Coul House Hotel

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9.3Outstanding

(232 Ratings)

"We had a great room looking out over the garden and the mountains in the distance, bathroom was also big with underfloor heating. Bar area had an open fire and a wide selection of whiskies, food - bo..."

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9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(232 Ratings)

Country House in Scotland

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this country house rental

Coul House Hotel is set in the hills above Contin and offers scenic views and an award-winning restaurant. Located within 5 miles of Loch Achilty and Loch Ussie, this hotel is only 20 minutes' drive from Inverness.

Amenities at Coul House Hotel

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Wheelchair accessible

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Ski in/Ski out

Garden

Laundry services

Accessible Parking

Family friendly

Ironing facilities

Smoking allowed

Safe

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

97.1 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

71.8 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.3Outstanding

(232 Ratings)

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(232 Ratings)

Country House in Scotland

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

97.1 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

71.8 mi

About this country house rental

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Wheelchair accessible

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Ski in/Ski out

Garden

Laundry services

Accessible Parking

Family friendly

Ironing facilities

Smoking allowed

Safe

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(232 Ratings)

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9.0 / 10.0

Excellent but expensive.

Meals were excellent, and the room was as hoped. Enjoyed the hotel stay very much.

Having booked through Booking.com I incurred full price for the room and full price for the evening meals despite the stay being during the Wnter season stay deal at the hotel. That was very disappointing!

10.0 / 10.0

Will come back definitely - a lot of guests we met had been here several times so that says it all.

We had a great room looking out over the garden and the mountains in the distance, bathroom was also big with underfloor heating. Bar area had an open fire and a wide selection of whiskies, food - both breakfast and dinner were also good. Able to walk around the grounds and wish we had more time to explore local walks.

Nothing - it was perfect.

10.0 / 10.0

Classically Comfortable

Absolutely everything.

I was only there one night.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful setting,beautiful hotel

From arrival to departure it was a wonderful place to stay. Afternoon tea,evening meal were fantastic,cannot fault it will deffinately be a special occassion visit again.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely and elegant hotel surrounded by the most beautiful woodland

The hotel offers high quality service. From the food, to the room and the friendly staff, everything was great. The location is great, the building is beautiful and surrounded by lush woodland. Autumn colours were in full display during our stay, which as a landscape photographer, that's what we were there for!

Not much to mention here. We are probably in the minority who arrive by public transportation, so going up the hill with luggage on a unpaved track was challenging. Other than that, our stay was perfect!

10.0 / 10.0

Coul House Overnight

The house was absolutely stunning and the grounds are equally as beautiful.

The rooms were a little in the warm side.

9.0 / 10.0

Genteel Scottish manor hotel

Food and staff execeptional

Poor WiFi coverage in rooms at far ends of the building in an area with weak mobile coverage

9.0 / 10.0

Very comfortable and relaxing stay

Wonderful garden and excellent dinner

Smallish bathroom

10.0 / 10.0

We will return. It was excellent.

Staff were welcoming and the service very professional and very friendly . Food was superb. Excellent rooms.

9.0 / 10.0

Ideal place to stop on our way up north. This is our second time.

Beautiful setting tucked away from everything. Just so peaceful sitting on the terrace enjoying a cup of tea and later pre dinner drinks. Stuart and Susannah are absolutely wonderful hosts, nothing is too much for them or their staff.

10.0 / 10.0

Relaxing, comfortable,enjoyable and a little bit special

Excellent stay, great people great facilities great food and service beautiful location

Not much

10.0 / 10.0

Would recommend

We loved the hotel , staff and location

8.0 / 10.0

A memorable and nostalgic stay in a beautiful setting, with exceptional dining but a few modern comforts missing.

We returned to the Coul House to celebrate our wedding anniversary, having been married there 20 years ago after first falling in love with it during our very first holiday together 27 years ago. The property remains as charming as ever, with tasteful redecoration, modernised bathrooms, and a lovely restoration of original features in the lobby that preserve its historic character. One delightful new addition is the Fairy Trail in the beautiful grounds, which only adds to the hotel’s enchantment. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing, and the food, wine, and service in the restaurant are all of excellent quality. A truly memorable stay.

While our stay was memorable, there were a few aspects that didn’t quite meet expectations. The WiFi connection was very poor, which made it difficult to stay connected, and the in-room TV was not modern—lacking internet access, streaming capabilities, or casting options. The bathroom, although updated, was very small with only a compact shower cubicle, and unfortunately, there was a persistent unpleasant odour reminiscent of asparagus. Given the room rate, which is on par with quality 4- to 5-star hotels in London, I would have expected these elements to be of a higher standard. Additionally, while the food and service in the restaurant were excellent and worth the praise, guests should be aware that dining can significantly add to the overall cost. Our final invoice worked out to roughly £75–£80 per person per night for dinner, and that was with only light alcohol consumption.

10.0 / 10.0

Always a delight to stay at Coul House Hotel

Everything

weather

10.0 / 10.0

A great Hotel

Alwaya joy to stay at The Coul House Hotel

weather

10.0 / 10.0

Family-run luxury in the Highlands.

Impossible to say how very relaxing and charming it was. The staff were superb and did everything possible to make you feel at home. A great difference, of course, between marvellous family-run hotels like this and chain hotels. Highly recommended.

Zero.

10.0 / 10.0

The Jewel of the Highlands

Everything is Perfect. This was our 30th wedding anniversary trip and we are so thankful we got to experience it here. From the minute we arrived until our goodbye Jonathan and Susanna made us feel part of the family. The entire staff is wonderful, no detail is overlooked and no request will go unfulfilled. The restaurant is wonderful; you should plan on eating at least a couple of dinners there. We loved how you stayed in the bar, to the side, until your table was ready and the chef had started your meal preparation. The breakfast was an extension of the dinner; let's just say I ate like a country gentleman. Our room was very spacious overlooking the beautiful grounds and gardens. We had a separate seating area with a chair and couch. Our bathroom floor was heated with a big tub and shower. My wife loved the fairy walk and I was partial to the beautiful gardens, especially the giant Sequoia and Douglas Fir trees. We did day trips to Dunrobin Castle, Loch Ness, and Corrieshalloch Gorge; all are only about an hour away so very convenient. Thank you for a wonderful stay. P.S. South Carolina misses you Jonathan and Susanna!

Absolutely nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

The way a hotel should be run.

Lovely inside and outside, service excellent, owners taking care of everything and very hands on. Food was very good, I would definitely stay at this hotel again. I loved the way you had prepared dinner drinks and ordered dinner, you were then taken through to the dining room when your table was ready. Breakfast was superb as well.

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6.0 / 10.0

Ideal location for our stay, great service, very disappointing room for the cost.

Excellent service, great garden and views and good dinner. Very comfortable bed.

Very small bedroom and tiny en-suite, tired old basic furniture with no room for luggage, which was very disappointing given the over £250 per night price.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location for the start of our NC500 tour!

All great for us on our 1st leg of out NC500 tour

Nothing

7.0 / 10.0

A very comfortable stay.

The staff and the location.

Nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

Fabulous stay with stunning food and hospitality

Everything

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10.0 / 10.0

Peaceful, ambience of the property loved our breakfast in the dining room with the classical music.

The location of the property and the welcoming hosts. It was pet friendly!

10.0 / 10.0

Relaxing, friendly stay

Beautiful country house. Very friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Lovely grounds and daffodils!

9.0 / 10.0

Beautiful hotel with wonderful staff!

A wonderful one night stay at this hotel while in town for a friends birthday event. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The room were comfortable, clean and very spacious. Breakfast in the morning was delicious with a really great authentically Scottish menu. Would definitely come back again. Thanks to the hotel team for a lovely stay!

The only word of warning is if you need to walk into Contin from the hotel at night - it's a 10-15 minute walk down a dirt track road in the pitch black! Bring a torch!

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful hotel in beautiful surroundings comfortable and clean

Lovely Hotel in peaceful surroundings - a warm welcome and lovely staff team Comfortable rooms and spotless clean bathroom Food delicious and well stocked bar area for quiet drink

Nothing it was all great

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful stay

Location was beautiful. Food was amazing & all staff were super friendly. Gorgeous hotel with a bit of luxury.

Having to leave.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful location to catch up with friends for a sunny afternoon in the glorious gardens and then drinks and dinner. St

Beautiful location. Very friendly staff and delicious food and wine

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely place, food and welcome. Given the cost, the room size was a disappointment

Excellent, place, service, quality and menu

Room was small and a little uncomfortable as a consequence

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful dreamlike place

Everything

10.0 / 10.0

Stuart was our favorite!!! he made the whole experience special for us!

What a unique, off the beaten path, experience staying at the Coul House Hotel!! Stuart, the owner greeted us warmly from the moment we arrived! He was so kind and conversational with my family! Every meal was absolutely delicious. We adored the fairy garden walking trails on property. The owners and staff obviously take great pride in their work and really know how to take care of people! We also appreciated the use of two E mountain bikes on site that we could rent. Stuart mapped out suggestions for single track trails and a fun stop at a waterfall. My girls wanted to go swimming in a local Lock, so they helped us with directions and they even supplied us with towels! One afternoon, my girls just sat under the gazebo drinking tea and playing chess. The Coul hotel was a highlight of our trip and we will recommend to friends and family visiting the Highlands.

We loved everything about it!!

8.0 / 10.0

We enjoyed our stay and liked the location.

This is a sweet property with a restaurant and bar/lounge. The owners are very nice, and attentive to details. The breakfast was very good.

We were not very impressed with the dinners we ordered. The food was acceptable, but maybe not worth the price.

9.0 / 10.0

Hospitality was exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble. Would recommend the hotel.

Service was warm, very friendly, made you feel part of a family. Gardens were excellent and we very much enjoyed wandering round.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

They were so welcoming and made us feel relaxed

10.0 / 10.0

The best!

Staff friendly, welcoming and very efficient. Bedroom beautiful and very comfortable. Breakfast excellent with the best quality of produce used. No hurried rush to get breakfast "over with" by the staff. Very relaxing stay.

No negative comments at all.

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this country house has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this country house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Coul House Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this country house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this country house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Coul House Hotel pet friendly?

Yes! This country house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Coul House Hotel?

We found 21 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed, and heating.

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Country House in Scotland

Reasons to book

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

About this country house rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Is parking included with this country house?

Is there a pool at this country house?

Is Coul House Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Coul House Hotel?

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