Needs 'The Hotel Inspector' to pay a visit! Beautiful view from the room, though.

Having just returned from an idyllic week away I am looking at the last two reviews feeling like I live on a different planet. Shieldaig lodge doesn't pretent to be a five star hotel, But it is one of the last highland lodges that hasn't been turned into a boutique hotel with tartan carpets and a price tag designed to attract foreign tourists, It is set in one of the most scenic locations in the highlands, We watched seals and porpoises playing in the secluded bay while dining. Beat that!, The food is excellent and the welcome warm and personal i,e, Wendy and Gino are actually interested in getting to know you which is why this hotel more than survives on repeat business, If you want to experience living in this special location this is the place, If you want to pretentd you have been to scotland but are not really interested in the people or going outside then maybe I agree there are places that suit better, However as a lover of this amazing corner of the globe, like most visitors I will be going back,.

Having travelled round most of Scotland over the years, found this hotel about 14 years ago and have been back twice a year ever since for holidays for up to 10 days at a time. The homely surroundings, excellent food and comfortable rooms, especially those which overlook the sheltered sea going loch, make for a relaxing place to be. Two cosy lounges and the dining room also have views straight onto the loch. There is also a nicely stocked bar and wine cellar. This is a family run establishment with none of the trappings of modern commercialism. Gino the owner has lived in the area for many years and his knowledge comes in handy for first time visitors to the area, especially for ‘hunting, shooting and fishing’ questions. All in all, with the surrounding hills, water and trees, this is a great place stay.

Hadn't seen Juicylucy review until we returned .We also had a very similar experience and clearly her comment/complaints did not appear to have altered things in the couple of weeks in between We also had booked a superior room. The room was dusty and musty , Bed linen of some age and doubtful quality. There's no need to modernise just a good clean and tidy and better quality fittings etc to match location . A first for us in walking away from a hotel !!!
However excelent meal in Na Mara in Gairloch Village