About this property
This former Victorian sporting lodge is set in the village of Tongue in the North Highlands. Overlooking the beautiful Kyle of Tongue, Ben Loyal, Ben Hope and the ruin of Castle Varrich, it offers luxurious rooms, a cosy bar and restaurant and traditional Scottish breakfasts. Rooms at the Tongue Hotel are individually designed with period features such as wood panelling, open fires and antique furniture. Each includes a decanter of sherry, sweets, as well as a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and Gilchrist and Soames toiletries. The Tongue serves an extensive breakfast menu. Porridge, fruit, cereals and yoghurts are followed by a choice of cooked Scottish breakfasts. Ingredients are locally sourced and guests can enjoy snacks and bar meals or more formal meals in the dining room, served with varied whisky and wine menus. The area is ideal for hiking, angling and climbing in the nearby Loch Fleet and Knockan Crag National Nature Reserves. Ben Loyal, the Queen of Scottish mountains is reached from Tongue Village, and the UK's most northerly Munro, Ben Hope is within 30 minutes’ drive. Tongue also marks the end of the long distance walk The Sutherland Way. This northerly coastline boasts fine sandy beaches including Coldbackie, Talmine, Achininver and Torrisdale Bay.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Robyn
Australia“A rambling hotel, our room was comfortable and a good size.” - Sally
United Kingdom“Lovely hotel, comfy room. Felt very luxurious. Food was great. Location is superb” - Bernadett
Sweden“Stunning location, cozy & beautiful rooms with full comfort and extremely friendly staff. While here, make sure to pay a visit to Castle Varrich. Absolutely worth the hike - nothing crazy, doable in an hour and your reward is a picturesque view. A...” 
Trevor United Kingdom“Friendly and courteous staff. Great views of Loyal, Hope, Varrich, and The Causeway. The porridge was great!”- Michael United Kingdom“There was a pleasant ambience in the hotel and the food was excellent.”
- Simon United Kingdom“We had a delightful stay and everything was just perfect. The room itself was large and light,beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. But above all the staff were exceptional.Everyone was kind and friendly whilst being very...”
- Sally United Kingdom“Beautifully situated for NC500 and beautiful views… we had room 1 which overlooked the water and the castle. Restaurant served beautiful food.”
- Angela United Kingdom“We did enjoy the stay with you. We found you a lot more expensive to stay and to dine.”
- Sebastien
France“Bathtub, great surface, great view, warm welcome, restaurant just aside, great breakfast.” - Roo United Kingdom“The location was great, room was well appointed and the staff all very welcoming.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that for groups of 8 or more, an additional meal supplement of 30 GBP per person will be charged for dinner at the restaurant.
