I have eaten in top restaurants all over the world and am not afraid to pay top dollar so long as I get good food and service. A friend had told us about Three Chimneys and so we were over from New Zealand touring Scotland and made a point of coming to Skye. We stayed in several places in the Highlands including the Glenmoriston Town House in Inverness. Perhaps our expectatons had been set too high by the great food and accommodation we had previously. We received a very lacklustre greeting when we arrived and had to ask for our coats to be taken. It was as though they were trying to appear to be very highbrow. Although the place wasnt busy, we were kept waiting around whilst the staff checked that we had booked. We were dressed quite smartly but we felt like we were being looked down on. Our meal at The Three Chimneys was a real let down. Our food server was very young and she really had no idea on how to advise us which wine would be good with our choice of food. I asked what New World wines she recommended and I had to repeat the question several times until she got my drift. I'm not a wine snob but I do expect the staff to have some idea. She then was all confused about which knives and forks were needed for our order. We felt quite awkward by the poor service. The food itself was average and we were actually glad to get the meal over and leave. There was really no ambience whatsoever which is such a shame as the surrounding area is gorgeous. I felt the place to be very cramped and dingy and somehow lacking. I would recommend Skye to anyone. But spend your money on somewhere more professional.

I was in Skye on business and wanted to check out all the hype. I had seen Shirley's cook book and it looked like they knew how to put a meal together. Both my guest and I were so disappointed. The pictures in the book looked great but in reality the food was really nothing special. The service was a bit ameturish and on the whole the place had no atmosphere. Even if it wasn't overpriced (which it certainly is) I don't think it's worth it. The place could do with a revamp. I understand it's been under the same management for a long time and it needs to be refreshed.

Whilst in Skye we stayed at the Viewfield House Hotel (#3 on Tripadvisor) and the ambience and warmth and professionalism of service was beyond compare.

The Three Chimneys has passed its sell by date and I am surprised at some of the positive reviews. Perhaps I caught it on a very bad night.

I can't understand some of the terrible reviews of this lovely place!! We stayed in the rooms over by for one night and dined in the restaurant. We were greeted by a very friendly receptionist and taken to our room. The room was cozy and comfortable and I could have stayed there for days on end. The food in the restaurant was top class and again the staff were very friendly. If you are lucky enough to be able to afford a night at the 3 Chimneys - I would recommend it. It's not just about the food and accommodation - the journey to get there and the wonderful location is the icing on the cake - enjoy.

This was a wonderful place and met all our expectations. Yes, it is expensive - but you know this in advance and can make your decision about whether you want to go.

The rooms were great - really comfortable and a pleasure to be in. The hosts made us tea when we arrived, with scones and cake. We soaked in the huge bath and cuddled up in the bath robes.

Then dinner which we really enjoyed. I thought the courses were well thought out, well presented and not too small or big.

Breakfast was the added surprise. It was excellent, and I keep on thinking about it! I had the special muesli with what tasted like toasted seeds. I wished we could have returned to eat the other wonderful little choices for brunch - I hated them to go to waste.

Great experience and I thoroughly recommend it if you have the money.