Quila Cridhe Tearoom in Highland

Visited here with my wife for my birthday treat. Absolutely beautiful high tea. Well worth the money as I felt so special. Amazing view from the tea room. Delicious food. Loved feeding the cows, they are adorable. A really great place. You must book though!

We called in on a whim today to feed the beautiful Highland cows and wow were we glad we did! My daughters were thrilled to get to feed the baby coos. Very friendly staff! We thought £20 for the 4 of us was very reasonable. Beautiful memories made today!!

If you're looking for a truly unique and delightful afternoon tea experience, look no further than this charming, Highland cow-themed afternoon tea! From the moment you arrive, you're welcomed with a warm, rustic atmosphere that perfectly complements the natural beauty of the highland surroundings, with incredible views of Loch Ness. But the real stars of the show, aside from the delicious food, are the adorable Highland cows you'll get to meet and feed—an experience that made the day feel truly magical. I fell in love with them all! Now, onto the food: everything is homemade, and you can taste the love and care in every bite. The homemade sausage rolls are nothing short of perfection—flaky, buttery pastry with a savory filling that's so flavorful it’s hard to stop at just one. Then there’s the Monte Cristo toasted sandwiches—crispy, golden bread with a perfect balance of sweet and savory that had us talking about them all evening. Each dish felt thoughtful, fresh, and made with top-quality ingredients. And of course, no afternoon tea would be complete without freshly baked scones. These scones were simply divine—light, fluffy, and served with generous helpings of clotted cream and jam. The home baking really shines, too, with a selection of treats that perfectly capture the spirit of the place, including the most charming Highland cow cupcakes! Each one was not only adorable but also moist, rich, and absolutely delicious. What we also loved about our time was there was no rush or pressure, it's not about turn over here, it's a homely and relaxing environment to be and all served at a lovely leisurely pace. Thank you Isla and the family for making us feel so at home! After reading a few negative reviews before our visit, I can only assume some people are simply impossible to please! Every part of the experience—from the food to the Highland cows—was fantastic, and it's clear the staff go out of their way to create a memorable afternoon. Honestly, I can’t imagine how anyone could leave here without a smile on their face. It’s a rare find where both the food and the ambiance work together to create something truly special. For anyone looking for a little whimsy, a lot of flavour, and a chance to get up close with some of Scotland’s most iconic animals, this is an absolute must! Hearts and tummies will both go away full and smiling 😊

Fantastic food and drinks. The scones are delicious. Great atmosphere and hosts. Definately worth a stop and good value for money. And fantastic coos!

Visited today with my friend, mum, and great-aunt and had a wonderful afternoon tea. It had a lovely, homely atmosphere. Having the highland coos with their calfs and Loch Ness behind, made it the perfect highland experiences. Between the four of us we’ve had many cream teas in our lifetime, and agreed that these were the best scone we’d ever had! The entire afternoon tea was delicious, clearly a lot of skill and love had gone into making every element. We’ll be coming here again soon!

We were on our way to a family wedding a short distance away and decided to make a reservation (recommended) for lunch and a coo visit. So glad we did! Three of the cows were pregnant during our visit and discovered one had her baby a couple of days after. Lunch was good and plentiful. The highlight was definitely feeding those incredibly cute Highland Coos!!

Overall this was an excellent experience. I have rated it 5 star despite a couple of minor hiccups. Booking was a bit tricky. I emailed and got no response. I whatsapped and did get a response but no booking confirmation. Then after nudging, I did manage to get it booked (afternoon tea for a family of 4). When we arrived on the day the booking was mistakingly in the diary for 2 people instead of 4. The only table was therefore small, but we managed to squeeze in 2 extra seats. The staff were so lovely and managed to add more food to the afternoon tea they had already prepared, so it was enough for all 4 of us. The food, the setting, the views, the decor and of course the gorgeous coos, were all an absolute delight. We didn’t mind about the small issues because the staff were so lovely and made us feel welcome. Thank you for a lovely meal. We would highly recommend to others.

Everything served here could be made by a young child. Maybe it is... I would save your money and book a decent Tea experience somewhere else.

10 out of 5!!!! I do not want to leave! Staff are next level, the cows even better!!!! The food, small menu but perfectly executed. this is the most amazing hidden secret! Defo worth a visit while you come see nessy

We went today for the Highland Coo tea and we were so happy! The overall food was good and we thought a ton of food for the price! The family could easily charge double for the experience and the food but we loved that it was an affordable experience. The money Cristo and hummingbird cupcake was our favorite part but honestly all of it was tasty! Feeding the cows was so fun. We had an amazing time and would recommend!

I found this place on Instagram while researching for my trip. It looked adorable, so I decided to stop on my way to Inverness from Fort William. I had a quick lunch of the brie, peaches, and thyme grilled cheese, plus a mars cookie. The food was pretty solid. A highlight, of course, is the ability to feed their highland cows. As their popularity grows, I would encourage a reservation if that works in your plans. Parking can also be a little challenging, as it’s a small lot along a hill. But, it’s worth it!

Amazing tea and visit with the hairy cows!! This was such a fun experience and a highlight of our trip! Definitely would recommend to anyone visiting the Inverness area.

A rustic style cafe in a scenic location, but couldn't see why it was so highly rated. The food was fine but coffee was weak and some of our crockery was cracked. Overall the cafe interior looked as if it could do with a good clean and the outside area needed better maintained. The Highland cows were a definite draw for anyone not accustomed to seeing these magnificent beasts. We were amused to see the cafe owners selling very small bags of cattle nuggets for £5 each, so that people could feed the cows. No harm in maximising income!

What friendly people. At the time owner was due a baby so only had scones and hot drinks on the menu. Made no difference the experience with the highland cows and the warmth of the welcome was really great. Highly recommended.

What a lovely place to visit. Set right on Loch Ness, this is such a beautiful and peaceful spot to spend time with a cuppa and a cake. Although, I've had lunch a few times too and just absolutely loved it. The service is always really great and the highland coos are an added bonus. High quality food, high quality service. Can't wait to return!

Absolutely incredible food! My husband and I had the best lunch of our whole trip to the Highlands! The place is so quaint, and the cow's make it that much better. Do not miss this place!

What gem of a place this is, well worth a visit and the food is sumptuous. Great views over the farm, friendly staff and of course you can get up and personal with a highland cow!

Delicious lunch with an amazing view AND you can feed highland coos, I mean what more do you want? A really fantastic experience you will not want to miss if travelling around Loch Ness. I’ve now been multiple times and have loved everything I have eaten and will be back again and again.

What a gem of a tea room to visit, with delicious home made food, cooked, baked and served by friendly owners, and the opportunity to meet the Highland Coos (sic). Definitely visit if you have the chance, but please do check their opening times to avoid disappointment.

Sat outside in the sun with a lovely Brie toastie while the kids fed the friendly cows (£5 pounds for a bag of coo treats bugs you a lot of fun).

Cute little tearoom with great coffee. Had some really cute Highland coos that came close for a visit.

Turned into this place because of earlier favourBle reviews I am happy to confirm. Don’t be put off by the approach - it really is a tea room with a lovely view and the most interesting savoury food. Strongly recommended.

Toasties are to die for! I tell my friends all about them!! I wish I could pop in more often! Isla is fantastic and did a wonderful outside catering request for me - the sausage rolls were a massive hit! And the cupcakes I quote “wow you can tell she’s a good baker!” So that speaks volumes! If I’m going anywhere for lunch in the village it has to be here!

What an amazing little gem! A really relaxed experience with brilliant staff and AMAZING food. Got to enjoy the highland cows and the views for a little while as we waited for freshly baked chocolate chip scones made especially for us. The scones were well worth the wait!

Beautifully crafted food, which tastes a scrumptious as it sounds. A warm welcome and great views make this a must place to visit again soon. Thank you welcoming our dog too

So happy to have happened upon Quila Cridhe! Had a wonderful lunch here! It is such a cute little tea room and the view is beautiful. The coronation chicken and peach brie sandwiches were delicious as was the hummingbird cake! The highlight was when Isla called the Highland cows over so we could feed them and take pictures! Don’t miss this special spot!

The sandwiches were fantastic. Isla provided excellent service and was super friendly. After we ate, she offered to bring the highland cows around for us to take pictures which was AMAZING. She also gave us some great recommendations for local Loch Ness vistas which proved to be fantastic. I would highly recommend adding this stop to your Loch Ness itinerary!

Such a little gem! We were mesmerised by the Coo's and the delicious food. We were taken care of so well and the recommendations for the food were yummy and definitely filling!

A beautiful wee tearoom with delicious cakes, excellent service, amazing views and the cutest highland cows! My friend and I came here for tea and cake and to see the cows, Isla was so helpful and friendly and took us to see and feed the...

Lovely little tea room near loch Ness. Staff were friendly and plenty of choice on the menu. We opted for scones with cream and jam and they were very yummy! We even got to meet Mac the highland cow and feed him which was great!...

Was looking all over to see and get up close to a highland cow!! We stumbled upon a little tea room. Very great tea and scones! Lovely place and right near Loch Ness. (Wish we found out before and stayed in the B&B! Then was...

The people are friendly the place is amazingly clean and the toastie the monte cristo best iv I’ve ever had they put themselves out to show you there highland bull

We saw the sign on the road to Urquhart Castle and stopped there for a tea time and experienced an amazing lovely moment. The scones and the creamy lemon posset were delicious and the owners incredibly nice. We fell in love with Mac, their 8-year-old...

Delightful tea room just outside of the tourist bustle in Drumnadrochit. Breathtaking views, delicious tea and friendly service

Noticed a sign on highway ,as we were touring in the Loch Ness region, that mentioned they had highland cows as well as a teahouse. Stopped for tea and coffee and some sandwiches and scones..Everything was great and my flat white Americano was real good.....

Lovely friendly welcome! Views are amazing and the food is excellent. I can’t recommend this tea room enough! We even got to meet the highland cows and feed them.

My husband and I finally got to Drumbuie Farm and its darling team room today. Firstly, the view is spectacular, but the owner and staff was lovely as well. We were afforded the opportunity, before our tea arrived, to go outside and feed Mack the...

We were staying near this little gem of a cafe and went for lunch and coffee with two small children and a dog. The owners could not have been nicer nor the food better. It is a small cafe looking out over Loch Ness so...

Have been here on more than one occasion, in fact I like to make a point of stopping when I can if I'm on the A82. The sandwiches, cakes and coffee are the perfect compliment to the wonderful setting of the main cafe dining area....

I newly moved here in Scotland and have been visiting and going places during my days off. One time me and my friend planned to have a day tour and overnight in the highland. Quila Cridhe Tearoom is one of the most refreshing place to...

What a lovely time we had at the tea shop. The cakes and staff were out of this world. I will definitely be returning. 😁

Being a well travelled person and having eaten in a lot of amazing places, I can easily get cranky if I order food that doesn’t meet my expectations. Spoilt for choice, I decided to go for the monte cristo toastie and the homemade coleslaw. Let...

We visited this lovely farmhouse and enjoyed delicious food with a good pot of tea and refreshing cold drinks while enjoying the views of the beautiful highland cattle in the fields surrounding and the loch beyond. The food was homemade, great quality and very good...

Really good tearoom with amazing views of the Loch. I highly recommend the Monte Cristo and the hummingbird cake. Will be back for sure.

Great food, lovely people and what a view! The apple rose, hummingbird cake and Turkish eggs are all highly recommended.

This was a wonderful place to stay - husband and I spent 2 days here - in 2010 - just found this on Facebook to relive our experience once again with their beautiful scenery and the welcoming hospitality - great stay.

This cosy tea room is so welcoming and beautiful, a lot fire was blazing and the owners were so nice. We had booked , and forewarned them that we had one vegetarian and one gluten free requirement. GF a is usually a non starter for...

We stopped just to take a few pictures of the lake when we found this almost hidden tea room. It's a lovely place with beautiful views and amazing service. The food was just delicious. Incredible place.

4 uni students who were looking for a good quality breakfast. Found that here. Lovely staff with delicious food. Nice little quiet spot for good breakfast. The views are stunning over the Loch and the highland cows. The menu is small but well curated and...

Our rental cottage up the lane recommended this new tearoom and we are so thankful. Away from the tourist traps in the village was a delightful tearoom with beautiful views and highland cattle and their calves outside. Gorgeous selection of toasted sandwiches all freshly made...

Lovely afternoon tea in the delightful Quila Chridhe! Views were incredible with brand new highlander calves in the field outside.

The loveliest staff, the tastiest food, and that Dear Green coffee 🤤 this is a must visit in the village or if you are in the Highlands!

Visited this lovely, homely tea room with my fiance. Food was delicious and well presented. The cheesecake was the best I have ever tasted. Luckily for us this tearoom is only a short drive so we will be visiting regularly.

Had a lovely lunch at the tea room! I had the Monte Cristo which was amazing! Such nice views looking over Loch Ness would definitely recommend to anyone looking for some tea and cake or a spot of lunch. Quita and Isla are such amazing...

I had already heard wonderful things about this tearoom and it certainly lived up to my expectations! Myself and my partner popped up for a late lunch and both had the Monte Cristo sandwich which is a MUST TRY! Cakes all looked gorgeous too but...

Amazing find just outside Drumnadrochit on the A82 (Signposted Drumbuie Farm B&B). Away from all the Nessie tourist traps up a hill to the left as you head on out towards Inverness. Amazing view across the valley to Loch Ness and surrounding hills. Highland cattle...

Had a lovely lunch including great cake this afternoon. One of the few dog friendly places you can eat in the area. We'd met the owners in a restaurant a few days before so decided we'd give it a visit. Several selections on offer for...

We just stumbled across this place on the road to Inverness... And what a find! Beautiful setting, delicious cakes and sandwiches and amazingly friendly owners.

We had a fantastic lunch here after spotting the sign on the road. But we're so glad we happened upon it, because the lunch was fantastic and the home-baked cakes were absolutely top notch. And the sisters who own it were so friendly and fun....

Very friendly staff and knowledgable of area. Food and cake was absolutely delicious. Wonderful view of Loch Ness. Will definitely go back if in the area again.

Lovely people. Could not do enough for us. Cakes gorgeous and brilliant coffee. Views are outstanding. Will be back definitely

Not only does Quila Cridhe tearoom provide you with amazingly delicious food, fresh homebaking (the vegan chocolate cake is out of this world) and spectacular views but also a wonderful battery recharge for the soul! Welcoming and attentive from the minute you arrive, the girls...

What a delicious lunch we had! My sister us celiac and myself vegan - our Dietry requirements were catered for.. my sandwich was so tastey and my sister was equally delighted with hers, along with my daughter who thoroughly enjoyed her soup. Such a welcoming...

Nice place to have great food. Very friendly staff :-) Excellent soup and cakes ! Definitely worth the stop !

What a lovely setting and equally lovely welcome. Beautiful cakes and lovely hot tea! The apple rose and toffee sauce was delicious 😋 Well worth a visit... Buddy

The Urquhart girls know their coffee! Excellent mild roasted coffee - best we've had since leaving Australia 18 months ago. Superb food, especially the roasted cauliflower soup. Great sandwiches, salads and toasted sandwiches as well. Real cream in their hot chocolates. What a great change...

Lovely wee tea room, with a perfect selection of sandwiches and cake and a great view over Loch Ness. We'll be back soon

Had a very tasty lunch this afternoon at Quila Cridhe tearoom! Freshly made sandwiches and beautiful home baking. Welcoming hosts and an amazing view over Loch Ness shared with the neighbouring highland cows :) Just a couple of minutes out of Drumnadrochit on the way...

Today we visited Quila Cridhe Tearoom and had a fantastic lunch. The food was delicious, and the cakes, well...they were even more delicious. Lovely food, lovely people, lovely views. Really nice place to stop, highly recommended. Will definitely be visiting again soon.

stunning location with incredible views,everything is homemade.I ordered the monte cristo (very delicous),followed buy 1 of their apple roses with toffee sauce.Devoured all of this whilst viewing the hairy Highland cows from the window.A unique little tearoom run by two sisters. I will be back...