A superb and imposing four-star Georgian Country House Hotel, dating back to 1788 and set in some forty acres of private grounds, just outside the town of Inverness.
GUESTROOMS
28 uniquely decorated en-suite bedrooms, ranging from standard and superior rooms to junior suites and suites. Most rooms offer superb views and many have delightful features, such as crystal chandeliers and marble fireplaces.
FACILITIES
Award-winning restaurant, private gardens and tennis on-site. Fishing, clay target and pheasant shooting, mountain climbing, horse riding and even skiing (in season) can be enjoyed nearby.
ACCOMMODATION REVIEW
Service, hospitality and cuisine are big at Culloden House and guests generally feel like they are staying in a private home rather than a hotel. Offering country house living at its finest and set in forty acres of private grounds, the four-star Culloden House dates back to 1788 and stands on the original site of Culloden Castle, which was destroyed by fire in 1758. The main frame of the house is all that remains of the original castle, while the two wings were constructed using the original stone from the damaged castle walls.
Quite apart from its reputation today as an excellent country house hotel, Culloden House is also renowned for its connection to the Battle of Culloden in 1746 and one Bonnie Prince Charlie, who requisitioned the castle as his headquarters for that fateful battle. The young pretender had returned to Scotland to reclaim the throne and after many battles with the English south of the border, he retreated to Inverness to prepare for what was to prove his final stand. On the morning of April 16th 1746, Bonnie Prince Charlie headed for the moor and the bloodbath that followed at the Battle of Culloden was to change the course of Highland history for the next 150 years.
The public rooms at Culloden House boast chandeliers, marble fireplaces, ornate plasterwork and antiques, while its bedrooms are individually decorated and uphold the character of the house. The bedrooms range from opulent period suites and master rooms to contemporary standard rooms, while each is en-suite and equipped with all the expected facilities. The refined restaurant at the hotel offers an ever-changing five-course menu, prepared by Master Chef Michael Simpson using the finest Scottish produce, while to accompany the fine cuisine, guests may choose from over 120 wines and 30 malt whiskies. And having played some of the world's finest golf courses, Inverness is the ideal base from which to explore the incredible beauty of the Scottish Highlands.
ONLINE GOLF TRAVEL RATING
One of the major features of Culloden House is the homely type atmosphere that surrounds it. This is one of the finest country house type accommodations in Scotland and with excellent food; it is an ideal base for both golfing and touring.
Situated approximately three miles east of Inverness, just off the main A96 route from Inverness to Nairn.
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Tel: + 44 1463 234917. Email: welcome@bunchrew-inverness.co.uk.
Bring your camera for a summer dinner here, as the sunsets are some of the best in the world. But despite the romantic location, there is nothing whimsical about the quality of food.
Glenmoriston Town House, 20 Ness Bank, Inverness IV2 4SF
Tel: + 44 1463 223777. Email: glenmoriston@cali.co.uk.
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Riverhouse, 1 Greig Street, Inverness IV3 5PT
Tel: + 44 1463 222033. Fax: 01463 222033.
This is a classical but relaxed restaurant overlooking the River Ness and serving modern British fare. Main courses range from Dover sole to Aberdeen Angus fillet steak.
The Dower House, Muir of Ord IV6 7XN
Tel: + 44 1463 870090. Email: aa@thedowerhouse.co.uk.
There's no pretentious service in this delightful restaurant, where guests feel relaxed and at ease. The food is cooked simply but effectively, allowing flavours to shine through.
Service, hospitality and cuisine are big at Culloden House and guests generally feel like they are staying in a private home rather than a hotel. Offering country house living at its finest and set in forty acres of private grounds, the four-star Culloden House dates back to 1788 and stands on the original site of Culloden Castle, which was destroyed by fire in 1758. The main frame of the house is all that remains of the original castle, while the two wings were constructed using the original stone from the damaged castle walls.
