Top Rated Accommodations in Highlands & Islands

Set amongst the beautiful Scottish West Highlands scenery, 19th-century Inverlochy is an award-winning luxury hotel and restaurant. Fort William town centre is just 6.4 km away. The Menu features modern British cuisine which is internationally recognised by all major guides. We have been awarded AA 3 Red Rosettes. All of the individually designed rooms have sumptuous decor, with a TV, CD player and a private bathroom. A DVD player and Play Station 2 are available on request. Striking mountainside views may be enjoyed. Leisure activities at Inverlochy include tennis, fishing and clay pigeon shooting. Free WiFi internet access and free parking are available.

In a beautiful, tranquil location in picturesque Drumnadrochit, beside one of the most famous and romantic stretches of water in the world, this traditional Scottish hotel dates back to around 1740. Set in acres of woodland, the Loch Ness Lodge Hotel is 14 miles from Inverness. With walks and cycle trails to nearby Urquhart Castle, the hotel makes a great base from which to explore the Highlands. The hotel is within the grounds of the Nessieland Castle Monster Centre, with facilities including a cinema, exhibition, coffee shop, loch cruises and a children’s activity centre. This original Highland lodge is now a privately owned 3-star hotel offering rooms rich in character and traditional charm. Each en suite room has a telephone, TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. With log fires, the Pibroch Bar and hotel restaurant offer traditional cuisine, including carefully prepared Scottish produce, from hill venison and lamb to salmon and mussels from the West Coast.

With a tranquil location in a Highland forest, Craigdarroch inn has panoramic views of Loch Ness. There is free WiFi, and the spacious rooms have flat-screen digital TVs. Craigdarroch features elegant rooms, some with four-poster beds. The lounge bar houses a large malt whisky collection and an open log fire. The inn is next to Falls of Foyers waterfall and has a large public bar with Sky TV, fabulous loch view beer garden, beers on tap and traditional pub grub menus. Within easy reach are Loch Ness cruises, golf courses, historic castles, the Caledonian Canal and water sports facilities.

Moorings Hotel lies alongside the banks of the Caledonian Canal at the famous Neptune's Staircase. A 10-minute drive from the centre of Fort William, it offers a choice of dining options, free WiFi and free parking. The property has 32 rooms available, featuring panoramic views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor. Guests can choose between standard, superior and executive room options, with some rooms offering balconies overlooking the Caledonian Canal. All have satellite TV, and each also has a seating area and facilities for making tea and coffee. The Moorings Cafe Bistro is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, and offers a bar and outside decking area overlooking Ben Nevis. Guests can enjoy free use of the hotel's fitness gym, as well as a free round of golf at the local golf course.

Set within 20 acres of woodland in the beautiful Glen Affric Valley, Polmaily House presents itself as the perfect base from which to explore the Highlands of Scotland. With an established reputation for families, the characteristic Polmaily House offers a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Polmaily House’s location and surroundings make it ideal for a variety of outdoor activities, including walking, skiing, cycling and fishing. You can also enjoy day excursions to nearby Drumnadrochit, the historic Urqhurt Castle and the famous Loch Ness.