Unique places to Stay in Inverness, Isle of Skye and Glencoe area

You might want to start on the Visit Scotland site (the official tourism agency for Scotland), which features castles that are available for lodging. I would definitely start as soon as possible, as lodging in Scotland gets snapped up very quickly; especially the more interesting options. https://www.visitscotland.com/accommodation/unusual/stay-in-a-castle

Our first visit to Skye we stayed in Flora MacDonald's cottage which is part of the Flodigarry Hotel.

A real castle on Skye you can stay at is Dunvegan Castle- not actually in the Castle, but in one of several estate properties- https://www.dunvegancastle.com/stay-with-us/

You may also see Armadale Castle as an option, but that was a stately home (now largely but not entirely ruined), not a Castle and almost all of their options are in modern cabins on the estate grounds

Hello,

A couple of options on Skye, both at the luxury end of the market. One is a historic hunting lodge, restored by chef patron Calum Montgomery called Edinbane Lodge. I have not stayed in the lodge, but have eaten in the restaurant more times than I dare to remember. It's rather expensive, but worth every single penny (IMO). Edinbane is very central for visiting the whole of Skye and there is also a good pub (edinbane inn), almost opposite the lodge. An excellent pottery completes the village amenities.

My second suggestion is the superb Kinloch Lodge in the southern part of Skye. I have stayed and eaten here several times and it's a lovely experience, from the prosecco on arrival, to the fine (but unfussy) dining, to the well equipped rooms, some in the old part of the lodge and others in a modern building, built to look like a small castle. It's right on the water in a tranquil spot, but only about 20 minutes drive to Broadford where there are more restaurants.

Both of the above would count as small or boutique options.

The holiday homes owned by Dunvegan Castle (mentioned by isn31c above) are 'self catering', so you'd be cooking for yourselves or dining out. They are fairly humble abodes as they were original estate worker's houses. I know some of the people who clean and do maintenance for the Castle estate and they tell me that some of the cottages could do with modernisation and some money spent on them. So not a luxury experience in all probability, but I've not stayed there as I live very locally (I can see the castle from where I'm typing this).

Best wishes
Jacqui (Skyegirl)

Thanks all, these are helpful!

I second both places on Skye which skyegirl mentions…certainly Edinbane Lodge for food and Kinloch Lodge for a beautiful, atmospheric stay.I haven’t eaten there however since they got their new chef but previously we loved it.

Inverlochy Castle near Fort William is hugely expensive as is Glencoe House.

Just minutes drive outside Inverness but a world away, Bunchrew House is very atmospheric and we enjoyed our stay there.Beautiful place and lovely grounds, right by the sea in a very unspoiled area.

Loch Lomond has Cameron House built in the 1700s and now a luxury hotel.That said, I’ve never found the food there very inspiring, despite the 5 star rating.