The Tongue Hotel (Tongue, United Kingdom)

Situated at the top of the North Coast 500, The Tongue Hotel is a wonderfully remote country house reached vial miles of breathtaking single-track road. Set in the centre of the sleepy village of Tongue this laid-back hotel in a 19th-century stone lodge is 2 miles from the Kyle of Tongue, a minute's walk from the ruins of Castle Varrich and 7 miles from the peak of Ben Loyal. A former Victorian sporting lodge, the Tongue Hotel is now a homely, characterful place, with cosy tweeds and tartan fabrics, individually styled bedrooms retaining original features such as marble sinks, fireplaces and Victorian furniture, The classic rooms feature free Wi-Fi, TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities, some have castle and mountain views. Superior rooms have the added benefit of a sitting area and boast atmospheric views over to the ruins of Castle Varrich, towards Ben Loyal or the Kyle of Tongue There is an elegant restaurant, cosy guest lounge and well stocked hotel bar serving Scottish beer, whisky & gins plus an adjacent small public bar - The Brass Tap serving food and drink in a relaxed setting. The food is wholly locally sourced with an excellent selection of fish and seafood.