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Lovat Hotel, Loch Ness

Lovat Hotel, Loch Ness
Type
Hotel.
Location
Scotland. Scottish Highlands and Islands, PH32 4DU.

A landmark Victorian eco conscious award winning hotel, by the side of the magnificent and magical Loch Ness.

Price per night: from £126.50 to £231.

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The Lovat hotel and restaurant is in the heart of the picturesque and busy village of Fort Augustus just a 5 minute walk to Lock Ness with it's stunning Scottish Highland scenery. This hotel provides exquisite accommodation with contemporary features which complement the traditional Victorian architecture. Fort Augustus is a perfect place to stay as a base when en route to Loch Ness, Inverness, and the western Isles such as Skye and the Hebrides. The awesome Ben Nevis is just an hour away & so is the spectacular scenery of the Cairngorms National park. The drive to Skye from Fort Augustus , in itself is a truly memorable experience- here the landscape colours and silhouettes change around each corner, and each viewing point provides yet another panoramic vista of this dynamic terrain. The Lovat is an eco conscious award winning hotel, aiming to provide you with the friendliest of service for your special break away. It offers contemporary accommodation & excellent cuisine - the Brasserie for something informal or the 3 rosette Restaurant for a more romantic dining experience. Choose from a selection of rooms; External Studio, Deluxe, Super Deluxe, Master and Grand Master, which include: flat screen televisions with SKY freeview; WiFi; broadband internet access; iron and ironing board; and an hospitality tray. All rooms have complimentary sparkling bottled water, except the Studios. In addition, the Master & Grand Master rooms have bathrobes & Aqua TVs in the bathrooms. Some have amazing panoramic views of the surrounding scenery such as the Loch, the historical 5 lock Caledonian Canal, and the mountains. Children under the age of 3 can stay free with no charge for breakfast. Those between 3-12 years old can also stay at no cost, with a £6.95 charge for breakfast. The Lovat has been named as a top 20 UK destination by the Good Hotel Guide 2010 so whether you stay here for a night's stop over or for longer to relax, unwind and explore - your time at the Lovat will be a most memorable one.

The Lovat, Loch Ness was built as a station hotel in 1860's. The first recorded date of the Lovat being a hotel was thought to have been in 1869, known simply as "The Inn" and run by one Murdoch Bayne. It was changed, however when the railway was built through Fort Augustus to Spean Bridge, to "The Lovat Arms & Station Hotel." The railway line opened on 22 July 1903, closed temporarily on 31 October 1911, reopened on 1 August 1913 and finally closed to passengers on 1 December 1933 and completely on 31 December 1946. The Lovat was sold to the North British Railway in about 1911 and would have been transferred to the London & North Eastern Railway in the grouping of 1923. When the railway closed down, the hotel became "The Lovat Arms Hotel". It is the Gregory family that are now building on the hotel’s history, rebranding & marketing the hotel, simply as ‘The Lovat’. David and Geraldine, of The Torridon, acquired the property in June 2005, with their daughter Caroline, to give David a hobby during his retirement! Their valuable hotel knowledge & experience coupled with Caroline's vibrant entrepreneurial energy, has allowed them all to start propelling the hotel forward to become a leading hotel in the Highlands. Full English/Scottish breakfast included. Dine in the Restaurant which offers a more finer dining 5 course culinary experience within an informal yet professional atmosphere. The restaurant menu changes regularly, promoting the team’s foraged products such as chanterelles, wild fruit & herbs. In 2007, the restaurant was named as a Top 10 Restaurant in Scotland by the Press and Journal and since 2009 has continued to hold its 3 AA rosettes for the quality of its cuisine. Open 5 Days a Week 7.00pm-9.00pm (Tuesday - Saturday). £50.00 per person The Brasserie balances a relaxed dining atmosphere with an urban feel. Its modern décor and laid-back music captures a mood that’s bespoke to the Highlands, with quieter alcoves, an open plan seating and dining area merging with the bar. In 2007, the restaurant was named as a Top 10 Restaurant in Scotland by the Press and Journal and since 2009 has continued to hold its 3 AA rosettes for the quality of their cuisine. Open 7 Days a Week 12.00pm -2:30pm and 6.00pm-9.00pm (Sunday - Thursday) 6.00pm-9.30pm (Friday - Saturday). Times may vary, season dependant. Relax in the bar where guests can either choose a more up-beat environment or retreat to the quieter corners of the hotel's Reception. The modern bar is a refreshing, with a well-balanced contrast to the traditional Victorian elements of the main hotel - the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail. The Reception has an open log fire with surrounding sofas and individual chairs ideal for sipping a local Whisky or new World wine. The Drawing Room also has an open log fire and sofas. Separate children's menu available which incorporates freshly cooked healthy options. Outdoor terrace available in the warmer months for guests to enjoy. The hotel has a lift and offers assisted facilities. The hotel holds a Civil Wedding license. Pamper yourself with some in house beauty treatments from the resident beauty therapist. There is plenty to do on the door step: such as sailing trips around the Loch and along the canal; mountain or canal side walks; fishing and golf as well as visits to traditional pubs and quirky craft shops and galleries nearby.

Facilities

  • 19th century buildings
  • Breakfast Included
  • Parking (free)
  • No smoking
  • Historic Property
  • Free broadband access (wired)
  • Shared gardens
  • Spa
  • Children's cots
  • Children's games
  • Children's highchairs
  • Woodland walks
  • Sitting room
  • Hair dryers
  • Elevator
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • Open log fire
  • Restaurant
  • Cooked breakfast (included)
  • Lunch available (at additional cost)
  • Dinner available (at additional cost)
  • Bar
  • Picnic area
  • Recommended walks
  • Pub (walking distance)
  • Museums (a short drive)
  • Historic houses
  • Gardens
  • Golf course (walking distance)
  • Tennis courts (walking distance)
  • Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
  • Theatre (a short drive)

Arrival information

Check In: 11.00am Check Out: 3.00pm Directions: Heading out of Inverness follow the A82 signposted Fort William. Similarly, if you are coming from Fort William follow the signs to Inverness A82. 3 hours drive from Glasgow or Edinburgh. Inverness airport is 1 ¼ hour drive. Nearest train station: Spean Bridge (20mins) or Inverness/Fort William (45mins)

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