The Old Inn, Gairloch, Scotland

~ Tandy
The Old Inn

Dave and I had planned on stopping overnight in Gairloch. We did not make a booking beforehand as we did not think there would be a problem finding somewhere to stay. It was mid-October in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. And who knew it would be so busy? We were told at The Old Inn that we were lucky she could offer us a choice of two rooms, and for more than one night. We chose room 5 of this establishment which has offered accommodation since the day they opened in the 17th Century!

The Old Inn
The Old Inn
Our Room

The room has twin beds pushed together and are comfortable enough for a good night’s sleep. The walls are very thin, allowing sounds from other rooms to creep in. The blackout blind ensured that no light disturbed my sleep and I slept in until 7am. We started our morning with a cup of complementary coffee. The shower has very low pressure and there are no hooks in the bathroom to hang up anything. Basic amenities are provided which means less unpacking and packing for me.

Our Room And The Dining Room At The Old Inn
Our Room And The Dining Room At The Old Inn
Meals

We chose to stay in the hotel so that we could dine in. Our whisky’s of choice for the night were Ardmore Legacy and Tomatin. Dave started with The Old Inn seafood chowder and I had a pot of spinners. I could not taste the garlic in them, but let me tell you, they were garlic heavy! Dave had a few which was a good thing. They are like baby langoustines, with fat bellies and fiddly to eat. But really delicious. For our main course we had the game pie with venison supplied by local estates, and the fish pie.

Our Dinner At The Old Inn
Our Dinner At The Old Inn

Breakfast is quite a feast. There is a full buffet of yoghurt, fruit, cereals, bread, cold meat, cheese and jams as well as a choice of fresh juices and teas. Coffee is brought to the table and for our hot meal we go for the full Scottish breakfast with a poached egg.

Breakfast At The Old Inn
Breakfast At The Old Inn
To note

The staff are very pleasant and always available. I would recommend that you make a booking if you are in the area. Part of the North Coast 500 route, you can stop here to do some whale watching or rare sea bird sightings. Contact them on +44 1445 712006 or use this link to book your accommodation and get 10% back after your stay.

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I am passionate about using regional, seasonable and sustainable produce when I cook. I live in Gordons Bay with my husband and dogs. We visit new places locally and overseas as often as we can to experience the food of the area. Follow along on our adventures!

17 thoughts on “The Old Inn, Gairloch, Scotland”

  2. Thanks for sharing this post, Tandy. We are going to Scotland in August and I have made a note of this place.

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  7. The Old Inn looks exactly how I would expect places to look like in Scotland! So charming. Looks like a great stay.

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