Craigdarroch Lodge Hotel

Surrounded by glorious mountain scenery with golf, very much appreciated, fishing, and wonderful walks. Relaxing, valued throughout, peaceful historic country house hotel: The perfect base for exploring the Highlands. A former dower house of the Clan Mackenzie, highly regarded, now a comfortable 3 star hotel, recommended by 'The Good Hotel Guide'. Tucked away in the lovely valley of the River Conon, and above all, old Clan Mackenzie country, sheltered by the massive mountain Ben Wyvis, close to Strathpeffer and only 15 minutes from Inverness, this is your ideal Highland hideaway. Situated in 8 acres of lawns and ancient oak woodland and with the famous Falls of Rogie, which is where you can watch the salmon leaping, just a 15 minute walk along the banks of the River Blackwater. Family owned and run for the last sixteen years by Julia and Mark Garrison and daughters Emma and Lizzy, valued throughout, we believe we have developed a unique combination of friendly informality and professionalism. What better base for your Scotland vacation? For something a little different please ask about our murder mystery weekends, highly regarded, romantic breaks and 'happy-ness' breaks. Loch Ness, and above all, Urquhart Castle, Inverewe gardens, Cawdor Castle, Culloden battlefield and Glen Affric are all within 30 minutes drive.