The Lodge on the Loch Onich

When we couldn’t find a place to dine, the hotel owner saved the night for us. Despite the restaurant being closed, Leon, a gentleman from Jerez, went out of his way to serve us a delicious dinner. He even treated us to a whisky after-hours! If you’re lucky, you might meet Leon’s parents, two lovely elderly folks full of energy, who’ll entertain you with their stories during dinner. Cuando estábamos desesperados por encontrar un lugar para cenar, el dueño del hotel nos salvó la noche. A pesar de que el restaurante ya había cerrado, Leon, un caballero de Jerez, nos atendió con una amabilidad excepcional y nos sirvió una deliciosa cena. ¡Incluso nos invitó a disfrutar de un whisky después de la cena, a pesar de que ya había pasado su hora de cierre! Y si tenéis la suerte de coincidir con los padres de Leon, dos encantadores ancianos llenos de energía, están garantizadas las historias para amenizar la cena.

This place is on the avoid list. We paid a staggering £175 and what we got was a shabby shell of a hotel, a soulless ‘bar’ that doubles up as a cavernous entry hall, a dreary restaurant, an uncomfortable bed and zero charm and atmosphere. The worst place we have stayed at on our Scotland holiday. If you are in the area, do have a meal at The Holly Tree a few miles away on the edge of the loch - excellent food and a refreshing break from the dreadful hotel.