Must-see hotels in Central Highlands

  • Prince’s House Hotel

    West Highlands

    A delightful old coaching inn dating from 1658, the Prince’s House is a great place to pamper yourself – ask for the spacious, tartan-draped Stuart Room (…

  • Craigatin House

    Pitlochry

    Several times more tasteful than the average Scottish B&B, this elegant house and garden is set back from the main road. Chic contemporary fabrics…

  • Rocpool Reserve

    Inverness

    Boutique chic meets the Highlands in this slick and sophisticated little hotel, where an elegant Georgian exterior conceals an oasis of contemporary cool…

  • Milton Eonan

    Highland Perthshire

    Milton Eonan is a must for those seeking tranquillity. On a bubbling stream where a watermill once stood, it’s a working rare-breed croft with a romantic…

  • Loch Ness Inn

    Loch Ness

    Loch Ness Inn ticks all the weary traveller’s boxes, with comfortable bedrooms (the family suite sleeps two adults and two children), a cosy bar pouring…

  • Ard Daraich

    West Highlands

    About 3 miles southwest of Corran Ferry, this handsome West Highland house once belonged to florist Constance Spry (who arranged flowers for Queen…

  • Muckrach Country House Hotel

    The Cairngorms

    Built as a Victorian shooting lodge in 1860, Muckrach has been tastefully converted into a luxurious country house hotel with a relaxed and informal…

  • Trafford Bank

    Inverness

    Lots of rave reviews for this elegant Victorian villa, which was once home to a bishop, just a mitre's-toss from the Caledonian Canal and 10 minutes’ walk…

  • Lageorna

    Central Highlands

    This converted croft house and lodge in the island’s northwest is Eigg’s most luxurious accommodation. Rooms are fitted with beautiful, locally made, …

  • Grange

    Fort William

    An exceptional 19th-century villa set in its own landscaped grounds, the Grange is crammed with antiques and warmed by log fires, and has two luxury…

  • Fonab Castle Hotel

    Pitlochry

    This Scottish Baronial fantasy in red sandstone was built in 1892 as the country house of Lt Col George Sandeman, a scion of the famous port and sherry…

  • Heathmount Hotel

    Inverness

    Small and friendly, the Heathmount combines a popular local bar and restaurant with eight designer hotel rooms, each one different, ranging from a boldly…

  • Lovat

    Loch Ness

    A boutique-style makeover has transformed this former huntin’-and-shootin’ hotel into a luxurious but eco-conscious retreat set apart from the tourist…

  • Jessie Mac's

    Highland Perthshire

    Set in a Victorian manse complete with baronial turret, Jessie Mac's is a glorious cross between B&B and luxury hostel, with three gorgeous doubles and…

  • Auld Kirk

    The Cairngorms

    Here’s something a little out of the ordinary – a seven-bedroom hotel housed in a converted 19th-century church. The interior blends original features…

  • Eagleview Guest House

    The Cairngorms

    Welcoming Eagleview is one of the most pleasant places to stay in the area, with beautifully decorated bedrooms, super-king-size beds, spacious bathrooms…

  • Kerrow House

    Inverness & the Great Glen

    This wonderful Georgian hunting lodge has bags of old-fashioned character – it was once the home of Highland author Neil M Gunn – and has spacious grounds…

  • Killiecrankie Hotel

    Pitlochry

    This standout choice offers faultless hospitality in a peaceful setting, with interesting art on the walls, and relaxing rooms with views over the lovely…

  • Moor of Rannoch Restaurant & Rooms

    Highland Perthshire

    At the end of the road beside Rannoch train station, this is one of Scotland’s most isolated places (no internet, no TV, only fleeting mobile-phone…

  • Knoydart Lodge

    West Highlands

    This must be some of the most spacious and luxurious accommodation on the whole west coast, let alone in Knoydart. The fantastic, modern timber-built…

  • Sunny Brae Hotel

    Inverness & the Great Glen

    Beautifully decked out with fresh flowers and potted plants, the Sunny Brae enjoys an enviable location with great views across the Moray Firth. The hotel…

  • Eigg Organics

    Central Highlands

    This organic croft in the north of the island has a campsite with basic facilities, and also offers accommodation for two in a Mongolian yurt.

  • Clachaig Inn

    West Highlands

    The Clachaig, 2 miles east of Glencoe village, has long been a favourite haunt of hill walkers and climbers. As well as comfortable en suite accommodation…

  • Glenuig Inn

    West Highlands

    Set on a peaceful bay, halfway between Lochailort and Acharacle on the A830, the Glenuig Inn is a great place to get away from it all. As well as offering…

  • Ashleigh

    Pitlochry

    Genuine welcomes don’t come much better than Nancy’s, and her place on the main street makes a top Pitlochry pit stop. Two comfortable doubles share an…

  • Lime Tree

    Fort William

    Much more interesting than your average guesthouse, this former Victorian manse overlooking Loch Linnhe is an ‘art gallery with rooms’, decorated…

  • Erigmore Estate

    Highland Perthshire

    Scattered around the wooded, riverside grounds of Erigmore House, the former country retreat of a wealthy clipper ship's captain, these luxury timber…

  • Atholl Arms Hotel

    Highland Perthshire

    This hotel, near Blair Atholl train station, is convenient for the castle, with rooms of a high standard; book ahead on weekends. The Bothy Bar here is…

  • Leven House

    West Highlands

    Set back from the main road, three miles east of Arisaig village, this peaceful farmhouse offers a warm welcome and gorgeous views over the sea towards…

  • Cairngorm Hotel

    The Cairngorms

    Better known as 'the Cairn', this long-established hotel is set in the fine old granite building with the pointy turret opposite the train station. It’s a…

  • Glen Clova Hotel

    The Cairngorms

    The Glen Clova Hotel is a lovely old drover’s inn near the head of the glen, and a great place to get away from it all. As well as 18 comfortable, country…

  • Tigh’n Eilean Guest House

    Highland Perthshire

    Everything about this property screams comfort. It’s a gorgeous place overlooking the Tay, with individually designed rooms – one has a jacuzzi, while…

  • Ardlogie Guest House

    The Cairngorms

    Handy to the train station, the welcoming five-room Ardlogie has great views over the River Spey towards the Cairngorms, and the chance of spotting red…

  • Bazpackers Backpackers Hotel

    Inverness

    This may be Inverness’ smallest hostel (34 beds), but it’s hugely popular. It’s a friendly, quiet place – the main building has a convivial lounge centred…

  • Braemar Lodge Hotel

    The Cairngorms

    This Victorian shooting lodge on the southern outskirts of Braemar has bags of character, not least in the wood-panelled Malt Room bar, which is as well…

  • Glen Affric SYHA

    Inverness & the Great Glen

    This remote and rustic hostel is set amid magnificent scenery at the halfway point of the cross-country walk from Cannich to Glen Shiel, 8 miles from the…

  • Knockendarroch House

    Pitlochry

    Top of the town and boasting the best views, this genteel, well-run hotel has a range of luxurious rooms with huge windows that take advantage of the…

  • Kings House Hotel

    West Highlands

    This remote hotel claims to be one of Scotland’s oldest licensed inns, dating from the 17th century. It has long been a favourite meeting place for…

  • Pitlochry Backpackers Hotel

    Pitlochry

    Friendly, laid-back and very comfortable, this is a cracking hostel smack bang in the middle of town, with three- to eight-bed dorms that are in mint…

  • Loch Ness Country House Hotel

    Inverness

    This sumptuous country-house hotel offers traditional decor, featuring Victorian four-poster beds, Georgian-style furniture and Italian marble bathrooms,…