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Ben Loyal Hotel

3.0 of 5
Main Street, Tongue IV27 4XE, Scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013
John F Rochford, United Kingdom
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Rochford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

We chose to stay at Ben Loyal because of the very good reviews on this site and we were not disappointed at all. Tongue is a lovely village sitting high on one hill with beautiful views over the sea lock to the castle on the opposite hill. Our room was very comfortable with plenty of room and we had a... More

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Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

We spent two nights at this hotel in the far north of Scotland with the (accomplished) goal of climbing Ben Hope. The hotel is very good, particularly when considering that it's in the north of Scotland where the population is sparse and accommodation is few and far between. It's hard to beat the setting with a fantastic view of Ben... More

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Oban, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Stayed here for 4 nights in early April - a lovely, welcoming hotel. Arrived to find that the boiler had broken down (these things never happen at a good time!) but the friendly staff couldn't have been more helpful, making sure we were happy with our rooms, and happy to move us if we weren't warm enough. Rooms were well... More

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Gravesend, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

My friend and I were travelling around the top of Scotland, we had arrived to previous day at Inverness, and had driven to see John O'Groats and were looking for a place to stay. We had called in several places along the way, which left a lot to be desired. But we were fasinated by the name of Tongue. So... More

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Benloyalhotel, Manager at Ben Loyal Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

It's wonderful to hear you had such a great stay with us after venturing to Tongue from John O'Groats! We're very lucky to have Fergus on board and know he takes great delight in making sure our guests thoroughly enjoy their time with us. Thank you for such a positive review. More

Paisley, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I had a two night stay in April 2013 whilst on a solo motorbike tour of highlands. I found the hotel to be excellent due to many things, friendly staff, great food, clean spacious room with a great view. Overall it was the staff who made it memorable due to their welcoming and engaging style. Plenty to see and do... More

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Benloyalhotel, Manager at Ben Loyal Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you for such a great review! It's lovely to receive comments about how friendly our staff are, we take great pride in running a happy ship! The Ben is definitely a perfect base for a motorbike tour with incredible roads and unrivaled views. Hopefully we will see you again sometime. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

Stayed here for one night whilst touring northern Scotland. Twin room had a double and a single bed and its own substantial bathroom rather than your typical ensuite, very nicely presented. Lovely food from the bar menu, bar also featured pool table and substantial malt whisky selection. Fabulous breakfast from the restaurant with stunning views of the local landscape. Staff... More

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Benloyalhotel, Manager at Ben Loyal Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you for such a glowing review! We're very lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world, it would be hard to beat the view from our dining room! We look forward to seeing you again. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We stopped by for lunch after a walk up to the castle in Tongue. The service was excellent and even though it was a pretty busy Friday lunchtime, Fergus the barman / waiter had everything under control and was running a very smooth front of house operation pretty much single-handedly. The food was mainly pub staples and perfectly good -... More

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Benloyalhotel, Manager at Ben Loyal Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you for your feedback, Fergus is delighted at the special mention! We aim to provide excellent service to everyone who passes through our door, whether it's for an overnight stay, a lunch stop, or just a quick coffee. More

Alloa, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We were at this hotel in October last year.Because we had no account at TripAdvisor,we do not write earlier.Hotel is not to big but comfortable.Very clean and nicely decorated.We rent a room for two people with a comfortable and large bed.Bathroom clean with toiletries.Food very good and at a low price.The hotel was a base to Durness and surrounding area.Reasonable... More

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Benloyalhotel, Manager at Ben Loyal Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you for your review, we're always delighted to hear that the effort we are putting in to make your stay as comfortable as possible and serve delicious food at good value for money is paying off. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013 via mobile

We stayed here overnight and wished we could have stayed longer. We ate in the bar twice and on both occasions had a lovely home cooked meal. There were a good selection of local beers and the log fire created a lovely welcome along with the local people in the bar who were welcoming and the staff brilliant. Our room... More

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Inverness, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Just had a one night stay over Easter here and thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality at the hotel. The rooms have been well refurbished, and are nice and warm which was a welcome given the frosty Easter just experienced. We had booked one of the superior rooms, which is worth the wee bit extra to appreciate the views especially if you... More

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Benloyalhotel, Manager at Ben Loyal Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your stay with us. We've put a lot of time and effort into refurbishing our rooms and adding the wood burning stove to the bar so it's always lovely to receive such positive feedback. We're also delighted with our menu this year which is going down a treat with... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Hotel Ben Loyal
Ben Loyal Tongue
Ben Loyal Hotel Tongue, Scotland
Address: Main Street, Tongue IV27 4XE, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Scottish Highlands > Caithness and Sutherland > Tongue
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 4 hotels in Tongue
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We are a small, family run hotel with magnificent views of the Kyle of Tongue and Ben Loyal from our rooms and restaurant. Fresh local seafood is available daily and all bedrooms are en-suite. A small Highland hotel with big Highland hospitality. ... more   less 
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