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"When our daughter was only a few months old, my husband and I took her to Monachyle Mhor, in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. We had been largely confined to our small London flat since her birth, so the experience of arriving at this hotel on a mirrored loch surrounded by mountains was almost hallucinogenic. Indoors, we found a cosseting mix of warmth and luxury: sheepskins, soothing neutral tones, and a roll-top bath. And we were blown away by the restaurant, which draws on Scotland’s culinary bounty (venison from the Perthshire hills, scallops from the Isle of Mull). Doubles from $348." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"An award-winning restaurant at the foot of the Trossach Mountains, Monachyle Mhor is a must-stop for gourmands. Here, executive chef Marysia Paszkowska and head chef Graham Kerr cook exceptional Scottish fare, using ingredients sourced mainly from the restaurant’s own farm and surrounding hills. The team picks vegetables, fruit, and herbs from the kitchen garden and forages in secret spots, resulting in such refined dishes as Blackface lamb with pearl barley, chorizo, confit tomato, black olives, and capers, and Peterhead cod with baby gem lettuce, fondant potatoes, celeriac, and walnuts. If you simply can’t tear yourself away from your meal, you’ll be relieved to know that Monachyle is also a hotel, with cozy rooms, a stylish cabin, and a restored 1950s Pilot Panther showman’s wagon."
We came specifically for the food & drink safari put on by the Monachyle Mhor hotel. This experience was phenomenal! It was so unique - combining all of my favourite things together - nature, food and drinks. The food and drinks were excellent (and the drinks were also bottomless). The views along the way were fantastic. Tom & Lisa were incredibly hospitable and made sure we had an excellent time. The tour ended back at the hotel, and we had a great sit down meal to end the day. I would HIGHLY recommend this to everyone if you are visiting the area!
When we booked our rooms, we were only able to get one of the rooms in the main hotel building as the other options around the were already booked up. It was cozy and comfortable but a wee bit on the small side. The breakfast was incredible - had the wild mushroom and poached egg toast and my partner had the avocado toast. I could have eaten 10!
Fearless378134
Google
We stayed for two nights in the Corr cabin at Monachyle Mohr and had a wonderful time. The view from the cabin was incredible and we felt like we had full privacy from the rest of the accommodation. The cabin itself is well kitted out and the space is used very efficiently. We went down to the bar on the first night and had some amazing cocktails as well as a fantastic charcuterie and cheese board which the receptionist recommended to us. We ate in the restaurant on the second night and found the food to be fantastic, with the staff very friendly and attentive. The only downside was that we had booked the lochside sauna experience which had to be cancelled, however we were given plenty of notice about this and a full refund. We'd definitely recommend and would be happy to return.
buggle77
Google
Exceptional from start to finish! We had just a one night stay here but it was so relaxed and we couldn’t fault a thing. Check in was smooth, our room was gorgeous with its own wee steam room which was just a total chill out and a massive sunken bath too. Room 8 if you are interested! The stand out though was the food. A lot of people would think £95 per person was a lot for diner, however the number of courses involved along with the standard of every course was exceptional and both diner and breakfast were equally good. The staff too were fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. We also loved the location as it’s a working farm too so plenty sheep, lambs and cute donkeys and highland cow to feed apples to! The one thing I would say is the road a long to the hotel from Strathyre is around seven miles of stunning scenery but be careful as it is a narrow road with lots of passing places so take care! Would definitely recommend this hotel. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Alyse Sobel
Google
The staff was so nice, fun and helpful! All I wanted to see was a Highland cow while I was in Scotland. The hotel arranged a farm tour for me and my family, with Freya as a tour guide. We had the BEST time and we met Donald the Highland cow! The food was interesting and delicious and the location was quirky and wonderful!
Alexis DIAS
Google
Beautiful well run family estate in the middle of Scotland. We loved our stay in both the Corr cabin and the Tiny House (slight preference for the Corr cabin!)
While the dinner and breakfast options will surely double your night's rate, they are of the utmost quality and we had an amazing couple of meals. The staff is extremely attentive and we will surely be back in this very special place
Brp 18
Google
Fantastic service, stunning location with an incredible view (even got some weather), great room and all of the meals were superb. The lochside sauna experience was extremely relaxing. Will be back.
Charis Mowat
Google
Our stay at Tiny House at Monachyle Mhor was absolutely fantastic! The staff were so welcoming, attentive and the location is perfect. Would definitely recommend having dinner at the hotel and will be back!
Eleanor Seymour
Google
A unique, unassuming and incredibly welcoming hotel - I cannot recommend MM highly enough.
The food is to die for, from the daily scones baked to order, to homemade muesli, to the fine dining evening meal experience without any of the pretentiousness of a typical Michelin restaurant yet with the same quality of food. In fact, guests are free to dress as they desire, dogs are welcome around the hotel and the atmosphere is so relaxed, with Tom the owner often seen and heard laughing amongst guests and staff.
Regarding the staff - they are incredible. So polite, friendly and eager to please. The location and scenery speaks for itself and the rooms are all beautifully and stylishly decorated with huge comfortable beds and lovely toiletries in the bathrooms. The Google '3 star' rating isn't correct. I believe it's a 4 star hotel, but this place deserves 5 stars on all counts!
It's almost impossible to describe MM to anyone who hasn't been, but it's a very special place indeed, where nothing is too much trouble, every man and his dog is welcome and you leave feeling warm and happy. I even got to meet Donald, the resident highland cow calf, before I left which topped off a wonderful 24 hours.
Thanks to the whole team at MM.
Andrew M.
Yelp
Unbelievable place.
The location is one of the most beautiful places I've been. Even when the weather is poor - which is often in Scotland - the hotel and surrounding area are absolutely stunning. Go for a walk and come back to proper cocktails, fabulous food and a roaring fire.
The quality of the food was really the stand out feature of this place. Clearly as much as possible is sourced locally, a lot of it actually grown on site. However, it's the refinement of Scottish classics while retaining the essence of the hearty, robust nature that's the talent.
We were there for NYE where we had the 3 days package. That being the case, I can tell you that their mass catering is as good as I've seen any where else.
This place is great for a couple and would be unbelievable as a wedding venue.
Not to be missed.
Dr. J.
Yelp
I would give this place more stars!!!! Amazing, amazing, amazing. Where do I start with the raving! 1) location: Perfectly located by lakes, waterfalls, hills, valleys, and mountains. It is def a small, narrow road that gets you here but worth it. 2) service: the rooms are perfect, the staff is beyond nice and awesome ammenities 3) food: fine dining at its best. From frestly hunted deer to fresh veggies grown on the geounds- just delicious. The drinks from wine to cocktails are perfect.
Hidden gem away from the hustle and bustle of modern life!!! If you ever go to Scotland, this place is a MUST. I really hope to revisit some day.
Keith M.
Yelp
Great place for a meal, a beverage or a week! Great food and a walks while enjoying luxury. Tom and the team give great service and make you feel a home. We loved our time at Monachyle Mhor and Mhor84 and Mhor Fish and Mhor bread! What a combination.