Kinloch Lodge

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:
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.