Wow what an experience. Felt like we traveled back in time. A bit of a rough and long driveway to…read moreget there. We were immediately welcomed and our coats hung upon entering. Shown a mini tour of the lodge and brought to "the big room". The dining room with about 8 tables. Neatly decorated with gold framed paintings of the lineage of the hotel. We were gifted some complementary fizz for our anniversary which was so special. Spectacular service, my husband was interested in some whisky and the hostess/whisky expert/amazing woman came to ask what he likes and recommend something. He loved what he got, a local whisky made down the road. We had the special of the day: Pie and Pud. Mine was cheese and leek and his was venison. Delicious! The first dish we've had in Scotland where even the vegetables were seasoned. Perfect pastry and such savory flavors. We were almost too full for the pud! Almost. Toffee pudding and chocolate brownie were intensely sweet and yummy. After dessert, we were welcome to have tea in the parlor, but of course! Great views of the loch while having fresh loose leaf tea, homemade shortbread, and a crackling fireplace. We were frequently checked on to make sure we were doing ok and just felt so welcome and at home. We could have stayed all day.

Had dinner here with my husband after several underwhelming dinners in this country elsewhere at…read morevenues similarly rated. This one redeemed the bunch. Delicious! Excellent service. Engaging staff. Food was the best I've had in a long time. We highly recommend this wonderful restaurant. The grounds are also lovely! Truly an awesome experience.

Just gorgeous. An old, traditional building with lovely modern decor. Our room was beautifully…read moredecorated & had a 4 posterbed. The staff were extremely friendly & charming. The food in the restaurant was delicious & breakfast was yummy too. Well worth a visit! Writing this makes me want to go back!

My husband and I spent two nights here back in March, and loved it. The hotel is beautiful. Our…read moreroom was lovely. Because the weather was a bit inclement, we appreciated their bar and lounge area. We are both avid hikers, and the staff very helpfully gave us directions/information about spots to visit. Their chef is fantastic, we had a superb meal in their dining room. They also introduced me to my new favorite breakfast, porridge with a shot of Scotch. Our next stop after the Isle of Skye was Iona, and when it came time to leave the ferry stop was a short drive down the road. The drive, and necessary ferry rides, by the way, were fantastic.

Our plan to stay in Isle of Skye fell through and we found this place with a last minute booking…read more The front desk staff was beyond helpful and aided with our last minute arrangements. They were so kind to upgrade us so we could have a better view of Skye! The hotel itself has a great view for sunsets and very cozy rooms. Definitely recommend for anyone visiting Mallaig!

Very good value, wonderful view, many vegetarian choices, outstanding whisky selection!read more

The Duisdale House Hotel was a lovely experience. It's only about 10-15 minutes from Broadford on…read morethe southern end of Skye. A few of the high points: 1. Check-in. Due to inclement weather and construction delays, we didn't arrive until 9:45 pm, but still received a very warm welcome. The receptionist gave us a quick tour of the ground floor - breakfast spot, where to get a drink, wifi info, and a better parking spot, and then walked us up to our second floor room to be sure everything was all set. 2. Breakfast. It's tasty and there are quite a few options available. Hours were 8-10 while we were there late March 2015. 3. Room comfort: the room and bathroom felt nice and updated, and was very comfortable. The only minor complaints were that the wifi didn't seem to reach our room so we could only use it in the lobby, and there weren't a lot of shelves in the bathroom or large places in the bedroom to place suitcases. But those were pretty minor since our overall experience was extremely lovely.

The food, service, and surroundings were all excellent. Salmon, mussels, and potato leek soup were…read moreoutstanding. Raspberry soufflé was life changing. They said they got a new chef about 4 months ago so perhaps that's the reason for the previous bad reviews. Do not hesitate coming here. We are going back tomorrow night!

Stopped by for the lunch on the way to isle of Skye. Good…read morelocation and nice cozy place to eat.

(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!)

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.

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!

I almost had to give a one…read more.. But I think because of the professionalism with the service and the decor and what not, I didn't think it was a complete miss. I have had way worster experiences and I feel like these reviews are more for the hotel itself rather than just the restaurant itself so I do want to be somewhat fair. With all that being said... I can't confidently recommend the restaurant here. The Caesar salad was literally the only thing that was somewhat edible. I had been in Scotland for almost a week at this point and it was also the first time that I had ever been charged for water. That was something I kinda wished they would have mentioned to us if they were going to do that. That's not cool man. It really comes off as shady. For food I ordered the Seafood Risotto and there was practically no flavor. When I asked my friends how they felt about their dishes, it was unanimous around the table. Maybe the chef just quit the night before and they were trying to make do with what they have and know? It's just weird right? You see the pictures and see how cool The Inch looks inside and out and just figure if they have a restaurant that it's going to have at least "some" form of quality to the food. But there was none to be found unfortunately and you are left just feeling like this place is a tourist trap. So yea can't recommend the food here. Then again it is a small area. Maybe that's just all the people know? It'd be really sad if that was actually the case. My only hope is that the staying there for the night is an actual 5 star experience.

We could not have had a better experience! The hotel as well as the restaurant. This is the one…read morehotel from our two week trip that stands out more than any. When we checked in the lovely girl came outside to greet us. It was the sweetest hotel check in ever!! Our room was lovely. There's a huge living room with a fireplace that they lit downstairs. That was my favorite place to hang out. There was also chairs outside overlooking the lake and it was so quiet and peaceful at night. And there's a little hike behind the hotels to the waterfall. It was absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The food in the restaurant was superior. They rent out the whole place for weddings and I'm trying to talk my best friend into getting married there it was so great.

Nice respite on the way to the Isle of Skye. Our tour bus stopped in for a few minutes to enjoy a…read moredram or two and use the facilities. There's a large bar and restaurant area, though at 3 in the afternoon, it was pretty quiet. The highlight was the canine companion who sat calmly by the windows and let you snuggle away from the dreary weather as you sipped your dram. Worth a stop, especially since we were told there's not much else in the area. Apparently, it's nicely situated for some good hiking.

Our first trip to Scotland for my son's wedding and we were fortunate enough to find the Kintail…read more Lodge Restaurant. We had a party of 9 and we made a quick reservation which was ready when we arrived. The bartenders set us up with drinks including locally sourced specialities which were amazing including " Tommy's Gin"gin and tonic which was a real winner. When the food arrived we started to eat and everyone was silent for a while and then all we could do was talk about how amazing the food was. We had the fish and chips, Caledonian steak pie, Salmon, Duck, and Venison. Every dish was prepared to Perfection ... then came desserts... rubbed tarts, pavlova with lemon curd, and berries with ice cream... we had an amazing time and are returning tomorrow night with our full wedding party of 11 to feast again! Thank you for the special evening kintail