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Coul House Hotel

Inverness · United Kingdom

In the hills above Contin, Contin, By StrathpefferView location

10.0/10Excellent210 Reviews
Cleanliness10.0/1010.0
Service10.0/1010.0
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.6/109.6
Location9.4/109.4
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Value9.0/109.0
Amenities9.6/109.6
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About Coul House Hotel

Nestled in the hills above Contin, just 25 minutes from Inverness, this family-run country house hotel offers scenic surroundings, fine dining, and a relaxing atmosphere. Built in 1821, this unique building exudes traditional charm, complemented by eight acres of woodland and gardens with unspoiled mountain views.

Each en-suite room is individually designed and varies in size and shape. The octagonal restaurant specializes in contemporary Scottish cuisine using fresh, local produce. Located in the Northern Highlands, it's an ideal base for exploring attractions like Dunrobin Castle, Rogie Waterfalls, Cawdor Castle, and the Glen Ord Whisky Distillery.

Different policies and supplements apply for group bookings. To arrive, follow the A9 north over the Kessock Bridge, take the second left at the Tore roundabout onto the A835 towards Dingwall and Ullapool. At the next roundabout, take the second left to stay on the A835.

Contin is about six miles further on. In Contin, the hotel's driveway is the third right after the petrol station, about 200 yards. The hotel is at the end of the half-mile gravel driveway.

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Located in Strathpeffer, Coul House Hotel is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Falls of Rogie and Blackmuir Wood. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Loch Achilty and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Eilean nan Uan. Stay in one of 21 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions.

Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff.

Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30 per stay

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Falls of Rogie 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Loch Achilty 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Eilean nan Uan 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Blackmuir Wood 3.1 km / 2 mi
Eilean Mhielidh 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Eagle Stone 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Highland Museum of Childhood 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Upper Pump Room 4.8 km / 3 mi
Strathpeffer Pavilion 4.9 km / 3 mi
Lochan na Feinne 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Strathpeffer Pump Room 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Castle Leod 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Fairburn Activity Centre 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Glen Ord Distillery 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Muir of Ord Golf Club 11.9 km / 7.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Year of most recent renovation: 2004
  • Total number of rooms: 21
  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • Single rooms: 3
  • Double rooms: 17
  • Suites: 1
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  • Golf course
  • Ski slopes
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Children playground
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • À la carte lunch
  • À la carte dinner
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  • Double or Twin KING SIZE BEDDouble or Twin • KING SIZE BEDDBT.KG

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    Room code: DBT.KG

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  • JUNIOR SUITE GARDEN VIEW KING BEDJUNIOR SUITE • GARDEN VIEW KING BEDJSU.GV-KG

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    Room code: JSU.GV-KG

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIOR KING BEDDouble or Twin • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBT.KG-SU

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  • Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B

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    Double or Twin TWO BEDS

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  • DOUBLE WITH VIEWSDOUBLE • WITH VIEWSDBL.WV

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    Double or Twin WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: DBT.WV

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIORDouble or Twin • SUPERIORDBT.SU

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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBT.SU

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    Room code: DBL.EY

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Coul House Hotel

10.0
Excellent
210 Reviews
Cleanliness
10.0 /10
Service
10.0 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.6 /10
Location
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Value
9.0 /10
Amenities
9.6 /10
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10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Julienne
Reallyyy beautiful place and very charming cozy hotel but the staff specifically the Owners were just very special terrific persons
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Jeffrey
I would highly recommend staying at the Coul House, it is a beautiful place with beautiful gardens and a very nicely stocked bar. The owners are actively involved in the daily running and are such superb hosts. They bring a charm and welcome to your stay that is missed by all hotel experiences I have had so far. The owners have extremely high standards for service which easily make a stay the highlight of a trip. I highly recommend staying if you want to create a memory that will last long past your stay.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Erika
Just a beautiful place to stay and experience Scotland. Every detail was just perfect. The grounds and building are breathtaking. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this stay. Highly recommend.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
Barry
What an amazing place! We would love to go back!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2026
Colin
Great food and very nice people
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2026
Sheena
Lovely hotel, food fabulous and nothing is too much trouble. Absolutely loved it
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Mrs Irene
Everything was perfect
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
ANGELA
Food was amazing
Staff helpful and obliging.
Room a bit small and dated but surroundings beautiful. Didn’t detract from our stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2025
Neil
What a gem of a country house. The welcome, room and dining options were amazing to say the least. Highly recommended!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2025
Mercedes
Wonderful experience. Thank you!
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2025
David
A perfect stay in terms of location, hotel facilities and customer care.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2025
Sasha
Beautiful renovated hotel in the Highlands, with lovely dining and breakfast. We enjoyed the stay. There are walking paths around the hotel and hiking trails all over the local area.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2025
George
This is a great hotel run on traditional values. Nothing is too much trouble.
Dinner and breakfast were top quality.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2025
Michael
The most wonderful stay of our 3 week visit to England, Scotland and Ireland! The owners (they work there everyday) are delightful people, warm and gracious! They have been on a 20 year mission to lovingly upgrade the Grand Dame of Scotland and are succeeding! The Coul House is THE best value for what you get in return. The gardens are lovely, the Fairy Trails delightful, the food, drinks and service spectacular! Our room was well appointed, clean and thoughtfully decorated The Highlands of Scotland are not to be missed! Inverness is a wonderful town just 20 minutes away.
We love the Coul House and look forward to our return! Bravo!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2025
Mark
A lovely building with excellent rooms, beautiful grounds and excellent surroundings. The food was lovely and staff are exceptional.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2025
Jeanette
Excellent faultless service and amazing
food. Nothing too much trouble. Reasonable price for top class hotel. Beautiful grounds to walk in and not far from the east coast, Black Isle and Beauly where we wanted to visit. Definitely will return.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2025
Nigel

A Coul gem.

Excellent stay in this lovely hotel. Very high standards throughout but also friendly and welcoming staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Cornelia

We'll be back!

We had a fabulous time. The hotel is utterly charming, a beautifully restored Victorian Country House. The owners and staff were outstanding in their friendliness and service. The food was just amazing!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
Karianne

Simply amazing

The owners were super friendly and helpful, the building and grounds were amazing, and the location was perfect. 10/10 would stay here again.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
Sheena
This hotel is just perfect if you want a quality, understated, comfortable and quite break. Lovely grounds, staff get the balance of being friendly but not intrusive just right. Dogs are made welcome everywhere except the main dining room. Service top notch (nice to go somewhere these days where there are enough staff). Rooms are comfortable and crisp white sheets and the most comfortable beds made me feel like I was floating on a cloud! We had dinner in the dining room each night and the food was delicious. Strathpeffer is a lovely walk away or a few minutes by car and is well worth exploring. Dingwall is the nearest place with more high street names, Tesco, Lidl etc as well as some lovely independent shops on the high street. Loved my stay and will return anytime I visit the highlands.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2024
Lisa A
Absolutely a beautiful property!! A must while in Inverness!!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2024
Darren
Beautiful property with outdoor activities, bar and restaurant. Staff bent over backwards to help us set up recreational activities outside of the property.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2024
Charles
A most relaxing and friendly hotel
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Rupert
The evening rabbits in the back lawn, together with the majestic trees on the property are alone with the grade!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2024
Natashia
The grounds were beautiful! The staff was very accommodating and nice. I had an ice pack I needed frozen for Medication and they did this no questions asked. They were all very kind and were always smiling! We will definitely be back!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2024
Sanjay
Coul House is an exceptional choice for a relaxing stay, with the accessibility to Highlands! We were able to visit the Isle of Skye and several other great attractions. The breakfast has delicious choices and dinner is an excellent fine-dining option. The gardens are very well maintained and add to the beauty of the villa.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2024
Satej
Great stay
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2024
Kevin
Everything was very nice. Dining room is beautiful.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2024
Belinda
Pretty property with very nice staff. The food was excellent.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2024
Kathleen
This is a beautiful property for relaxing and enjoying the area. The breakfast was awesome and dinner options were great as well. I look forward to coming back.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2024
Ian
This is an exceptional place made more so by the staff. Managing to be attentive without overbearing. They manage to make you feel at home allowing you to truly relax. The food is wonderful and there's lots to do around. My only regret is not being able to stay longer.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2024
Verified traveler

One of a kind property and service

This is a very special property. The staff provided phenomenal service from beginning to end. All the staff are so helpful and kind. The property itself is kept in pristine condition with beautiful gardens and surroundings. If you need to stay anywhere near Inverness do not hesitate to book here even if it may be a little further away. The food is both tasty and fun. Breakfast is luxurious! You will have a truly amazing stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2024
AMANDA

One of a kind property and service

This is a very special property. We had phenomenal service from beginning to end. All the staff are so helpful and kind. The property itself is kept in pristine condition with beautiful gardens and surroundings. If you need to stay anywhere near Inverness do not hesitate to book here even if it may be a little further away. The food is both tasty and fun. Breakfast is luxurious! You will have a truly amazing stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2024
Thomas
Excellent all around
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2024
Calum
Fantastic hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2024
Shirley

Birthday Stay

Easy to find,
Plenty of parking
Great stay, clean fresh room
Friendly staff very welcoming atmosphere
Excellent food, fresh and tasty local produce
lovely birthday celebration
Highly recommend a visit to eat or to stay you wont be disappointed!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2024
Verified traveler

Hidden Gem!!

We really enjoyed our visit, and the breakfast was by far the best we had in Scotland. The service was also 5 star excellent.
We are already planning another trip to Scotland, and we will definitely stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2024
Larry
Beautiful property and rooms. Friendly, helpful staff. Dinner and breakfast were delicious. Nice quiet bar area for before and after drinks. Highly recommend.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2023
Martin
Excellent… lovely food and drinks
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2023
Marion
Tranquil, friendly, relaxed, excellent service and delicious food
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2023
Christopher
Check-in was a breeze. As soon as you walk into the foyer the large open fireplace set the tone for our stay. Warm and inviting.

Rooms are upstairs with no lift but help with the bags is available.

Room was a bit small but well equipped with amazing shower (no bath). Flush handle on the toilet was loose but worked fine.

No need to leave the hotel for food as the restaurant is first class and breakfast as good as I have had anywhere.

Service was first class with staff very helpful and knowledgeable. They have a lounge where you can sit before dinner and after for a scotch or a coffee. Their stock of scotch is excellent and the owner seems to have tried them all.

Would recommend this hotel for anyone wishing to stay and explore the highlands.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2023
Mark

Delightful oasis near Inverness

Wonderful spot to stay from which to explore the highlands. Very kind and attentive staff. Beautiful old house with timeless elegance and comfort. Great breakfasts.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2023
Camille
Beautiful hotel and grounds. The staff is very friendly.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2023
Dale
This is an excellent property with an immaculate renovation of rooms for a structure built in the 1800's.
All modern conveniences are present, yet the aura of the historic building is preserved.
The food is incredible,on par with Michelin restaurants where we dined in the past.
The staff were extremely friendly and efficient.
The garden and surrounding vistas are enchanting.
I would definitely rate this hotel the highest rating.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2023
Katherine
This hotel is a quite hotel in the country. We absolutely loved the location. There is a Restraunt downstairs that typically can accommodate guest as well as a bar and large dog friendly yard. We loved all the dogs roaming around. The hotel is a historic style hotel and we would love to return in the winter to see the fireplace going! The owner waited on us a few times and we very kind and courteous. The price is reasonable as well. Overall great experience.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2023
Tracy
We were celebrating our 35th Wedding Anniversary. Stayed for 1 night. Throughly enjoyed. Food was lovely and staff were so friendly and helpful. Beautiful room.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2023
Linda
In addition to excellent accommodations and a very good restaurant, the grounds of CoulHouse are exceptional and we enjoyed walks in the lawn and among the trees.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2023
Norman

Great choice of hotel

Lovely stay at such a grand building with lovely gardens. Staff were very helpful and attentive. Comfortable room and very clean everywhere in the hotel.
Restaurant has a very good choice of food and the service was excellent.
Breakfast was very good too with a good choice of cold or hot food.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2023
alex
A lovely hotel, run by fantastic people and a charming staff in an idyllic location in the Scottish Highlands. Highly recommended!!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2023
Roger
First class
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2023
Hope
Lovely location. The walk up the back road from the property was beautiful. Rooms well appointed. Staff friendly and helpful.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2023
Kimberly
This place is magical. Staff is out of this world. Food fantastic. Rooms clean. Beds comfortable. Would come back in a heartbeat.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2023
Julia
This was simply....elegant. We were touring Scotland for our 40th anniversary and I specifically chose places with lovely views out the windows. This? Was mike-drop perfection. From the warm greeting, to the lovely meals, to the architecture...gardens...all spectacular. It is one of the things on this trip I will cherish forever. This? Is a DO NOT MISS. Care and attention oozes from every corner. We travel widely and it takes a great deal for me to give such a glowing review. Coul House deserves a standing ovation in the world of hospitality...every detail considered, a well trained staff...just...wow.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2023
Thomas
Excellent all around. All details thought out and extremely comfortable and welcoming. Very relaxing and beautiful space. Highly recommend. Best of our trip!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2022
Gemma

Great hotel

As we drove in the sign said deliciously relaxing and that couldn’t have been any truer. The staff and surroundings are warm, friendly and welcoming. Food was beautiful and a walk in the grounds on a clear night is breathtaking. Absolutely recommend a stay here. Nothing was to much trouble and breakfast was fabulous too. Thank you for taking care of us.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2022
Verified traveler
Lovely country setting. Customer service was first class. Everyone was polite, friendly and attentive. Fabulous selection of drinks available. Clean, comfortable rooms with everything required for a short stay. We climbed Ben Wyvis next day so staying here was so convenient as the car park was just a 10 minute drive away.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2022
Verified traveler
This has to be one of the best hotel experiences we've ever had. From the first moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome and they even upgraded us to a lovely room overlooking the extensive gardens. Both the evening meal and breakfast were wonderful, made more so by the friendly and accommodating nature of all the staff. Have been recommending to friends and family since getting back!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2022
Peter
Fantastic stay. Great location, great hotel, great food, great service

Highly recommended
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2022
William
Fabulous place. Dining was excellent. Staff attentive to your needs. Grounds are beautiful. Excellent place to stay. I highly recommend the house as a place to stay. Only regret we didn’t stay longer!
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
15 Aug 2022
Gary

Great hotel rude receptionist

We stayed here for one night & the hotel was great, our room was great & the food excellent. But on arrival the lady on reception was cold & verging on rude on our arrival & checkout. All the other staff we encountered were excellent, very professional & very friendly, I have no idea out of all those lovely staff you would put somebody so unfriendly on reception, as we know first impressions count. Our room was very nice with views over the gardens, the bar & restaurant lovely, the food we had was excellent too & we would definitely go back again & hope we don’t encounter the same lady on reception. Again thank you to the other staff there for excellent professional service
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2022
Thomas

Coul House getaway

We found this to be a beautiful property and njoyed it immensely.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2022
Alison

A gorgeous hotel with a big heart!

We stayed in a double room with view. A lovely large room with a gorgeous view of the front lawn. The bedroom and en suite bathroom were gorgeous with both rooms having chandeliers. The shower was great re water pressure (like a massage) and lots of other luxurious aspects in bathroom. We had dinner at the hotel and the food was divine - a great menu and each choice did not disappoint. We made good use of the lounge bar and staff were very chatty and helpful. Although everything was very professional and polished re service, there was also a friendly and helpful style (which at times was very relaxed) which created a lovely atmosphere. Most definitely a hotel with a big heart. We will be back!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2022
Meng
The staff was excellent. He was very helpful. Thank you!
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Jun 2022
Siqi
Friendly staff and quiet environments.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2022
Christine
We particularly liked the friendliness and professionalism of the staff. It felt as if they really cared about their guests. The food was excellent, couldn’t be faulted. I enjoyed reading the year by year account of the journey of the hotel, you forget this doesn’t just happen, particularly in recent years. A thoroughly enjoyable break, just wish it could have been longer.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2022
David
Great staff, very helpful and friendly.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2022
S

Traditional Scottish hotel

Excellent hotel, with lovely service.
Would recommend
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2022
Shasti

Vibrant property, old world hospitality and charm

What an incredible place to stay! Impeccable hospitality, wonderful food, beautiful grounds, comfortable room, personalized history... I feel lucky to have stayed here and would come back in a heartbeat. Definitely gets my highest recommendation!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2022
steve
wonderful room
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2022
Melanie
Congratulations, a wonderfully warm and relaxed welcome and fanastic staff team makes this place special.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2021
Alison
Great stay delicious food.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2021
S

A Real Gem!

This hotel is a real gem. All the staff were extremely efficient and friendly and the hotel is obviously managed really well by the owners.
We will definitely return .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2021
Philip

Beautiful hotel

Lovely old building in good condition considering age and clear hard work for upkeep. Staff clearly working hard with few staff thanks to COVID and brexit. Very friendly staff going the extra mile. Rooms very comfortable food onsite excellent with healthy portions
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2021
Chris
Amazing hotel in a beautiful location. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful and we felt welcome as soon as we entered the hotel. Very much look forward to visiting again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
We have just spent two nights at the Coul House hotel with our friends and what a wonderful time we all had ! !The staff were so friendly and could not do enough for us ! Chris in particular was extremely helpful and professional . He gave us information. On walks and cycling in the area and was so pleasant serving drinks etc.
The rooms were lovely and the food was fantastic with a good choice of dishes all beautifully presented !Breakfast was also most enjoyable with a really good choice .
We enjoyed sitting on the lovely terrace overlooking the beautiful gardens at the back of the hotel . The weather was amazing and nothing was too much trouble for the staff .
We can’t wait to go back!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
We stayed a few nights in room 24, a superior double rooms with preferred view overlooking the back garden. Stuart and Susannah are running a fantastic establishment in a wonderful building and grounds (and fairy walk) filled with naturally friendly, capable and thoughtful staff.

They met us upon our arrival and made us feel very welcome and looked after us during our entire stay. Their website does not overstate the claims, with excellent food and a wide range of drinks on offer.

I proposed to my partner during the stay, we had a long day planned with an early start. They liaised with us and carefully prepared a tasty packed lunch and hot food upon our late arrival, along with celebratory drinks despite the kitchen being closed. Coul House really helped us mark this special occasion and we also thank Lara and Chris for their extra efforts in making it so.

My only critique would be that some of the furnishings are a little dated and the rooms are on the smaller side.

However the owners should be rightfully proud of the hotel and we look forward to returning.

Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2021
Tomas
Nice hotel good relaxing location and excellent food, only thing is it could do with a bit of of a make over,if I was in that area would stay again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2020
carol
Very warm welcome from all staff ,excellent food and selection of drinks.
Cosy,meticulously clean.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2020
Willy

Superb hospitality in beautiful surroundings

We were made welcome from the moment we arrived. most impressed by the kind attention of the staff and the proud owners - Stuart & Susannah Macpherson - who lead the friendly team and were happy to help with our luggage - not may owners have done that in our experience - superb hosts. Great food and facilities - 5 star experience
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2020
Verified traveler

oom with a view

This is a traditonal style of hotel with an 'up-market' clientele maybe with rather traditional values (eg some men wearing ties for dinner). They welcome dogs, which enhanced our stay, but might not be for everyone. Our bedroom was furnished in a slightly old-fashioned style, but was comfortable, with a nice view of the lovely grounds. The food was certainly good, but perhaps not quite as outstanding as they think it is eg the 'fusion' elements in the dishes we tried did not work well. There is a serious wine list. Excellent service at all times.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2020
Holly

This hotel deserves to be 4+ stars

Arrived at the hotel quite late after a long days drive. Stuart was very friendly and accommodating on arrival. We were shown to a small double room- which was very small, thankfully we aren’t the biggest but was more a three quarter bed. However, it was very very comfortable and the sheets and pillows felt very luxurious. We stayed in room 3.

The shower was amazing, a proper waterfall shower however could do with some branded nice toiletries. There was a kettle and selection of tea and biscuits. The room felt fresh and beautifully decorated in a traditional Victorian style.

I don’t think I’ve been to a cleaner hotel, everything was sparkling which is very important for me.

The breakfast was also exceptional, the garden around the house is beautiful and there are some lovely walks on site around the house.

Only few picks is that there could have been some more traditional Scottish tea or biscuits in the room to add to the traditional style the hotel seems to do so well. And also the bed was rather squeaky so woke me up a few times when turning over.

Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2020
Carol

Little Gem

Lovely hotel, beautiful grounds and great service. Doing the Covid distancing very well
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
Quite friendly and so comfortable a lovely spot food and service fantastic
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Excellent bathroom & toiletries in large dispensers (usually have to fiddle to get shower gel/shampoo out of tiny containers

Only criticism - lack of brown sugar for coffee (which was excellent!!)
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2019
Dale
Lovely historic property proudly operated by a couple who have done a beautiful job with restoration and maintenance. Attentive staff. Great food. Very restful but also with easy access to major roads and area sights.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2019
Jacqueline
Very nice hotel and recently rooms renovated to high standard
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2019
Verified traveler

Highlands dream

Fantastic upgrade to a junior suite. Wonderful dinner and breakfast. Lovely lobby and grounds. Would definitely return!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2019
Andrew

Coul House Stopover

Fab night here as the first part of our North Coast 500 tour with Louis the Labrador. Helpful and fun staff. The breakfast was the best - eaten in the lounge overlooking the garden.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2019
sharon

Fairytale hotel

Beautiful, comfortable, loving Hotel with wonderful staff. Set on beautiful grounds and amazing fairy forest. A definite come back to hotel
Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2018
Bob
Dinner service was outstanding. The food excellent. A great place to stay. Highly recommended.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2018
Avneet

😊

Wonderful service , beautiful property thanks I sussane and Stuart for a lovely stay
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2018
Verified traveler
Nice hotel, comfy, great bathroom. Staff superb. Breakfast was great.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2018
Hilary

Fabulous Hotel in a lovely location

Coul House is a gem of a hotel - a real country house experience. The hotel itself is beautiful and is set in lovingly tended grounds, which lead to various tracks and estate roads which are perfect for walking. The food is exceptional and we had the best steak and lamb that we have tasted for a very long time! The chef is talented and presents food that is seasonal, full of flavour, very well presented but not pretentious in any way. Everything we ate was wonderful...and the breakfast continued that theme with a great range of choices and local produce.
We were able to take our dog into our room, and all public rooms except the dining room, which was a great bonus.
Staff were without exception very professional and friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them.
I thoroughly recommend Coul House and we really wished we could have stayed longer. ( VERY long walks would have been required to walk off all the lovely food though!)
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2018
Mark

Business trip to Strathpeffer and Dingwall

A lovely hotel with delicious food and wine and very accommodating management. The grounds were lovely. Definitely would go back.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2017
Yury

Perfect service

Nice preparation for dinner in the bar!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2017
Buster

Splendid Hotel!

This hotel is not like any other \"hotel\": it's something out of Downton Abbey. Beautiful building with gorgeous gardens, and the owners and staff are terrific. It's pricey, but very worth the cost. It's close enough to Inverness (although a taxi is around 45 BP) and very close to some very good nature.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2017
Denise

Updated, somewhat secluded old hotel

Our \"midway\" stop on our trip to Skye from Edinburgh. Comfy bed, spotless bathroom with shower, delicious food. Admired the trees and fairies on our walk before dinner, enjoyed a board game in the library after dinner, and had fun trying our hand at golf on the front lawn after a hearty breakfast.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2017
Elaine

Work, care and a lot of love

An unbelievable atmosphere ...a beautiful house and hotel experience while feeling throughout that you are a special family visitor. How do they do it? Work, care and a lot of love.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2017
Veronica
Everything was lovely, we had a great time!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2017
JDH

Such a welcoming place

Contin is on the Inverness to west coast road, so convenient for our trip to the Applecross peninsular. The hotel is about half a mile up a lane off the main road, so it was quiet and in a rural setting. The hotel building is impressive and set in grounds looking over the countryside. They have a giant redwood in the garden and even have fairies at the bottom of the garden - we visited the fairy grotto.
We were quite late arrivals but were made genuinely welcome immediately and this feeling was maintained throughout the visit. Nothing was too much trouble, the staff were helpful, thoughtful and informative without being overpowering.
My daughter and I had booked a single room each. Both were light, bright en suite rooms of generous proportions with all necessary accessories.
The big reception area had a huge open fire in it.
The octagonal dining room was roomy with a fine view and delicious food.
The room rate suited our budget and we felt we had a bargain.
We had no mobile signal whilst in the hotel but we also had trouble getting a signal when we were travelling around.
I booked this hotel because it had such good reviews. I've done this before and been disappointed but on this occasion the reviews were a very good indicator and we had a very enjoyable stay.
We loved it and next time we make this trip we will probably book again.
Partner

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Coul House Hotel
In the hills above Contin, Contin, By Strathpeffer, Inverness, United Kingdom

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