点评:We recently stayed at Raasay Distillery and had an absolutely amazing experience. Even though the weather wasn't at its best, that's all part of visiting Scotland in September, and it certainly didn't detract from our stay!
The island itself is beautiful, and the views are simply out of this world. Looking across to Skye and the Cuillin mountains is spectacular, and no matter where you are on the property, you're surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
We spent one night in the distillery building and another in one of the Bothains. Both were beautifully decorated and very comfortable, but the Bothain was exceptional. Finished to an incredibly high standard, it felt like a luxurious private retreat. The thoughtful touches were everywhere, from Highland Soap toiletries and complimentary tea, coffee and water, to whisky, gin and even alcohol-free gin. There was even a hot water bottle provided for extra comfort. Guests can have a breakfast hamper delivered directly to the Bothain, making the experience even more special.
The standout feature of the Bothain has to be the floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the Cuillins. There's a remote-operated blind that doubles as a projector screen for watching TV, but honestly, why would you want to hide a view like that?
The food throughout our stay was superb. Breakfast featured high-quality local Scottish ingredients and set us up perfectly for the day ahead. We also enjoyed lunch and dinner in the restaurant, where every meal was delicious. A special mention has to go to the desserts, which were absolutely fantastic.
The staff could not have been more helpful. Every member of the team was friendly, welcoming and genuinely keen to ensure guests made the most of their stay. Nothing felt like too much trouble.
The distillery tour was another highlight. Hollie gave us a wonderful welcome, complete with a Raasay Gin & Tonic on arrival. She was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, sharing the history of both the island and the distillery before explaining the distillation process, cask types and the range of whiskies available. Touring the production area was fascinating and, remarkably, even the stills seem to have some of the best views in the world! Returning to find our tasting samples already prepared was a lovely touch. Hollie's enthusiasm and passion for the whisky really enhanced the experience, and unlike some distillery tours, the tasting measures were very generous.
The entire development has been thoughtfully designed, combining the working distillery, hotel accommodation, Bothains and restaurant into a welcoming and luxurious destination. The atmosphere throughout was warm, relaxed and friendly.
One of our most memorable moments was stepping into the Bothain for the first time and seeing that incredible view through the full-length window. We enjoyed the same stunning scenery from the restaurant and were even treated to a beautiful rainbow while having breakfast on our final morning.
I would highly recommend Raasay Distillery to anyone looking for an island escape with a touch of luxury. The regular ferry service makes the island easily accessible, and once you arrive, you'll find a truly special place. We are already looking forward to returning.
翻译:我们最近入住了对面岛上的拉塞酿酒厂,体验简直棒极了。虽然天气不算理想,但这也是九月份游览苏格兰的一部分,完全没有影响我们的入住体验!
这座岛屿本身美不胜收,景色更是超凡脱俗。眺望对面的大岛以及库伊林山脉,景象十分壮观;无论身处庄园的哪个角落,都被令人陶醉的自然风光所环绕。我们在酿酒厂的建筑里住了一晚,又在其中一间博坦小屋里住了一晚。这两处都装修精美且极为舒适,但那间博坦小屋尤为出色。它的工艺水平极高,宛如一处奢华的私人度假胜地。处处都能感受到贴心的安排:从高地肥皂等洗漱用品,到免费的茶、咖啡和水,还有威士忌、杜松子酒,甚至无酒精杜松子酒。为了提升舒适度,还特意准备了热水袋。客人可以预约将早餐礼盒直接送到Bothain小屋,这无疑让体验更加特别。
Bothain最引人注目的特色莫过于那面可以俯瞰库林山脉的落地窗。窗户配有可远程操控的百叶窗,同时还能作为投影屏来观看电视;不过说真的,谁会愿意遮住如此绝美的景致呢?
我们入住期间的餐饮同样出色。早餐选用了苏格兰当地的高品质食材,为我们开启新的一天提供了充沛的能量。我们还在餐厅享用了午餐和晚餐,每一道菜都美味无比。尤其要提一下甜点,简直棒极了。
工作人员的服务态度也无可挑剔。整个团队都友善热忱,真心希望能让宾客们尽情享受这段旅程。他们总是不厌其烦地提供帮助。
参观酿酒厂也是行程中的一大亮点。霍莉热情地欢迎了我们,还为我们准备了Raasay金汤力酒作为迎宾饮品。她学识渊博且极具亲和力,先向我们讲述了这座岛屿及酿酒厂的历史,随后又详细介绍了蒸馏流程、酒桶种类以及可供选择的各类威士忌。参观生产区的过程也令人着迷;值得一提的是,就连蒸馏器所在的位置似乎都能欣赏到世界上最美的风景呢!回来后发现品鉴用的样品早已备好,这一细节实在贴心至极。霍莉对威士忌的热忱与激情也让整个体验更加完美。与一些酿酒厂参观活动不同,这里的品酒量相当慷慨。
整个园区经过了精心规划,将酿酒车间、酒店住宿、Bothain酒吧以及餐厅融为一体,打造出一个温馨又奢华的旅游胜地。整个环境的氛围都十分温暖、轻松且友善。
最令我们难忘的时刻,莫过于第一次走进Bothain酒吧时,透过整面玻璃窗看到的绝美景色。我们在餐厅里欣赏到了同样令人叹为观止的风景;在最后一天的早晨用早餐时,还有幸目睹了一道美丽的彩虹。
我强烈推荐拉塞岛蒸馏厂给那些希望享受一次兼具奢华体验的海岛之旅的朋友们。定期的渡轮服务让前往该岛十分便利,而一旦抵达,您便会发现这是一个真正特别的地方。我们已经开始盼着再次到访了。