Borgie Lodge Restaurant in Highland

At first glance this hotel seems to be on a road to nowhere but trust me carrying on down the road off the NC500 leads you to some great beaches. Aside from that, Borgie Lodge was a great find; very welcoming, quirky room and superb food. We were also impressed that in such an out-of-the-way place they had vehicle charging points - very forward thinking - and other facilities besides. Definitely worth a stopover if you’re doing the coastal route.

Exceptional food. We had steak and chips, followed by sticky toffee pud. Child had sausage and chips. Exceeded all expectations. Friendly too. Good whiskey selection.

On arrival I realised I had booked the wrong type of room, we were offered the bunk house which although more basic than the beautiful double room I had been shown I was very grateful and accepted. It was clean and had everything needed and I had the best nights sleep of the four hotels we have stayed in despite being in a bunk!!! By far the friendliest hotel we have stayed in, lovely people. Food is fantastic and they are so helpful, we were told where to go for a late night walk to see the deer and we came across a stag in the woods. I want to come back and do the route again next year and will definitely be trying to book this hotel again. Thank you so much for making us so welcome.

Booked this last minute and so glad we did. This is a diamond of a place can’t recommend this highly enough. Food amazing !!! Best meal we have had out on our whole trip. Room immaculate staff really friendly and helpful make you feel at home. Everything about this place is amazing photos don’t do this justice love it !!! We loved it that much we were going to go back for two nights and forget the rest of route 500 as we were at John o groats at this time but it was booked up so we continued our journey and nothing compares to this hotel it’s the best one by far. We will definitely be back! Thanks for a great stay!

Six of booked the external cabin for a short stay in a Tongue during NC500 motorcycle trip.We were welcomed by Andie who was helpful and accomadating from the moment we arrived.The hotel is set in picturesque country side with plenty of parking for bikes.Plenty of choice for the evening meal and Breakfast which were both good quality. Thanl you Andie and Staff.

I spent 7 days staying in the hotel with my son but the remainder of our fishing party ate dinner and breakfast in the hotel for the wekk. The food both at dinner and brekafast was superb and better than it ever was in the past. The service was excellent with nothing being too difficult for them. This was depaite the fact that we were all having to complay with the ridiculous lockdown rules. Drinking beer outside in a hailstaorm isn't much fun but much improved if you have a log fire to sit around. I couldn't recommend it more, a real gem where they aren't always found.

In den vielen Jahren immer dran vorbei gefahren entdeckte ich dieses Jahr das fast im Verborgenen liegende Borgie Lodge Hotel. Das Hotel ist sehr motorradfreundlich, was schon einmal ein dicker Pluspunkt ist. Die Unterkunft sauber und schön angelegt, das Lokal mit seinen mehreren Zimmern und Kaminzimmer wunderbar, das Aussengelände fantastisch. Tolles Essen, sehr freunldiches Personal. Für alle, die eine gute Unterkunft hoch im Norden haben wollen - empfehlenswert!

This marvellous recreation of a former Sutherland nobility hunting lodge by its owners Nigel and Adriana (Andi) is still ongoing as they add their own modernist personal touches to this fabulous property. It has a lovingly cared for walled garden and a bunkhouse which is better maintained than some hotels I’ve stayed in on my global travels. Perfect for the 5 star touch if traveling the NC500 as my wife and I were. Seeking peace and solitude or into outwards bounds activities. We look forward to returning with our family in the near future.

We arrived to a gorgeous log burning fire & the warmest welcome from Andie & an even warmer welcome to our little cockapoo, ruby who immediately felt at home & had the run of the place. We were given a lovely room, pre dinner drinks in our room, a delicious dinner infront of a roaring fire - home from home. We had yummy breakfast before heading off to john o groats but not before a lovely walk around andie & Nigel’s grounds which they have lovingly landscaped & particularly the incredible walled garden! I would absolutely recommend a stay here.

What a find for us ... we only stayed overnight but wished we stayed longer it is dog friendly we had a ground floor room which was beautifull warm spotless and fab bathroom breakfast was amazing this is a beautifull country house hotel in its own grounds quiet and peaceful owner is very approachable and chatty nothing is too much bother for her or her staff (she actually fixed our tv for us ) we had a lovely stay here and if you want to chill out and relax for a few days then this is the place ... food was amazing as well ...we had room service ...within 10 mins of ordering it was at our room ...we loved our stay here and hope to be back Eddie , David and bailey ( dog )

We had a fantastic stay at the Borgie Lodge hotel in August. Andi, Nigel and the team were very welcoming and friendly. They gave us great tips on where to explore during the day, and we were very happy to come back to the cosy bar and a beautiful dinner in the evening. The owners are genuinely kind folk who will make sure you are very well looked after - we had to leave prematurely as BA changed our flight time and they couldn’t have been more helpful. All in all, very happy memories - I hope we’ll be back for lake swimming one day soon! Thank you and best wishes to all - Annette and Mat

Borgie Lodge was reopened after a make-over a couple of years ago. The owners are friendly and could not be more helpful to the guests, with lots of advice on good places to walk and cycle. The log fire is warm, the food is great, especially the schnitzel and the fish and chips After three days, though, we were missing fresh fruit and salad options.

The most friendly welcome from Andi and the staff , wonderful evening meal complemented with a gorgeous breakfast, rooms cozy, clean and comfortable. Thank you so much for your hospitality

Booked for a meal with the three kids after a wet day and a half of our week’s holiday and absolutely the highlight so far. We had a room to ourselves, the staff could not have been more lovely, and the food was just amazing. Not always easy to enjoy a meal with three kids but it was just a magical evening and we all lover it, thank you Borgie Lodge Hotel

I can find nothing but good to say about the Borgie,, good food, friendly, comfortable bed, good shower. We will be back again of course

We stayed here for 1 night whilst on the NC500. We absolutely loved our stay in the bunkhouse. The hotel and grounds are very well maintained. We arrived late in the evening as the kitchen was about to close, but Andi was amazing and made sure we were all fed. The food was delicious and great value. Maya is the sweetest dog, and my daughter misses her. We came back to London and decided to get a puppy because of our time with Maya. Thanks Andi for a lovely stay x

3rd night stop on our NC500 Tour. Was lovely to be in a remote old hunting lodge. Lovely remote walking to the beachStaff very very good amd attendedAlthough many other guests had no idea of following their covid rules and noticed a group of 6 staying / eating and all from different households !! Bizarre Had a lovely evening meal. Room was nice - cosy and snug. Scottish Breakfast was superb

Fantastic, warm welcome, very comfortable room. The dinner was the best weve had in Scotland , home cooked, and great value. The breakfast was the best quality meat, mushrooms, beans and egg that weve had all year. If you disagree please show me a better one.

Borgie Lodge Hotel is an absolute gem of a Highland Hotel. Ideal for those on the Highland 500 or folk wishing just to say a while and enjoy the countryside and coast at the very top of the Scottish mainland. The warmth of the welcome given to us after our journey was what travellers down the ages have needed, a comfortable room, simply nourishing food wonderfully presented and somewhere to recharge for the next day See picture of us engaged in our usual evening passtime playing scrabble, this time outside Borgie Lodge on swing seat, watching deer wander the fields in front of usAfter amazing breakfast of French toast at Borgie with wild mushrooms, crispy smoked bacon drenched in maple syrup we set off greatly refreshed. Highly recommended

We simply loved our two night stay at Borgie Lodge Hotel - it really felt like a home from home.When we arrived we were warmly greeted by Andi who took some time to show us around the public spaces before taking us to our room.The room was lovely. It had clearly been recently decorated and had some nice artwork that added to the homely feeling. The two chairs in the bay Dorma offered the perfect relaxing spot to unwind and take in the views of the glen. The bed was very comfy and the shower was simply amazing - very powerful and really hot!The public spaces in the hotel are a real selling feature, with wood burning stoves in each one.We ate here both nights, once in the bar and once in the lounge, while we had breakfast in the dining room both mornings. Each room was lovely and had its own particular character and charm.The quality and quantity of food at both dinner and breakfast was incredible - just what you need to set you up for a day of glorious walking in the surrounding countryside and to recharge the batteries afterwards.This was the first time we had visited the North Coast of Scotland but we loved it and will most definitely be back. When we do, booking our stay at Borgie Lodge Hotel will be our number one priority!

What a beautiful house to have the pleasure of staying in for a couple of nights with our 2 dogs. Our room was very comfortable, overlooking the garden, with a spacious bathroom. The lodge is ideally situated in its own grounds, between Tongue and Bettyhill, with a massive, quiet sandy beach a bit further along the wee road that the hotel was on. The food, both breakfasts and evening meals were delicious, and it was pleasant to sit in the bar in the evening. Plenty parking. Thanks to Andi for making us feel so welcome - We hope to come back again soon!

Good things first: We were made feel very welcome and staff and our hosts were friendly and helpful. Dinner streaks were cooked to everyone's perfection. Room was nice and clean. Breakfast was also very tasty and very good portions. The not so good: The unfortunate thing now is this covid-19 issue which I believe should form part of a review. This is the first public place were we felt very uncomfortable. Although there was hand sanitation at the entrance, we were greeted by staff without masks. Hotel policy as per the photo is that makes are not required. Cutlery etc was handled by staff without gloves. It was a if the virus is not an issue here. Signs were just there for the sake of it. If covid-19 was not an issue then I would have rated a 4.

My partner and I recently stayed at the Borgie Lodge Hotel, where we were made to feel most welcome by the staff. The room was warm, spacious, well decorated and very clean. The staff were both engaging and helpful and although we did not dine in the evening the breakfast that was provided was both well cooked and generous in size. I would therefore have no hesitancy in recommending the Borgie Lodge Hotel, for anyone wishing to travel to the North Coast of Scotland, or indeed following the North Coast 500 route. My partner and I will no doubt make a return visit in the future.

Comfortable small hotel with old fashioned bar and small dining room. As many restaurants are closed it was good to have a hotel with food. The special was duck and husband had good burger. Good "pub grub" The room was clean and comfortable with small shower room.

Excellent food, great value, warm and courteous staff, bar and dining room extremely comfortable, well worth a visit

Came here for a meal with a friend. Friendly, relaxed, excellent service and beautiful meal, very reasonably priced!

We were staying locally and our host put us on to Borgie Lodge Hotel. What a great wee find. The staff were super friendly and efficient and we settled in to have a lovely relaxing drink and super dinner after a long day driving.

We stayed in the hotel and had dinner in the restaurant. If youwantbyiu can have dinner in the bar as well. The food was perfectly cooked, staff and owners efficient and very friendly. If you stay in the hotel, stay for dinner! Probably one of the better restaurants in the area.

We were staying nearby and didn’t want to travel far. The menu didn’t excite us but e did largely enjoy our meal. The starters (soup and pate) were delicious as were the desserts (cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding) but the mains were just average.The staff are great and really friendly, so we did enjoy our time here.

See hotel review for full story..... suffice to say, you simply must eat at this restaurant !! Divine food... amazing place, lovely people !! Say no more

We were staying in a local cottage and visited Borgie Lodge for a drink on the way back from a day out. We saw their specials board and decided there and then to book a table for the following night and the team kindly agreed to reserve a few of their specials for us in advance.The food was fantastic, cooked to perfection and full of flavour. They served a decent range of good local ales and decent wines at a fair price.Above all the attention to detail and sincerity of the staff is second to none, with the owners and waiting staff working together as a well oiled machine to make you feel appreciated whilst giving you the peace and space to absorb the stunning setting. Wonderful in every respect.

Couple of nights at this great accommodation. It has both character and charm. It is just off the 500 and you would miss a real treat not to pay it a visit. First of all the customer service is outstanding. Both in terms of friendly & attentive hosts. The bar area is warm (with roaring log fire) & decent choice of beer & spirits. The food is excellent. As veggies we had three options for main courses & starters. The veggie full breakfast is huge !! Also cereals & fresh fruit. You can get food and drink from early till late. The room we stayed in was very clean & comfortable. I would go back for sure.

Called in for lunch and enjoyed a delicious feshly prepared meal including vegan options in a typically scottish setting in remote countryside. Bar staff were very welcoming and would certainly visit again.

We decided we wanted a weekend break and didn’t want to travel too far. After seeing the recent comments on here we decided on Borgie Lodge and we couldn’t have picked a nicer place. We were welcomed by Sander a member of their team and he made us feel so at home. Our dog was made very welcome and had great fun playing with Miya the lodges dog. We ate in the hotel on both nights and could not fault anything the food is lovely and good sized portions and breakfast in the morning is just as good. Nigel and Andi only took over the lodge this year and they are doing an amazing job. The en-suites are a little small but everything is clean and we even got fresh towels the next day which we didn’t expect as we put our towels on the towel rail to dry. We loved the way we could just relax in front of the log fires in the bar and lounge. Its so cosy. We would definitely go back.

Just had a very enjoyable evening meal at the borgie, the food was great and the staff were warm and welcoming,spoke to the owners who were only too happy to chat about anything and everything , can't wait to return 😁

Interesting menu with something for everyone. The restaurant is very popular locals too, which is a recommendation in itself.

Beautifully prepared evening meal with local fresh produce and good variety on menu. Staff amazing would definately recommend

We came across this place on route 500 on our last day and really wish we had found it sooner as we found it difficult to get good food. We had a lovely welcome by the owners we had our dogs with us and they were happy for us to sit in the lounge or the bar with the dogs. Good food range and excellent very tasty. Would highly recommend you call in or stay

We had a lovely meal with good wine, service and atmosphere. Andi and Nigel who have just bought the hotel have done a huge amount of work improving the hotel and the restaurant showed it too.

Wir waren auf dem Weg zurück und kamen zufällig vorbei, wollten nach einer langen Fahrt etwas entspannen und Kaffee genießen. Wir wurden vom Hausherren sehr freundlich empfangen, der leckere Filterkaffee schmeckte fantastisch und wir genossen die Ruhe in einem wunderschönen Wohnzimmer und den Blick auf die schöne Landschaft.

Called in on local recommendation and couldn't have made a better choice.

Stopped in for lunch, I believe it has recently opened under new management. Small menu that catered for all tastes. Staff very friendly, couldn't do enough to make sure our visit was enjoyable. Lunch was lovely, particularly enjoyed the dessert (not for the faint hearted it was huge).

lovely, well presented/cooked food. beautiful building and surrounding gardens. very friendly staff who are obviously working very hard and doing their best to create a lovely place to have a meal. i recommend it.

The hotel and restaurant are both full of character. Little out of the way but worth the trip. Highland hospitality at its best. Food was very well cooked although menu quite small. Would return and recommend

We stayed here in the winter and it was really quiet, but the place is full of character albeit it needed a wee dust here and there in the bedroom. I have tosay though, the food was really good!

We stayed in this hotel and dined there. It was dark with only two lights available. And cold, so extra sweater is advisable. The music was the shouting from the adjoining bar. Food was average pubfood.

Renewed our faith in Scotlands eating places after such poor service at weavers cafe, this place treat us like royalty and no dirty cats licking the plates, immaculate thank you

Menu peu différent de la nourriture de pub, servie copieusement. Rien de bien original. Salle ancienne très charmante dans ce...

Il ristorante interno all'albergo. Ci ho pranzato appena arrivato, che dire piatti banali e di scarso rapporto qualità/prezzo. Da evitare!!!

I took my parents here for dinner the other evening. My dad and I had langoustines to start. Perfectly cooked. Accompanied by a delicious citrus salad and lemon mayonnaise. Very tasty. Even more pleasing was the generosity of the portions. Far too often, because langoustines look a lot on the plate you receive a miserly number. I followed with a sirloin steak. Cooked rare as requested, succulent and tender, and again generously sized portion - you should have seen the bowl of chips on the side too!My dad waxed lyrical about his lamb cutlets and my mum was very impressed with the accuracy with which her hake had been cooked. All of our dishes were presented with great mastery. As appetising to look at as to eat.Dessert was taken by all of us and what we each had was met with equally effusive praise.Given the quality of the food, the relative expectations of paying for things such as langoustines and steak, the remoteness of the restaurant I was pleasantly surprised to only be asked for £91.If you find yourself in the far north of mainland Scotland you're highly unlikely to do better. Stop and give the Borgie a try.

Arrived after 2pm on a weekday in May and the place looked deserted. Pleasantly surprised to walk in to a very warm welcome and a full bar menu of reasonably priced hot and cold food. The venison burger was served quickly and was excellent: thick and succulent, pink in the middle with a good char on the outside, and served with very fresh salad and chips. Well worth a stop - you can get lots of local information and news too from the friendly staff.

apparecchiatura curata- servizio migliorabile, 1 persona doveva accudire sia l bar che al ristorante, quindi tempi di attesa lunghi

This place doesn't look much from the road. Don't be deceived! Very much worth a stop. We only had hot drinks and scones and left regretting we had no opportunity to sample more of the food or the well-stocked, welcoming bar.The furniture enveloped us in its' rustic, comfortable embrace. Could easily spend some time dozing between meals, ales and casts on the River.

We visited here off season in January but despite this, the restaurant was open and we were warmly received by the staff. We were the only people eating there that night which on one hand seemed a real shame as the place is gorgeous. However, we did also feel like royalty as we had the place to ourselves; the attentiveness of the staff and their ability to make us feel relaxed and "at home" meant that it didn't feel awkward in the slightest. The food was exceptionally good and it was great value for money. Highly recommended.

Food was amazing ,homely atmosphere,friendly staff lovely grounds and the surrounding countryside is stunning, fishing, walking ,type holidays

We were residents in the hotel and arrived early evening , so we obviously wanted to eat here.The waitress was friendly, efficient and knowledgable. We looked at the menus in the lounge and then went through to the dining room. There were only 2 more people in so not a lot of atmosphere . The menu was limited - inevitable with small hotel??? and not easy for a vegetarian - though the menus did say to ask the waitress. You could choose from both the dining room menu and the bar menu so we found something for both of us.Food was freshly prepared and tasted great. Well presented.

There could have been cheese with the wraps but overall a taztronic meal will be back soon, best meal in a while

Stopped here briefly for a quick bite and break. This hotel restaurant is in a stunning rural setting and were served up some tasty soup, sandwiches and coffee with a healthy dose of hospitality ... it was good to find out a little bit more about the area from the couple of regulars there and they even got the wood stove going for us.

rich portions, good selection, very reasonable prices. Very cosy atmosphere in a countryside style dining room.

Stopped to get some food as it advertised lunches on the bill board at the end of the road. The receptionist explained that they were only doing soup and sandwiches in the bar. Well that would be ok but the service was poor and when we were eventually attended to there was no soup! We left so alas we will never know if the sandwiches would have been any good.

We stopped here for a mid-morning break on our way to the Orkney ferry - in this part of the world you are not spoiled for choice. The coffee and shortbread for two were fine, but we were a bit taken aback by the cost - £9.20. £2.30 for a piece of shortbread is going it a bit - we put it down to the lack of competition locally.

Non posso che lodare la cortesia del personale e la cucina di questo locale immerso nel nulla scozzese. Porzioni abbondanti e deliziose, la proprietaria particolarmente gentile e amichevole. Ci siamo rimpinzati come non mai spendendo in totale 26 sterline. Ottima cena, ne vale la pena!

Over the last few weeks we have been back on several occasions. The food is prepared using local produce and tastes great. The crafters bar is warm and friendly and you can enjoy some good banter or alternatively the dining room is lovely, both have log burners which are great and add to the atmosphere!

Had a very nice meal on my husbands birthday. The food was lovely and plenty of it, so much that I had to pass on the Orkney ice cream desert. I would say it's worth coming off the A836 for a meal you won't be disappointed.

Food was cooked superbly and all was locally sourced produce including fish and game. Good and varied wine list. Everything was fabulous, can't fault a thing!

There was a nice wee menu. The dining room was lovely, great views from tables at the windowWe found the waiting staff very friendly.Great breakfasts

Good, honest, hearty food with traditional atmosphere. Often comes with free local entertainment (especially on Sundays).

Enticed in by smart roadside adverts offering Lunch, two of us called in on 24 June 2013.Knowing this area's fine reputation for hospitality, generous portions and good cooking (especially of locally-caught seafood) we were undeterred when the sole staff member said she could only offer soup and sandwiches. What could possibly go wrong?Too late we found the kitchen and bar were both dark and deserted. The lady at the door left her hoovering to provide:Two modest bowls of broth - pleasant but perhaps better if served with the customary rollA tuna sandwich - that is, a small portion of tinned tuna (no mayonnaise) between two slices of dry bread,And a prawn sandwich - tasteless packet prawns between two slices of dry bread. No salad, no garnish, no tasteThe bill for this feast was £12.50We kept some of the crusts for our normally omnivorous dog; he turned up his nose. We should have done the sameEvenings at he Borgie Lodge sound to be a far cry from this dismal lunchtime experience. My advice to the management would be to invest less on tartan carpets and glossy advertising and a whole lot more on traditional Highland hospitality and quality..