Guest User
July 12, 2024
This country house is set on beautiful grounds and was completely redone recently with an eclectic but luxurious style that reflects some of the branding of Glenmorangie whiskey. I suspect that LVMH manages this property as a kind of flagship for the whiskey brand rather than as a standalone hotel. And they do it well. We were a little hesitant about the "country house party" concept with communal dining, but it worked wonderfully. We were there for three nights and really enjoyed the opportunity to spend evenings with the other guests, who hailed from five countries. Our hosts, Charlotte and Amy, were very engaging and worked long days to make our stay comfortable. They checked us in, helped arrange activities, served cocktails, served dinner, led us through whiskey tastings, and joined us in the living room after dinner. Their warm and informal hospitality really made it feel like we were at a friend's home rather than a hotel. The four course dinners and wine pairings were creative and among our best meals in Scotland. We stayed in a couple of "cottages" just across the newly re-landscaped courtyard in the back of the house. These were comfortable with a bedroom and small sitting room. It was a short but sometime wet walk to the main house, but there was a room at the rear entrance literally full of boots, rain jackets, and umbrellas available for guest use. There is a lot to do in the area. In addition to castle and distillery tours, there are many outdoor activities. We worked with Kurt at Connell Outdoor Pursuits and Phil and the Highland Shooting Centre for archery and clay shooting. Both were great to spend time with and would make it easy to set up hunting or fishing as well.