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The College of The Holy Spirit is a combination of a Visit Scotland 3 Star Guest House and a Christian Retreat House.

It is located next to Britain's smallest cathedral, The Cathedral of The Isles.
The College was originally built for students of theology in the Scottish Episcopal Church.

The aim of The College of The Holy Spirit (with the Cathedral) is to create a centre for spiritual development and artistic expression for individuals and groups, and hospitality for guests and for the local community on Cumbrae.
The guest house allows visitors to enjoy a unique combination of modern luxury and homemade meals in a building full of history and character.

College of The Holy Spirit Accommodation

It offers a selection of 16 bedrooms.
These include single, twin or double rooms and two family rooms.
Five of the bedrooms are ensuite and there is also a ground floor bedroom and bathroom which is specifically set up for those who are physically less able.
Guests have the use of our library and two common rooms.
The Cathedral is open every day for services or simply quiet times and reflection.
Everyone is welcome to come and stay in the accommodation, regardless of faith or belief and whether you want an active holiday, or a quiet time to restore the spirit.

College of The Holy Spirit Facilities

The College of the Holy Spirit is also available for conferences, functions and weddings.
Laundry Service Available
WiFi
Garden
Hairdryer Available
Lounge
Parking
Z Bed available on request
No Pets Allowed
Highchair Available
Cot Available
No Smoking Permitted

Credit Cards Accepted
Delta Card
Mastercard
Switch/Maestro Card
VISA Card

Directions

Getting there from the Information Centre
Tourist Information Centre, Millport, along seafront to College Street first right into Geroge Street.
After 200 yards left up track signed Cathedral of the Isles.

Getting There by Railway
From Largs, proceed to ferry terminal and take Calmac Ferry from Largs to Cumbrae slip.

Getting There by Ferry
Connecting bus from ferry slip to Millport. From here 5 minutes walk to College and cathedral.

By Air
Fly to Glasgow International Airport or Glasgow Prestwick Airport

By Road
From Glasgow International Airport; join the M8. Leave the M8 at junction 28A (signposted Irvine A737), then merge onto the A737.
Join the A760 signposted Largs.
From Prestwick Airport, join the A78 north which takes you direct to Largs.
Coming from the South, follow the M74 as far as Glasgow, join the M73 then onto the M8.
From there the instructions are the same as from Glasgow Airport above.
Coming from the North or East; once you get to Glasgow follow the instructions from the Glasgow Airport above.
You can use a route planner for more detailed instructions.

By Rail
The train journey from Glasgow to Largs takes approximately 1 hour.

By Coach
There are coach services from Glasgow to Largs.
For timetable and price information visit the Scottish Citylink website.
Once you arrive at Largs there is a regular 10 minute ferry service to the island of Cumbrae.

Getting to Bishop's House, Iona
Iona is a small island close to the far south west of the island of Mull, accessible by ferry and coach from Oban, which is the recommended port of departure for all travellers.

By Public Transport to Oban
Trains run regularly from Glasgow’s Queen Street station, see the ScotRail.
Oban can also be reached by coach, departing from Glasgow’s Buchanan bus station, see the City.

By Car to Oban
Oban is two hours drive from Glasgow, or three hours from Edinburgh (via Stirling).
Drivers may find a route planner helpful.

From Oban
Ferries run regularly from Oban to Craignure on the isle of Mull.
The Ferry Terminal is a two minute walk from both coach and train stations.
Car drivers who are bringing their car to Mull are recommended to book there in advance.

At Craignure
Coaches run regularly from the Ferry Terminal at Craignure to Fionnphort, the village from which you catch the ferry to Iona.
Car drivers follow the signs for Fionnphort.
Travel time is about one hour.

At Fionnphort
You have to leave your car and come over on the ferry as a foot passenger.
If you are mobility impaired and have a blue badge your can get a permit to bring your car onto the island, please contact Bishop's House for advice.

Upon Iona
Bishop's House is the last building on the village street.
Coming off the ferry head up the hill, take the first turn right, past the post office, keep going until you reach Bishop's House.

Email College of The Holy Spirit enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com