Monachyle Mhor Hotel
Hotel · Stirling
Balquhidder, Lochearnhead FK19 8PQ, United Kingdom
Highlights
Refined restaurant, cozy rooms, loch views, farm activities.
Refined restaurant, cozy rooms, loch views, farm activities.
"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."
"Travelling to this snug gourmet retreat is almost as much fun as arriving there: you snake four miles through woods along the edge of Loch Voil, enjoying the snow-capped peaks of the Trossachs around you. Or, if you’re feeling flush, you can arrive by sea plane on the loch in front of the stone farmhouse and down a glass of champers on the shore. There’s history here too: this glen is the home of the MacLaren and MacGregor clans, and the most notorious MacGregor of them all, Rob Roy, is buried in the churchyard nearby. Once you reach Monachyle Mhor you’ll be reluctant to stir. Inspirational gastronomy, stylish design and a personal welcome make this a truly special place. It’s run by siblings Tom, Dick and Melanie who were all raised here on what started off as a farm and is now a bijou gastro-bolthole that foodies and design aficionados traipse to from afar. The 2,000-acre farm, its produce, and the Lewis’ infectious enthusiasm remain firmly at the heart of Monachyle. Within the original stone farm buildings, 16 quiet rooms come with modern design and oodles of funk factor. We loved it here, and found it hard to leave. Or if you want to sleep even closer to nature, book one of the cabins deep in the woodland. Highs The food is superb - well presented without being fussy, and bursting with taste and inspiration The rooms are fresh and original: they'll make you smile (and sleep well) We love the eco-friendly Tiny House - a really romantic bolthole You can't get much more remote in the UK - and yet it’s only 90 minutes' drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh An atmosphere that’s intimate and friendly, yet also has a touch of Kensington sophistication Lows A large deposit is required on reservation The snug little bar is the only nightlife here, so you’ll have to provide your own Not really geared up for children, except tinies (families generally prefer sister property Mhor 84 Motel just down the road) Not for budget travellers: food and drink costs can mount up If you're on a romantic break, be aware that some double beds are singles zipped together" - Clare Hargreaves
"Perched on the edge of a quiet freshwater lake, Monachyle Mhor is the elegant centerpiece of a 2,000-acre working farm in the Scottish highlands. With an upscale restaurant specializing in elevated Scottish cuisine made with ingredients produced on-site — and freshly baked scones with cream served anytime at the bar — it’s as much a low-key foodie destination as a stylish boutique hotel." - Tablet Hotels
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