HOTEL REVIEWS
The young ones
The Easter break may be a distant memory, but the summer holidays will be here before you know it. Keep your little stars occupied with a child friendly stay in bonnie Scotland
Kindrochet Lodge, Atholl Estates by
Tomich Holidays, by Beauly, Inverness-shire Reviewed by Jennifer, Jonathan, Alexander and Harris Gordon
from Edinburgh We were delighted to be asked to spend three nights in a self-catering cottage at Tomich Holidays, just a short drive from Drumnadrochit and Inverness. With a two year old and a three month old, this was our first holiday as a family of four and we were excited to spend some time away together in the Highlands. After a scenic car journey along the banks of Loch Ness we arrived to find
a cosy converted steading with the fire on and a friendly member of staff on hand to ensure our safe arrival and to answer any questions. A generous welcome pack was also provided for a hearty breakfast the morning after our arrival. If you have small children like us, there is also the opportunity to purchase a baby pack which includes a cot, high chair, stair gate and child friendly crockery. If you want to save further space in the car (why do such little people need so much stuff?!), you can order a grocery delivery from Asda. Tomich Holidays is a small family run business based on Guisachan Farm,
part of Guisachan Estate. There are 12 self-catering cottages or lodges to choose from and we stayed in one of the two bedroom Courtyard Cottages, handily close to the indoor swimming pool and toddlers play park. The pool was very well maintained and had lovely warm changing rooms which both children and adults appreciated. The water was also warm enough for our littlest to have his first ever swim in a pool, which he seemed to enjoy after the initial shock. Guisachan is a working farm which was also a big hit with our tractor mad toddler. Situated in beautiful countryside there are lots of potential walks and bike rides
in the area, with bike hire available at Tomich. Parts of the ancient Caledonian forest can be found in nearby Glen Affric and we opted for one of the Forestry Commission Scotland’s sign posted walks around Dog Falls, with the two children in a sling and a back pack, finishing off with a picnic by Coire Loch. We all loved the views and getting close to the ‘granny pines’, shimmering silver birch and inquisitive robins who were very interested in our picnic. This was a great chance for a break away from the city and to spend our first holiday away together in a beautiful part of Scotland. Prices from £245 for a week’s holiday
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Blair Atholl Reviewed by The Bootland family from Roslin and friends With space for 16, this Highland Lodge is easily big enough to accommodate the whole family and a few friends . The house is perfect for kids with a large garden surrounded by woodland to explore. The fully equipped kitchen was ideal for large group catering and the BBQ was a welcome treat. The billiards room was a hit (especially with Dad’s), as was the early morning Land Rover safari with ex-estate gamekeeper, Sandy. A tour of Blair Castle and a trip to nearby House of Bruar kept the mums happy too. Simply perfect for a relaxing family break. Prices from £1540 for a short break Mon - Fri or Fri - Mon
The Moorings Hotel, Fort William Reviewed by the Bath family from Leith
In Fort William to try out the aerial assault course and new intermediate mountain bike trails at the nearby Nevis Range, we stayed at the Moorings Hotel next to Neptune’s Staircase on the Caledonian Canal and were quietly impressed. Clean, friendly and efficient, the hotel has a gym, complimentary rounds at Fort William golf club, and a big bar area that leads out onto a private beer garden overlooking the canal’s locks. Our family room was surprisingly large and comfortable, and chef Paul Smith’s food was good for a mid-range hotel. Just outside the town, you feel like you’re in the country, and dogs are welcome. Prices from £80 B&B per room per night (for two people)
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