KINLOCH LODGE HOTEL AND RESTAURANT, Kinloch

All rooms offer en suite bathrooms with L'Occitane toiletries and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. Guests can choose between rooms in the main lodge or in the newer South Lodge building with views over the loch. Some suites feature walk-in wardrobes, deep baths, and French doors opening onto a balcony.

The on-site restaurant serves award-winning dishes crafted from seasonal and local produce, with a menu that changes daily. A selection of fine wines is available, and the sommelier provides knowledgeable pairings for each course. The dining room is set within the historic lodge, adorned with portraits of the Macdonald family ancestors.

Kinloch Lodge has a dedicated treatment room offering massages, facials, salt scrubs, and reflexology. Guests can relax in the drawing room with a roaring fire or in the cosy bar with a wide selection of malt whiskies. The property sits on the shoreline of Loch Na Dal, providing direct access to the water's edge for quiet walks.

The hotel provides detailed maps for scenic walks in the surrounding area, including private trails up Kinloch Hill. Wilderness adventures with a Kinloch guide include fishing, foraging, stalking, and wild walks. Tours of the Talisker whisky distillery can be arranged and are less than an hour's drive away.

The lodge welcomes families and offers children's menus, board games, and high chairs in the restaurant. Pets are allowed throughout the property, and the staff can arrange for special pet amenities upon request. Family rooms and suites with extra space are available in both the main lodge and South Lodge.

Location: Shoreline of Loch Na Dal, south Isle of Skye

Dining: Daily-changing menu with award-winning local cuisine

Rooms: En suite bathrooms with L'Occitane toiletries, DVD player

Wellness: On-site treatment room for massages, facials, reflexology

Activities: Guided fishing, foraging, and wild walks

Pet-friendly: Pets welcome, family rooms available