Our suite
We received an enthusiastic and friendly welcome on arrival at Monachyle Mhor. As it was the start of December and we were arriving on a Sunday, the place was a little quieter than I think they normally are, and so we benefited from being upgraded to a suite – this in part to make up for the fact there was no hot water available as both boilers had broken down!
The room was contemporary chic, with high tech facilities and lovely, comfortable furnishings with a wee highland twist – chandelier made from antlers and the scottish like! The bathroom was stunning, with two slipper baths perfectly set for a friendly chat with your partner in the other bath…shame there was no hot water to enjoy it!
Slipper Baths
The lovely, homely lounge with roaring fire is a real joy – and all the better when served with tea and home made, still hot, scones and homemade jam! What a delight.
BUT la piece de resistance is dinner. In the snug bar before dinner we chatted with chef/proprietor Tom before he went off to the kitchen to cook our magnificent 3 course dinner. The South African waiter kept us going with is dry wit. The only down side to dinner was eating it in the conservatory in December – a bit on the cool side! But otherwise the local produce (venison from their farm, etc.) was cooked to perfection and presented well.
Back to the snug bar to finish off our wine in front of the fire and another chat with Tom who is vivacious and passionate about food. What a delight!
Stayed/ate – December 2005
