Smiddy House
Spean Bridge, Highland
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This hotel does NOT accept the 25% discount vouchers in the print guide.
Good Hotel Guide Review
‘Every visit exceeds expectations,’ writes a fan of Robert Bryson and Glen Russell’s restaurant-with-rooms in a village dubbed ‘the crossroads to the Highlands’. It stands at an actual crossroads, but double-glazing screens out traffic noise. The old blacksmith’s workshop, a separate stone bothy, now sleeps four. It has a spiral staircase to a mezzanine, a fridge, bath and shower. In the main house, some bedrooms are small, but all are individually furnished and ‘lovely’. Our inspectors’ street-facing room was ‘welcoming, fresh and well cared for’, with handmade toiletries. Rear-facing Tobermory has a distant view of Aonach Mòr in the Nevis range. The lounge and dining room are homely and quirky, with clocks, ornaments and accolades for excellence on display. Robert is the perfect host, welcoming new arrivals with tea, cake and conversation. Glen’s menus include locally caught fish and shellfish, ‘tender, very tasty’ and beautifully cooked venison from a neighbouring estate, naturally reared Highland beef and lamb, and vegetarian options, all ‘cooked and served to perfection’. (Philip Bright, and others)
Hotel details
Address
Roy Bridge Road
Spean Bridge
Highland
PH34 4EU
Scotland
Telephone
01397 712335
Bedrooms
5, 1 suite in adjacent cottage.
Open
all year except 25/26, 31 Dec, restaurant closed Mon all year, Sun, Tues, Wed, Jan–Mar.
Facilities
garden room, restaurant, in-room TV (Freeview), parking.
Background music
in restaurant.
Children
not under 7.
Dogs
not allowed.
Credit cards
MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B single £105, double £120–£245. Set dinners £34.50–£40.
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