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9 years ago
Stayed here on a U.K. Vacation (I'm from the us). They were very accommodating and the food was amazing! So many special touches as you'd expect from a BnB. read more
Spean Bridge
Inverness PH34 4EU
United Kingdom
01397 712335
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Aonach Mor Hotel
(1 review)
Absolutely what we were looking for! If you're a small group looking for a bite to eat, a beer, and…read morea game of pool, this is a friendly little place to stop by. We didn't want fancy menus. Just friendly service and place to refresh after some good walking. Found it!
Spean Bridge Hotel
(3 reviews)
££
I still sometimes dream about this place and how creepy it was. I know that's not something you…read morewant to see on a review for a place you would like to stay, but the ambiance here was like nothing I had ever experienced before and I would come back again and take people with me if I could. In fact, I plan to someday. This place is definitely worth checking out. Especially if you're into creepy old hotels. Scotland is ripe with history. It's everywhere you look. The fact that I found this place foreboding is just part of the experience. We weren't even supposed to stay here during our great United Kingdom tour in 2007, but my dad ran over a curb in the rental Mercedes Benz (I will never own one after this experience. He ran over a curb in the center of the highway and it blew the tire and dented the hubcap.) and we were stuck car-less in Scottish Highland nowhere (nowhere else I would rather be stuck). My dad was bent out of shape and tuckered out from both driving a stick shift with the wrong hand on the wrong side of the road, and telling my mom and me to stop touching strange rocks in the middle of random glens. So, that led us to spend a night here after it was recommended by the repair guy. There was some kind of interesting war museum inside, blessed FOOD at smallish pub (We were starving. No matter how the place looked, it was an oasis!) and one sort of bored but charming clerk guy who helped us find a room at the last minute. I very much remember a Shining-esque quality to the hallway and rooms, but then again, I feel that way in most hotels and usually check the bathtub every time. Like everywhere else we stayed in Scotland, we received top notch hospitality here as well as an interesting story we still talk about to this day. My mom swears up and down she dreamed about the place the night before the tire blew, and remembered the name from her dream. None of us were ever really believers in paranormal stuff, either. Until this trip. Anyway ignore all the creepy mumbo jumbo and do give this place a try. It earned its stars. It can't help it's an historic building in the middle of beautiful rainy nowhere.
This review is for the food only. While in the Scottish…read moreHighlands we stopped by for a bite to eat. I opted for the Cheddar Cheese and Tomato sandwich. The processed white bread was refrigerator cold and the cheddar cheese was not memorable. The staff was very friendly but overall I was disappointed with the lunch.
Inverlochy Castle
(17 reviews)
££££
Had a drink and snack in the late afternoon on the way to Fort William and it was a magical stop!…read moreThe castle grounds are beautiful, the service was great, and the food and drinks were very reasonable priced for the setting. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting th area!
This is absolutely a gem of a boutique hotel. It is absolutely sumptuous and grand. Lord Mc…read moreDelouney paid an honorable visit but no rooms were free and the restaurant was full. It is with great displeasure that I could only admire the splendor of the site without the pleasure of a stay. William was kind and helpful with us.
The Lime Tree
(12 reviews)
A true hidden gem!! I'm not sure who finds themselves out in this part of Scotland. It's a less…read morebusy part of town, but it seems like a perfect, quite stop for couples wanting a countryside vacation, hikers who love the thrill of the mountains or those just seeking a little refuge from the city. We planned to stay nearby in Glencoe and looked for a restaurant. The internet had little advice to offer but this restaurant came up multiple times with glowing reviews. Silly Goose is located in the Lime Tree Inn and it's pure perfection! We were greeted kindly and welcomed into the cozy dining space. Spacious but very romantic. We started with drinks enjoying local gin and whiskey. My husband got to try the Sassenach that he'd been eyeing! For dinner, we got the ribeye and chicken. We were so impressed with how well these were cooked. So soft and moist! We were too full for dessert but they had a nice menu of options. The restaurant is spectacular and worth the visit if you are in the area. Be sure to make a reservation as they did have to turn folks away!
Wonderful two-night stay in this old manse. We had rooms one and five, both with views of Loch…read moreLinnhe. Room one on the first floor was a bit more spacious with a settee as well as a separate tub and walk-in shower. Room five was on the top floor up two flights of a curving staircase. Fortunately we discovered if you park around back there is a back door you can load suitcases out from. We enjoyed breakfast and dinner in the restaurant. Dinner was especially impressive with upscale playing and exquisite entrees and desserts. All the staff we encountered were helpful, patient and kind.
Glengarry Castle Hotel
We had the recent pleasure of staying at Glengarry Castle Hotel in Invergarry. In our opinion it…read morewas truly a delightful experience. From the moment we walked through the gigantic doors we were greeted with the warmth and hospitality of Scotland's past. The staff at the hotel was exceptional, professional and friendly. The hotel itself is so charming -- the lobby, lounge and library exude elegance and sophistication of Scotland history. Our room was clean, spacious and tastefully, historically decorated and the bed was very comfortable. The ensuite bathroom was bright and clean and a nice size. The grounds were beautiful and we enjoyed a walk to the Invergarry Castle ruins. One of the highlights of our stay was the breathtaking panoramic view from our suite that overlooked the loch. It was simply mesmerizing and peaceful, especially during sunrise and sunset. The hotel's lounge and library were the perfect spots to unwind with a nightcap in front of a roaring fire. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel multiple days and each were excellent and exceeded our expectations in both service, quality and deliciousness. During our stay we did day road trips from the hotel and we always looked forward to returning to relax in the lounge with a drink and reflect on our day's adventures. If you are visiting the Invergarry area, we highly recommend Glengarry Castle Hotel for an unforgettable experience.
Manager Ann greeted our party upon arrival at 8pm and immediately Informed us that British airways…read morewill not be delivering our lost baggages until tomorrow. Although this bad news could not make our situation any better after wearing our unmentionables for 3 days straight....her warm hospitality and the very clean room made ALL the DIFFERENCE!!! Remember all though this establishment advertises as a castle hotel, the contenintal breakfast or Full scottish breakfast is included at no charge, like a bed n breakfast. There are Invergarry castle ruins on the property as well as a very cold river nearby in which we spotted children paddling in a floating raft as their guardians were fishing off a boat. There is a beautiful walkway on the dirt path along side the green garden but I don't recommend wheelchair users to roam on this path without supervision...too many holes and bumps. Cable channels are free, you can purchase dinner for an additional 70 sterling pounds, and the fresh breakfast is fulfillingly tasty. The view from the dining room is glorious although the weather changed from windy grey cloud skies to hail storm and then rain and then sunshine. Completely unpredictable, as expected for UK weather. Go for the experience!
Old Pines Restaurant With Rooms
(6 reviews)
Modern hotel and restaurant located just outside of Spean Bridge with a great view of Ben Nevis…read more Comfortable beds and pillows with large rooms and modern bathroom with shower. Television and good WiFi. Complimentary cook to order breakfast and afternoon tea with scones or biscuits. Friendly and helpful staff and management. Hiking trail nearby that starts from the Commando Memorial and passes the old High Bridge historical site. This hotel also serves a five star home cooked dinner to guests and travelers. Great menu of starters, main course and desserts prepared with locally grown produce and meats such as venison, beef, chicken and fish. They also have several tasty vegan/vegetarian meals available and full bar service. This is a great location for a nice peaceful retreat. #oldpines #speanbridge
Amazing! Everything! Emailed about rooms and they responded immediately. Fastest check in ever…read more They had our keys waiting and we walked in and they took us right to our rooms. Rooms were very clean, decorated well, comfy bed. There were homemade cookies in the room. And hot chocolate. We went on a walk that leaves right from the property down through a meadow of ferns and into the forest, then along the river to some Jacobite ruins from the 1700s. Then back for dinner at the inn which was amazing. I highly recommend one of the non alcoholic cocktails. They brought out bread and butter, and nuts and olives as soon as we sat down. The meal was really good and all of the staff was very nice. And the view from the restaurant is incredible. Everything was perfect. And it was awesome to be in such a quiet, peaceful and beautiful spot. If your passing through the highlands this place is a must stop. We'll be back for sure.
Clan MacDuff Hotel
(5 reviews)
We had a good experience here. We were on a road trip so parking was a big priority for us and this…read moreplace has a huge parking lot right next to the entrance. The location was excellent, centrally located just outside of town and a short drive to Glenfinnan, Ben Nevis and Glencoe. Our room had an amazing view of the loch across the street that was absolutely beautiful. The staff was great, room was clean, the property was well maintained and the restaurant was excellent.
I kinda wanted to give this place a better final score. The staff are nice and hospitable, and the…read moreprices are definitely reasonable. It's a fairly large hotel amongst the many B&Bs outside of Fort William. Our rooms are a little noisy until 10pm or so. We asked for a room with a view and ended up with half of one obscured by the lounge/bar building. Room is compact but serviceable. The common rooms, however, are very relaxing to just sit and enjoy the Loch in the setting/morning sun. Nautical maps abound, and there are a couple of topological maps if you are considering a walk in the nearby Glens the next day (of course, you should *actually* acquire one should you do so). The food is, ah, conventional. We went for venison burgers and vension sausages (sauces a little salty), and enjoyed them without anything worthy of special mention. Except the goat cheese, which turned out quite blue-vein. It's as if the meat itself lack that game taste a venison should ideally have, and they're making up for it with the other ingredients.
Invergarry Hotel
(7 reviews)
£££
Nice hotel to stay in if you plan on visiting the Highlands and taking a trip to Isle of Skye. It…read moreis family owned and the service was really good. Everyone was very friendly. The rooms are on the smaller side but not that it mattered as we were out most of the time. They have a bar and a restaurant. The Belgian waffles for breakfast were fresh and light. For dinner we tried lasagna and fried haddock with chips and they were very good.
Located directly off the highway on the way to Isle of Sky, you can't miss it! We stopped by for a…read morelate lunch and were the only ones there. Split two fish and chips and a chili sandwich among the three of us, which was a good amount of food. Fish and chips - perfectly battered. Fish is huge, juicy and locally sourced. Comes with peas, which is traditional. Batter gets oilier on the bottom over time so eat it quick. Chili sandwich - toasted baguette. Chili is solid. Messy to eat. Comes with chips too. Tap water comes in a bottle, which I always love. This place had the best tasting traditional fish and chips that I had. The fish was the absolute highlight.
Glenfinnan House Hotel
First I wanna start by saying that this was my FIRST trip to Scotland and I could not imagine…read morehaving stayed at a more perfect place. HARRY POTTER FANS, listen up: This hotel is WALKING DISTANCE from the Harry Potter Bridge here in Glenfinnan. You know the one. FLying car, chamber of secrets, Hogwarts express? Yeah, that's right!! NOT ONLY THAT, but it is right on Lock Shiel which, in addition to being absolutely stunning, is the lake that Hogwarts is on. Compare pictures to this lake to photos from the second task(mermaids) from Goblet of Fire....you will SCREAM! Enough about Harry Potter. This hotel is quaint, homey, and incredibly warm and lively. The entire staff goes above and beyond to make sure that your needs and desires are met. From the included breakfast every morning to the offering of packed lunches for your daily hikes the team here is a cut above the rest. The rooms are large with beautifully updated, modern washrooms and showers. The tea kettles and assortment of coffee and teas(in room) are brilliant and the perfect touch. The main dining area/restaurant is delicious with terrific daily specials. The bar area/casual dining area is just as great and features traditional, Scottish, live music some nights. This place will remain at the TOP of my list not only for myself but for recommendations to anyone that may ask. Thank you to the brilliant team behind this beautiful hotel.
The best house hotel I've ever been!! Stunning view of Loch Shiel and the occasional sight of deers…read moreroaming the grounds, excellent food, delightful drinks, and warm staff. The rooms are very comfortable with water jet bathtubs. It's also conveniently situated minutes away from the Glenfinnan Train Station and the breathtaking Glenfinnan Viaduct Trail. A real treat for all who visit!
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Hotel was clean & tidy, views of the Loch were stunning and staff were friendly & helpful…read more I would certainly stay here again!!
Very nice place to stay and I really enjoyed our visit. The rooms were very spacious, the staff are…read morefriendly and the food was great. I'm only giving 4 stars though because of the water pressure of the shower in the room! It wasn't that great. Overall, great experience
We've stayed in a few MacDonald hotels now and have a good idea of what to expect…read more The best thing about this hotel (which is rather sprawling as it offers self-catering lodges and apartments in addition to the main hotel) is its location - on the shores of Loch Rannoch surrounded by stunning scenery. Naturally we had one of the very few rooms in the hotel that doesn't have a loch view! However, the room was very spacious with a separate seating area and space to watch television from the sofa. Although overall the hotel is of a good standard there were a few wee snags - the television only receives terrestrial channels (& only 3 of them when we were there), some of the decor is looking rather tired and the gym/pool facilities could also benefit from some attention. The bar is pleasant and all the staff were as helpful as could be.
What a welcome surprise in a quiet little part of the Highlands! We stayed at an Airbnb just down…read morethe street and got stranded for part of the morning as we awaited a tow from AA. Thankfully, the visitor center was open, allowing us a place to relax and enjoy a breakfast. My husband had one of the best americanos from our trip here and we both enjoyed eggs on toast that tasted extremely fresh. You know when your fried eggs are creamy that they're good! We are glad we stumbled upon this part of town and got to enjoy a nice stop along our journey.
We had a quick stop in the visitor centre as we drove up into the Highlands. The shop has…read moresouvenirs, sweets, treats, teas and coffees. It was clean and the staff were really friendly! I believe there is a hotel and grocery store but we didn't stay long enough to explore.
We have stayed in this hotel before and like last time we had a lovely stay at the Travelodge which…read moreis perfectly located on the high street of Fort William with a Wetherspoon next door for breakfast although I wouldn't recommend the Wetherspoon. The sore feet sculpture is situated outside the hotel signifying the end of the West highland way so there is always a few tourists outside the hotel. The hotel beds were comfortable, the shower powerful, tea and coffee facilities in the room, our room was large and spacious. The walls are a bit thin but we weren't disturbed and we had a very pleasant stay. Would highly recommend!
Not a good place if: You have difficulty walking. Hallways…read moreare long. No parking except down the road a piece in a car park. Made it difficult to load and unload. Also if you are on floor 1 and there are kids running around next door or upstairs.....good luck sleeping. It made the trash can in the bathroom rattle.
A small Hotel with very personal service on the road to the isles.Bonny Prince Charly seemed to…read morehave stayed in this historical building for a few days.The roadside location can cause traffic noise.Parking lots are located across the road.Beautiful scenery, friendly service and extensive breakfast are recommending this Hotel.
This is HEAVEN. We stayed in a spacious double room with a four poster bed and lovely mahogany…read morefurniture. Upon arrival we were shown to our room by the staff who are extremely friendly and accommodating. There were fresh flowers, chocolate and whiskey waiting for us in the room free of charge. In the evening we went downstairs to the bistro to have dinner and were welcomed by Ina (who I think runs the place with her husband). I had two starters for dinner (lovely mussles in a heavily white wine sauce and the goat cheese salad). I was more than satisfied and felt extremely taken care of. The rain was pouring outside and after dinner we relaxed in our room with the free whiskey. Excellent!!
The Isle of Eriska Hotel has been named Scotland's "most romantic spa break"…read more This is a beautiful and remote hotel - you get to stay in an old manor home - the grounds are gorgeous and the customer service is very attentive. This is definitely a recommend
Prior to the 5 tier lockdown restrictions coming into place in Scotland, we managed to escape and…read moreenjoy a 2-night getaway to Glencoe, which is approximately 30 miles north of the hotel. As soon as we drove through the island gates, we could tell we were arriving somewhere special, and although we knew the hotel was situated on its own island, we didn't actually think about the small bridge we would have to drive over to get there (this did terrify us a little!). Thankfully, we made it in time for our 6pm reservation which meant we could enjoy some welcome drinks along with some canapes on the front lawn in the sunshine, before being seated for our meal at 6.30pm. The menu itself is a 3 course set menu with 4 options to choose from for each course. We each decided to get something different so that we could taste and judge each other's food choices. However, one dish that really caught our attention was the Lobster special. Neither of us had ever tried lobster before (and where better to try than at a Michelin Starred restaurant?) but neither of us wanted to give up our starter choice either... After much deliberation, our waitress came to the rescue and suggested we upgraded our meal and add this dish as its own course to share! It was devine! All of the dishes were plated beautifully and tasted absolutely stunning - one of our favourites was the Apple Tart Tatin (apparently also a huge hit with the hotel residents - it never gets removed off the menu!). If you're visiting this corner of the world - it's certainly worth the travel for such a treat! For our full review, please visit our blog https://www.sandlblog.com/post/staycation-isle-of-eriska
The Wife had received a recommendation for The Highland Club, and noting that it was only 100 miles…read moreor so from Edinburgh, I figured why not, let's go see if we can find Nessie. Well, I guess the only downside to the Highland Club is the drive there because while it is only 100 miles, it's through the Scottish Highlands (the name gives it away) and much of the route is rather narrow and tortuous. However, I was eager to earn my Left Side Driving wings, and it was manageable. There is a lot of communication from the staff prior to arriving and it was very smooth to get to the gate and get on the absolutely beautiful property. Bunnies the size of small pigs hop along the luscious carpet-like lawn. The tennis court, soccer field and other amenities were visible from the drive. We were greeted warmly and given snacks and tea. The building itself is an old abbey converted to relatively modern apartments--definitely a mix of the old and the new. There are a lot of cool amenities that don't normally show up in chain hotels like outdoor chess, sauna, steam room, table tennis, as well as the tennis court. Hiking paths, as well as the town and locks, are a short walking distance away. The rooms are more like well-stocked apartments; we had a two bedroom with separate bathrooms and a well-equipped kitchen and a nice living room with television. Having the washer/dryer unit was definitely a plus. Athletic equipment for the various fields was present in the room. I note that the rooms weren't air-conditioned, but normally that isn't an issue as the windows open, but we were there during uncharacteristically warm weather. We had a view of the lake, and the restaurant at the dock had some great local fare. Unfortunately our stay was limited to a couple of days, but we certainly had a grand time and we'd definitely plan to stay longer the next time.
We wound up getting a bit bored of Edinburgh a few days before the end of our planned week-long…read morestay there at the beginning of our trip to Scotland and lucked into finding a 3-bedroom apartment here on AirBnB for two nights and wound up having a fantastic full-day here where we never got in the car. The grounds were stunning to walk around with views of Loch Ness, but also a well-equipped playground (entertaining enough for our 7 year old, but safe for our 4 year old), ducks, rabbits, and a giant chess set in the courtyard that we played several games with the kids on. Beyond that, the really short walk into town along the locks between Loch Ness and the next loch had a wonderful vibe, still gorgeous views and a few nice pubs to grab a pint and a bite to eat.
Great place. Very clean and comfortable. Gorgeous view of loch from double room. Food was standard…read more Downside was, breakfast early 8-9. And check out by 10. So makes it hard to sleep in a little and recuperate from a long day of activity. Very nice family.
The premises are well maintained and beautiful. The owner, Barbara, is welcoming and full of…read morehelpful advice regarding the area. The glen itself is breathtaking and serendipitous, you won't hear anything except for the sheep, the birds and the odd car. The rooms are well furnished, the bed was comfortable and cozy, the showers are sparkling clean and packed with soaps, shampoos and lotions, and the water pressure is amazing, something not to be taken for granted in B&Bs. The full Scottish breakfast is, indeed, quite full. You get free-range eggs from the local hens, sausages and black pudding from the local butcher, jams, juices, fruit, yoghurt - everything you could think of. All in all, a great place to stay for a night or a few.