We have been staying at Kinloch Lodge, a beautifully situated small hotel near ‘Sleat, the Garden of (isle of) Sky’, for three nights, last month. Upon our arrival around 7 pm, we had only just parked our car, when Tom and Isabella Macdonald welcomed us, as if they had been on the lookout all that day. In our tastefully furnished... more

This was the third time we had stayed at Kinloch but the first time with our Labradoodle on the third leg of his highlands and islands tour.It is not easy finding quality venues that will accept dogs and even at dog friendly establishments there are always drawbacks, very often you will be allocated the "dog room", same price as the... more

We stopped here en route from Ardnamurchan to Torridon. Its the second time we have stopped here for lunch and the food has clearly gone upmarket, with the addition of a chef who trained with the Roux brothers. We received a warm welcome and enjoyed a "fine dining" style lunch of four courses for around £25 which was pretty good... more

we turned up without booking-and were made very welcome. the afternoon tea was superb, especially the (guarded recipe) complementary carrot and truffle soup (yum)! it was served in the small drawing room overlooking lovely views of the Loch. our impression of the rest of hotel-parts a bit worn (but in a homely way), an extensive (too extensive)? dinner menu, and... more

To often the famous 'Highland Welcome' is either a cruel myth or a cheesy cliche. Many restaurants and hotels in Scotland think that a stunning location and a sunny day is all they need to do to bring people back again and again, that a good view trumps average food and surly service every time and in some ways they... more

This was my second stay at this wonderful country house hotel owned by Claire MacDonald and family and set in a beautiful location in Southern Skye. Everything lived up to expectations, with a fabulous room overlooking the loch, memorable food and wine and really excellent service. This, of course, all comes at a price which is high, but worth it... more

I have travelled all the world and can honestly say the stay at the Kinlock Lodge, although not cheap in any way, is the very best value I have ever had. Room (No 8 ) super, Food 1st class, Service, could not fault, location, perfect. If only one could get there more easily, but I understand the management are in... more

We stayed here on the first night of a trip to celebrate our 10th anniversary. This was our second visit, the first several years ago put Kinloch into our top 10 favourite places. Expectations were very high, and whilst we enjoyed our stay we did feel that perhaps we'd pitched our expectations too high! The food was prepared to a... more

My partner, his sister and fiancee and parents stayed at Kinloch at the beginning of May. Right from the start, the staff and MacDonald family were warm and welcoming. The rooms are tastefully decorated, immaculately clean and spacious with stunning views over the loch. We dined at the restaurant 3 nights in a row and weren't disappointed. The food was... more