My only concern was that on the day we arrived there were only 2 staff (Morag and Henry) who both were run off their feet but coped admirably and we were well looked after - I hope they get more staff in before it gets busier.

This was a unique property in a very remote area - the route in from Helmsdale cutting in off the coast was as empty of people as you are likely to see. Food was very good and staff very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in May 2023

The property, isolation and location

Stayed in April 2023

I've send a message by the booking.com message system 2 days in advance to ask the hotel, if its possible, to change the room from the boocked twin to a double room. The message was not read (or not received). No changing of room possible. The hotel was NOT fully boocked. Only 2 people (including me) used the restaurant for diner, 3 for breakfast

location enough parking places

Stayed in April 2023

The perfect base for climbing Ben Hope or Ben Klibreck. Like many places they are a little short staffed at the moment but nothing was too much trouble and we received a very warm welcome. Our room was very comfortable and had a lovely traditional feel.

Stayed in April 2023

TV wasn’t up to much, but that’s the only negative and didn’t really bother us at all.

Lovely old fashioned hotel. Really welcoming, coal fire in the bar. Great breakfast too. Shower was good and plenty of hot water.

Stayed in April 2023

Wonderful Welcome, super Dinner and Breakfast. Room very clean, no noises.

Stayed in April 2023

We ask for a ground floor room because of mobility issues, which turned out to be a very big lovely room, but with only a small heater to warm it up, which it didn’t. We was given the option of a coal fire lighting but going out all day that wouldn’t have worked. Breakfast there was always something they had run out of, but dinner was very good.

Very quiet and peaceful . Plenty of space for dogs to enjoy.

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing!

I liked the remoteness of this property- it is in the middle of nowhere. No noise or light pollution. Staff were very welcoming and food was superb. I would recommend this hotel.

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing.

Food, location and staff were excellent,

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing to dislike

Comfortable hotel in a quiet setting. Very warm welcome, excellent food. Pleasant evening sat around the fire enjoying a drink.

Stayed in March 2023

Remote location not for everyone

Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable bed. A hotel that time forgot but still has a charm.

Stayed in March 2023

the very warm welcome on a freezing windy night after a long drive. the bedroom was cosy and comfortable and the food was very good. Also a good selection of malt whisky and advice to go with it. the two dogs were made very welcome as well and we all enjoyed sitting round the fire chatting with all the other guests in this remote spot.

Stayed in October 2022

the staff looked like they couldn’t be bothered food wise they didn’t have non dairy milk which surprised me. at breakfast I asked for gluten free bread and the waiter said they had none - I had some the night before, he didn’t even check. I told him and he came back with some

location - but there was nothing else around the place itself looked very quaint and it was fine for us

Stayed in August 2022

Thinking about it, I can't think of anything I didn't like in this particular visit.

I enjoyed ALL the facilities. I was one of only 3 people staying as it was the end of season and it's a fisherpersons/hunting lodge so was quite different for me It's a big building with lots of character, I do feel though a few things could be updated but I think it would lose its character in all honesty. The breakfast was lovely with a great choice that was a standard price out of 6 hotels/b&bs I stayed in doing the NC500. (Anti-clockwise btw). I particularly love the fact I have my own bathroom, that means alot to me. I'd stay again. Loved the chef's wee pet dogs also.

Stayed in October 2022

I felt the floor in the entrance was rather dangerous

Scott was so helpful and looked after us so well. The food was good too.

Stayed in October 2022

No family rooms

Great location, very accommodating and welcoming staff, the waiter in particular was great!

Stayed in October 2022

Excellent breakfast. The staff were great, welcoming, attentive, good to be around.

Stayed in October 2022

Recently refurbished Hotel, done to a high standard. Big bedroom with beautiful en suite.

Stayed in October 2022

The room felt a little cramped for 2 tall men in a twin room, considering size of property. one lamp did not work.

Friendliness of staff and a good old Scottish feel about this middle of nowhere hotel! Lovely restaurant and yummy breakfast. comfy beds.

Stayed in September 2022

The breakfast was top notch, poached haddock and eggs. The first impression was what you look for in a country hotel with a warm fire welcome, perfect. Worth retuning to.

Stayed in September 2022

Very comfortable. Friendly staff. Excellent food.

Stayed in September 2022

We booked two rooms, one was excellent with new furnishings and decorated. The second room was old and in need of renovation, one of the twin beds needed a mattress.

Excellent moorland and hill location, quiet and undisturbed. Breakfast was good and wholesome. Evening dinner excellent value. Staff very helpful and kind.

Stayed in September 2022

Fire was lit in bar one night and smoke filled the room

We loved the remoteness. the staff were really friendly and worked hard. Meals were excellent.

Stayed in September 2022

Nothing

The location was beautiful, lovely Scottish residence, loved the decor and the paintings, we were made welcome and had a nice dinner, having our dog with us was special too and she was also well received

Stayed in September 2022

The shower, but the bath made up for it.

The Hotel is cosy and welcoming. The food is excellent.

Stayed in September 2022