Kinloch Lodge

We came here for a spa and for lunch. Wife loved the hour long spa, said it was the best she'd had! Enjoyed the lunch in the wonderful sitting room outside the spa, with the logs burning, great experience!

Wonderful meal great views but the highlight of the night was the hostess amazing customer service!

We visited for Sunday lunch which was superb. Excellent quality cooking, a very generous serving for the main course and priced so reasonably. Beautiful setting and attentive and friendly service. If we lived locally we would gladly eat here regularly.

Sublime dining experience. The food really is out of this world. Great service from friendly staff. Private drive up to the lodge is rough, so look out for that.

We travelled from Pitlochry, for lunch, then back to Pitlochry. It was a long drive but well worth the wait. We were pampered from the moment we arrived. Very friendly yet professional. The food was great and we can't wait to return. Highly recommended.

The loveliest thing about Kinloch is the way you are welcomed back with such genuine warmth. We live very nearby and have always thoroughly enjoyed dining here. The food is delicious and service is excellent. A real gem of a place.

We had our wedding reception lunch here from the Sunday menu and it was spectacular. The food was superb as was the service. Nothing pretentious about the food, very soulful and comforting, perfectly prepared and seasoned. Laura and staff were very attentive and friendly. Not a thing about the day could have been improved. Everyone was raving about the lamb and the vegetables were excellent. We have had the opportunity to dine at Three Chimneys as well but Kinloch stood out to us by far.

Booked in for lunch, not a stay. Food was not even average which was a big disappointment as it is famed for it's food. Paid 60 pounds for a bottle of wine that frankly could have been a 5 quid off the shelves of any supermarket. The bottle was opened out of my sight and decanted, I am not even sure we got the wine we paid for, it was so poor. My wife ordered a chocolate brownie that was so dry it was mostly inedible. The whole place is living off the reputation of the previous owner.

Woww. What a stunning hotel. Situated on a lake, a beautiful and romantic place. Service is outstanding. Rooms are comfortable. Food is superb. We will be back.

Visited Kinloch over many years and always enjoyed the experience. Location, welcome and food top notch but its just not the same anymore. Location still stunning and staff welcoming but the whole place is tired now and food distnctly average, think gastropub not fine dining. Skye cuisine has stepped up over the years. Kinloch has sadly regressed.

Pros: bed and room was very comfortable, beautiful grounds, wood burning fires made it very cosy. Service was very friendly and we were given a couple glasses of free bubbly for my birthday. Cons: we had a weird sewage smell in our bathroom, perhaps from an outside pipe. Food was hit or miss but not worth the pricetag. Dining room was painfully stiff and quiet, we felt so awkward.

Meal for our Anniversary, staff were really friendly, meal was exceptional, lovely dining room, coffee in lounge after. Great experience. Will visit again

We had a superb stay! The staff are lovely, friendly and attentive! The food was truly amazing and the room was gorgeous, as was the huge luxurious modern bathroom! The most comfortable bed I've slept in! The location is also stunning and beautiful Very dog friendly Can't wait to return Thanks again Isabella!

Expensive. But food was unique and very tasty. Staff were exceptional! Ambiance, perfect. Grounds and building were beautiful! Recommend.

Absolutely gorgeous hotel, lovely staff for whom nothing is too much trouble and delicious food. Also dog friendly. Will definitely stay again. thank you Isabella for your beautiful establishment.

Dinner booked to celebrate a family occasion - sorry to say pretty disappointing food for the (fairly high) prices. Service was haphazard and we weren't even offered coffee. I appreciate the difficulties staffing restaurants and hotels at present but I'm afraid the experience really left us feeling rather underwhelmed. The cooking is much less impressive than on our previous visit a few years ago.

We went for dinner on my birthday, we had planned it for months and we were very excited as we had read very good reviews. The location is beautiful, the staff very professional and friendly and the interiors are stunning. However the food was such a disappointment.it is basically a rip off. Dinner is a 75 set menu, (not a tasting menu, just a set menu).

We are used to pay those prices as we often eat at Michelin star restaurants but this was just embarrassing. Now we understand why they have lost the Micheline star. The starter was ridiculously small, it was a salmon pate, of course this is what fine dining is all about, small dishes but you don't mind as long it is mind blowing, but this was not the case.

The main was the only dish that was very good, we had monkfish, it was perfect, so happy with that one. But then the dessert was not good at all. The poached pear was hard as a rock, could hardly use my knife without making a loud noise in the silent room, the ice cream portion was as small as my fingernail and the melted chocolate on the side was pretty much from the CO-OP up the road.

We had two negronis but only half bottle of wine and the bill came to 220 (after adding 10% tip as the service was good). I hope they work on the quality of their food as it was not worth the money.

Had Sunday lunch here with my family. Really good and brilliant staff were kind and accommodating to my youngest who has some food issues. They made him a special plate that meant I got to enjoy my meal more. Really grateful.

Very helpful staff. After we missed our initial booking, they were able to rearrange for a time later that same day. The food came at the correct time between courses and left all who dined very satisfied.

Kinloch Lodge is only a 20-minute drive from Skye Bridge, situated on the edge of Loch Na Dal and surrounded by the most picturesque landscapes. We were staying in a spacious double room with panoramic views over the scenic loch - it was stunning. On the first night, we enjoyed a 5 course dinner in the main dining room, which provided a romantic atmosphere, with candlelit tables and charming decor.

The chef's table on the second evening (booked in advance) was more minimalistic, but this wasn't an issue for us, as the true magic was right in front of us! Getting to watch the masters at work and plating such perfect dishes to such a high standard, helped to create an extra special and immersive experience. Included in part of our package was a delicious, award-winning breakfast on both mornings, a Prosecco afternoon tea, and cookery class with Michelin starred chef, Marcello Tully.

During the cookery class, we learned how to make Kinloch Lodge's famous homemade scones and after having already tasted them as part of our afternoon tea, we were super excited to learn how to make them for ourselves and get to take the recipe home! If you're looking for an escape to explore the island or cosy up by the roaring fire all weekend - this is it!

The Isle of Skye is a beautiful part of the world and this was the perfect staycation. To read our full review, please visit https://www.sandlblog.com/post/gastronomic-getaway-kinloch-lodge

Wonderful setting, just don't give up driving down the lane! And on the spur of the moment, we decided to try our luck. It was early so we snagged a table for two without reservations. So civilized. Seated first in the drawing room. Great ambience. The dining room is filled with portraits of ancestors, if you are into that sort of thing. Yes, I am, give me a kilt!

Good attentive service and if they don't know the ingredients they find out. The soup was special. The filet mignon was so tender and tasty. It's easy to understand why they are one of the best in Scotland At the end, we sat in the drawing room again and had a lovely conversation with another couple. Nicely paced; no rush. Sorry that they lost their Michelin rating, but maybe now is the time to go. They are trying harder?

It's a honeymoon destination vs a multigenerational family destination. Views are breathtaking and it was quiet but I wouldn't come back as a multigenerational family (note our kids are tween). Overall the property was clean and well maintained. Rooms: the curtains were useless in blocking the light from the flood lights they used to light up the exterior of the building.

Yes eventually they turn them off but those first few hours were miserable. Tried to enjoy the big huge bathtub but could never get the water warm enough to be anything but freezing cold. Shower did heat up eventually but it's the type of shower where you end up getting wet to turn it on. Meals: $80 / person meals were included in the fee of our room which feels a bit forced.

So there we sat with tired kids and grandparents through a 2.5-3 hour 5-course meal that was uncomfortably high brow and pretentious. Breakfast was equally elaborate and draining to get 11 people out the door. Cooking class: big disappointment. Chef showed up late. He didn't wash his hands and his cooking demo was him talking for an hour vs us cooking and him coaching. Btw we all stood there for an hour including grandmothers who really could have used a chair.

Upscale, pricey hotel with upscale food and restaurant. This hotel is not for the faint at heart (price) or for rambunctious children. Some things are really good, some not. Likes: ' Heated bathroom floors ' Beautiful views ' Wonderful food ' Friendly staff Dislikes: ' Thin room walls (can hear lots of noise from other rooms). ' It takes them a long time of running the faucets to get hot or even warm water ' Narrow single beds ' The high beam spot lights pointed at our windows (to light the outside of the building) ' The cozy (small) tables in the dining room.

The bathrooms are spacious, modern and very well appointed. The rooms are modern. You come here for the location, view and food. But because it's an old of building there's only so much they can about some things (thin halls, thin walls).

Absolutely loved our stay at Kinloch Lodge! The staff in every aspect was wonderful. Food was amazing.the presentation, explanation from staff and of course the taste! Also took a cooking class from Marcello Tully on making the perfect scones.can't wait to try it at home with family and friends!

We had lunch here and it was fabulous. Their staff was great and also showed us around the rooms for a future stay. We will be booking our wedding dinner and staying here.

Amazing food experience in a beautiful lodge. The views are very pretty. You need minimum 2:30 hours. They have a couple of rooms perfect for a drink or tea nice decorated and with views over the bay. The food is 40 for three courses or 45 for four, with two choices for each. They also have afternoon tea and cooking classes. We started with spicy pea soup. For me it was the best! The service is really good, all very professional and friendly. Overall it was a great experience and I will definitely go back when I am in Skye.

Fantastic restaurant and iron chef The food is more than I can explain Just remember to book for seats in advance The environment is fabulous and historical The lake view is just fancy as the food I can't expect more The price is so reasonable and I wanna come back again

I had a wonderful lunch in this great hotel. It's an unassuming white building, but so pretty inside and the food was excellent. They have earned their Michelin rating.

An amazing place -- the lodge is wonderful and the staff very friendly and helpful. We had three dinners and breakfast every morning over our 5 day stay and it was epic. Delicious and perfectly presented. We are 100% coming back -- this place is not to be missed.

Definitely an experience. For a Michelin starred restaurant very unassuming and relaxed. We were initially welcomed into a sitting area with a bar. Drinks were flowing as we lounged and delicious hors d'oeuvreswere provided on the house. We were then taken into the dining area. Ambience with an old Royal feel: white linen, oil painted portraits and heavy drapery. Classic, just classic!

The prix fixe lunch was nothing short of excellence: Salmon corn panna cotta, butternut squash soup with a kick, perfectly cooked scallops, well flaked sea bass, which ended with panna cotta. An experience.

Absolutely wonderful experience. From the waiting area to the dining room, service was meticulous and friendly. The area is also beautiful, overlooking the water, this white-faced hotel sits regally, filled with history and charming furnishings. Just hanging out in the waiting room drinking whiskey and beer was an experience in itself. We ended up coming for lunch and grabbed a pre fixe four course meal.

Totally impressed. Butternut squash soup was an interesting frothy texture with a subtle sweetness. Scallop appetizer was well-prepared, although I wasn't the biggest fan of their crab cake, which reminded me of eating something artificial, some kind of gelatin goop. I got the Angus beef as my main and the meat was perfectly tender and juicy, so good! Finished off with vanilla panna cotta.

Might have been my favorite part of the meal, great way to end : They brought out coffee/tea for everyone with the check. I was also expecting to pay a lot more, so was pleasantly surprised by the bill. Very reasonable.

Such a beautiful gem on the isle of Skye! I am from here and try to visit for a meal every time I take a friend up to visit. Set in an old country house full of Macdonald history, this place makes your dining experience extra special. The service is 10/10 and the food is outstanding. All locally sourced, you really are eating the finest food.

Kinloch Lodge - You'll see plenty of advertisements all over Skye and other nearby areas. The famed Michelin Star experience at a beautiful lodge on a beautiful isle on a beautiful Loch. Blah I've had better and I certainly wasn't impressed with any aspect of the lodge. There are infinitely better views within short driving distances, the food was average, the service crummy and the overall experience a letdown.

In other words Kinloch Lodge is a perfect example of how 1 michelin star frequently doesn't mean much these days. My mother and I arrived just after lunch. We were seated in the bar. Cozy enough, the room was ruined because the lady serving us left the log smoking up the room for 20 minutes, we should of left at that point. Menu was only a handful of items for lunch from the bar (which is a good sign and shows me that they would rather make a few dishes well instead of offering a larger selection), I asked the server if the chef would make anything not on the menu to which I was told "Yes, what would you like." To which I responded "What will he/she make, I haven't seen the full menu, I'm asking you." I was told to hold on and they would check.

After 20 minutes the server came out and asked us what we wanted, I asked the question again and got the same answer "The chef will make anything what do you want?" I don't know what I want you dimwitted fool, I have no idea what you normally serve at lunch, I want whatever the chef recommends or for you to tell me my options. Michelin star service?

Not even close. We ended up ordering a salmon baguette and the corn soup of the day to share. Soup was tasty but lukewarm and the baguette that the salmon came on was a typical crappy english baguette making the entire sandwich lose its flavor. Won't be coming back.

Made reservations months in advance and the staff was very accommodating as we told them that we would be stopping in after a day of hiking. The grounds were beautiful at sunset. We were greeted warmly by two hosts and led into the sitting area where a warm fire was started and pre dinner drinks and fantastic aperitifs served. Sadly, this introduction was the best part of the evening.

The dinner service was lacking as the servers were inattentive (just brought the dishes out without any warmth or enthusiasm, did not refill glasses, no request to bring more bread, let cutlery fall onto the floor and then placing back on the table without replacing it - one of the supervisory hosts came out to replace the item afterward). As for the food - the soup was superb (tasteful, light, and satisfying all at once) and by far our favorite dish; but sadly the dinner peaked early like a star high school quarterback that never makes it out of town.

The remaining dishes were: undercooked scallops (translucent in the middle) with an "Indian influence", which was poorly interpreted by the chef; smoked salmon which was solid and the runner up dish of the night by default; venison ordered medium rare which ended up well done, with a chorizo sausage that was difficult to eat and grilled parsnip (but it is difficult to ruin carbs); hake fish was good with great presentation; yogurt passionfruit parfait was phenomenal but nothing you could not find elsewhere; cheese plate option contained a horrendous unpasteurized soft cow cheese option; finally, the petite fours were lovely.

In short, with this being one of two Michelin rated restaurants in the country, I walked in expecting to have my socks blown off. Alas, I walked out with my sock firmly on. Would recommend this trying the other on the isle for hopefully better outcomes.

Really great food (both dinner and breakfast) and a very pleasant hotel, especially the rooms facing the water.

The food is spectacular and the service is as attentive as it's possible to be, without being intrusive. Kinloch lodge lived up to our expectations, which had been building for a dozen years, since we first stumbled upon it by chance while traveling around Skye during an unusually snowy April. I confess to longing for the charming chaos we found those many years ago, when it was just Claire and her family. But the level of luxury has only grown in the intervening years; the staff offer top notch service without the attitude. A must stay/must eat while you're on Skye!

The Kinloch Lodge in Kinloch, Sleat, is owned and run by Lord Godfrey and Lady Claire MacDonald. Lady Claire is perhaps the main driving force behind the success of the hotel as she not only appears regularly on television with her famous cookery demonstrations, but she also runs cookery demonstrations throughout the year and these prove popular with people from all over the world who come to spend a few days to watch and learn - and have fun!

My husband and I have eaten at the Kinloch Lodge on a couple of occasions and, whilst it is a little pricey, the food and atmosphere is marvellous. The restaurant is decorated in a calm and classical manner and, whilst you await your table or after you've eaten, you can sit in the lounge area and enjoy a roaring log fire. The lounge is full of fine antiques, photographs and paintings of the MacDonald Clan - it's just like visiting family.

The food is prepared from locally produced salmon, beef and shellfish and all the vegetables are grown locally. You can expect to pay aproximately 50 per head but it is a truly unique dining experience. After your meal, Lord MacDonald will usually pop in to see his customers and ask if everything is to their satisfaction. Such a nice man and without any pretentions.

If you find yourself in the vicinity whilst on the Isle of Skye and have a special occasions to celebrate - or just want to have a truly happy dining experience then it's well worth considering Kinloch Lodge. It's best to phone ahead to make a reservation as the restaurant is very popular - particularly during the summer months. I would say the Kinloch Hotel is more suitable for adult diners and not really suitable for young children - not that they wouldn't be made very welcome but at the prices charged it's not really something you'd want to consider with young, picky eaters!

The dress code is formal or smart-casual - ie don't wear tracksuits and shorts! You can also stay at the Kinloch Lodge Hotel and ou can see full details of tariffs and menus on their website: http://www.kinloch-lodge.co.uk

This is a fabulous, small family run hotel with an outstanding restaurant. I believe that Kinloch Lodge used to be the hunting lodge of the Macdonald family and the current owners are Lord and Lady Macdonald. The lodge is now a hotel and a new house has been built across the grass from the lodge. The bedrooms are very comfortable and beautifully appointed although one or two are rather small.

This is, however, to be expected from an old building. Before dinner, guests are invited to take a pre-dinner drink in the drawing room and, it being Skye, a Tallisker is a must! The dining room is spacious and the tables are well set with plently of room between them. The menu is of traditional Scottish fayre and the produce largely local and excellently cooked.

Lady Macdonald is a celebrated cook and holds cookery courses at the hotel and has also published a number of books. The breakfast is also substantial and of exceptional quality. Staff are friendly and very helpful and you are made to feel extremely welcome during your stay. A stay here is not cheap but really is a treat and worth every penny.