Tongue hotels

Situated in the coastal village of Tongue, Northwest Highland Ben Loyal Hotel boasts picturesque views of the stunning landscape. Free parking is available and guests also benefit from free Wi-Fi in public areas. Each room at Ben Loyal has an en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms have far-reaching views of Kyle of Tongue, the sea, and the mountains. A hearty full Scottish breakfast, made with locally sourced ingredients where possible, is cooked to order and it is served daily. With scenic views, the dining room offers a charming environment where guests can also enjoy freshly prepared lunch and dinner. The restaurant specialises in seafood.

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.