Stay: Jura Lodge
Isle of Jura, Scotland
The Isle of Jura, situated off the western coast of Scotland, is known for a small variety of reasons: being notoriously difficult to reach; Scotch; red deer-to-person ratio (5,500 to 200); and for being the place where George Orwell wrote 1984. Jura Lodge, the former head distillery house, celebrates them all, especially the whiskey part, with over-the-top interiors by French designer Bambi Sloane, who forgoes expected Scottish cliches for a gutsy, vintage-fueled interior that’s somehow both eclectic and restrained. It’s now on my short list of interiors I’d like to live in.
The price is not for everyone (almost $4,000/night for the entire lodge), but if you’re determined to go, keep an eye on the blog for pretty decent discounts. Or ring up your rich uncle and start planning.
[photos courtesy of Jura Lodge]
07 October 2010 | Shivani Said:
Wow this place is everything I could ever dream about.
15 October 2010 | Joe Said:
I love all of it … except that white knight. It’s so glossy! I’m saving my pennies anyway.
03 December 2010 | Harry Hussain Said:
Just to let you know…..Jura has just launched an online travel photography competition with the chance to win a week’s stay at the Jura Lodge (inc. all travel), an Olympus EPL-1, and a 2 day masterclass from National Geographic’s Jim Richardson. So if you’re dreaming of a stay at the Lodge, then it’s well worth entering! Visit http://www.isleofjura.com to find out more.
28 January 2011 | Casa e Cose Said:
oh my god! stunning…i need know to check out images of JURA island and find this lodge’s cheap sister to live in for a couple of days.
29 January 2012 | the marion house book » inspired by Said:
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28 April 2013 | Elaine Said:
It’s always been a long time wish for me to visit the mainland of Scotland, but seeing the Jura Lodge is incredible. Absolutely stunning!