Coul House Hotel

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Coul House Hotel is set in the hills above Contin and offers scenic views and an award-winning restaurant. Located within 5 miles of Loch Achilty and Loch Ussie, this hotel is only 20 minutes' drive from Inverness. The spacious rooms are individually decorated, and many have period features and mountain views. All rooms have a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with free toiletries, tea and coffee facilities and a seating area. Free Wi-Fi is included. The restaurant has a unique octagonal shape and an ornate ceiling. Serving a contemporary gourmet menu using local produce, there is also a wide ranging wine list. Set in 8 acres of beautiful mature woodland, Coul House is opposite the biking track to Rogie Waterfalls, in Achilty Forest. It features a pitch and putt, cosy guest lounges, open log fires and beautiful views. Free private parking is available and the market town of Dingwall is just 6 miles away. Beauly can be reached after a 20-minute drive. Nearby attractions include the castles at Dunrobin and Cawdor, Glen Ord Whisky Distillery and Loch Ness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Grace
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“From arrival to departure it was a wonderful place to stay. Afternoon tea,evening meal were fantastic,cannot fault it will deffinately be a special occassion visit again.”
Valeria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel offers high quality service. From the food, to the room and the friendly staff, everything was great. The location is great, the building is beautiful and surrounded by lush woodland. Autumn colours were in full display during our stay,...”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The food was amazing, and it's a beautiful, if isolated, area. The staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful, and the history of the hotel, told through a collection of annual update letters from the owner, was strangely engaging, but I...”
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were welcoming and the service very professional and very friendly . Food was superb. Excellent rooms.”
Hugh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful setting tucked away from everything. Just so peaceful sitting on the terrace enjoying a cup of tea and later pre dinner drinks. Stuart and Susannah are absolutely wonderful hosts, nothing is too much for them or their staff.”
Glenn
New Zealand New Zealand
“Excellent stay, great people great facilities great food and service beautiful location”
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We returned to the Coul House to celebrate our wedding anniversary, having been married there 20 years ago after first falling in love with it during our very first holiday together 27 years ago. The property remains as charming as ever, with...”
Jacqueline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Impossible to say how very relaxing and charming it was. The staff were superb and did everything possible to make you feel at home. A great difference, of course, between marvellous family-run hotels like this and chain hotels. Highly recommended.”
Jeremy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely inside and outside, service excellent, owners taking care of everything and very hands on. Food was very good, I would definitely stay at this hotel again. I loved the way you had prepared dinner drinks and ordered dinner, you were then...”
Alka
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location of the property and the welcoming hosts. It was pet friendly!”

Managed by Stuart Macpherson

Company review score: 9.7Based on 244 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Coul House is a beautiful country house secluded in the hills above Contin, Ross-shire. My wife Susannah and I have owned and operated this place since June 2003 and we are very proud, not only as custodians of the building.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Octagonal Restaurant
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Coul House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
5 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
£45 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.