My staty was in conjunction with a course roughly based on religious art history. Because the abbey where I usually stay was being reformed, this was my first hotel stay on Iona. It was a great experience, food was excellent and varied (think I gained some weight). Though the hotel provided a pick up and delivery from the ferry port, It was not actually needed, as the hotel (about 5-10 minutes walking from the ferry) was an easy walk, and as a center of my activities, it was about a 5 minute walk from the abbey in the opposite direction. Of the 5 days, 2 had wonderful sunshine, so one could sit outside in the garden, otherwise there is a wonderful view from a lounge facing the sea and the island of Mull.