Loch Ness Country House Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (1091 reviews)
Inverness , Inverness , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful gardens and grounds
Excellent, friendly and professional staff
Great location near Loch Ness and attractions
High-quality dinner and breakfast in many reviews
Charming architecture and atmosphere
Cons:
Perceived as overpriced / poor value for money
Bathrooms/showers and some room elements need updating
Occasional cleanliness/maintenance lapses (e.g., used towel, worn fixtures)
Possible noise from events (weddings) affecting some stays

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Mixed reports: generally well maintained and very clean in many reviews, but specific issues noted (grubby shower, used towel found on arrival, some wear and insufficient toiletries) lowering the score.
Service
9.4
Consistently praised: staff repeatedly described as lovely, professional and friendly with fantastic service and attentive terrace/restaurant service.
Location
9.5
Very positive: idyllic/quiet setting, close to Loch Ness and attractions; multiple mentions of excellent location and beautiful grounds.
Room Quality
8
Comfortable and spacious rooms reported, but several comments about bathrooms needing updating, dark interiors and visible wear reduce the score.
Amenities
9
Strong amenities: impressive whiskey selection, beautiful gardens, pleasant terraces and little touches (shortbread) reported as highlights.
Value for Money
7.2
Perceived as expensive for what is offered: multiple guests explicitly called the experience overpriced and expected more luxury at the price point.
Food and Beverage
9
Generally excellent dining: several guests praised dinner and breakfast and highlighted memorable dishes, though isolated negative comments (e.g., pancakes) exist.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall positive stay with charm, beautiful grounds and excellent staff; minor negatives (maintenance, occasional noise from events, value concerns) temper the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 01:14

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Loch Ness Country House Hotel boasts elegant rooms with DVD players, plush bathrobes, and marble en suite bathrooms.

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Indulge in the AA Rosette award-winning restaurant's exquisite dishes made from locally sourced ingredients.

Scenic Surroundings
Set in a stunning Georgian building amidst 6 acres of gardens, this hotel offers a serene escape near Inverness city centre.

Experience luxury, fine dining, and nature at Loch Ness Country House Hotel. Book your stay now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: INV

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1091 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Susan • couple • gb
10
Very enjoyable.
Pros:

Junior suite had spacious rooms it was nice to have a separate room to relax, read or watch TV. Good variety for breakfast. Lovely gardens and friendly staff.

Cons:

Possibly change the evening menu more often.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Hasler • solo_traveller • ch
2
Pros:

Das Personal war sehr nett und freundlich

Cons:

Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis stimmt absolut nicht. Es ist zu teuer, da alles sehr abgenutzt und schäbig ist. Ausserdem auch nicht sauber.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Miguel • extended_group • nl
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Pam • couple • us
2
The hotel has potential, but basic paint and upkeep would really help.
Pros:

It was nice the property was out of town and the hotel structure is nice looking. The breakfast was good.

Cons:

The reception area is old and looks unprofessional. We had to pass the kitchen to get to our room, and our room smelled very strongly of a terrible “air freshener”. The smell was almost unbearable and we had to sleep with all windows open all night long. The bed was also old and very uncomfortable. The bathroom has some upgrades, but they didn’t bother to fix a very old and beat up Formica countertop. The dinner was good but very disorganized with the 4 different staff each asking to take our order. The hotel was also ridiculously expensive for its shabbiness.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Fabrizio • extended_group • ch
7
Pros:

Sehr schöne und ruhige Lage mit einem schönen Garten. Frühstück sehr gut....

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Simone • couple • de
7
Insgesamt ok
Pros:

Sehr idyllisch gelegen mit Schafen als Nachbarn

Cons:

Wir waren im Cottage, was eine Küche hatte aber weder Backofen noch Mikrowelle noch einen Föhn

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Verneau • couple • fr
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • us
10
Great stay and great experience.
Pros:

Had a great experience. Daniel was at the desk when we arrived and could not have been nicer. Beautiful house and grounds. Room was huge. Breakfast was great the next morning. Just out of town and easy to get to. Would love to stay there again next time we are in the area and would definitely recommend.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Mette • couple • dk
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Guido • extended_group • be
9
Cons:

Ontbijt

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Carole • solo_traveller • nz
8
Fantastic place to relax and unwind just a short way out of the city.
Pros:

Lovely setting. The staff were amazing and the food was outstanding.

Cons:

We stayed in the cottage and had a few issues with the lighting.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • au
10
Beautiful stay, excellent staff with special mention to Caitlyn who was very helpful and professional
Pros:

Location, Old World Charm

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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ILARIA • family_with_children • it
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • family_with_children • it
7
Cons:

Stanza che puzzava di fumo( il cambio sarebbe stato peggiorativo). Ristorante da dimenticare.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
A
Andrew • couple • au
10
Pros:

Beautiful Hotel in a good location

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Albert • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

La tranquilidad despues de circular todo el dia con el coche de alquiler,llegar y descansar en un sirio tan hermoso y tranquilo se agredecía.El personal muy amable y la comida.

Cons:

Por decir algo la TV para verla desde la cama tenias que verla con la cabeza de lado ya que estaba en un mueble pegado a una pared lateral.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Desmond • family_with_children • nl
9
Very nice
Pros:

Nice breakfast

Cons:

Everything was good

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Martine • couple • fr
8
Très bon petit déjeuner
Pros:

Très belle demeure anglaise aux charmes anciens

Cons:

Salle de bain un peu surannée

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Ben • family_with_children • au
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Annette • couple • gb
8
Beautiful hotel and the staff were lovely
Pros:

Beautiful building and decor - it felt very traditional in a very good way

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee