We had our usual Valentines Day treat yesterday - our 5th visit since we moved here in 2003! As usual, we were warmly welcomed in to the Reception/Snug area and given our drinks with those yummy cheese shortbread fish - I could eat them all night if they let me!!
We always opt for the 3 courses (currently £47 per person), but with that you always get the cheese fish shaped shortbread, a pre starter starter and a pre dessert dessert - so really 6 courses including nibbles/tasters! Oh and the lemon curd pre dessert dessert last night (with home made shortbread) - wow - absolutely scrummy - mmm! Infact, the pre starter starter deserves mention too - warm prawn/pasta/fennel creation in a little pot - very nice!
Service was friendly and professional as always - I honestly can never understand the harsh reviews on this site - look at the awards on their website - they alone speak volumes!
If you are looking for a Ritz style glamourous setting with crystal chandeliers and London chic, then this may be too rustic and understated for your needs, but if you want excellent food, with a warm and friendly atmosphere (no music, but one assumes talking to your partner/dinner companion/s is not totally out of the question and actually I quite like the no music thing - it works I think!), where great pride is taken in both service and presentation, then please, just book a table, go and enjoy!
I'm afraid, as usual, we were unable to stay overnight - pooches are not allowed I'm afraid (which is fine!) and also, we're not really that flush - so yet again I can't comment on the accommodation, although I'm sure if it's anything like the restaurant it will be very tastefully presented and the breakfast menu looks really scrummy!
We have a 1 hour drive back down to Kyleakin, but you can find closer accommodation in Dunvegan, Eabost, Ullinish, Struan etc. which are all within a 15-20 minutes drive of the Three Chimneys, if you decide not to splurge on their own "Rooms Over-By" - the view in the photo is taken from Eabost - 10/15 mins drive - just so you can get an idea of the area you're coming to!
Anyway, 10 out of 10 as always - well done guys - we'll be up to see you all again in August!!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
Management Response
Shoreside, Owner
(Management representative)
May 10, 2007
Dear Yorkielass,
Thank you so much. What a relief for all the restaurant team to receive such lovely comments on Trip Advisor. You will have noticed the absolutely awful comments we have received recently. Everyone here who reads them gets extremely hurt! We just do not act in the way that we are sometimes portrayed. Thankfully, there are people out there who know that only too well, including yourself. Some who write are very economic with the truth I feel. Thank you for your support. SS
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.