Mingary Castle - Restaurant with Rooms

Hotels
9.8 (86 reviews)
Kilchoan, Acharacle , Kilchoan , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Fabulous food
Great staff
Comfortable rooms
Beautiful location
Cons:
Poor food value
Lack of outdoor area

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
10
Staff were lovely and friendly; exceptional service noted.
Location
9.97
Unique environment inside a fortress.
Room Quality
10
Rooms are comfortable, enhancing the overall stay experience.
Amenities
9.96
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.49
Food was noted as poor value in some reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.97
Food quality inconsistent; some courses were inedible.
Overall Experience
10
An overall fantastic experience, with some noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 23:51

Property Description

Garden and Shared Lounge

Mingary Castle - Restaurant with Rooms offers a serene garden and a cozy shared lounge, perfect for relaxing and unwinding during your stay.

Well-Appointed Rooms

Each room at the hotel features a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Some rooms even come with a kitchen equipped with a fridge, ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience for all guests.

Scenic Terrace and Culinary Delights

Enjoy picturesque views from the terrace and savor delicious meals at the on-site restaurant. Immerse yourself in the culinary delights offered at Mingary Castle - Restaurant with Rooms.

Experience the charm of Mingary Castle - Restaurant with Rooms. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Complimentary tea, coffee and cake or biscuits are served throughout the day in the sitting room.

A packed lunch can be preordered for GBP 25 per person.

A fine dining style in the format of the Creative Ùir Tasting menu can be preordered at least 24 hours in advance for GBP 70 per person. Special dietary requirements can be catered for.

A packed lunch can be preordered for £15 Person. Special dietary requirements can be catered for. The Castle has an award winning Restaurant. We recommend booking through our website widget for your preferred time. We operate a daily changing 8 course tasting menu at GBP 85 per person (Subject to Change) or a shorter menu of 5 Courses for GBP 55(Subject to change) showcasing local and Scottish produce.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 86 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 9.97
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 9.96
Value for Money: 9.49
Food and Beverage: 8.97
Overall Experience: 10
J
Jill • solo_traveller • gb
10
Modern day luxury in a medieval setting
Pros:

Secluded wonderful location looking over the bay of Mull. Super room - could almost be back in time.

Cons:

Cant think of anything not to like

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
J
Joyce • couple • gb
10
Magical castle with superb staff and world class food
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent satisfying all needsMagic.
. Presentation very good. Staff charming and helpful.

Cons:

Silly little things. No shower cap, no hand shower in bath, poor lighting in bathroom to put on make up.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
K
Koen_Vanlaer • family_with_children • be
10
The highlight of our entire Scotland trip
Pros:

We spent 16 days travelling through Scotland and stayed at several wonderful hotels, but Mingary Castle was in a league of its own. Without question, it was the absolute highlight of our trip.

The setting is simply spectacular. If you love nature, peace, solitude and dramatic coastal scenery, it is hard to imagine a better location. The castle itself is beautifully restored and combines history, luxury and warmth in a way that feels genuine rather than staged.

What truly made our stay exceptional was the hospitality. Eva was incredibly welcoming, friendly and accommodating, especially towards our children. From the moment we arrived, we felt more like guests in a home than customers in a hotel.

The food deserves special mention. We enjoyed both the 7-course and 10-course tasting menus and they were outstanding. The quality, creativity and execution were easily on par with many one Michelin star restaurants we have visited. Every meal felt like an occasion.

Breakfast was equally remarkable. Quite simply one of the best hotel breakfasts we have ever had.

Our suite on the top floor, overlooking the castle walls and the sea beyond, was completely unique. The views were breathtaking and waking up there each morning was a privilege.

Our children were equally enchanted. They loved exploring the castle grounds and were particularly fond of the two small goats that seemed to spend most of their days roaming around outside.

It is very rare that I struggle to find a single point for improvement, but this was one of those occasions. The stay was genuinely faultless from beginning to end.

We left wishing we had booked longer and are already looking for an excuse to return.

Cons:

Nothing. That we were only staying 3 nights.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
J
Jessica • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Dramatic setting, first class hospitality, impeccable food and service.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
C
Camille • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
O
Oscar • extended_group • us
10
This is an amazing property, I just wished I had spent more time.
Pros:

Beautiful property, gorgeous surroundings, the food was excellent, the rooms perfect, the service outstanding, such a lovely place.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
D
Dee • couple • gb
9
Historic castle, great chef, stay two nights if you can!
Pros:

Spectacular location, delicious food, lovely staff.

Cons:

Slightly eccentric bedroom design - necessary because of the castle’s historic layout.
It is miles from anywhere but a beautiful part of Scotland to enjoy scenery and peace.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
A
Armin • extended_group • at
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Alexandre • solo_traveller • ch
10
A gem …
Pros:

The room was amazing with a four-posters bed and steps to get into the bed. The bath room was modern and fully equipped and there was a metallic bath tube from another time. The culinary experience was great and I recommend going for the full menu and wine pairing.

Cons:

You have to earn it. It’s a ride in a small road, but it’s totally worth it and nothing it, I would be happy to do it again.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • nl
10
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
E
eric • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
9
5 star Quality and a breathing experience
Pros:

The room I chose was the whole top floor of the castle, with lovely views of the sea, and a large bath plus added walk in shower as well.

The 8 course taster menu was also amazing, and matching wines with every course.

Cons:

There was a lot of stairs, but it is built in a castle, and it’s takes a long time along single track roads to get there.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
G
Gail • family_with_children • us
10
An experience of a lifetime.
Pros:

Food was fabulous! Staff A+

2025-12-08 • via Nuitee
A
Andrew • couple • gb
3
Disappointing stay
Pros:

Staff were lovely and friendly
The castle was interesting and renovated to a very high standard

Cons:

The food was poor value, we aren't fussy eaters and have travelled the world but found a couple of courses inedible. Sourdough bread course at dinner and served again at breakfast was so tough it couldn't be cut. There isn't any outdoor area other than a rampart walkway. Resident dog in the doorway and kitchen entrance, which feels like a back door to the restaurant.
Definitely a restaurant with rooms not a hotel, we get the distinction now!

2025-11-15 • via Nuitee
S
Stuart • extended_group • gb
10
2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
L
Louise Myra Barker • extended_group • gb
10
Such a lovely little place, excellent food
2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Sami • couple • de
10
2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Irene • couple • gb
10
2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Sebastien • family_with_children • be
10
Perfect
Pros:

Amazing

2025-08-28 • via Nuitee
D
Douglas • couple • za
10
Simply incredible
Pros:

It is simply magnificent

Cons:

Nothing

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee