In perhaps the most remote area of Scotland, Mackay's is an oasis. The exterior is deceiving, with the restaurant extension on the front of the much older building; but once inside the lobby and comfortable lounge areas, it's clear that this is a warm and inviting accommodation. Fiona is quite welcoming, although apparently very busy keeping track of a full house early in the "season". Whenever we had a question or request, we were helped promptly and cordially.
We had a very comfortable, albeit not a huge, room with the only "real" king-sized bed we encountered in Scotland. I-Pod (it didn't matter that we couldn't figure it out-duh) and flat-screen TV (not many channels) were nice touches with a very up-to-date, pleasant bath. We thought, perhaps, there might be some noise from the kitchen below us or other rooms; but it was very quiet all through the night.
We felt the restaurant was nice enough, and certainly the best choice anywhere in the area; but, being pretty compact and full during most seatings, it was a little bit loud with a slate floor and slate "placemats" and our helpful (single) server did, at times, seem slightly overwhelmed. The full Scottish breakfast included fabulous venison sausage and, otherwise, pleasant standard fare. Supper menu choices were somewhat limited and dishes ranged from acceptable to very good; though main portions were smallish, they were augmented by very fresh and generous veg offerings. Decent wines, a good selection of single malts; but only a few beer/ale choices- prices were reasonable, considering how far Durness is off the beaten track.
Mackay's provided us with a very comfortable three-night stay and the GBP100/night (B & B for two) tariff was as good a value an any we found during our holiday...it would certainly be our first choice for a return visit to this beautiful and wild part of Scotland.






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