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Baddidarroch, Lochinver IV27 4LP , Scotland
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The Albannach
Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Lochinver
4.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
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“Michelin Star Gem in the Highlands”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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Few places can rank with The Albannach. Starting with the most amazing drive to get there, this quaint family run place is on the Northwest coast of the Scottish Highlands in a fishing village. The hotel is a gem and the restaurant is a Michelin star. The culinary experience is outrageous and worth every penny. Once in a lifetime experience for a nomad.

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  • Stayed March 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Five Star Five Course Heaven”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

Travelled all the way up from Beauly, near Inverness for Dinner at the Albannach. Outstanding food really like the idea of not having any choice as it is a fixed menu. Shows that the Chef is confident in the quality of his food. Will definitely return and stay here next time. In a week of wonderful food this one stood out. I suspect the setting is quite something too, but having arrived and left in the dark couldn't really tell.
If the rooms are half as good as the food it will be a superb place to stay.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“A Classy Place!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011

Where else from your arrival to departure are you so well looked after you begin to take it for granted. The rooms are all beautiful, have tried most now. Service is superb and discreet. Setting is amazing. Dinner more an experience than a meal. What a shock to get home and fine that your every need is not catered for, and nobody looks round the door to see if you want a drink or a coffee. It's the best experience ever, and the cooking is really first class. Can't wait to go back again.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Just simply the Best!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011

Great welcome, fantastic room, excellent dinner, wide ranging wine list and lovely staff. What more could you ask for??

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“A stunning dinner for two”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

We were staying in Lochinver and on recommendation went for dinner at this Michelin star restaurant. A set menu dinner, it was five courses and absolutely fabulous. Our twelve or so fellow diners were very quiet and whispering to each other which was a little off putting, prompting the question "Is this is a reastaurant or a Cathedral?" Certainly it is a Cathedral of food.
The wine list is exceptional and remarkably good value.

Our visit here made Lochinver memorable, a much enjoyed dinner. Thank you all at The Albannach. See you again for sure.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Albannach Hotel Lochinver
Address: Baddidarroch, Lochinver IV27 4LP , Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR8,393 - 10,894

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