Shieldaig Lodge Hotel, Gairloch ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Leacnaside, Gairloch, Gairloch, United Kingdom, Iv21 2Aw

Rooms at Shieldaig Lodge

Shieldaig Lodge offers 12 rooms, including Single and Suite options. Most rooms accommodate extra beds. Rooms include a TV, alarm clock, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature views over the hills or the loch, while others face the falconry or the walled garden. Room Six features a corner aspect. Amenities provided are free toiletries, bathrobes, a hairdryer, and slippers. Rooms also include a wardrobe, an electric kettle, carpeted floors, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Suites have a living room, a separate bedroom, and a bathroom with a bath and free toiletries.

Dining at Shieldaig

The hotel serves a full Scottish breakfast. The Liberator Bar offers a selection of every Scottish whisky produced since 1945 and samples of the world's oldest cask whisky, at 70 years old. The estate provides rare-breed lamb and beef from its highland cattle herd, along with Loch-fresh langoustine, squat lobster, and hand-dived scallops. There is also a shellfish tasting menu featuring five courses paired with wine. There are options to book packed lunches and picnics. Dining options include a 3-course dinner, or a tasting menu with wine pairing. A light lunch is served daily. The restaurant offers views of Shieldaig Bay.

Leisure and Activities

Shieldaig Lodge is set within a 26-acre estate and is a base for hill walking, deer stalking, and fishing. Guests can engage in beach picnics, croquet, falconry, and fly-fishing lessons. Mountain biking is available over the landscapes of Wester Ross or around Glen Torridon. Day trips from Gairloch include whale-watching expeditions and boat trips to the Shiant Islands. The lodge provides gin tastings and a snooker room. Additionally, there's an amphibious all-terrain vehicle available for use.

Location and Surroundings

Shieldaig Lodge is part of a 26,000-acre estate on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands, overlooking the shores of Gairloch. Nearby landmarks include Gairloch Museum (4.5 km), Fionn Loch (3 km), and Beinn Alligin (4.5 km). The sea water of Gairloch ripples onto the seaweed-strewn beach that fronts the lodge. Guests can explore nearby Munros and the so-called Fairy Lochs. The Applecross Drive is available to explore. Victoria Falls are 3 km away.

Services at Shieldaig

The hotel offers open fires in the snug bar and lounges. Guests can relax in the library, lounge, and bar while sampling whisky and admiring lawn-to-loch views. Other services include dog-friendly accommodations, with doggy treats provided. There is parking available in a private car park. Wi-Fi is accessible. The hotel can arrange falconry experiences and fly fishing lessons. Luggage storage is available. Late check-out can be arranged for a fee. Dog-friendly stays must be pre-booked.