Aultguish Inn - 4-Star Hotel in Garve

The restaurant offers a menu that mixes British, Pizza, and Scottish dishes with traditional Transylvanian options like chicken soup and cabbage rolls. Themed dinner nights and a kid-friendly buffet are available, and all meals can be adapted for vegetarian, dairy-free, or gluten-free diets. Breakfast is a personalized buffet with hearty Scottish options, served early enough for hikers catching a ferry from Ullapool.

Rooms include Superior Double or Twin Rooms with Mountain View, Triple Rooms with Mountain View, and Small Double Rooms, all equipped with a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, and kettle. Some rooms have a private balcony, a mini-fridge, or a terrace; full-sized bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion are provided in every bathroom. Allergy-free rooms are available, and the property is heated throughout with non-smoking options.

Set along the A835 between Dingwall and Ullapool, the inn sits just off the North Coast 500 route and within 30 km of Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club. Guests can hike Ben Wyvis, fish in Loch Glascarnoch, or cycle the surrounding Highland trails; the Ullapool ferry terminal is less than 30 minutes away. Loch Ness for potential wildlife spotting and the historic wilderness areas are a short drive from the property.

Pets are allowed for a £15 cleaning fee, with pet bowls provided, and the hotel allows guests to sleep in their van or car overnight for a small fee. Family rooms are available, and children have a dedicated kid-friendly buffet and kids' meals in the restaurant. The inn is family-operated by the Floria family, who offer a personal touch such as preparing packed lunches for early departures.

The bar serves local brewery beers and has a billiards table, with a lounge area featuring a large TV for sports events. A garden with picnic area, sun terrace, and outdoor furniture is available, along with a designated smoking area. The hotel offers concierge service, express check-in/check-out, meeting/banquet facilities, and 24-hour security with CCTV.

Dining: Scottish and Transylvanian cuisine with themed dinner nights

Rooms: Mountain-view rooms with full-sized toiletries and mini-fridges

Location: Off the North Coast 500, 30 min from Ullapool ferry

Family: Pet-friendly with kid-friendly buffet and family rooms

Activities: Hiking Ben Wyvis, fishing, cycling, nearby Loch Ness

Service: Personalized breakfast and packed lunches for early departures