Garvault House in Kinbrace: Photos and Reviews

Garvault House offers seven guestrooms, each with a luxurious private bathroom and lake, mountain, or river views. The hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi, and free private parking, plus a free shuttle service to Kinbrace train station 10.7 km away. A cozy drawing room with a real fire, a library, and a bar with local whiskies are available for guest use, along with board games, darts, and a picnic area.

Dinner is served on request as a home-cooked three-course meal at a communal table, where guests often dine with the owners and staff. Breakfast includes continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, along with local specialities, juice, cheese, and fruits. Homemade snacks and treats are offered on arrival, and the hotel caters to dietary preferences with advance notice.

Guests can hike, cycle, or fish directly from the hotel, with walking tours, darts, and wildlife spotting also available on site. The remote setting offers opportunities for stargazing and sightings of deer, sheep, and house martins, with whale-watching possible in the wider area. Wick John O'Groats Airport is 100 km away, and the hotel's location receives a guest rating of 9.8 out of 10.

The hotel is fully off-grid, powered by its own renewable energy, and has non-smoking rooms, family rooms, and pet-friendly policies with pet bowls available. Safety features include fire extinguishers and smoke alarms, and daily housekeeping is provided. Packed lunches can be arranged for day trips, and the property offers outdoor furniture, a terrace, and a garden.

Family rooms are available, and children's menus and kids' meals are offered on request. The hotel can be booked entirely for group stays, as has been done for parties of friends and multi-night family gatherings. Board games and puzzles are provided for entertainment, and the communal dining style encourages conversation among all guests.

Location: Remote off-grid hotel, 10.7 km from Kinbrace station

Rooms: 7 guestrooms with private bathrooms & mountain or lake views

Dining: Free cooked-to-order breakfast & home-cooked three-course dinner

Activities: Hiking, cycling, fishing, darts & walking tours

Pet-Friendly: Pets welcome with pet bowls provided

Guest Rating: 9.8 out of 10 for location