Detached disengaged uninterested front room greeting. Being ushered into the characterless business office felt vaguely like being called to a disciplinary process. Found myself walking in a hallway that was more dorm than hotel. Really large room with a puny tv and aged cheap towels. The dinner was bland. At least it was wildly overpriced. Rarely have I felt so taken advantage of and it seemed like staff was in on the joke. read more

This is a wonderful small hotel in the Inverness area. Stephen in particular was so kind and helpful! The bar and lounges are lovely as is the dining room. We would highly recommend this hotel if you want to get out of the city center. Thank you to everyone at the hotel! read more

As close to perfect as you can get. Starts with the magnificent house you see upon driving up. Then the very easy check in process. Next to very spacious rooms with the most comfortable beds we have enjoyed in ages. Wonderful grounds, including a walled garden, to meander around. Fantastic breakfast with many breakfast starters as well as mains (I recommend trying the smoked haddock). The best part, though, was the staff. Incredibly helpful and friendly. Just when you are sad to see one go off shift, the next is equally incredible. read more

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Just realized I'd never completed the review of my very enjoyable stay at Culloden House a few years ago. It was really charming - I'd highly recommend it. Glad to see it's still getting rave reviews. read more

Beautiful place to stay whilst visiting Inverness, highly recommended. Stunning building and location and first class service. Have stayed here in the past and just returned for a beautiful Afternoon Tea with the family. Can't rate it highly enough! read more

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The highlight of our stay was the amazing staff. They remember your name, and were so helpful and accommodating. They weren't afraid to have a real conversation with you, which we found refreshing. AND we were upgraded to a suite because we were in Scotland for our honeymoon, and that was so nice of them! They didn't have to do that at all. Dinner service was excellent-- my husband and I had the guinea fowl. Breakfast before we departed was unforgettable. I recommend trying the fruit poached in Earl Grey, traditional parritch and Lossiemouth kipper. The portions are generous, and they bring out all the pastries and baked goods you can eat. The spring onion rolls at dinnertime were to die for. Our room was large and luxurious, decorated to match the age and history of the house. But keep in mind that Culloden is an old house, and as my husband described it, an old house has old "charms," and you appreciate it for what it is. Though the door frames were a wee sticky and the hot water may take a little longer to warm, you're paying to stay in a historical house. So let it take you back in time. I'll never forget that beautiful evening. It was unseasonably warm for June, and golden light streamed through our open windows. The sound of a lone bagpiper announced dinnertime below, and as I lazily sat by the window, with elbows propped on the sill and head cradled in my palms, listening, it felt like an official welcome to the Highlands. read more

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Wonderful stay at this full service hotel. Really cool place and wonderful staff. Ewe were treated with respect.

Steve and his team provide an amazing level of grand Scottish Highland hospitality in the beautiful Culloden House circa 1788! The rooms, food and service are all provided at a level where we felt like Royalty as their guests! There is so much rich history here that starts with its association with Bonnie Prince Charlie and the 1746 battle on Culloden Moor! You are at the gateway to Inverness, the Highlands and the legend of the Loch Ness Monster. Plan to spend a few days at least exploring this wonderful historical area. read more

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One for the Kings and Queens amongst us! Have you ever stayed in a place where you are treated with such elegance and splendour that you thought you might be in another world? This is definitely a place you want to check out with your partner for a special romantic weekend break. Prices range from £175 to £395. The beds are amazing. You might wonder why I mention this? Well, I never overslept a fire alarm, except in that place. I could not believe it when the hotel stuff mentioned at our breakfast table that there had been a fire alarm the night before - How exciting?!? Not for me as I never heard the alarm. We slept in a four poster bed under the roof and the mattress and covers where the softest I ever experienced. I thought I might disappear in that bed! There is also lots of history attached to this place. Bonny Prince Charlie slept there before the battle of Culloden and I also think he used it as a hiding place after the battle. The stuff is very friendly. You dine in style and if I say style then this includes silver cutlery and silver cloches (silver dome/ food covers). How fancy. I was lucky enough to have had a peak at a Clan Meeting whilst residing there, what was an amazing experience. read more

Pros: Great location for all of your sightseeing. Great selection of Scotch. The rooms were clean. Delicious breakfast(I would specify how many pieces of toast that you do want because they give you WAY to many). Btw, there are ducks that live by the entrance so drive slowly they tend to go around your car because they are used to people feeding them. We didn't eat dinner at the restaurant because I didn't want to eat late after traveling all day so we ate down the road at The Snow Goose and it was good. Cons: Don't stay here if you can't do stairs. You get Plenty of hot water while showering, I just wish that you could turn down the heat it was scalding! I wish that the decor was updated it is rather dated. read more

LIKE SO MUCH MORE THAN FAMILY Thanks to Exploring Vacations - outstanding travel agents in Ireland - we discovered Culloden House on a tour of Scotland two years ago, and fell in love with it. So this year we went back for a longer stay. This is a beautiful, well-cared-for mansion with a long and fascinating history - once commandeered as Bonnie Prince Charlie's battle headquarters for the tragic slaughter at Culloden Moor. Every room is individual and interesting, the service is unfailingly warm and impeccable, the food is superb ... and the staff treat you not just like family; they treat you like the family that has known and loved you from the day you were born. Gardener Andy keeps the Forbes Walled Garden awash in riotous color among the fruit trees (the plums picked for us were delicious, straight off the tree!) ... while Outlander fans can rest a while on the Diana Gabaldon Bench, donated by "The Ladies of Lallybroch." Much thanks to Fiona and Murray and Josh, senior staff who held to astronomical standards while manager Stephen Davies was away on business. We were sorry to miss him. You should go. And when you do, and when you meet Kyle - and you will - please tell him Stevie and John say hello. read more

Charming House. The friendly service will have your heart. My room was lovely, clean, comfortable and more than I imagined. The bathroom was large and modern. Even indulged in a bath while I was there. The food was delicious and the whiskey selection was incredible. The grounds are stunning, and I only wish I had more time to enjoy the hotel in its entirety. My only regret is that I live so far away that I cannot return there to stay again and again. It was my favorite place I stayed on my visit to Scotland! read more

Our party of 4 stayed here earlier this week (30 Sept). I had been here before several years ago with my husband and had a good experience. Because of that I felt good and honestly excited about sharing the experience with my daughter and other family members. The drive up to the hotel is beautiful and the grounds and outside of the building well maintained. Check in went well. All as I remember. That is where the similarities end to my last trip. I showed my daughter the large living area and immediately noticed the very worn looking furniture and carpet. Walking to our room everything just looked worn and tired. Our room was ok although the mattress definitely needs replacing. We were told no need to make a reservation for dinner. Any time between 7 and 9 was alright. We told them we would be there at 8:30. The staff in the dinner room were great. That is the only reason I am giving this a 2 star review. My cousin and I ordered the same meal. A fish entree with a lot of tiny shrimp on top. Here is where things really go downhill. Both my cousin and I got extremely ill. This meal was the only thing we had in common. The 2 other people with us did not have the fish. My cousin checked out very early the following morning (5 am) to catch an early flight back to London. My daughter and I didn't fly out until 7 that night. I had asked when we checked in for a late check out. They said we could have the room until 1 pm. I called reception to let them know I believed my cousin and I had food poisoning from our meal the night before. The woman said she would let the chef know and talk to the manager. The manager called the room at some point and talked to my daughter. He advised her the fish had been caught the day of our meal. That doesn't really mean anything to me at this point. A little after 1 my daughter went out and told the woman at the reception that we were all packed and trying to get out of the room but I was still vomiting pretty violently. I was having trouble even standing. The reception lady just said "Can I call you a taxi". I felt like I was dying and the only thing the staff was concerned with was getting us out of the hotel and into a taxi as fast as they could. I got out to reception just a few minutes later. Gave her my credit card as fast as I could and checked out. She said the taxi was on the way and I could sit in the living area. I sat down for a few minutes and realized I may be sick again so went outside to sit on the steps with my daughter praying the taxi would be there soon. A man walked up (my daughter told me later he was the manager) and asked if I was alright. He again started talking about the fish and how fresh it was. I didn't want to hear word about what I had eaten at the moment and kept putting my hand up. I am visibly ill at this point, sweating, holding my head in my hands and he continues to bring up the fish. Then he asked if I wanted a room to lie down in. My taxi was pulling in at that moment. Nice timing. I couldn't wait to get out of there and get to the Holiday Inn Express. I am appalled with the way we were treated in this hotel that is supposed to be top notch. One of the best in Scotland. The management is terrible and should be ashamed. My husband and I have traveled all over the world and I have never been treated this way. Anywhere. I know food poisoning can happen but I am surprised it happened in this restaurant. I am most surprised and extremely upset and disappointed with the way management treated us. I plan on returning to Scotland but I will NEVER stay at the hotel again. read more