Shieldaig Lodge in Highland

Lovely location in an old lodge right on the water. Very traditional feel. The dining room was fully booked so they kindly gave us a table in the whiskey bar, which was actually great for us as it was very cosy and felt a bit less formal. Food was fine, but it is very expensive and I didn't personally feel it was worth the money. We had better meals elsewhere for less. Service was good.

Such a beautiful location and building. Best in the area for a nice meal with attentive staff and great views. The whiskey bar is so nice.

My husband and I had dinner at the restaurant while staying at the Lodge and had a wonderful experience. We sat looking out the window with a beautiful view of the water! The food was excellent and the wine selection was extensive. I would highly recommend a meal at the Shieldaig Lodge Restaurant!!

De driegangenmenu was zo lekker dat we de tweede avond, ondanks andere plannen, daar gewoon gebleven zijn.

The surroundings, the food and , most of all the service of this hotel were second to none! I have never, in this country, been able to enjoy such a wonderful stay!

During our stay at the Hotel we ate in the restaurant. A worthwhile experience. The scallops were fresher than fresh and the Rib of Beef was meltingly good. A fabulous standard of food with a fantastic wine list...dining at its best.

Couldn't fault Shieldaig Lodge and their staff for everything they did for us for our wedding of 30 people. Dressing the rooms, serving the best food and ensuring everyone was happy at all times. Would recommend to anyone looking for a posh weekend away and needing a good treat!

The food in this restaurant is very tasty and uses local cuisine. That said, the ambience is somewhat spoilt by poor lighting (bright white LED bulbs in the chandeliers is too bright and kills the colours on the walls) and the fact that the kitchen door is wedged open leaving guests to peer into a bright but very unattractive kitchen lobby. What really lets the restaurant down is the staff dress and lack of attention to details. Puma trainers, black jeans and T-shirts are simply not suitable for staff to wear in 'fine dining' restaurants. The staff are indeed very helpful and friendly but they need further training for this sort of establishment.

We had never visited the Sheildaig Lodge despite a longstanding family connection and multiple visits to the Badachro area. With a few birthdays in the family we treated ourselves to a meal in the restaurant which did not dissapoint. We went for the tasting menu which was fantastic with the children choosing from the fixed menu, both kids were able to choose a half portion. The staff were attentive and courteous and made for a pleasurable dining experience. With a great view from the dining room and post dinner drinks in the impressively stocked Liberator bar we had a great time. We will definitely visit this wonderful place again.

We are in the restaurant twice. Both times from the fixed price dinner menu - 3 courses for £49. They also have a taster menu for £69 which you can match with wines for an additional £39. All the courses were good. They have a nice selection of wine available including by the glass. Good value for money.

A light lunch of Tempura Prawns and salad and Scotch Egg and salad - looked good when served and tasted very good. Only open 12 00 to 4pm for food at present.

Limited menu because it is freshly cooked each day. Extremely accommodating with my food intolerance. Beautiful food, comfortable restaurant with very attentive staff. Some background music would be good for the quiet moments.

这一餐是此行最佳惊喜。我们只是定了这家酒店，为了方便选择在这用餐。然而这是苏格兰之行的最佳一餐。餐厅环境优美，面对海岸。食物从前菜、主菜到甜点无一不是苏格兰最好的水平。新鲜、美味、烹饪方式非常适合食物特质。服务完美。因为这是我们的结婚纪念日，我们提前沟通后希望能帮我们做一个小蛋糕，厨师准备了一个巧克力、花生酱和鲜花奶油做的完美蛋糕。太感动了，强烈推荐

We had walked up to the fairy loch in torrential rain and so arrived rather wet and dripping (we had changed out of muddy boots and left them in the car. The charming host welcomed us without apparently noticing our rather wind blown appearance. He showed us to “the best table” with log fire and lovely view of the loch. Two herons were hanging around. We enjoyed a nice pot of tea with shortbread. And we weren’t charged extortionate amount.

After an initial confusion over our booking we were quickly seated & offered a lovely window table with superb views. The food is excellent but the surroundings are a tad stuffy & old fashioned. Lovely to have proper table linen, very clean wine glasses & nice cutlery but it lacks informality. Having said that we all enjoyed our meal & were pleased we made an effort to dress up a bit.

This is one of these frustrating moments in that Trip Advisor only allows 5 "marks" Even with its poor wi-fi (which adds to the magic) this place is a 6Excellent service and excellent cooking with such Friendly Staff make this a must stay in the HighlandsWither it is part of an N500 stop over or a relaxing break it has something for everyoneA real Highland gem

We had dinner on two evenings and the menus were so different and yet so interesting. The chef must be complimented for making the food so enjoyable. Thank you.

Coffee was served in a rather old fashioned room at a window with breathtaking views. Very nice relaxing atmosphere ; absolutely a place to return to

The food is elegant and wonderfully prepared, locally sourced. Nice wine list, (old and new world), solicitous help and fantastic setting.

Pleasant dining-room. Young, inexperienced staff. We were on a package which included dinner - this meant a restricted menu. The waiter brought the wrong thing at first; I was given a fillet steak but when I told them it was whipped away! Instead we had a rather dry, partially burnt, uncuttable bit of some game bird. Not good! We didn't go back - had dinner in Gairloch at other hotels after that.

I found the menu very limited for choice but overall the food was good and most of our party enjoyed it. There is no other restaurants that you can walk to nearby so you will probably end up eating here unless you have someone willing to drive in your party.

Stayed over on DBB, good choice menu, lovely food. Well presented, well prepared, very tasty. Quite formal dining room, but staff attentive and friendly. Recommended.

Room was lovely but seriously let down by lack of water pressure in the room, not possible to take a shower.

The setting for this hotel I beautiful. It’s a very traditional lodge hotel. We only had dinner here, so I’m unable to comment on the rooms. However, the public areas are very cosy and welcoming.

Went with family and friends on a Thursday eve. Tried the tasting menu and was delightful - venison haunch was my favourite.

Une carte courte mais à base de produits locaux très bien traités : coquilles Saint Jacques, poissons, gibier à plumes et à poil tout est très réussi. Carte des vins intelligente. Service courtois. Jolie salle à manger avec vue.

Wow, the easiest way to describe this wonderful hotel! The hotel sits on the waters edge of this most beautiful and relaxing location with an abundance of wildlife to watch, seals, Herons and other birds. The hotel has a traditional Scottish feel were the staff are so friendly and welcoming. The rooms are lovely with great views overlooking the water or the gardens. You can choose to relax in the comfortable lounges or take local walks. You can also take time out at the Falconry, an awesome experience not to be missed. We dined in the restaurant on couple of evenings during our short stay and food is both excellent and well presented. Having travelled around Scotland for the last three weeks I can honestly say this is the best hotel we stayed in. I would highly recommend a stay!!

I was lucky enough to have three meals at the restaurant during our stay at the hotel. Each meal was well prepared with local ingredients and with a clear sense of culinary expertise. Just because this hotel is far away from the city doesn't mean that they sacrifice in quality or service.

This hotel is so gorgeous. It is located on the edge of a loch, which will keep you mesmerised watching the water come in and out. The hotel is an old hunting lodge, so there are common areas, like a billiard room and tea room, as well as a restaurant, which add to the general ambience of the place. There is a falconry kept at the rear and a lovely young man who will let you get close and take photographs as he brings the bords out and returns them at night time.

We stayed at the lodge and had a dinner in the Shieldaig Lodge Restaurant. The food was good but the highlight here is the atmosphere... the dining hall and the unique and exquisite surroundings. You can start the evening with a whisky at the lodge bar...

We were staying at the hotel, we were tired, and the restaurant and bar looked inviting, so we thought, "why go out?"

As we were staying in the lodge we had dinner on our first night.

My daughter and her husband stayed here for a night while visiting us during our break in Gairloch.

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Saturday night dinner with a group of friends at the lodge was most enjoyable.

Un cadre splendide notre table avait la vue sur la mer et les phoques qui pointaient leur nez.Nous avons passé un moment hors du temps dans ce fabuleux manoir.

Great regional menu prepared by an accomplished chef. Scottish breakfasts are interesting and well prepared. Dinners are interesting and reflect the region with game dishes, contemporary fare and gourmet flair..

Our family went for an evening meal at the Shieldaig lodge. The staff were lovely and the whiskey and gin collection was very impressive.

situated right on Loch Gairloch, this hotel has wonderful views and is in a great location for hikes and walks. About 5 minutes' drive to the village of Gairloch. We didn't stay there but had a drink in the bar, which was completely deserted. They serve dinner only to guests of the hotel, which was a disappointment to us.

I attended the lodge for 2 nights to attend the Whale watching cruise.

Recently stayed one night. Food is excellent and staff are very helpful. Took advantage of on site falconry which was a great activity. Only downside was very small bathroom in room. Otherwise an excellent experience.

We only stayed for one night in late December - when it was cold, dark and rainy, but the setting was still absolutely magical. Our room was romantic and well catered and the staff were friendly and attentive. Both dinner and breakfast were excellent and...

Pasamos bastante descontento mojado, días de frío y viento pocos en Gairloch - entonces encontramos el Sheildaig Lodge que era absolutamente maravilloso.

Cerca, nos metimos en reservar una mesa para cenar en la recomendación de algunos lugareños. Parece que fue reservado hasta septiembre, pero podíamos comer allí si llegamos a las 6.30pm y vacía la mesa a las 8 pm. Llegamos como estaba previsto y nos recibieron...

Paramos para un té de la tarde, estábamos de paso y sin duda valió la pena. Nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos y el té con quebradiza. Bien vale la pena la parada.

Con unas vistas maravillosas sobre el agua de la primera impresión de Gairloch uno paseos a través de la puerta principal es de un hotel con carácter. Hay un pequeño bar con más whiskies ginebras así satisfacer a la mayoría de los clientes, además de...

Nos alojamos por una noche mientras hacíamos la NC 500. La cena y el desayuno era delicioso. El personal era muy amable y el servicio que nos dieron fue excelente. El lugar era un refugio de bienvenida después de un largo viaje en coche. Ya estamos pensando en volver.

This is a beautiful old hotel with lovely old dark wood furniture and leather couches.You don't ask for draught bear because it is bottled or malt.The restuarant was superb and the scallops were lovely.The people were so friendly both staff and other residents.I joined another resident for supper on my second night which made a very interesting evening.The cost was about what i expected £258 for two nights with all food and drink.

A friend and I had a wonderful 1 nights stay at the Shieldaig Highland Lodge. It's been recently renovated to a very high standard; it's quite impressive. We had 2 rooms overlooking the loch and the views were stunning and incredibly comfortable. There's a couple of wonderful lounges to sit in, still enjoying the views, with good wifi access and books to peruse. Dinner was good; not outstanding, but perfectly fine. Breakfast (smoked salmon and scrambled eggs) was delicious. Staff are excellent; customer focused, professional and knowledgeable. It's a thoroughly relaxing location, perfectly furnished; I hope it goes from strength to strength - it's worth making the journey!!

We'd stayed at Sheildaig a few years ago and were disappointed to see it had closed last year. However, it's now fully-functioning again. We'd lunch - perfect smoked salmon sandwiches. And we wished we could be staying overnight again. The reception was a delight and nothing was too much trouble for our waitress. After our lunch we spent time in the grounds, watching a seal and a dozen herons in the bay. Sheildaig is one of those special places.

We booked for dinner Thursday evening and it did not disappoint. We were met by the very friendly and personable receptionist/barman/waiter who was multi tasking with great skill!The 3 course meal was delightful we had the soup and the venison, followed by the cod and rib eye steak. We finished our meal with sticky toffee pudding and cheese and oatcakes.The views over the lock are delightful and worth the 30 minute drive from our holiday cottage to get there.

Mum, partner and I went for dinner mid-week. All pretty quiet but that definitely added to the enjoyment! The Shieldaig has a very comfortable, luxurious, peaceful and welcoming feeling from the moment you walk in. The restaurant has a sublime view overlooking the calm loch and its moored boats. The gentleman who served us was excellent; very friendly and attentive without being ott. The food was delicious, we had scollops and pigeon to start, halibut and pork for main, sticky toffee pudding and cheese for desserts. Fish especially delicious. Less than £30 a head, can't fault it. Excellent wine and whisky list. Will definitely be going back again and taking all our visitors!

As we had our wedding reception there some 12 years ago, It was a nostalgic revisit, where I found the same people running the place with the same hospitality that we so enjoyed all that time ago. The place had had a few upgrades since then, but the coffee, biscuits and banter were just the same - fun! It's a place to go to go back in time, relax in the bygone splendour of a shooting lodge with excellent scenery and enjoy the peace.

We ate here once on our recent trip to Gairloch. There were 3 of us, 2 people had good food, I must've ordered the wrong thing (fish and chips) as it was really poor and tasteless. It's a nice setting, comfortable, and there were plenty of other people there who seemed to be enjoying their meals.

I have mixed feeling about this place. The staff is very friendly and took good care of us for the 2 nights we spent there. We had breakfast and dinner and the menu even if a bit limited was excellent.The only issue that I have is that the place would need a bit of extra care as you can feel the place could be soooooo much more.That being said if they would fix it up the price would probably be much higher so in the end we were happy with our stay. The location is simply amazing and ask the owner how to reach the crash site of an American bomber.If I would go back to the highland I would for sure stay here again.

excellent views across the bay, welcoming staff,, interesting menus and a relaxed environment- we'll be back.

Brilliant. Delicious food. Few choices of menu but why will you need more.Menus are different each day.Breakfast is just enough.And coffee is served in the lounge after meal for residents,while you relax,read books, watch tv or just listen to the classical music.

The choice of food and accommodating owners that will go out of their way to help and please. Set menu for dinner but they are prepared to make adjustments to the menu if you are a bit fussy like me!

My husband and I stayed here about four years ago and the food was good but very expensive, four course set meal £29 each. The room was like being in a museum, old mismatched furniture, 40 year old decoration, no TV. This year we were booked in (unknown to us) by the managers brother in law whose own refurbished hotel, that we had booked, was closed on the grounds of Building Regulations. Unfortunately nothing had changed since last time, only older and more shabby. The location and building are beautiful but the hotel needs some tender loving care.

Came across this hotel whilst staying nearby and recommended hotel from local people. Booked a table for a fri night. Staff were very helpful and friendly. House is beautiful and situated in an amazing position next to the water. The wine selection was good and we ordered a Pinot noir. The food menu looked scrumptious when we first went to the hotel to book a table (scallopes, venison etc) however the night we ate the menu was extremely limited and not exciting at all (this is important due to the ££££!). Choice for starters were venison meatballs or tomato and mozerella salad. main course options were salmon fillet, chicken with cream sauce or pork and apple sauce. pudding options were apple strudel, icd cream or cheese. We had a beautiful view prior to eating however once in the dining room, we could hardly see the water, just a wall instead. The quality of the food was good, despite the limited menu. However, I found most things extremely oily, fried or full of cream. My partner however absolutely loved his meal (all 5 courses). I wanted to love this place, however, despite the view and te house, it didn't match my expectations.

This is one of the most difficult reviews I have written. Some parts of the experience were great some horrible. From the outside the building is magnificent and in a beautiful setting. However inside is characterless and drab. After waiting in the hall for a few minutes a less than smartly dressed woman came up to us and asked “What do you want!!” in what can only be described as a very aggressive manner. With some training she might learn “Can I help you” is a better start. I had to mark the service poor because of this reception, with a better reception the service would have been very good, the young man in the bar and waiting was excellent.We were told to go into the bar and a menu would be brought through. A young man, very smartly dressed brought the menus through and asked if we would like a drink. We did and ordered our drinks. By the time he came back we had decided what we wanted to eat from the menu and placed our order. The atmosphere in the bar was subdued and the area was cold, we were glad we had left our coats on.We were eventually told to go through to the dining room as our dinner was ready. The dining room was cold and bland. After a little wait our starter was served. We had all ordered the brown trout. This was delicious and we all enjoyed the starter. The next course was a carrot and coriander soup. This was disappointing; it tasted more of butternut squash and was tepid. I asked if I could have another roll and was told they had run out. Strange as they were regulation frozen rolls that are just reheated and served. Onto the main course. I had ordered pork and the pork was a good quality meat cooked beautifully but the sauce was too sweet and a tiny amount of vegetables. Three pieces of carrot the size of a medium pea and three green beans. The carrots had been coated in honey and again added to the sweetness of the dish. Our other guests had fish which was delicious and guinea fowl, this was nicely cooked but again tepid. The waiter was the same young man that had served us in the bar, he looked a little harassed and I’m not surprised as he seemed to do everything apart from the cooking with no supervision or help. He did very well.Pudding. Two of us had the creme brulee this was superb. The other two had cheese and biscuits, again superb. Lovely generous selection of cheeses in fact the two of us that had the brulee had to help out with the cheeses.Coffee was served in the lounge, roaring fire in the lounge, at last we could thaw out. Two lounges signed lounge 1 and 2. A certain lack of imagination. So many beautiful lochs and mountains nearby for the lounges to be named after. Coffee was weak and served from a vacuum flask, poor!I can see why people like Shieldaig Lodge. The situation, the building, the relaxed atmosphere, dogs allowed, allowing people that had left their dogs behind to adopt a dog whilst there. The old world charm. I wouldn’t want them to lose these hard to find attractions. However this is no excuse for the initial welcome we received, that was unforgivable and would be the one thing that would stop us going back. This is an establishment with so much unfulfilled potential. With very little effort it could be transformed into a great place to stay and eat. Would I go again? Yes because of its location, the magnificent outside of the building and the food was basically good with a few moments of disappointment I would give it another chance.