The Torridon

The Torridon is located in 58 acres of parkland at the foot of Liathach and the shores of Loch Torridon on Scotland's north-west coast. You can easily access it from Inverness to the east, or Fort William and Skye to the south (you can stop at Eilean Donan Castle en route). The views are spell-binding, and this area of the Highlands simply has it all - its isolated location is in itself its major draw, far away from the madding crowd and having this little patch of Scotland all to yourself. That said, the hotel is also wonderfully run and extremely comfortable, focusing on attentive personal service to ensure all those little touches exceed your expectations (for instance we love the hot-water bottles put in the beds while you are at dinner).

The hotel itself is sublime, blending old-world Scottish charm with a modern flare. There are just 18 bedrooms, all with amazing views, each one cleverly furnished with vibrant colors set against traditional fixtures and fittings. Expect free-standing roll top bathtubs in classic Victorian-style bathrooms, luxury Egyptian cottons, and modern iPod docking stations.

The Torridon prides itself on its fantastic culinary offering. Sit down to a gourmet 5-course dinner in the evening using the freshest of ingredients (amazing after a good walk in the Highlands). They use beef from their own Highland cattle and fish caught from the Loch Torridon. Vegetables are grown in their own kitchen garden and its all brought together by David Barnett, their superb Head Chef, with immense skill and execution.

Getting out and about by day is what the Torridon is all about, and from walks, clay pigeon shooting, sea kayaking, canoeing and biking there is much on offer to ensure you make the most of this amazing corner of Scotland. Breath in the Scottish air and just let your jaw-drop at just how beautiful this corner of the world actually is.

There is also the Torridon Inn located within the grounds where you can pop along to for a local beer and traditional Scottish food.