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Lochshiel House Hotel, Acharacle

2 Star Bed and Breakfast
Acharacle, Argyll, Scotland, UK Show Map Show Availability
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Lochshiel House Hotel
The Lochshiel House Hotel is a family run hotel situated in Acharacle about a 100 meters from the southern tip of Loch Shiel and at the top of the Ardnamurchan peninsula. It was built in the late 19th century as a hunting lodge and still retains much of its old world charm.
The area is steeped in history as it was up Loch Shiel that Bonnie Prince Charlie sailed before landing at Glenfinnan in 1745 at the beginning of the famous Jacobite revolution.
For those of you who love the natural beauty and wildlife of the Western Highlands there is plenty to do in the area with its wonderful walks, scenic drives, beaches, boat trips and many other leisure activities including fishing, biking and kayaking.
A visit to the area can also include visits to movie locations as due to its natural beauty the area has been used in the making of many movies including Braveheart (Glencoe), Harry Potter (Glenfinnan), Rob Roy (Glen Nevis), Local Hero (Morar/Arisaig)and of course Highlander (Castle Tioram/Moidart) . Of course even more can be found with a simple trip to the Isles of Mull and Skye which are only short trips away.
Visitors to this area invariably find that they fall in love with it and return time after time
Our restaurant, situated on the ground floor and open from 6pm until 8.30pm, offers Homemade tasty food from our kitchen. We offer a range of ‘made from scratch’ homemade traditional choices and use local produce when possible. This includes local grown salad and vegetables, locally caught fish (fresh & smoked), meats sourced both from local farms and specialist suppliers and cheese from Mull, Arran and other local farms.
Please note that the earliest arrival time for the rooms is 2pm but in winter (October to March) we are closed between 2 & 5pm Monday to Thursday (4pm on Friday) so, if you are arriving between these times please inform us or phone on arrival as someone is always here. Please also note that Orange is the only network that works in Acharacle it self. Departures are by 10am. To arrange different times if these are not convenient please ask.
Our comfortable bar is open all day from 12 noon (closed in the winter between 2 & 5pm Monday to Thursday (4pm on Friday)) where you can relax and enjoy a pint of real Scottish cask ale, a dram of our extensive range of Malts, Quality Blends or standard whisky (over 100 at present) or any of our other beverages that you can find in the bar.
Bar meals are served at lunchtime between 12 noon & 2.30pm (2pm in the winter)
Our outside decking area provides magnificent views of the loch and surrounding hills & our Beer garden has seating with views over some of the most beautiful scenery Acharacle has to offer.
Rooms & Rates:

Room Rates (From) Singles: £45 Doubles: £70 Twins: £79

Get rates for your visit or have us answer any questions by emailing Lochshiel House Hotel direct using the form on the left. They will get back to you promptly with rates and availability for your stay in Acharacle and answers to any questions you might have.

Hotel Facilities:
    General:
  • Pets Allowed, Charges May Apply -
  • Parking Available -
    In Room:
  • No Smoking Rooms Available -
  • Colour TV In Rooms -
  • Tea and Coffee Maker In Room -
    Leisure:
  • Golf Nearby -
Useful Info:

If you are travelling by bus, you will find timetable details by visiting the Scottish Citylink & Shiel Buses websites.
By Rail Scotrail runs a regular service from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort William on the West Highland line.
By Air Inverness & Glasgow are the closest airports.

Hotel Policies:

To secure a room we will require card details which will only be used in the event of non arrival without giving us at least 7 days notice by a charge of the 1st nights stay plus an additional 10% on all subsequent nights. You can book online via lochshielhotel.com or phone 01967 431224

Directions:

Acharacle is a small Highland village on the shore of Loch Shiel. Loch Shiel House Hotel at its centre close to the general store, post office, café and outdoor shop. The A861 passes through the centre of Acharacle from the Corran Ferry in the East and Lochailort and Mallaig (A830) to the North

Guest Reviews:
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Guest Score: 9 out of 10 from 5 reviewsShow All Reviews
Steve Eastman
Holiday Makers
United Kingdom
Stayed: 27/06/2011 - 28/06/2011
5 5
very good
Couple
United Kingdom
10 10
Like most busy folk these days, we sought out a hotel that we could book on line and chose an area of the Highlands that we had never been to before and based on details Loch Sheil's website we decided to stay for the Easter weekend. Have you ever walked into an environment and felt instantly at home? well we did, not to our amazement nor to our surprise, it just felt naturally and instantly homely, the hosts very welcoming and friendly, really a true gem of a place. The rooms were very clean and warm and the bed super comfy. The meals were superb and the bar, ah the bar... on night one we found ourselves invited to a birthday party at the hotel by ome of the locals... just wish i could remember the rest!! Great people. Go stay, you can even take your dog with you. There's loads to do and see on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, you'll not be dissapointed.
United States
Stayed: 02/07/2010 - 04/07/2010
9 9
The Loch Sheil House Hotel is not the Ritz - and thank goodness! This is a charming, cozy, and unpretentious hotel, and dare I say it? Yeah, funky, in the best sense of the word. The pub in the hotel is where the locals come for a pint, and good cheer abounds in the evening. The hotel itself is quite old with much wood; the rooms are cozy without being overly small. There is a comfortable resident's lounge with lovely views. The hotel is under new ownership, but the flavor of the establishment has not changed since I last had the opportunity to stay here in 2002. Breakfasts are of the usual Scottish variety, while main dinner courses range from fish pie (delicious, by the way), poached salmon in a beurre blanc sauce, deep fried prawns, braised beef filet, and lamb moussaka. All very tasty, prepared simply and well. Good quality wine list, but small. Of all the accommodations on my recent trip, which included 5 other hotels and/or guest houses, the Loch Shiel House Hotel is way up
Couple
United Kingdom
10 10
We have just spent the weekend at this great location.We were made welcome and found the room to be clean,warm and cozy the bed was nice and comfy . From the minute we walked into the bar we were made to feel welcome by the localswho treated us like old friends they must be the friendliest people in scotland. We cant wait to go back again and we would recommend this hotel as a great place to stay
Michael McCue
Single Person
United Kingdom
Stayed: 14/09/2008 - 18/09/2008
10 10
A family run hotel in a beautiful location. Very comfortable and welcoming. I would certainly recommend this to friends.
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Lochshiel House Hotel
Guest Score: 9 out of 10 from 5 reviews Add a Review
Steve Eastman
Holiday Makers
United Kingdom
Stayed: 27/06/2011 - 28/06/2011
5 5
very good
Couple
United Kingdom
10 10
Like most busy folk these days, we sought out a hotel that we could book on line and chose an area of the Highlands that we had never been to before and based on details Loch Sheil's website we decided to stay for the Easter weekend. Have you ever walked into an environment and felt instantly at home? well we did, not to our amazement nor to our surprise, it just felt naturally and instantly homely, the hosts very welcoming and friendly, really a true gem of a place. The rooms were very clean and warm and the bed super comfy. The meals were superb and the bar, ah the bar... on night one we found ourselves invited to a birthday party at the hotel by ome of the locals... just wish i could remember the rest!! Great people. Go stay, you can even take your dog with you. There's loads to do and see on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, you'll not be dissapointed.
United States
Stayed: 02/07/2010 - 04/07/2010
9 9
The Loch Sheil House Hotel is not the Ritz - and thank goodness! This is a charming, cozy, and unpretentious hotel, and dare I say it? Yeah, funky, in the best sense of the word. The pub in the hotel is where the locals come for a pint, and good cheer abounds in the evening. The hotel itself is quite old with much wood; the rooms are cozy without being overly small. There is a comfortable resident's lounge with lovely views. The hotel is under new ownership, but the flavor of the establishment has not changed since I last had the opportunity to stay here in 2002. Breakfasts are of the usual Scottish variety, while main dinner courses range from fish pie (delicious, by the way), poached salmon in a beurre blanc sauce, deep fried prawns, braised beef filet, and lamb moussaka. All very tasty, prepared simply and well. Good quality wine list, but small. Of all the accommodations on my recent trip, which included 5 other hotels and/or guest houses, the Loch Shiel House Hotel is way up
Couple
United Kingdom
10 10
We have just spent the weekend at this great location.We were made welcome and found the room to be clean,warm and cozy the bed was nice and comfy . From the minute we walked into the bar we were made to feel welcome by the localswho treated us like old friends they must be the friendliest people in scotland. We cant wait to go back again and we would recommend this hotel as a great place to stay
Michael McCue
Single Person
United Kingdom
Stayed: 14/09/2008 - 18/09/2008
10 10
A family run hotel in a beautiful location. Very comfortable and welcoming. I would certainly recommend this to friends.
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Lodging World user(s) and not of Lodging World or its staff
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Directions:
Acharacle is a small Highland village on the shore of Loch Shiel. Loch Shiel House Hotel at its centre close to the general store, post office, café and outdoor shop. The A861 passes through the centre of Acharacle from the Corran Ferry in the East and Lochailort and Mallaig (A830) to the North