Torridon

[GetCarter]

I know a lot of you have stayed here whilst on blats... thought you might like to know that the Torridon has just been voted the 13th best hotel in the world.

http://ow.ly/i/gChy

Review to follow when it's available

[IainT V6]

Only "slummed it" at the adjacent Inn on the recent West Highland Hoon but was suitably impressed.

With the dramatic setting, not hard to see why the posh Hotel would feature highly in any top poll although the midges must have been absent when The Times reviewer was visiting.

I'm sure I'll be back to give it a go some time as the last trip really whet my appetite to see more of that part of the world.

[GregE240]

Got absolutely panned food wise in the Sunday Times today. Shame, looks nice.

[GetCarter]

GregE240 said:

Got absolutely panned food wise in the Sunday Times today. Shame, looks nice.

FYI - That was the pub, not the hotel.

[ian2144]

Looking forward to a Torridon visit soon.

The wife and I got vouchers for our 25th Anniversary.......But maybe getting a bit late in the year for heading up with the Caterham.

[GetCarter]

ian2144 said:

Looking forward to a Torridon visit soon.

The wife and I got vouchers for our 25th Anniversary.......But maybe getting a bit late in the year for heading up with the Caterham.

I've only had the 7 out twice in a month, it's been chucking it down.

[GregE240]

GetCarter said:

GregE240 said:

Got absolutely panned food wise in the Sunday Times today. Shame, looks nice.

FYI - That was the pub, not the hotel.

Apologies!! Thought something was amiss. Trip Advisor reviews of the hotel are pretty darn good.

[Andrew[MG]]

GetCarter said:

GregE240 said:

Got absolutely panned food wise in the Sunday Times today. Shame, looks nice.

FYI - That was the pub, not the hotel.

He really didn't make it clear in the article and just set about slagging off the place and Scotland in general. I guess everyone knows he is a to$$er so it doesn't matter too much. Bit of a shame he ended up in the wrong place though...

[GetCarter]

He is indeed an arse - but that's kinda' how he earns his money I guess.... being a pompous arse is quite funny (aka Clarkson)

Anyway to add some balance:

He describes the Inn as a "wooden Portakabin"

This is said Portakabin:






Of the hotel he says "it’s Victorian camp Caledonian cliché"

This is said cliché





I'm quite prepared to enjoy a cliché once in a while.

[St. Anger]

Looks gorgeous, thinking about a weekend away there some time in the new year.

[mazdajason]

You wont be disapointed, we had 2 nights in the hotel at the beginning of this year. Breathtaking scenery and the hotel was 5*. End of .

[ian2144]

GetCarter said:

ian2144 said:

Looking forward to a Torridon visit soon.

The wife and I got vouchers for our 25th Anniversary.......But maybe getting a bit late in the year for heading up with the Caterham.

I've only had the 7 out twice in a month, it's been chucking it down.

Not been over to the west coast with the Caterham yet. Only had it since July...... But almost done 1000 miles round the Shire

[GetCarter]

I'll keep an eye out for you! ...not that I'd miss you, is that 'Mango' colour?

[ian2144]

GetCarter said:

I'll keep an eye out for you! ...not that I'd miss you, is that 'Mango' colour?

Must change that picture it was taken from openroads hire car. My Caterham is yellow.

[notenuphstuph]

There was a group of Ferrari's dropped in for lunch on Sunday, Everyone happy with the grub. No complaints, I can recommend, and will go back for sure First photo is in the car park, second is across the water

[notenuphstuph]

Second photo never uploaded,TRY AGAIN.

[ian2144]

The wife and I have just spent the weekend at The Torridon. A superb place to chill out and relax, the food was fabulous and a whisky bar with over 350 malts, what more could a man ask for ?

The weather was your typical west coast.... dull and damp !! We went over to Applecross via the Bealach na ba, the mist was so bad I could hardly see the front of the Caterham.

We had a great time regardless of the weather. The Torridon is a must if your ever over touring the west.

[moribund]

Nice! How stuffy is it? I'm very much a jeans and t-shirt guy, would I feel out of place?

[GetCarter]

It's quite posh, but you don't need to wear a suit/tie to eat there. The restaurant can be quiet if the hotel isn't busy and you're first in - but it's all pretty relaxed.

You might consider staying at the Inn ... you can then still eat in the hotel, or in the daytime use the whisky bar (which doesn't just sell whisky!)

[h3ppy]

This place looks amazing!

I was looking for somewhere to take the girlfriend for her birthday and this could be it!

Couple of questions..... I'm 24, she is 22, would we feel out of place? We do enjoy the finer things in life but I hate 'snobbery' just because we are 'young'.

Also, is there plenty to do and see in and around the area? I had a look on the website but it's always better to get personal opinions?

Any advice is appreciated!

Cheers