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Coul House
Strathpeffer, Highland
It's been more than 20 years since Susannah and Stuart Macpherson opened the doors of this beautiful Georgian building to guests, but readers assure us that everything 'continues to be excellent', with 'good food and wine', and a friendly, warm welcome.
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It's been more than 20 years since Susannah and Stuart Macpherson opened the doors of this beautiful Georgian building to guests, but readers assure us that everything 'continues to be excellent', with 'good food and wine' and a friendly, warm welcome. Outside, the gardens feature both a fairy trail and a golf practice area. Inside, public rooms have antiques, log fires, wall-to-wall patterned carpeting, ornate plaster ceilings. Bedroom decor, from small doubles to a four-poster suite, is contemporary. Superior rooms have a roll-top bath and walk-in rainforest shower. 'Bathroom good, with underfloor heating, waterproof TV in bath' – for watching the soaps, maybe. Mountain views are the most sought after. A warm-water hose awaits your dog's return from a walk to see the giant sequoia. In the impressive octagonal dining room, guests can dine on everything from hare to halibut, or perhaps loin of Highland venison in a treacle glaze. Everything possible is made from scratch; the restaurant is popular with local diners. Afterwards, settle down with a whisky nightcap in the bar. (A and E Williams)
Hotel Details
Address
Contin, Strathpeffer, Highland, IV14 9ES, Scotland
Telephone
Bedroom
21. 4 on ground floor, 1 suitable for wheelchair user.
Openings
all year except 23–26 Dec.
Background Music
in lounge bar, restaurant.
Children
all ages welcomed, under 5s free, extra bed £35.
Dogs
allowed in bedrooms (£15 a night), not in restaurant.
Prices
B&B doubles from £265. À la carte £50. 1-night bookings refused New Year.
Facilities
lounge bar, drawing room, hall, restaurant, in-room TV, conference facilities, wedding facilities, 8-acre grounds (9-hole golf practice area), ground floor wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.
Location
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