Kinloch

Down a long drive, on the shore of Loch-Na-Dal, foodies flock to Kinloch; hardly surprising, since it belongs to the cook and food writer, Lady Claire Macdonald, and her husband, Lord Godfrey, who until recently lived here. Their reputation for the best highland hospitality continues as their charming daughter, Isabella, now runs the hotel while chef-director for over a decade, Marcello Tully has kept Kinloch's culinary reputation thriving. Recently refurbished, the style is charming country-house chic. Guests say, being at Kinloch feels like staying with old friends; comfortable, special and unique. Fittingly, given it started life in the 17th century as a hunting lodge, Kinloch can offer the services of its own Ghillie for fishing, foraging, stalking and Wild Walks.