Godfrey and Claire MacDonald opened their former hunting lodge to the public in 1973, offering roaring fires, whisky on tap and large rooms with giant beds dressed in highland colors. The white stone building is at the foot of the Kinloch Hill, on the shore of sea Loch na Dal. Claire MacDonald's simple cooking, made from local ingredients, was ahead of its time. Her daughter now runs the lodge with author and Michelin starred chef, Marcello Tully. The chef's table offers diners a window into the kitchen to watch their meals being prepared. A seven course tasting menu is an option.
Kinloch Lodge, Sleat, IV43 8QY, Phone: 0-14-71-83-32-14
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