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Loch Shiel Hotel

3.5 star property
Inn in Acharacle with free breakfast and restaurant

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Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, a comfortable chair, and a warm radiator.
Relax on the charming porch with a bench and table, surrounded by lush potted plants.
Formal dining room with a large table, dark chairs, and a mounted deer head, featuring a fireplace and chandelier.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, framed artwork, and a bookshelf.
Traditional two-story house with a gabled roof and multiple windows, set amidst a lush green landscape with a well-maintained lawn and outdoor dining area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Main Street, Acharacle, Scotland, PH36 4JL

What's nearby

  • Shielbridge Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Castle Tioram - 14 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Royal Society for the Protection of Birds - Glenborrodale - 15 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Glenfinnan Viaduct - 48 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Morar Beach - 48 min drive - 65.5 km

Getting around

  • Glenfinnan Station - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ardshealach Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Glenuig Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • Acharacle -The Highlander Takeaway/cafe
  • ‪Stacks of Snacks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Tioram - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Loch Shiel Hotel

Property highlights
At Loch Shiel Hotel, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Loch Shiel Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Loch Shiel Hotel Acharacle
Loch Shiel Acharacle
Loch Shiel Hotel Inn
Loch Shiel Hotel Acharacle
Loch Shiel Hotel Inn Acharacle

Frequently asked questions

Is Loch Shiel Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Loch Shiel Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Loch Shiel Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Loch Shiel Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Loch Shiel Hotel located?

Situated in Acharacle, this inn is within 1 mile (2 km) of Shielbridge Hall and Lochan a' Churraidh. Lochan na Fola is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Loch Shiel Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clairine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. The room was comfortable and had everything we need for a comfortable stay. We only ate breakfast at the hotel but it was lovely. It was a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the feel of the place. Service was very quick and staff friendly. Food excellent. Room was very adequate and had an abundance of tea and coffee sachets especially the milk portions. Unfortunately there was no teaspoons. This is the only let down but it was no hardship.... we improvised. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Well appointed room with good shower. Good food including a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and great food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in scenic location

In many ways more like B&B rather than hotel. Public bar downstairs. Breakfast very nice and owner friendly and helpful. Set in a small village with very nice surrounding countryside. My only criticism would be that it was quite expensive for a B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value hotel

Dog friendly hotel - good value, friendly staff, great breakfast and a quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff , food and the surrounding area all first class. Would happily return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb location, lovely rooms, great food and friendly team working there - what's not to like!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The whole hotel was comfortable and nicely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely traditional Scottish hotel

Lovely old style country hotel Room was comfortable Dinner & breakfast were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

joan

A tight breakfast timing ! A little stressful . Lovely dinner staff though - forgiving when we were a bit late arriving after a long drive Deer in the garden !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, friendly staff, excellent food.

5 nights, days spent walking mostly
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teck Hui

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay in this hotel with my dog. Delicious meals were served as well. Definitely going to come back for another stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

MR DONALD WW

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have been coming here for years and the hotel keeps on improving. The food is great and the rooms comfortable. We just love Ardnamurchan, as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff friendly and welcoming. Food excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I a lovely hotel in the emote banks of Lcoh Shiel. Lovel food and the best night's sleep I've had for ages - it's so quiet. The hotel is very dog friendly with lots of local walks. Good food in the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place on our highlands tour

This was the best place we stayed at on our tour of the Scottish Highlands. It’s family-run, comfortable and clean. And the food was amazing! It is out of the way from the most common attractions, but it is worth the trip, because it is a wonderful little place located in a quiet part of the highlands.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only negative I had was the late check-in time, but other than that I had a great experience, and really enjoyed the wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place.

We booked last minute and super late, we call the place and the lady was super nice leaving the keys on a safe spot for us to pick when we arrived past midnight, we are super grateful with her, then we woke up and they made us an amazing breakfast, super friendly people. We ended it ip here by mistake but we are Happy about this mistake, loved the place and will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adequate

Adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Nice place to stay.

An old world style hotel. Do not expect Chain Hotel features but the location is superb, the staff fantstic and the food is good if limited but as much as possible is sourced locally. Well off the beaten track so at night it is quiet, so quiet. If I were in the area again, I'd certainly return. What you see is what you get and that is pretty good I think
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dissapointing stay - fails to meet expectations

Based on my stay at Hotel Loch Sheil on Here's a breakdown of the issues encountered: * Limited Service: Upon arrival, despite a nearly empty restaurant, we were informed of a wait until 6:30 pm for dinner. * Room Issues: Our assigned room (number 5) had inadequate curtains, allowing significant light intrusion. Additionally, some curtain hangers were missing. * Restaurant Issues: * Incorrect Beverage Service: Requested light IPAs, but received dark beers instead. * Unacceptable Food Quality: The salmon dish with vegetables and mashed potatoes was inedible. Vegetables were unappetizing, and mashed potatoes were cold. Photos can be provided upon request. * Hygiene Concerns: A staff member with a cold served other tables, raising hygiene concerns. * Breakfast Issues: * Table Relocation: Despite taking a table, we were requested to move due to an arriving guest with a dog, which conflicted with our understanding of the pet policy. * Unsanitary Practices: Butter was not readily available and required a request. When requesting additional bread, the young server used his bare hands to handle the bread rolls. * Poor Bed Quality: The provided bed lacked comfort and quality. * Abrupt Departure: Due to the accumulated issues, we opted to leave a day early despite booking a two-night stay. We would strongly adviceagainst recommending this hotel to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024