for up to 23 guests, comfortable accommodation and good food. Parish studyand pilgrimage groups of all traditions or individuals are welcome. Services are held daily in thehouse chapel.

Booking is essential, please either email us, fax us, or alternatively contact thewardens at the above address:

Why not try our Retreat House on the Isle of Cumbrae if Bishop's House is fully booked visit the Cumbrae home page?

Pricing information for Bishop's House
Bishop's House, Iona Charges - 2008
Rates are as foloows, per person per night (including VAT at 17.5%).
Full Board	£52
Half Board	£47
Single Supplement £12.00 per night Clergy, Students & Children 15% Discount
Vegetarians are catered for but please advise when booking. A discount of up to 10% may be negotiated for groups of 10 or more paying guests sharing rooms. A non-refundable deposit of £40 per person is payable with each confirmed booking. Please make chequespayable to Island Retreats Ltd.
Applications for accommodation should be addressed to the Warden, with a stamped addressed envelope for reply, or can be made by e-mail to bhiona@argyll.anglican.org
Comprehensive holiday insurance (available at a very competitive premium) is strongly recommended.Application Forms will be sent with booking confirmation.
Charges for exclusive use of the House - 2008 (minimum period for all groups is 3 nights)
Clergy and Theological Students(Excluding Holy Week and Easter)
November to March (when open)	£750 per night
April to October	£840 per night
Parish and other groups
November to March (When Open)	£840 per night
April to October	£910 per night
Deposits - A non-refundable initial charge of £200 is payable to confirm a group booking to be made upto 1 nights tariff within 2 months.
Payment for groups - Further payment of half the expected final account is due 15 months before arrival. Any adjustments will be made on the finalaccount.