Rodel House, over its nearly 250 years, has served as a storehouse, private residence, fishing lodge and latterly, a hotel.
But time and circumstance have not been kind to this once noble place, and the present proprietors, recognising its unique status were driven by the impulse to rescue something of great historic and aesthetic value. By restoring the house to its deserved eminence, something beautiful could be created for Harris and its guests.
Achieving this required the complete internal and external renovation of the buildings and grounds undertaken with painstaking attention to the detail and the quality of workmanship demanded by the importance of the site. From the inception of the restoration, decisions on the exterior and interior design have been made with reference to the island; its land and seascapes, its weather, its living culture and its history. The result is not disembodied ‘luxury’, but a building ‘of its place’ and reflecting the three principles of
As such it provides a ‘way in’ to the island for guests, whether they are familiar with the island and want to interact with it at a deeper level, or those who are drawn, to a refuge where the attraction of undisturbed serenity with dear friends is irresistible. Supremely comfortable, profoundly quiet, deeply restful, the house serves as refuge, retreat. Like a ship at anchor is a secure harbour, Rodel House is a sound vantage point, from which to witness the spectacle of the Outer Hebrides at its most impressive and a launching point for exploration of the island.
