The Best North Coast 500 Pub Accommodation

recommended inns and pubs with rooms on or near The North Coast 500


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Heathmount Hotel

Inverness

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featuring chic, contemporarily styled rooms, this welcoming inn offers two bars and relaxed restaurant serving innovative Scottish cuisine

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sitting on the banks of the River Ness, this stylish but informal hotel boasts an award-winning restaurant and a well-stocked whisky bar

The Arch Inn

Ullapool

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enjoy award-winning, locally sourced seafood dishes in the stylish restaurant of this relaxed, loch-side inn close to the ferry terminal

Summer Isles Hotel

Achiltibuie

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locally caught seafood and venison is served in this elegant restaurant which offers light, spacious rooms and scenic coastal views

Bettyhill Hotel

Bettyhill

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from its lofty spot there are stunning views over Torrisdale Bay and the sea and it is well placed to enjoy many outdoor pursuits in the area

North Kessock Hotel

North Kessock

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this friendly hotel, featuring an formal bar and restaurant, looks over Beauly Firth where guests may be fortunate to spot dolphins swimming

Caledonian House

Portmahomack

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light and airy rooms and sea views whilst enjoying breakfast are offered here; the bistro is open for dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings

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in heart of a charming village renowned for salmon fishing, enjoy this well-established hotel's spacious refurbished rooms and location

Chieftain Hotel

Inverness

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with a lively sports bar, featuring darts, billiards and snooker, this relaxed hotel also offers neatly decorated rooms and easy A9 access

Castletown Hotel

Castletown

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this family run hotel offers well-appointed rooms, home cooking and is a comfy venue to base yourself to explore the delights of the North Coast

Conon Bridge Hotel

Conon Bridge

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ideally placed to explore the Black Isle, Inverness , which is 15 minutes drive away, and the scenic beauty of the Highland lochs and glens

The Castle Hotel

Portmahomack

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on the edge of Dornoch Firth, this delightful seaside inn features occasional live music in its warm and cosy bar which offers meals daily

Tuckers Inn

Invergordon

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with views across Cromarty Firth, this traditional inn offers cosy, hotel accommodation with an on-site restaurant serving plentiful, local dishes

Allangrange Arms

Munlochy

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a welcoming village pub with comfortable and cosy rooms, real ales and fine wines and gourmet pub food prepared with fresh, local produce

Smithton Hotel

Smithton

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a welcoming hotel offering a range of rooms and a relaxed restaurant serving traditional Scottish dishes within easy reach of Inverness

Beaufort Hotel

Inverness

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popular with locals and visitors alike, this family-run hotel is located within a 10-minute walk of the centre and offers well appointed rooms

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in the centre of town, this traditionally furnished inn boasts a lively bar, which features occasional live music and serves classic pub fare

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on the NC500 route and ideally placed to explore this unspoiled corner with sandy beaches, RSPB Dunnet Head and the Castle of Mey nearby

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at the gateway to the Western Highlands, this welcoming hotel features a convivial bar and relaxed restaurant serving locally procured produce

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offering a comprehensive selection of evening meals, this recently updated hotel is ideally placed for those following the NC500 road trip

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