Glengarry Castle Hotel

We had the recent pleasure of staying at Glengarry Castle Hotel in Invergarry. In our opinion it was truly a delightful experience. From the moment we walked through the gigantic doors we were greeted with the warmth and hospitality of Scotland's past. The staff at the hotel was exceptional, professional and friendly. The hotel itself is so charming -- the lobby, lounge and library exude elegance and sophistication of Scotland history. Our room was clean, spacious and tastefully, historically decorated and the bed was very comfortable. The ensuite bathroom was bright and clean and a nice size. The grounds were beautiful and we enjoyed a walk to the Invergarry Castle ruins. One of the highlights of our stay was the breathtaking panoramic view from our suite that overlooked the loch. It was simply mesmerizing and peaceful, especially during sunrise and sunset. The hotel's lounge and library were the perfect spots to unwind with a nightcap in front of a roaring fire. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel multiple days and each were excellent and exceeded our expectations in both service, quality and deliciousness. During our stay we did day road trips from the hotel and we always looked forward to returning to relax in the lounge with a drink and reflect on our day's adventures. If you are visiting the Invergarry area, we highly recommend Glengarry Castle Hotel for an unforgettable experience.

Glengarry Castle Hotel is my new all-time favorite hotel. Here's why:

--it's a beautiful manor house on the grounds of the old Invergarry Castle.
--rooms are beautiful and individually decorated. Ours had a fantastic view of Loch Oich.
--very comfortable furnishings. The mattress was great, and we had a nice little sitting area as well.
--nice bathroom-- the shower had great water pressure. The toilet can be a little slow to refill, but when you remember the house is 100+ years old, you can't complain.
--The area immediately around the hotel is amazing to explore. You can walk through the gardens, around (not in, unfortunately) the old castle, as well as up and down the Loch and to the River Garry. Be careful to not let the sheep out. We didn't take advantage of it, but you can rent boats from them as well, along with tennis equipment.
--I could write a separate five-star review just for the dining room, but I'll be succinct and say it's phenomenal. We had three excellent dinners here, and made it to breakfast once. Everything was fresh, cooked to order, and delicious. My husband had steak three nights in a row, while I tried the pheasant, duck and lamb; anything with smoked salmon was delicious as well. No bad picks.
--Correspondingly, service is phenomenal. Everyone from the front desk to the dining room is lovely.
--Great location within the Highlands: 45 minutes or so to Fort William, 15 minutes to Fort Augustus and Loch Ness, and an hour or so from Inverness. It's at the perfect spot to explore the Great Glen.

I can't say enough about this place-- everything about it is a wonderful experience.

Manager Ann greeted our party upon arrival at 8pm and immediately Informed us that British airways will not be delivering our lost baggages until tomorrow.
Although this bad news could not make our situation any better after wearing our unmentionables for 3 days straight....her warm hospitality and the very clean room made ALL the DIFFERENCE!!!
Remember all though this establishment advertises as a castle hotel, the contenintal breakfast or Full scottish breakfast is included at no charge, like a bed n breakfast.

There are Invergarry castle ruins on the property as well as a very cold river nearby in which we spotted children paddling in a floating raft as their guardians were fishing off a boat. There is a beautiful walkway on the dirt path along side the green garden but I don't recommend wheelchair users to roam on this path without supervision...too many holes and bumps.

Cable channels are free, you can purchase dinner for an additional 70 sterling pounds, and the fresh breakfast is fulfillingly tasty.

The view from the dining room is glorious although the weather changed from windy grey cloud skies to hail storm and then rain and then sunshine.
Completely unpredictable, as expected for UK weather.

Go for the experience!