Lundies House

Overview

A former 19th-century manse transformed into Scotland's most sophisticated Highland hideaway. Museum-quality art meets Scandinavian design in this retreat overlooking Kyle of Tongue, where intimate tastes good.

  • Rooms
  • 11
  • Periods of closure
  • Open year-round
  • Food + Drink
  • Single dining room serving daily-changing 3-4 course Highland-Nordic cuisine with local ingredients, plus honesty bar and courtyard fire pit gatherings.
  • Vibes
  • Highland Luxe meets Scandi-Chic

The Highs

  • Courtyard fire pit that becomes the social heart of the property
  • Museum-quality art collection seamlessly integrated into historic architecture
  • Included dinner that rivals Scotland's best restaurants
  • Genuine intimacy - just 11 rooms in a house-party atmosphere

Stuff You Should Know

Located in remote Tongue village (population 300) - nearest airport is Inverness, 2 hours away by car. The converted steading studios around the courtyard are the rooms to book, offering more privacy and the coveted fire pit access.

Dinner and breakfast are included - no à la carte options, but the daily-changing menu is - um wow - and the kitchen was great about making substitutions for dietary restrictions. The house operates more like staying with sophisticated friends than a traditional hotel. Book well in advance - there's almost nothing comparable in the Scottish Highlands. Note that in the main House & Studios: Children under 10 years old are not permitted — this place has a very adult vibe.

  • Swimming Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bicycles Available
  • Wi-Fi
    (94 Mbps)
  • Family Friendly
  • Pet Friendly
  • Electric Car Charging
  • Beach Access
  • Hiking Trails
  • Accessible
  • Sustainable
  • Adults Only
  • Age Restriction: 10 years+
  • Rewards/Points Programs
  • None

Swank Guide Extras

Swank Guide Extras

Fancy the VIP treatment? Book with us, and we’ll make it happen. Early check-in, late check-out? Sorted. Free breakfast? Of course. F+B voucher? We’ll work on it. Room upgrade? Probably.

It’s all about who you know, and with our FORA partnership, you’re always in the inner circle. We’ll confirm what perks we’ve arranged before you ever pay.

Location

  • Tongue, Scotland, Scottish Highlands

Planes, Trains + TukTuks

Remote Highland village overlooking Kyle of Tongue and Ben Loyal, with ancient Castle Varrich ruins visible from the property - pure Scottish drama without tourist buses.

  • Nearest international airport
  • Inverness Airport (INV)
  • Distance from airport
  • 91 miles/146 km
  • Journey time
  • 2 hours drive via single-track roads through Highland scenery - the journey is half the experience

Room

Rate advice Approximate rates by room type and season

  Low Season High Season Shoulder Season
Most basic room $600/night $900/night $750/night
Mid-priced room $750/night $1100/night $900/night
Most expensive room $900/night $1300/night $1100/night

Rates are approximate and for guidance only. To get prices for your trip dates, book with us.

Amenities In our room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Coffee Machine
  • Microwave
  • Mini-Bar
  • Room Service
  • TV
  • Top-Scoring Pillows*

*Top-scoring pillows are pillows we've rated 8 (or higher) out of 10 for comfort.

Food and drink

Food + Drink On-site surprises

Highland Cuisine Meets Nordic Sophistication

Forget everything you think you know about Scottish hotel food. The daily-changing 3-4 course dinner menu showcases local game, fresh seafood, and foraged ingredients elevated with serious technique. There are no menus - just trust the kitchen to deliver something extraordinary each night, which they did; big time. The wine’s natural and biodynamic and complements, rather than competes, with the Highland ingredients. Breakfast includes homemade bread, preserves, and cooked-to-order dishes. In warmer months, dinner moves to the heated courtyard for barbecue under the stars - Scottish dining doesn't get more romantic or memorable.

 

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