Kylesku Hotel
In the vast, remote, elemental landscape of Assynt, a 19th-century coaching inn overlooking Loch Glendhu has moved with the times to become a relaxed modern hotel. More
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In the vast, remote, elemental landscape of Assynt, a 19th-century coaching inn overlooking Loch Glendhu has moved with the times to become a relaxed modern hotel. The tiny car ferry from Kylestrome used to dock on the slipway right outside. Today you just swoosh over the Kylesku Bridge to find a buzzy, dog-friendly place with simple, smart bedrooms painted in soft shades of grey and cinder pink. The cheapest snug attic rooms each have a shower in a private bathroom down a flight of stairs. A first-floor deluxe room in Willie's Hoose annexe has sliding glass doors to a loch-facing balcony and an en suite with walk-in shower. New owners, Highland Coast Hotels, espouse the values of seasonality and provenance. In the bar/restaurant, with magical vistas, the short menus are big on freshly landed seafood, with meat from local crofters. As well as langoustine, oysters, mussels and hand-dived scallops, options include dishes such as sirloin steak and chips and a vegetarian dish. Ask for a picnic and go whale- and dolphin-spotting, kayaking, cycling, or take a self-guided walk along the Coigach Geology Trail.
Hotel details
Address
Kylesku
Highland
IV27 4HW
Scotland
Telephone
01971 910047
Bedrooms
11. 4 in annexe, 1 suitable for disabled.
Open
Feb to end of year, ring to enquire about Christmas, New Year.
Facilities
lounge, bar, restaurant, in-room TV, small garden (outside eating), area of lounge and dining room wheelchair accessible, toilet not adapted.
Background music
from 10 am in bar, restaurant.
Children
all ages welcomed, under-4s stay free, extra bed £25 for 4–12s, £50 for over-12s, children’s menu.
Dogs
allowed in bedrooms (£15 a night to max. £60 a stay), public rooms, not in restaurant or bar after 7 pm.
Credit cards
MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £153, singles from £143, family from £170. À la carte £50.
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