09/09/2024
Still some summer days to be had!!
Bothan Jura Retreat
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Simple accommodation on Jura with wood fired hot tubs, sauna, cold plunge, games room. In development
16/06/2024
https://www.bothanjuraretreat.co.uk/accommodation
We're excited to let you know (we've finally finished building!!!) that we have two new self catering accommodation huts ready for rent on the Isle of Jura. Both huts are the same footprint and are designed as single, open plan living spaces; each with a well equipped kitchen, separate shower room and loo, and a log burning stove for heat.
A double bed can be made in the living space, or for those happy to climb a sturdy library ladder, there is a comfortable double mattress made up on the mezzanine above.
The Black Hut has a wood fired hot tub and one is on the way for The Rusty Hut, in the meantime we can move the tub between huts at the moment, so everyone booking should get to use the tub during their stay.
All accommodation is dog friendly, but dogs must be kept on leads around the area. The site is growing back so bear with us, 6 years of building has taken its toll, but we've planted 200 trees and plants and we hope it won't be long until the area recovers.
Both available now for bookings, visit www.bothanjuraretreat.co.uk
Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey, we got there in the end!!
11/05/2024
Living all the photos this morning. Here’s our view over Knockrome last night 😍
01/05/2024
You can find us on Coolstays now! Rather apt given we have a barrel filled with 3 degree filtered water waiting for you to dip into when you come stay … a really “cool-stay” 🥶🔥💜
20/04/2024
Summer almost here 🍕
01/02/2024
WINNER Thank you to everyone who entered on our social media channels.
Terry Ferguson nominated: Naoimh Ferguson Maclellan and she was drawn by a random online picker. We had 228 entries this time.
We'll be doing another one to celebrate the launch of the retreat in May, we'll have all our accommodation to give away ... 2 huts and the cottage ... we'd love it to go to a group of friends or a family so keep an eye on our page.
CONGRATULATIONS Naoimh Ferguson Maclellan we'll see you at the weekend. 🥂
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Valentine's Weekend Giveaway Bothan Jura with Jura Hotel
We have collaborated with The Jura Hotel to give away a fantastic romantic weekend on Jura. Accommodation in Mrs Leonard's Cottage with hot tub and sauna and a £30 voucher from the hotel for a meal.
The weekend is Friday 10th February. You can come for one or two nights. 2 people max.
To enter the draw you must nominate (tag) someone below in the comments. If you have seen this on Facebook you must like this post and follow our page. If you have seen this on our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bothan.jura.retreat/ you must like and follow us there. If you have seen this on Jura Hotel then you must like and follow them.
It is this weekend only we are giving away, we cannot exchange. If you cannot make the weekend we will re-draw.
Do you know someone who deserves a wee break? It doesn't have to be a romantic couple, it can be friends, siblings, family ... or you might want to come on your own!!
Don't forget to like and follow our social media pages to enter.
GOOD LUCK. DRAW TUESDAY 6TH at 7PM. (typo in the advert below, Tuesday is the 6th not 5th!)
09/01/2024
Come on in, it’s a balmy 4 degrees!!
We have two large whisky barrels with seats in them (we want you to be comfortable when you’re sitting in freezing cold water!!) whilst at this time of year the water is cold enough, one of the barrels has a chiller that filters, cleans and chills the water all year round. All available (for free) to islanders and guests to use.
07/01/2024
We had a creative, inspiring guest in the cottage this week what wonderful paintings of thank you for choosing our cottage to stay in, come back again soon (… you brought the good weather!!) 🙏
07/01/2024
No chilling the tub this morning 🧊 🥶
04/12/2023
Photo from my neighbour one sunrise when I had the drone up taking photos too. Sun rising from behind the mountains on Arran!
30/11/2023
What an incredible few days after a shocking few weeks of storms! Loving these sunny, cold days albeit cold and fairly short!
24/10/2023
Getting cottage ready for some VIPs! Spectacular sky made it a perfect autumnal evening for hot bath outdoors 👌
02/09/2023
Middle East Jura (aka Knockrome) delivered last night! Best views ( ) on the island and the elements combined in our favour for a perfect Scottish west coast summer sunset … no battle with the midge!
sourdough flatbread success 🙏 and a win convincing a neighbour that veggie food is fun when you sprinkle saffron threads (🙏 ) and za’atar on everything!!
29/03/2023
On my road trip round the north coast of Scotland last week I aptly listened to the audiobook of "Finding Hildasay" written and read by Chris Walks the UK
Having followed Chris and Jet since August 2018 when he was here on Jura, it was fascinating to fill in the blanks of his back story and the details of his onward, epic journey after he left Jura.
I know Chris and Jet touched a lot of peoples' hearts when he was here, and we shared a great music festival with him that year.
I've been so moved by his story I've bought some copies to share out with everyone, please find them at the shop, The Antlers. in the pub, in the doctors wherever I can leave one I will.
Please take one (they're free) read it and then pass it on to someone else or return it to where you got it.
It's such an inspirational story and when I got to the chapter he wrote on Jura; "I left my heart on Jura" it made me very proud of our island and our community!
I don't know what this man is made from but what he is doing, has done and continues to do is nothing short of awesome. If you suffer from mental health issues or just want a story to lift your spirits, reading this will help I'm certain.
If you haven't already done so please donate to his SSAFA Just Giving page or buy a copy of his book if you can't borrow one of these on Jura.
He's currently (4.5 years later) doing the coast of Cornwall, can you believe it, Alba was 4 in the photo playing with Jet, she turns 9 next week and he’s not on his own!!
We'll see you at the next music festival Chris Walks the UK and please bring the family 👍
(Recently on Ben Fogle's "New Lives in the Wild" if you haven't come across his story watch on Channel 5)
justgiving.com/chriswalks
Kate Walks the Coast
26/02/2023
A beautiful sky tonight. A privilege and poignant moment. 🙏
05/02/2023
It’s a very different experience climbing into a barrel of ice cold water and sitting in it, cocooned, totally immersed, resisting the urge to get out, especially when your pup 🐶 is insisting you get out!!! Wading out into the sea or river is lovely and wild swimming is awesome but completely different to this. This is immediate and there’s no faffing about to be had! You’re in, now deal with it 🧊 🥶 💪🏻
Filled with cold water from the loch up on the hills behind us there is no need for ice atm. And those 2 minutes this morning changed my mood! Cold water … you never regret it 🧊 💜 🙏
04/02/2023
LAST MINUTE GIVEAWAY FOR 2
We've had a cancellation :-( we were creating a special night for a couple who can't make it now, but we would still love to do this for someone, so we're giving it away!
With sea & mountain views, minimal light pollution, home made pies from The Island Bakehouse, hot tub and sauna and a Lussa Gin and tonic in hand, bring your loved one to relax and unwind under the stars at Mrs Leonard’s Cottage this Valentine’s Day Night.
To enter make sure you like and follow us on Instagram or Facebook, then just tag in the comments below who you'd like to come (just tag your partner if you want it!!) the prize is yours for you or whomever you wish to come (dogs welcome, if threes not a crowd).
DRAW: FRIDAY 10th FEBRUARY 12pm
If its bad weather / ferry issues or you really can't make it on Tuesday we'll do our best to roll it over to another night don't worry!
(And if you don't win this romantic night, there's another chance to win a night by entering the RNLI Islay Lifeboat raffle.)
08/12/2022
Full moon and gutter!
07/12/2022
Wreath making evening was fab! The village hall smelt amazing (of mulled wine mostly!). Thank you you stars ⭐️ feeling all Christmassy now!!
07/12/2022
The house on the hill!!
03/12/2022
So lovely people buying gift vouchers for the cottage as Christmas gifts. I can design a voucher to suit your budget / requirement. Give the gift of relaxing and switching off this Christmas!!!
28/11/2022
Cool sky!
26/11/2022
We’re busy this winter getting everything in place for our short term let license (new laws in Scotland) which involves a lot of testing, certificates and faff! But more fun than that are our plans for the huts. Knockrome is full of old and new and our aim is that the huts will blend seamlessly into the area. Simple space, luxury touches. We can’t wait till spring!
19/11/2022
Mum very seriously (eyes shut) drawing a name out of the mixing bowl for a night in Mrs Leonard's! 53 entries from Facebook members from Islay and Jura who could get here last minute, on a night that would have otherwise seen the cottage empty and cold.
Congratulations Emma-Louise Smith Jura awaits, enjoy!
18/11/2022
Last minute Saturday night giveaway (tomorrow night) to stay at Mrs Leonard's Cottage … if you can get here!
Hot tub, sauna, log burner. Cosy cottage with 2 double beds! Romantic break? Time on your own? Friends spa break? All we ask is that you bring your own bedding and logs!
Let me know in the comments.
If more than one person responds I’ll put names in a hat and draw before 12pm tomorrow. You'd be welcome to check in after that and check out won't be until Sunday 4pm. Hope someone can make use of a wee break.
13/11/2022
Getting the cottage ready for a late arrival. When we know what ferry you’re on we can light the fire, get the hot tub up to temperature and leave the cottage warm and toasty so when you arrive all you have to do is unpack and unwind!!! Nipping over from Islay for a wee staycation? 20% local discount applies!
04/11/2022
Moonbow and a new fence, what more could you ask for of an evening??!!
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