Accommodation is a key part of your multi-day tour experience. Whether it’s a cozy spot to rest after a day of adventure, a place to freshen up before an evening out, or somewhere to connect with travel companions, ensuring you have a comfortable and well located place to stay is our priority.

Which tours require accommodation?

All UK & Ireland multi-day tours involve overnight stays, so accommodation will need to be arranged.

All of our tours of Europe are package tours which includes travel, accommodation and attractions. When booking these tours you will be asked for your room preference only as the cost of accommodation is included in the package price.

Accommodation is not required for day trips.

If you would prefer you can book tours as ‘tour only’ which will leave you free to book your own rooms —whatever works best for you!

How Accommodation Reservations Work

Once you’ve chosen your tour, you have two options for booking accommodation:

1. Let Rabbie’s Handle It

We offer a reservation service called Reserved by Rabbie's (fees apply). Simply tell us your room preferences (e.g., single, double, or twin) and any special requirements, like ground-floor rooms or dietary needs, when booking your tour.


Our team will allocate suitable accommodations based on your preferences and availability.


You’ll receive your accommodation details as soon as possible.


In most cases you'll pay your hosts directly upon arrival (some may require cash).
Where pre-payment prior to arrival is required we will let you know during checkout.

Note: We don’t book specific properties for individual customers. If you have a particular property in mind, you’ll need to book it yourself.

2. Book Your Own Accommodation

Self-booked accommodations must be within 1.2 miles of the designated overnight town center.


Provide us with the name and address of your lodgings when booking your tour or as soon as possible at rooms@rabbies.com


If your accommodation is outside the 1.2 miles radius, you’ll need to arrange your own transportation to the group meeting point.

Types of Accommodation Available

While there are many types of travel accommodation, Rabbie’s partners exclusively with hotels and B&B's for our multi-day tours in Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland. These trusted providers are selected for their quality, location and character. While we don’t arrange hostels, campsites, or holiday rental properties, you’re welcome to book these yourself.

Each venue type offers unique experiences to suit different preferences while all options are carefully chosen for their quality, comfort, and proximity to the tour’s destinations.

Types of Rooms Available

You can select from Single, Double, Twin and Family rooms.

Single room

Intended for one person only. Rooms typically include:

• One single size bed.


• Ensuite toilet / bathroom (Hotel & B&B Ensuite only)


• Space for luggage storage

Double room

Intended for two people sharing. Rooms typically include:

• One double size bed (actual size can vary from standard Double to King Size bed)


• Ensuite toilet / bathroom (Hotel & B&B Ensuite only)


• Space for luggage storage

Twin room

Intended for two people sharing. Rooms typically include:

• Two single size beds.


• Ensuite toilet / bathroom (Hotel & B&B Ensuite only)


• Space for luggage storage

Family room

These rooms are hard to come by and not available in many locations. Intended for up to 3 people sharing. Room’s typically include:

• One double size bed (actual size can vary from standard Double to King Size bed) & one single size bed.


• Ensuite toilet / bathroom (Hotel & B&B Ensuite only)


• Space for luggage storage

Please note - We do our best to secure this room type but cannot guarantee we will be able to source family rooms. An alternative room(s) may be offered eg 1 Double + 1 Single.

European Tours

When you’ve decided to hop on board a multi-day, small-group tour of Europe, accommodation is included in your package. This means you can relax every step of the journey knowing you have a comfortable bed to lay in each evening. Whether you’re exploring Portugal's villages, Spain’s palaces, Italy’s beaches, or Switzerland’s mountains, there’s an option for all. For our range of European tours, we’ve hand-picked three and four-star hotels in remote coastal villages, bustling towns, and mountain valleys.

The prices on our website are for all your European tour's accommodation and for the tour itself. So no worrying about extra accommodation fees once you’re abroad. Simply choose whether you want double rooms, twin rooms, or single rooms. The figure in the final tour price is based on shared accommodation. When you're booking your tour and select a single room, there will be an additional cost added to the price.

Accommodation Accessibility

We endeavour to accommodate all passengers on our multi-day tours as close to local facilities as possible. Hotels and hostels tend to be centrally located and B&Bs tend to be in residential areas on the outskirts of towns/villages. In all cases, passengers should be aware that accommodation may be up to a 30-minute walk (approximately 1.4 miles) away from local facilities. However, you may be able to book and pay for local taxis if required.

Lifts and elevators are uncommon in a selection of our accommodation providers but may be available in some hotels. Ground floor rooms are available in many B&Bs and hotels. If either is essential, please let us know at the time of booking your tours. Please also note that passengers will be expected to carry their own luggage to and from their own rooms.

Any additional mobility and special requirements (dietary, allergy etc.) should be made clear at the time of booking, so we can ensure the most appropriate accommodation is allocated to you. Find out how we can help with accessibility on our tours to ensure you’re catered for.

Please be aware that WIFI may not be reliable and cannot be guaranteed in your accommodation. If this is a requirement, please specify at the time of booking.

If you’d rather book your own accommodation, please let us know at the time of booking and ensure reservations are made within 1.2 miles of the specified overnight town center.

If you have any further questions regarding accommodation bookings please refer to our FAQs page or contact a member of our team at rooms@rabbies.com.

Tours visiting Islay

Bowmore Cottages

We reserve rooms in the beautiful Bowmore Distillery Cottages. The cottages have between three and six twin bedrooms. Due to the shared nature of the accommodation, individual bedrooms don't have lockable doors.

The kitchen and lounge facilities are shared with other passengers, and basic self-service breakfast ingredients are provided. Full Scottish breakfasts are available at the nearby hotels if you prefer, payable locally.

For 2025, prices are as follows:

• £100 per person per night for Double Occupancy

• £145 per night for Single Occupancy (subject to change).

Family Rooms are limited at Bowmore Cottages. Groups of 3 or more may need to stay in 2 or more rooms. For this option, please select 'B&B en-suite' as your first choice when booking the tour online. When these rooms are full, we book you into a nearby B&B.

Rooms at the cottages are limited and are reserved on a first come first served basis.

Local B&B charges are £40 - 60 per person per night based on shared accommodation for a standard room (shared bathroom).

We will contact you after you complete your tour reservation to arrange payment for the accommodation.

In 2026, breakfast will be included in the price of the accommodation and served at the Harbour Inn, located across the street (about a 2-minute walk).

For 2026, prices are as follows:

• £130 per person per night for Double Occupancy

• £180 per night for Single Occupancy (subject to change).

FAQs

Will I stay with other tour members?

Tour groups are often spread across multiple properties to accommodate individual preferences. We’ll try to keep you and your travel companions together, but this isn’t guaranteed.

What if I need to cancel my accommodation?

Free cancellation within 48 hours of requesting Rabbie’s to book your accommodation. Changes after 48 hours may incur charges.

Is Breakfast Included in the Accommodation Booking?

Breakfast will be included unless otherwise noted. The type of breakfast provided will vary from place to place so you may receive either a full-cooked breakfast, a continental style breakfast (E.g., toast, fruit, cereal), or a packed breakfast bag or tray (E.g., porridge pot, fruit, granola bar).

For further assistance, check our full FAQs or contact us. Let Rabbie’s help make your journey unforgettable!