Loch Shiel Hotel

Acharacle inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Property entrance
Loch Shiel Hotel offers a warm welcome with breakfast, a cozy bar, and a delightful restaurant. Connect to WiFi, unwind in the garden or on the terrace.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bath or shower
  • Flat-screen TV

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels
Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels

Deluxe Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Standard Twin Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels
Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Twin Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels
Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Deluxe Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Main Street, Acharacle, Scotland, PH36 4JL

What's nearby

  • Shielbridge Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lochan a' Churraidh - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Castle Tioram - 14 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Glenfinnan Viaduct - 48 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Morar Beach - 48 min drive - 65.5 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 85 miles/136.8 km
  • Glenfinnan Station - 34 min drive
  • Morar Station - 39 min drive
  • Mallaig Station - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Tioram - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loch Shiel Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ardshealach Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Parrot Cafe, Acharacle. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Glenborrodale Nursery - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Loch Shiel Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Acharacle with a stay at Loch Shiel Hotel. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Fishing nearby

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Loch Shiel Hotel Acharacle
Loch Shiel Acharacle
Loch Shiel Hotel Inn
Loch Shiel Hotel Acharacle
Loch Shiel Hotel Inn Acharacle

Frequently asked questions

Does Loch Shiel Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Loch Shiel Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Loch Shiel Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Loch Shiel Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Loch Shiel Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Loch Shiel Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing. Loch Shiel Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Loch Shiel Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Loch Shiel Hotel like?

Loch Shiel Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Shielbridge Hall and 19 minutes' walk from Lochan a' Churraidh.

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Loch Shiel Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was of a high standard and a highlight of the stay. (8 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff. Well appointed room with good shower. Good food including a great breakfast.
mary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed the feel of the place. Service was very quick and staff friendly. Food excellent. Room was very adequate and had an abundance of tea and coffee sachets especially the milk portions. Unfortunately there was no teaspoons. This is the only let down but it was no hardship.... we improvised. Would stay again.
Tara, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

A tight breakfast timing ! A little stressful . Lovely dinner staff though - forgiving when we were a bit late arriving after a long drive Deer in the garden !
joan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Only negative I had was the late check-in time, but other than that I had a great experience, and really enjoyed the wonderful staff.
Stephen, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dissapointing stay - fails to meet expectations

Based on my stay at Hotel Loch Sheil on Here's a breakdown of the issues encountered: * Limited Service: Upon arrival, despite a nearly empty restaurant, we were informed of a wait until 6:30 pm for dinner. * Room Issues: Our assigned room (number 5) had inadequate curtains, allowing significant light intrusion. Additionally, some curtain hangers were missing. * Restaurant Issues: * Incorrect Beverage Service: Requested light IPAs, but received dark beers instead. * Unacceptable Food Quality: The salmon dish with vegetables and mashed potatoes was inedible. Vegetables were unappetizing, and mashed potatoes were cold. Photos can be provided upon request. * Hygiene Concerns: A staff member with a cold served other tables, raising hygiene concerns. * Breakfast Issues: * Table Relocation: Despite taking a table, we were requested to move due to an arriving guest with a dog, which conflicted with our understanding of the pet policy. * Unsanitary Practices: Butter was not readily available and required a request. When requesting additional bread, the young server used his bare hands to handle the bread rolls. * Poor Bed Quality: The provided bed lacked comfort and quality. * Abrupt Departure: Due to the accumulated issues, we opted to leave a day early despite booking a two-night stay. We would strongly adviceagainst recommending this hotel to others.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Suite à un imprévu sur la route (route fermée pendant plus d’une heure), nous avons prévenu l’hôtel de notre arrivée tardive. Le personnel a été très compréhensif et nous a réservé un accueil très chaleureux. Chambre très propre et petit déjeuner copieux.
Magali, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Book early for options

Small country hotel with all the basics a long way from major settlement with little other accommodation available.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Check in was great, felt very welcome. It’s an old house, quirky. On way up to room could definitely feel the odd sunken floorboard Brushed against the wooden radiator cover on the landing and it promptly came away from the wall with us scrabbling to catch it. The room wasn’t huge, but had 2 chairs so that was a bonus. The floor slopes from the door to the window, quit a bit. Enough for a 4x4 wooden plank to be put under one side of the bed to make it level. The bed, although only a double, was actually wry comfortable. The shower room was pretty small, that’s ok but the actual shower was tiny. My hubby could hardly get in the doors, once he was in, he filled the space, could hardly turn round and had no chance of retrieving the soap when he dropped it LOL The bar area was good and a great view of the garden. Breakfast. Well, the tea and toast was good. I don’t recommend getting the scrambled egg and salmon, think the whole lot was microwaved together, it was still in the shape of the bowl when on th plate. My hubby had full breakfast, the bacon tasted microwaved too and the rest tasted bland. All in all its needs updating and someone who can cook breakfast. The staff were friendly and helpful but we definitely don’t think it was value for money, we’ve stayed in far better places for a lot less.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. The room was comfortable and had everything we need for a comfortable stay. We only ate breakfast at the hotel but it was lovely. It was a very pleasant stay.
Clairine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel in scenic location

In many ways more like B&B rather than hotel. Public bar downstairs. Breakfast very nice and owner friendly and helpful. Set in a small village with very nice surrounding countryside. My only criticism would be that it was quite expensive for a B&B.
Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff , food and the surrounding area all first class. Would happily return.
garry, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Einfaches Hotel, aber Preis-/Leistung stimmt.

Älteres Hotel. Eingang nicht leicht zu finden. Check-in erst ab 16 Uhr möglich. Einfache Unterkunft, aber ok. Sehr gutes Essen. Beste Cullen Skink, die ich je hatte.
Heinz, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Lovely hotel in a great location. Staff were very friendly. Room was spotless with a nice comfy bed. Breakfast was of a high standard.
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bonne adresse

Bel hôtel situé au calme dans un endroit reculé en pleine campagne. Les chambres sont simples mais très confortables . Bon petit déjeuner.
Hervé, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good value hotel

Dog friendly hotel - good value, friendly staff, great breakfast and a quiet location.
peter, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Adequate

Adequate.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb location, lovely rooms, great food and friendly team working there - what's not to like!
Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff, excellent food.

5 nights, days spent walking mostly
Paul, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and great food
Phil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay

Had a lovely stay. Rooms are comfortable, shower good. Hotel slightly dated and could do with refurbishment in the bathrooms but staff and food are absolutely second to none, best breakfast we have ever had. Lovely walks close by, beautiful gardens to sit in, small shop nearby, great bar. Would definitely go back for the breakfast and lovely staff alone, will book a king size bed next time though.
Lester, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely traditional Scottish hotel

Lovely old style country hotel Room was comfortable Dinner & breakfast were excellent
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Génial !

Super petit hôtel. Petit-déjeuner top, personnel très sympa et cadre idyllique.
Christelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in an absolutely beautiful location!
Austin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best place on our highlands tour

This was the best place we stayed at on our tour of the Scottish Highlands. It’s family-run, comfortable and clean. And the food was amazing! It is out of the way from the most common attractions, but it is worth the trip, because it is a wonderful little place located in a quiet part of the highlands.
Stefka, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a lovely stay in this hotel with my dog. Delicious meals were served as well. Definitely going to come back for another stay!
Teck Hui, 1-night trip