Mingary Castle - Restaurant with Rooms

What a find! We were in the McCain suite which looks over the sea to Mull and Skye to give you a world-class view. The rooms are well presented with quality present throughout in terms of facilities. The staff are friendly and relaxed but professional and the food is wonderful too. We felt happy and pampered from start to finish. Yes, it's a bit of a drive to get to but the views along the way make that all worthwhile. As others have said, get in quickly before others get wind of what a great place this was - it's just a shame we won't be back for a while :-(.

I knew this castle when it just a ruin...a fantastic renovation job , sympathetic to the original structure and resembling a Georgian living style as would have been when last occupied. The rooms are amazing, as is all the castle areas and location stunning. The food is well worth a Michelin star, in my opinion having eaten at various Michelin starred establishments. Well worth a visit...but book early as it does get very busy....

This experience is unrivaled. From the moment you arrive and step into the courtyard you feel the magic of the space. The team is so attentive and friendly, you feel immediately welcomed and well cared for. The food...there are no words to describe how delicious Chef Colin's food is, I am still dreaming of it! They were so accommodating to our dietary needs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (I am a vegetarian and my husband is pescatarian). Do yourself a favor and visit this peaceful gorgeous restaurant with rooms.

I'm not sure how I found out about Mingary Castle since it's in the middle of nowhere on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. It's actually pretty easy to get to if you take the ferry from Tobermory to Kilchoan. We drove in and out both ways -- from the Isle of Skye on the way in and to Fort William on the way back -- and it's a surprisingly long, grueling and beautiful trek with a lot of single track. The castle itself is spectacular, set right along the sea coast with a grass lawn and a horse farm on the other side. We had the top floor room, which was great -- once we got our suitcases up the many flights of stairs. It's actually a two-bedroom suite with a big bathroom and access to a private rampart. The bedding and pillows were very nice. The only complaint I have is that there aren't any bedside tables. There also isn't a lot of storage, but that was fine for us; we just put our stuff in the spare bedroom. One of the main reasons to go to Mingary Castle is the restaurant. One night we had the 5-course dinner and the other night we had the 8-course. The menu each day is different, and I think we liked every course. The wine pairing with the 8-course dinner was appropriate and interesting. Breakfast was also good. Outside the castle, you can visit an interesting lighthouse and explore the area on foot or bike. There are also some very beautiful sandy beaches. And of course, lots of sheep and highland cows. Eva and Cory, the excellent hotel managers, can help you figure out what to do. If you're debating whether to go, don't hesitate. It's a special place.

Mingary Castle is one of the best places I have stayed at. Fantastic property, beautifully restored /rebuilt , oak floors, panelling , working shutters even oak your poster beds. The food was really superb, 5 course or tasting menu, good wine list : good choice of breakfast. Delightful staff. Great situation to explore Ardnamurchan peninsula and also Mull. I wish Colin and his team every success.

One of the best places to stay and dine. The setting is beautiful, the rooms are extravagant and the food is Michelin star worthy. Don't want to sound like a travel agent but you should book this now before everyone else finds out and you can't get a booking. This is my second visit and it was even better than the first trip. The friendly service is second to none and the food is exceptional. Then there are the views, great sunrise and sunsets from the battlements. Another plus for us was the EV charge point that allowed us stress free travelling in rural Scotland.