(Didn't stay at the hotel - % booked). But we had such great time at the pub/restaurant! The…read moreoperation is run by lovely, hard-working bunch of people, friendly, welcoming despite being super busy on this bank holiday weekend. They had three interesting "guest" ales, and a nice "baseline" selection of ales and whisky. Delicious hot dishes with a long bunch of specials not on the pre-printed menu. And then they had live music!!! Wish I could post a sample! (Being from NYC, I wished for some Scottish stuff, but the program consisted of Eagles, CCR etc. go figure!)

We had the best stay at the Wigwams in Dornie! We are are two adults with two dogs and we were…read moreworried that it might be a bit cramped - but we needn't worry we had plenty of space - they are so roomy and the dogs loved the surrounding grass area. The Wigwam is well thought out and very comfortable. It has everything you need for a stay (we stayed 5 nights) over Christmas, it was lovely and warm once inside, very very clean and great facilities (Mini Kitchen, Fridge, Kettle, TV, Warm Shower, Wifi). It is so great to make a coffee and sit out the front of the Wigwam and look out over the loch - would love to come back in the summer and use the picnic area and fire pits! Great communication from the very friendly owners and nothing was too much trouble. Dornie is a great place to visit on its own with beautiful views and a lovely little pub but it is also a great place to position yourself for visiting the surrounding areas and Skye for day trips. We will 100% be back!

We stayed 2 days in this wigwam in Dornie Scotland and I was extremely pleased…read more It was my first time in a wigwam and the place was spotless, cozy, and even had a welcome basket with snacks and information about the area. The location was on loch long (a lake) in a good position to see Eilean Donan castle, Kyle of lochlash, and tour the isle of Skye. The town is small but we had dinner out both nights and we were pleased with the food. I will definitely stay at another wigwam in the future. I wish they had wifi.

I spent a long while in Dornie. Most of my time in the Highlands, I stayed at the Schoolhouse…read more You wouldn't believe how accommodating and pleasant everyone is here. The owner runs the tearoom and B&B and has a few helpers here and there. There are I believe, 4 room options. Two of the rooms can accommodate small families and the others are very quaint, perfect for a couple. All of the rooms have their own bathrooms, and are extremely spacious. I stayed in the room upstairs, I believe it was Room 4, and it had a queen bed and a twin bed with the best bathroom ever! What's great about this B&B, is that you can bring your own groceries in (and purchase them down the street at the local shop), and the owner provides a big kitchen all exclusively for her guests. Some people may not like this, as they expect prepared food service. But the woman who works there provides milk, cereal, bread and butter AND she has the tearoom connected to the B&B. The scones are all homemade by her, which are to die for, and has the best pastries I've ever had. They also have a barista there as well. The coffee is sublime and nothing like what people have these days. She grinds the coffee beans and has plenty of options for the perfect cuppa jo. There are also tons of options to choose from as far as tea goes as well! Once you have all of your necessities for your day, if the weather permits, you can sit out on the front of the property, and enjoy the scenic view of the loch. Along with the tearoom, joint with it is a gallery. The owner loves to showcase other artists from around Scotland and sell their work in the gallery. Please have a look at her website and see what there is to offer! She is also on facebook! The price is a smidge high for a stay, but you won't regret it and it's the best price for the area you'll be in. You are literally a 7 minute walk from Eileen Donan Castle and an even shorter walk to the Clachan (Dornie's adorable little pub). I could go on for about 5 more pages on why this is the best B&B in that area but I won't. If you're visiting the castle or just making a pit stop in Dornie, please go to the Schoolhouse Dornie!

We didn't actually get to stay here but I wanted to leave a great review because Kevin was so great…read moreduring the whole booking process. Today I had to cancel my booking due to lost luggage and a change of plan. Kevin was absolutely fabulous and understanding. Reading the other review I really wish I could have stayed there. We will definitely try and go there in the future.

This place is lovely. Slightly out of the way of the…read moreroundabout, which makes you question the positioning, but the view you get over breakfast? Yeah, I totally understand! B&B main judgement bar for me? Tea and coffee facilities. Great, with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, all clean, bathroom is lovely and modern, excellent shower, fluffy, nice smelling bath robes (great after you've been a tit and just thrown yourself in the fairy pools in the autumn rain). Big, gentlemen style, green leather sofas to cosy up on in the lounge area with a night cap, super comfy beds, all well equipped and well kept. On top of the breakfast view, the food is great. I had the Blairdhu Cairn, black pudding and poached egg balanced on top of tatty scone. Fruit, yoghurts, cake, cereals and your standard fare to help yourself to too, with nice jams and marmalades as well. There are tellies in the room and in the room for breakfast with the news on, free wifi, and ample parking. I intend to go to skye again soon, because I love it, and I want to see the dinosaur footprints they discovered, practically immediately after we got back, and I would happily stay here again when I do.

Blairdhu House is a high-end B&B near the Skye Bridge, less than a half mile walk from the Kyleakin…read moreVillage restaurants. The property has 6 rooms and is situated on a large elevated spacious lot with plenty of parking and free Wi-Fi. Guests enjoy a gorgeous view from the guest lounge/breakfast room and from some guest rooms. The double room was nicely decorated, it had a large comfortable bed with reading lights on either side and a duvet with high-quality linens. Amenities included robes (aka dressing gowns), hair dryer, in-room tea and flat screen TV. The modern bathroom featured a stall shower (with plenty of hot water) fluffy towels, shampoo/bath gel and a vanity with space for your toiletries. Our room did not have a view but was quiet and private, the large window faced the side garden. The breakfast options include a full Scottish breakfast as well as many other healthy choices to suit all tastes, service was friendly and efficient. Our host Fiona was helpful and welcoming. She accepts cash or credit card (with a small additional fee of ~3%).

The first stop of our Highlands road trip was the Loch Maree Hotel, and we were all charmed by the…read morenice interior, I really loved the tweed covered decor. To make the atmosphere even better, our room had a view to the lake, and in the morning, we even spotted a deer chilling in the garden. We had dinner in the hotel, both the steak and the salmon was delicious, then the guys drank a whiskey or two in the bar - the selection is pretty large and the prices are reasonable, as far as I can remember. Some points that may be good to know here are: The water comes from a fountain nearby, so it has a bit of a brownish colour, but is otherwise absolutely reliable. Internet is only available in the lobby and isn't too fast (but, then again, if you go for a road trip, you really shouldn't want to stream movies all day - you are in your own one!)

Raymond and his staff at the Loch Maree Hotel are warm, friendly people who made our stay…read morememorable. The hotel accommodations and food were outstanding. Take the time to hike the nearby mountain trail!

4.5 Stars for the bar/drinks (we neither ate nor stayed here)…read more The bartenders were both very friendly. Also, they serve real sized drinks here: pouring 35ml of whiskey (unlike so many other places in the UK that pour a paltry 25ml). Also, they not only had a great selection of whiskeys from which to choose, but they also had some recommended whiskey lists which did not disappoint (the Glen Scotia 15 and the Benromach 15 were both big hits with my tastebuds). I am only deducting 1/2 a star for the ambience, because it is nothing special. But, if you want something nice to sip on, and some friendly bartenders to engage with, make your way to Ceilidh Place.

The customer service is the best. I was here traveling solo and they took great care of me. The…read moresalmon starter was delicious.

very disappointed. Booked on line to include a dinner and breakfast. Turns out their restaurant has…read morebeen closed and they send you nextdoor to a bar to eat. Their speciality bar also closed. They have no problem taking your money on line for something that is not available. Your money is nonrefundable. The rooms were expensive. You can't turn your heating on in your room. You need to wait till they turn on the hotel heater at night. NO elevator. You must carry luggage upstairs.

We were at the restaurant. Service was great. Meal was average. Think there are better places in…read morethe area.

This property contains both the Loch Ness bunk-house & the Loch Ness Inn. When they could not fit…read moreour family in at the B&B Inn for our whole stay they suggested we take a family room in the bunk house for one of our nights. So having taken a family of four to both Ill give you some tips. They are both lovely ways to stay but if you want your kids close and safe while still having a door between you for alone time with your partner stay in the inn. If you plan to make your own meals to save money stay in the bunkhouse. But even if you choose the bunkhouse it's worth paying for a breakfast in the Inn.

Hotel- very cute on a small river. Rooms are very uncomfortable climate wise as there are no fans…read moreand no screens on windows. Would have been perfect if we could have opened a window instead of sweating it out all night due to bugs. Restaurant- most servers were pleasant except for the manager type who was very rude and dismissive. The food was all fantastic!

The first thought I had approaching the DHC was that old real estate mantra, Location, Location,…read moreLocation. Perched along a rocky beach, the DHC boasts perhaps one of the best hotel views I have ever seenfrom the large picture window in my room, I could see the haunting (and haunted?) ruins of Duntulm castle to the left, a few grazing sheep in the foreground, and an impressive monolith in the center of the hotel's bay. Overhead wheeled graceful gannets and seagulls. Our visit was during July, and we were offered a nature-watching boat trip to spot large basking sharks that are supposedly often visible from the hotel. The weather, however, was no cooperative and the small boat would not brave such choppy waters. Despite this, we were not in the least disappointed by our stay. On the sunnier days, we had a clear view of the Outer Hebrides. During the greyer hours, we comforted ourselves by a real peat fire in the sitting room, and were entertained in the newly renovated bar with smooth malts, local beers, and a few friendly billiard games with salty locals. The DCH also has a restaurant, whose menu features both local seafood and traditional Scottish fare, with a gourmet twist provided by a resident chef (whose name I can't recall). The braised scallops were possibly the best I've ever tasted (as a beach girl from Florida, that's staying a lot!) Breakfast was very large and tasty, though I learned that I am not a fan of black pudding. After breakfast, we were full to the point of discomfort, and had to take a hike on the nearby Quirang walk to feel lighter again. I feel compelled to mention the hotel's staff, as they are not only efficient and attentive, but carry a charmingly wry sense of humor that accompanies most of their interactions. Their easy banter between both themselves and with their guests made us feel right at home. The rooms themselves were spacious, clean and fresh-feeling. On the downside, the interior hallways and carpets are a bit worn and old-looking. I overheard the owner (who is himself an amusing character) discussing plans for updating certain parts of the hotel, so the place may look better presently. On the other hand, with the rugged, isolated, and timeless surroundings and the stiff breeze coming off the Minch, perhaps new and modern are not the qualities that would best suit the DHC.

First reviewer about sums it up. Wouldn't have missed it including its funkiness. If you are…read morelooking for luxury, this is not it, but the location is worth all. Our meals were excellent and the views from the front windows remarkable. Easy to explore the isle form here.

A very expensive (UK lb. 310/night or $412) and not 3 star quality. Window not close all the way…read moreand a blowing draft because room is on the water. TV took a long time to connect when changing channels and sometimes not at all. No elevator (2 floors), luggage assistance or room service. No amenities besides restaurant and bar. The room was large. The restaurant and breakfast buffet were good.

I stayed at Balmacara Hotel in Kyle in July 2019 for two nights. When booking, it was already super…read morepacked, so I had to break up my bookings to one per night. I was unsure what that meant at the time of booking. No, Kyle Chalmers was not there when I arrived the first night. I arrived about 12:30 a.m., the ferry landed at Uig around 11 p.m. and I was part of a continuous stream of cars making their way inland, be it to an Isle of Skye destination or something further east. I had put in the late arrival time for the first night when I made the reservation, though was still gently scolded at check-in for it being past the normal hours of desk operation when I arrived. Thankfully, I was not turned away and the desk worker did remind me to be careful driving at night. I later learned someone from the same batch of drivers had driven off the road that night and died. Turned out, the two bookings meant I had to move my things out of the first room after the first night and checkout before checking in again the second day and getting a different room. Both rooms were cozy and the beds were comfortable. Each was equipped with a small bathroom. The curtains could be closed, which I found I needed when I slept as it would get light around 4 a.m. and dusk did not fall until about 11 p.m. or a little later. The breakfasts were delicious each morning. I had a full breakfast and found it to be hearty morning adventure fuel. Workers all around were kind and friendly in their interactions.