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Kylesku Hotel, Kylesku
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Free Wifi
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Private Car Park
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Pets Allowed
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Family Friendly
Enjoy the flawless position of the Kylesku Hotel with is stylish accommodation, award-winning Scottish restaurant and the stunning wild rugged landscape that surrounds it.
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Free Wifi
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Private Car Park
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Pets Allowed
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Family Friendly
Number of Bedrooms: 11
Parking Spaces: 0
Steps into Hotel: 0
Check In Time: 3pm
Check Out Time: 11am
The Kylesku Hotel in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland is a glorious haven by Loch Glendhu. Originally dating back to the 17th century this Highland retreat is perfect to enjoy the peacefulness offered by the long sweeping remoteness surrounding the hotel as well as true authentic Highland hospitality. Located across the iconic Kylesku Bridge, you can explore the wild rugged landscape of Assynt and other nearby North Coast 500 landmarks. Hotel guests at Kylesku can relax in the peaceful private lounge looking out onto Loch Glendhu. You’ll also find WiFi, books and a telescope for wildlife watching – perfect for rainy days! Well-behaved dogs are welcomed as family and can accompany you throughout the hotel.
As a recently modernised 19th century hotel, the Kylesku Hotel offers a quirky mix of 11 guest rooms of all shapes and sizes, including a lovely new extension, Willie’s Hoose. All rooms come fully equipped with TV, tea/coffee making facilities and private bathrooms. Upgrade your escape to a room with a view over the Loch or room with your own private balcony.
Kylesku Hotel boasts an award-winning Scottish restaurant and bar known for its wonderful fresh seafood and relaxed, friendly welcome. The team are especially proud of winning Scottish Hotel Awards Informal Restaurant of the Year (twice in a row!), as it reflects their passion for exceptional hospitality as well as excellent dining.
The Kylesku Hotel offers great late deals and special offers on short breaks throughout the year. Book easily and securely today with My Hotel Break, and get your next short break off to the perfect start.
Bedrooms
TV Tea/Coffee Iron/Board Toiletries Wifi Family Room for 3 Family Room for 4 Walk In ShowersKylesku Hotel offers stylish boutique-style accommodation and it’s location on the North Coast 500 is ideal for exploring Ullapool, Lochinver and the Scottish Geopark.
Dog-friendly hotel
The Kylesku Hotel loves dogs, and welcome calm, well-behaved dogs who can fit in with the peaceful surroundings. If you’re looking for a dog-friendly hotel near blissful walks and beaches. Please also read the noticeboard regarding dog policy before you book.
DOUBLE ROOM WITH LOCH VIEW - KINGSIZE
This bright loch-facing room has a wonderful view of Loch Glendhu and the hills beyond. It’s on the ground floor in the main part of the hotel. A super comfy kingsize bed and a large ensuite bathroom with shower, as well as a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Fluffy white towels toiletries are also included.
KINGSIZE DOUBLE ROOM - SUPERKING / TWIN
A peaceful rear-facing room (no view) on the ground floor in the main part of the hotel. This room comes with a super kingsize bed which can also be set as a twin. The room has an ensuite bathroom with bath, shower, a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Fluffy white towels and toiletries are also included.
DOUBLE ROOM WITH LOCH VIEW - KINGSIZE
This bright loch-facing room has a wonderful view of Loch Glendhu and the hills beyond. It’s on the ground floor in the historic part of the main Kylesku Hotel, close to the Residents’ Lounge, and has a king-size bed. The room has an en suite bathroom with shower, a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Towels are provided.
KINGSIZE DOUBLE ROOM - SUPERKING / TWIN / FAMILY ROOM
This family room is on the ground floor in the historic main part of Kylesku Hotel, close to the residents’ lounge. It is rear-facing room (no view) and has a super king-size bed which can also be set as a twin. It also has a separate single bed and Z bed for other family members. The room has a large en suite shower, a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Towels are provided.
SLEEPS 2-4
KINGSIZE DOUBLE ROOM WITH LOCH VIEW - SUPERKING / TWIN
This loch-facing room is bright and welcoming with a fabulous view of Loch Glendhu and the hills beyond. It’s on the ground floor in the main part of the hotel. This lovely room has a super kingsize bed which can also be set as a twin. The room has an ensuite bathroom with a bath, shower, a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Fluffy white towels and toiletries are also included.
SNUG DOUBLE ROOMS - DOUBLE
Accessed by a small flight of stairs the Snug Double Rooms are in the attic of the main hotel. Sloped ceilings and deep set windows add to the quirkiness of these lovely rooms. They have a comfy double bed, a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Although these rooms doesn’t have an ensuite, there is a washbasin in the room, as well as their own lockable private bathrooms with shower on the floor below. Fluffy white towels and toiletries are also included.
DELUXE FAMILY ROOM WITH LOCH VIEWS - SUPERKING / TWIN
This stunning loch-facing family room has a wonderful view of Loch Glendhu and the hills beyond. It is located on the ground floor in Willie’s Hoose, a modern annex just a few metres from the main hotel, so you can easily access the Restaurant, Bar and Guest Lounge. This room has a super kingsize bed which can be set as a twin. We can also add one single bed and a Z bed for extra family members. The room also has a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Fluffy white towels, bath robes and toiletries are also included in the large ensuite shower room.
DELUXE FAMILY ROOM WITH LOCH VIEWS - SUPERKING / TWIN / FAMILY ROOM
This beautiful, large loch-facing family room has wonderful views of the loch and the hills beyond. It’s on the ground floor in Willie’s Hoose, a modern annex just a few metres from the main hotel, so you can easily access the Restaurant, Bar and Guest Lounge. This room has a super kingsize bed which can be set as a twin. We can also add one single bed and a Z bed for extra family members. The room also has a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Fluffy white towels, bath robes and toiletries are also included. The bathroom is ensuite with a bath and shower.
SLEEPS 2-4
DELUXE DOUBLE ROOMS WITH BALCONY - DOUBLE
These beautiful first-floor Deluxe Double Rooms come with their own balcony and breathtaking views out across Loch Glendhu – the best views in the hotel! These rooms are in Willie’s Hoose, a modern annex just a few metres from the main hotel, so you can easily access the Restaurant, Bar and Guest Lounge. Or enjoy a drink on your balcony, the choice is yours! Enjoy a great nights sleep in a sumptuous double bed. The room also has a TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, and ensuite bathroom with shower. Fluffy white towels, bath robes and toiletries are also included.
Bar & Restaurant
Outdoor Dining TerraceKylesku Hotel’s restaurant serves the best quality local ingredients to bring out their wonderful fresh flavours. You’ll find ultra-local seafood straight from the loch, fish from nearby coastal waters, and pork and beef from the crofter neighbours, all served to mouth-watering perfection. The chef strives to source from sustainable local producers wherever possible, whether for the restaurant or the well-stocked bar.
Sample Dinner Menu
Kylesku Hotel bar has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and beautiful views out across Loch Glendhu. As well as an interesting wine list to accompany our food, you’ll find an impressive collection of single malt whiskies, local beers and ales, and Scottish artisan gins, as well as plenty of non-alcoholic options.
Opening times
(1ST APR-30TH SEP)
Spring/Summer opening times
Breakfast: 8am-10am (open to non-residents)
Coffee & Cake: 10am-4.30pm
Lunch: 12 noon-2.45pm
Dinner: 5.30pm-9pm (last orders 8.45pm)
Bar: 12noon-10pm
Opening times
(1ST FEB-31ST MAR)
Winter opening times
Breakfast: 8am-10am (open to non-residents)
Coffee & Cake: 11am-4.30pm
Lunch: 12pm - 2.30pm
Dinner: 6pm - 8pm (last orders 7.45pm)
Bar: 12noon-10pm
Directions to the Kylesku Hotel in Kylesku
Kylesku Hotel is in Sutherland on the northwest coast of Scotland, on the North Coast 500 coastal route. You’ll find us in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, on the banks of Loch Glendhu, not far from the iconic Kylesku Bridge.
To get there, first reach Inverness by train, car or plane and drive two hours through breathtaking scenery, or come by sea and anchor in the bay.
By Car From Inverness (2 hours)
From Inverness, head north on the A9 over the Kessock Bridge.
Around 5 miles north of the bridge, at the roundabout, take the A835 to Ullapool (66 miles).
Head north through Ullapool (signposted Kylesku) and continue for 19 miles.
At the the Ledmore T-junction, turn left on to the A837.
After 8 miles, turn right on to the A894 (signposted Kylesku).
After 6.5 miles, look out for the Kylesku hotel sign and turn right down the slope into Kylesku village.
Park at the end in front of the hotel. Watch out for the slipway!
By Air
Flybe and Easyjet flights from Gatwick, Luton, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester to Inverness are reasonably priced, if you book well in advance.
During the summer months, there are some direct European flights.
Helicopters can land outside the hotel by prior arrangement.
By Rail
The train service from Edinburgh to Inverness operates several times a day, and there’s a direct train from London Euston Station to Inverness.
Scotrail
UK National Rail
For the ultimate in overnight rail travel between London and Scotland, book the Caledonian Sleeper Train.
By Bus
For long-distance overnight coach travel from London to Inverness, see the National Express bus service.
A local bus service, the Far North bus, operates the 804 service on Tuesdays and Thursdays from May to October. It runs from Ullapool to Durness and back (via Lochinver), and can drop people off at the Kylesku turn-off at the top of our road.
By Sea
If you have a boat, you can find a sheltered spot easily enough within the loch. The slipway is good for mooring, but don’t leave the dinghy unattended as it gets used quite a bit.
Hotel Notice Board
Pet Policy
Kylesku Hotel welcomes well-behaved dogs for a supplement of £15.00 per dog per night up to £60.00 per stay. This is to cover any additional cleaning. A maximum of 1 dog per room.
Dogs are very welcome in our guest rooms (one dog per guest room only), as well as the lounge and bar areas if it is not too busy but they must be supervised and controlled at all times. In your room we would ask that dogs are kept off the furniture and beds. Please put a ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign on your door or let reception know if dogs are left in the room unattended at any time. Dogs can join guests in the bar however are not allowed in the main restaurant
If you have an allergy, or would rather not be seated near dogs, please mention this when booking
Walking Nature Reserves Cycling Fishing Horse Racing Wildlife Watching Water Sports ClimbingBeing perfectly located in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland allows for the Kylesku Hotel to be the ideal choice when looking to enjoy walking, wildlife, boating or just escaping to refreshing your soul.
The small parish of Assynt near Kylesku is one of the most spectacular areas of Scotland. Situated right in the heart of the Northwest Scotland UNESCO Geopark it’s a magical landscape of breath taking beauty. This area is also part of the North Coast 500.
Activities and sports right from Kylesku Hotel include boating, running, hiking, diving, cycling and paddleboarding
Walking & Hillwalking
The Kylesku area is glorious for walking and hillwalking, and you’ll find plenty of short and child-friendly walks as well as long lochside hikes and mighty Munros and Corbetts. The hotel is also close to the Scottish National Trail.
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES NEAR KYLESKU HOTEL
The beaches on the northwest coast of Scotland are breathtaking in their rugged beauty, with looming cliff faces, white sand and turquoise, crystal clear water. You’ll find many gorgeous beaches within easy driving distance of Kylesku Hotel.
ARTS & CRAFTS ACTIVITIES IN SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS
Northwest Scotland is home to a wonderful community of artists and craft makers, including the internationally renowned ceramicist, Lotte Glob. Many local artists are inspired by the Assynt landscape and produce beautiful work that makes an ideal gift or memento of your stay. Unmissable North coast destinations for arts and craft lovers include Balnakeil Craft Village, Highland Stoneware, and the Old Ferry craft shop right on the hotel's doorstep.
NORTH COAST 500 – THE ULTIMATE SCOTTISH ROAD TRIP
Planning a North Coast 500 road trip? The NC500 (Scotland’s Route 66) takes you on an unforgettable journey through iconic Scottish landscapes. From mountains, lochs and castles to white sand beaches, azure seas and unspoilt wilderness, the NC500 is a magical road trip showcasing the best of the Highlands. Come and visit Kylesku Hotel as part of your NC500 tour.
BIRDWATCHING, WILDLIFE, SEASONAL GUIDES
If you’re keen on birdwatching and wildlife, the northwest Highlands are awesome in every season. Unmissable highlights include the magical Handa Island Wildlife Reserve, the Old Man of Stoer, Culag Woods and Culkein Bay. Golden eagles are regulars around Kylesku, along with otters, seals and deer. Or visit the whales and dolphins on a boat adventure!
Things to see and do when staying at the Kylesku Hotel
Ullapool Golf Course
Durness Golf Course
Assyat Angling Club
Kylesku Sea Tours
Horse Riding - Free Spirit trekking
Kayaking - Ridge Way adventures
Oldshoremore Beach
The Old Ferry Craft Shop
North Coast 500
For more information on things to see and do in the area, visit our Inverness, Sutherland & North Highlands destination guide.