Coul House

A Georgian hunting lodge in attractive wooded grounds outside a small Highland village, this country hotel is thought 'a wonderful place to stay'. The 'helpful' resident owners, Susannah and Stuart Macpherson, are 'hands-on' hosts, say visitors this year. Their manager, Chris McLeod, is 'deft and attentive'. Inspectors were greeted by name in the large hall/sitting room. The bedrooms have 'good storage, excellent bedlinen and lighting'. 'My very comfortable room had an excellent new bed; I slept like a dream. My bathroom was adequate, but maybe due for a little modernisation.' The 'lovely' public rooms are 'beautifully proportioned'. In the 'stunning' octagonal dining room, chef Garry Kenley serves a contemporary Scottish menu, perhaps crab cakes, fennel and cashew salad; duck breast, star anise, spiced potato and cauliflower croquette. 'This is seriously good food; the service was excellent, the wine list interesting.' A 'delicious' cooked breakfast, taken in a 'handsome, high-ceilinged room', is chosen from a comprehensive menu and has home-baked bread, home-made marmalade, 'good' coffee. 'There is easy access to the east and west coasts and Inverness.' (Tony Hall, and others)

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  • We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It is in beautiful countryside with sunning walks close by. The staff were friendly and professional. The food was outstanding. Tasty soups, beautifully cooked meat and fresh vegetables, scrummy traditional puddings. The bedrooms are large and adequate but in need of a coat of paint and the bathrooms are small.

    V F, 03/03/2013

  • Wonderful. Owners and manger extremely helpful. Attractive grounds. Lovely public rooms. Very comfortable bedrooms; adequate bathrooms. Seriously good food and excellent service.

    Tony Hall, 28/10/2011

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Local attractions

Culloden Battle Fields
Visit the site of the historic battle, with exhibitions at the visitor centre.
Glen Ord Distillery
Watch distillers at work creating a malt whisky which is sweet, malty and dry on the palate.
Dunrobin Castle
Dating back to the 13th-century, with 19th-century gardens and falconry on site.

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Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts the following discount vouchers:

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    These entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay

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Contact Details

Coul House

by Strathpeffer CONTIN Highland Scotland IV14 9ES

Telephone

01997 421487

Website

www.coulhouse.com

Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay

Further Information

Bedrooms

20, 4 on ground floor.

Open

all year except Christmas.

Facilities

ramp, bar, lounge, restaurant, conference/wedding facilities, 8-acre garden (children's play area, 9-hole pitch and putt).

Background music

in lounge bar and restaurant.

Children

all ages welcomed, discounts up to age 15.

Dogs

allowed except in restaurant (£5 per day, less for longer).

Credit cards

MasterCard, Visa.

Prices

[2012] B&B £82.50-£112.50 per person, full alc £40, special breaks, New Year package.

GHG voucher offer

Buy the guide and claim 25% off B&B rates on certain dates