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  • Rooms: 28
  • Address: Stratherrick Road Inverness IV2 4LF Scotland
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Late 19th century country house; set in attractive gardens dominated by mature pines; rooms tastefully decorated & well-equipped. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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“Excellent facilities, dinner disappointing”

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4 of 5 stars
Edinburgh
23 Aug 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We recently spent two nights in room 24, a junior suite on the ground floor of the Hotel’s Garden Wing, which was opened in 2006. The bedroom and bathroom were large, clean and excellently appointed. Tea- and coffee-making facilities and an iron and ironing board were provided, but, surprisingly, bathrobes were not. A patio door gave direct access to a small paved area, with a table and two chairs, overlooking the beautiful garden.

Some might consider the public areas of the main hotel (once a Victorian mansion) to be a bit gloomy, but the modern conservatory restaurant is excellent and also overlooks the garden. The breakfasts were okay, but the one dinner we had was a disappointment and not good value for money. The ingredients were poor, and the cooking and presentation lacked any flair.

All the staff we encountered were most helpful and friendly, and we would not hesitate to stay at the Lochardil House Hotel again. We would, however, certainly dine elsewhere.

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GNB's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 12 April 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“Fantastic experience”

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5 of 5 stars
inverness
10 Aug 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

My cousin stayed here at the recommendation of a friend - brilliant find. Food, staff and room excellent, Location perfect and ideal as a base for all tourist type trips round the Highlands. Restaurant looks over beautiful gardens in quiet surroundings. Would highly recommend this hotel. Many thanks to Robert and Kelly for all their assistance with our holiday day trips.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The great food and friendly staff
    • Disliked — Too short a trip
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grant20's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Travelled with: Solo traveller
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 10 August 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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“Nice room; poor food”

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2 of 5 stars
Dunfermline, United Kingdom
30 Jul 2007
1/4 found this review helpful

We (wife and baby son) spent a night here in mid July. We were in the new annexe – the Clan McPherson Suite or suchlike. It was nice enough – large and clean with modern furnishings. Nice, bright spacious bathroom. Nothing to write home about.
Also, the hotel has a lovely garden setting.

Staff were all very friendly and helpful. No complaints there.

However what let this hotel down in a BIG WAY was the food – both breakfast and evening meal. Both were very poor. Poorly prepared, poorly presented and tasteless. Although the meals sounded great on the menu, the actual delivery was VERY disappointing. One can’t help feel that the old business idiom KISS (keep it simple, stupid!) would have stood this hotel in good stead. Clearly the chef was out of his / her depth.

The fact that the breakfast was so poor as well (not hot, undercooked, poorly presented, cold (!) toast!!) hints at the overall poor quality here.

A hotel that looks as good as this, and which charges £140 per night (!!) really ought to be doing A LOT better in the catering department.

On this basis alone, I will NOT be recommending the Lochardil House.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Room
    • Disliked — Food - very poor
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HongKongFace's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Travelled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 27 January 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
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“Brilliant room in new build section with patio area”

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5 of 5 stars
Glasgow
13 Jul 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

Visited this site in June with a older relation, picked two rooms next to each other in the new build part of the hotel. Both had patio doors and you could sit outside your room getting the sun.

Stayed for 4 nights, the rooms are very clean & tidy with a very large bathroom.

Breakfast is brilliant the black pudding is very tasty, comes from a butcher for sure better than standard stuff also dinner was good. Overall the service was good however during dinner times could take a bit of time between entrees.

Would go back there if i am ever in the area again!!!

Ample parking, its a little bit out of town so really only for visitors with a car will find it fine. otherwise its a long walk or lots of taxis!!

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rk73's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Travelled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 25 March 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, Great pool scene
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“A Lovely Hotel”

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5 of 5 stars
Houston, Texas
11 Jul 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

We stayed at Lochardil House for two nights and were totally taken with the property. We were in the older original building with it's old world ambiance. The rooms were the best appointed we had in Scotland with all the little touches like tea service, iron and ironing board, trouser press and a fan. The rooms were also spacious and well decorated with a very nice bathroom.

Staff were simply excellent and offered assistance with directions, maps and mailing my post cards. They were eager to make our stay pleasant.

The dining room, as stated before, is the glass conservatory overlooking the gardens which offers a comfortable setting and very good meals. The bar pours a good cocktail as well.

All in all, it is a wonderful place to stay in a quiet area and only a $10 cab ride to city center.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Staff/Room quality
    • Disliked — Stairs
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QOE's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 08 March 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: £92 (year-round)
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Address: Stratherrick Road, Inverness IV2 4LF, Scotland