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Hotel3 stars

Coul House Hotel

In the hills above Contin, Contin, By Strathpeffer, Inverness IV14 9ES

Nearest town on the route
Inverness ~23 km
Year of most recent renovation
2004
Total number of rooms
21

About this place

Nestled in the hills above Contin, just 25 minutes from Inverness, this family-run country house hotel offers scenic surroundings, fine dining, and a relaxing atmosphere. Built in 1821, this unique building exudes traditional charm, complemented by eight acres of woodland and gardens with unspoiled mountain views. Each en-suite room is individually designed and varies in size and shape. The octagonal restaurant specializes in contemporary Scottish cuisine using fresh, local produce. Located in the Northern Highlands, it's an ideal base for exploring attractions like Dunrobin Castle, Rogie Waterfalls, Cawdor Castle, and the Glen Ord Whisky Distillery. Different policies and supplements apply for group bookings. To arrive, follow the A9 north over the Kessock Bridge, take the second left at the Tore roundabout onto the A835 towards Dingwall and Ullapool. At the next roundabout, take the second left to stay on the A835. Contin is about six miles further on. In Contin, the hotel's driveway is the third right after the petrol station, about 200 yards. The hotel is at the end of the half-mile gravel driveway.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Family friendly
  • Accessible

Facilities

Facilities 6
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
Catering 3
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
Entertainment & pools 1
  • Children playground
Meals 4
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • À la carte lunch
  • À la carte dinner
Payment methods 4
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • Visa Electrón

Rooms

Occupancy by room type
Room typeGuestsAdults / children
Double roomup to 44 adults / 3 children
Junior suiteup to 55 adults / 3 children

Room types and occupancy come from the Hotelbeds catalogue and have not been confirmed by the hotel, so treat them as indicative. Ask the hotel for current rooms, bed layout and the number of guests.

Meals and key facts

Type of stay

  • Hotels with charm

Key facts

Year of most recent renovation
2004
Total number of rooms
21
Number of floors (main building)
2
Single rooms
3
Double rooms
17
Suites
1

Where it sits

In the hills above Contin, Contin, By Strathpeffer, Inverness IV14 9ES

Straight-line distance to the route's towns

  • Inverness23 km
  • Applecross76 km
  • Ullapool50 km
  • Durness111 km
  • John o' Groats149 km
  • Wick131 km

Figures are measured in a straight line from the hotel's coordinates. Single-track roads make the drive far slower than the map suggests; see driving notes.

Nearby, from the catalogue

  1. Golf course3 km
  2. Beach10 km
  3. Ski slopes50 km

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Muxaril is not a booking site and shows no live prices. Contact the hotel for current rates, VAT and cancellation terms; Highland rooms in July and August go months ahead.

Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 02/10/2026.

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