Our night at Tulloch Castle Hotel was an experience we will never forget. It's not our typical…read morehotel choice but we were celebrating an anniversary so we splurged. It was incredibly worth it. The main staircase led only to our room. Outside our door was a chair that was hundreds of years old. A throne, basically. Story is that Queen Victoria sat in it...maybe, maybe not. Still amazing. The room was stunning. The copper tub was my highlight. We asked about a ghost tour. They said "come back at 10:45". We forced ourselves to stay awake. We met Rodney. It was just the 3 of us. He proceeded to give us a 2+ hour long history of the castle with a tour that included the dungeon. Directly under OUR room. And yes, ghost stories with photos. As much as I wanted to be scared, Rodney could tell I also wanted to sleep so he kept the stories tame and didnt share them about our particular room. It retrospect I wish he had. Who needs sleep? We had dinner in their bar, The Green Lady. It was delicious and I discovered rubarb and ginger Edinburgh Gin. Our stay was outstanding. Everything we had hoped for. Recommend 100%!

Really satisfying dinner for the last night of my trip. The room we ate in was over 250 years old…read moreand it felt like I was transported through time. The beautiful plaster ceilings, wooden banisters, and overall preserved elegance were noted and the service to present all the meals showed the staff truly cared about making everything special. I could see this being a lovely destination wedding venue or something special since Dingwall is so close to Inverness. The story of the family that lived here was interesting and apparently if your lucky you can see a ghost!

Outstanding in every way. 1. Accoms: clean, comfortable,…read moreand the owner and staff will do anything to make your accommodation perfect in every way. 2. Atmosphere: old elegant historic yet Scottish charmed and on point. 3. Food: not what we expected. Surprisingly high end 3-3.5 Michelin Stars and exceptionally crafted. Cooked to perfection. Keep the chef and kitchen staff. Every meal was spot on; fresh, tasty, and picture ready. Breakfast was also outstanding. A full Scottish breakfast was undeniably memorable. 4. Service: 5 star. Every staff member we interacted with had the exact amount of decorum and judgement to make every guest feel welcomed and comfortable. 5. Owners: charming, and interact with guests doing whatever is needed to treat you like a VIP. WE WILL RETURN!! Thank you for the memory.

This was an excellent hotel. Very clean. The menu for dinner was excellent and the food was top…read morenotch. The staff was totally professional and makes you very comfortable. The whole theme was to relax.

Beautiful town which was introduced to me from my sons' partner whose parents live here. Warm,…read morewelcoming and cheerful people live here. I say cheerful despite having to suffer the cold winters and being snowed in for weeks. I shall return here to get to know them better.

I almost don't want to tell anyone how much I loved this place and the people who own/work there…read morebecause I want to keep it for myself. Everything was wonderful. The house itself is glorious. It was built in 1637 so you can understand the creaky uneven stairs and such. But, the rooms were comfortable and cozy. The staff, especially Karen, we're so lovely and really us feel at home. The food was spectacular and the whisky delicious. I even got my doggy fix as they let me play fetch with their lab in the evening. Best part of our trip to Scotland.

This is a great example of Victorian slightly faded glory at the moment…read more The public areas are looking a little tired at present. The newly refurbished bedrooms, however, are fabulous. Good food at night served in the bar by very friendly staff who couldn't do enough to help. Full Scottish breakfast lacking the haggis and black pudding you may hope for. Strathpeffer is very relaxing, and the Strathpeffer hotel is perfectly adequate for a short stay. I'll stay here again.

The owner doesn't know the difference between historic and rotten. The Auld Lang Syne, being its…read moreonly selling point for this shaky hotel, has been over advertised by the owner. The breakfast was edible, but the dinner was like living hell. The owner dragged customers onto the stage and force them to sing Auld Lang Syne, while they just wanted to eat their mediocre food cooked by an elementary school teacher without interruption. There's no WiFi above 2nd floor, hot water supply was limited, water leaks everywhere, and sofas smelled like cats had died in the cushion. Plural cats. Here's a medal shelf in the bathroom.

If you want a base of operations for exploring the central Highlands, Strathpeffer is a good…read morelocation. There, the Ben Wyvis offers lots of rooms, a quick food service operation and photogenic main rooms and grounds. That's why it's a favorite of motorcoach tours. Behind the classic exterior it's less satisfying. The rooms need investment. Fixtures are old, windows have no screens and TVs are tiny. There's no concierge and services in general are lacking. If you want breakfast, dinner and a room, it's okay. A grand hotel it's not.

I was looking for a hotel in the Highlands not far from Inverness and on way to Ullapool and I…read morefound it. Prices vary, such best to call the hotel and get quotations. You will always pay more when asking for a double room for single occupancy, but sometimes there can be good deals. The driveway to the hotel and the entrance itself are amazing to look at. You feel like you are entering the world of the privileged during the time of Queen Victoria. Strathpepper is an old Victorian Spa town and has been a gathering point for many noble families and the rich. Nowadays its only a shell of its former selve. But still, its worth the visit and I assume that Ben Wyvis Hotel was once one of its kind. Nowadays it needs a complete make over. Having said this, people return to this place, because of its Victorian charm. I felt the carpet in the public area needs replacing, the rooms some decorating (especially the bathrooms) and the ceilings a lot of paint to cover up the cracks. As you are in the middle of nowhere its a good idea to eat in the hotel. I was informed at the reception that their restaurant is fully booked in the evening, but when I turned up at my given time, the dining hall was half empty. I found out that they were understaffed and people off sick. I ordered a three course dinner and must confess that the quality was quite good and I would definitely go back just to dine there. Afterwards you could retreat to the lounge and enjoy a tea or coffee. I met some people in the hotel, such it was a very pleasant evening to remember. When I had ordered a gin tonic the staff could not find certain ingredients and it took them a long time to make me the drink, especially because I was their only customer in the lounge. Having said this, I got it for free. How kind :-) My room and bathroom were old fashioned and the fire doors closing and opening during the night totally interrupted my sleep. The TV was ancient. At least it was quiet in my room on occasion and I needed not to worry about ghosts, or did I ? :-) Would I go back? Yes maybe, but then I would try to get a room in the front building with awesome views towards Ben Wyvis.

Friendly staff. Had to make a reservation to have dinner…read more Food was tasty. Two had bangers and mash, one had a vegetable tart, and I had the bolonaise pasta. Because we hadn't had a meal since breakfast, we decided to eat early at 5:30. Absolutely no one else in the massive dining room. Reservation required...? Apparently a bus load of people we're delayed. It was built in 1911 and had charm but could use a wee bit of TLC.