Arrivals are on Saturday afternoon. Departures are on the following Friday afternoon*

*As we live on a remote tidal island, our community logistics are tied to the rhythm of the sea. Things run more smoothly when guests arrive, and depart, at the same time. When plans fall outside this rhythm, it adds a lot of extra moving parts and can make daily life here much more of a juggle than it needs to be – we really appreciate your understanding and willingness to accommodate this.

Based on the current winter timetables, our weekly logistics are planned around the following public transport connections:

Arrival (Sat) – 11:50 Ferry from Oban to Craignure, to connect with the 12:40 bus from Craignure to Fionnphort (arrives in Fionnphort around 14:00– we will all meet there to make the last part of the journey to the island)

Departure (Fri) – 8:40 bus from Fionnphort to Craignure, connecting with the 10:15 ferry back to Oban

Erraid is not accessible by car, but there is parking available close to the island at Knockvologan. From there it is about a 1 mile walk to get onto the island.

IMPORTANT It is essential that you are able to carry your own bags on and off the island (see video on travel page) so please bear this in mind when packing!

Accommodation is charming but simple (and the weather unpredictable), so we recommend bringing these items to make your stay more comfortable and safe.

• Carriable bags/backpack
• Warm, layered clothing
• Sturdy, waterproof boots and/or wellies
• Waterproof layers, top and bottom
• Toiletries
• Torch
• Indoor footwear (slippers)
• Medications (there is no local pharmacy in the area)
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hat

*IMPORTANT It is essential that you are able to carry your own bags on and off the island (see video on travel page) so please bear this in mind when packing!

• Bags that you cannot carry
• Candles, incense, or anything flammable – there is a significant fire risk
• Bedding or towels
• Any illegal drugs
• Pets who are not service animals
• Expensive valuables – there are no safes and we cannot guarantee their safety

• Everyone inside the houses on Erraid need to assess the risks in each situation.
• Be careful around any fires and gas stoves on Erraid – especially when cooking or drying clothes.
• Follow instructions on using the cooker and or other appliances.
• No candles in bedrooms, never leave candles unattended in the public areas.

Wild swimming can be lovely, especially in the summer season. However, please be aware of the following for your own safety:

• Make sure you do your own risk assessment before going out to swim.
• The sea can be very cold
• Be very careful, only experienced swimmers should swim.

We carry only basic first aid equipment.

Please ensure you bring prescription medications and any other medically-necessary items with you. The nearest pharmacy at Bunessan Medical centre and the nearest Emergency Room is in Craignure.

Basic breakfast items (bread, milk, butter, eggs, oats) are supplied in each of the cottages. In case you’d like anything else for breakfast, please make sure to bring this with you. During your stay, a hearty organic lunch and dinner are provided by the community.

Meals are vegetarian and made with fresh produce from our gardens. When the tides and weathers allow, we enjoy fishing and are beginning to explore the abundance of seaweed — so we may occasionally share offerings from the sea as well.

If you have any specific dietary needs, please let us know when you book your stay.

There is Wifi installed in each of the cottages, but connection cannot always be guaranteed. The remoteness of our isle means there can be limited mobile phone signal, depending on weather and location. We encourage you to consider doing a ‘digital detox’ as much as you can – immerse yourself in the experience.

There is a very small tuck shop on Erraid which sells treats, snacks, postcards, gifts, books, and toiletries. There is also a grocery store in Fionnphort, which is about an hour’s walk (or plan your shop on travel days).

While we will do our best to accommodate your needs, we are restricted in what we can offer due to the remoteness of the location. Erraid is a tidal island and requires a one mile walk over rough terrain.

If you would like to contact us about your additional requirements and whether we can accommodate them, please contact us.

Our community is non-smoking, so we’d really appreciate it if that could be respected. If you do smoke, please stick to outdoor areas – not around building entrances, in cottages, or in shared spaces.

There is a 10% non-refundable deposit required before a place can be confirmed.
The remaining 90% is due 30 days before the start date.

This will vary depending on bed availability, but group sizes will be fairly small, limited by the cottage capacity.

Please see our Terms & Conditions