Highland wilderness outpost
Victorian baronial architecture meets rugged Highland wilderness on a 58-acre estate framed by sea loch and mountain peaks.
“Inside, impressive original features remain but are brought into the modern era with sleek contemporary furnishings and soothing natural tones.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An 1887 Victorian baronial shooting lodge built for the Earl of Lovelace, complete with turrets and original woodwork.
Remarkable
A 58-acre estate offering guided Munro bagging, sea kayaking on the loch, clay shooting, and gorge scrambling.
Remarkable
Estate-reared Highland cattle, a two-acre kitchen garden, and guided hikes directly into the soaring Torridon mountains.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The best hotels in the rest of the UK
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
It’s not the easiest place to get to, but it’s worth the journey; it’s surrounded by almost 60 acres of parkland…
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The craggy peaks of Beinn Damh and Beinn Eighe tower overhead, with remote walking trails spanning the Wester Ross coast.
The rooms
Main lodge rooms feature original woodwork and deep soaking tubs, complemented by converted stables and a secluded shorefront boathouse.
Outdoor pursuits
Guides lead sea kayaking across Loch Torridon, and walking trails wind through Scots pines across the estate.
The Whisky Bar
A library ladder climbs floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked with 365 single malt whiskies and over a hundred gins.
The interiors remain oh-so-Victorian with acres of original wood panelling and ornate ceilings, but with added cozy and contemporary comfy sofas in tweed-like fabrics
At the table
Dinner at 1887 draws on the estate kitchen garden, and Bo & Muc serves casual Scottish plates in the conservatory.
How it began

Steered by the Rose-Bristow family for decades, the former 1887 Victorian shooting lodge retains its turreted stone silhouette.
“Within the elegant stone walls of this 19th-century hunting lodge, originally built for the first Earl of Lovelace, chef Ross Stovold creates the finest dining experience...”
Good to know
Stay here
The Torridon
Choose your dates to see every room and rate, and book in a few steps.
Add dates to see the price for your stay.
Or book with
Booking.com ExpediaWe may earn a commission when you book through Booking.com or Expedia. It never decides which hotels we include or how we rate them.
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.