Mingary Castle - Restaurant with Rooms

I'm not sure how I found out about Mingary Castle since it's in the middle of nowhere on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. It's actually pretty easy to get to if you take the ferry from Tobermory to Kilchoan. We drove in and out both ways -- from the Isle of Skye on the way in and to Fort William on the way back -- and it's a surprisingly long, grueling and beautiful trek with a lot of single track. The castle itself is spectacular, set right along the sea coast with a grass lawn and a horse farm on the other side. We had the top floor room, which was great -- once we got our suitcases up the many flights of stairs. It's actually a two-bedroom suite with a big bathroom and access to a private rampart. The bedding and pillows were very nice. The only complaint I have is that there aren't any bedside tables. There also isn't a lot of storage, but that was fine for us; we just put our stuff in the spare bedroom. One of the main reasons to go to Mingary Castle is the restaurant. One night we had the 5-course dinner and the other night we had the 8-course. The menu each day is different, and I think we liked every course. The wine pairing with the 8-course dinner was appropriate and interesting. Breakfast was also good. Outside the castle, you can visit an interesting lighthouse and explore the area on foot or bike. There are also some very beautiful sandy beaches. And of course, lots of sheep and highland cows. Eva and Cory, the excellent hotel managers, can help you figure out what to do. If you're debating whether to go, don't hesitate. It's a special place.

One of the best places to stay and dine. The setting is beautiful, the rooms are extravagant and the food is Michelin star worthy. Don't want to sound like a travel agent but you should book this now before everyone else finds out and you can't get a booking. This is my second visit and it was even better than the first trip. The friendly service is second to none and the food is exceptional. Then there are the views, great sunrise and sunsets from the battlements. Another plus for us was the EV charge point that allowed us stress free travelling in rural Scotland.

One of the nicest hotels I have stayed in. Amazing rooms, staff and food. We got a tire puncture on the way there, luckily only 2 miles from the hotel, and the staff helped us find a garage and recommended activities for us given our vehicle-less situation. Note, no in room refrigerator and the hotel is closed Monday nights so all staff get a well deserved day off. The surrounding area is spectacularly beautiful with lots of opportunities to explore the Scottish countryside and coastline.