The Torridon
Scotland · United Kingdom
Reviews
Character and identity
The Torridon occupies a 19th-century manor on the banks of Loch Torridon, with turrets, brick façades and Victorian bones intact, set against a backdrop of pine forest and Highland peaks. Inside, original features sit alongside contemporary furnishings in muted natural tones, and rooms come with deep soaking tubs. The family-owned property, run by Daniel and Rohaise Rose-Bristow, anchors itself around 1887 Restaurant, where manor-grown produce and local seafood drive the menu, and an oak-paneled whisky bar stocking 365 bottles plus 80 gins, including a house spirit. A team of adventure guides runs the outdoor programme.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and active travellers who want serious Highlands immersion: hiking, sea kayaking, gorge scrambling, clay pigeon shooting, archery and loch snorkeling, paired with ambitious cooking and a deep whisky list. Also a strong pick for design-minded guests who like historic architecture handled with a contemporary touch, and for anyone planning a special-occasion dinner.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers who want urban energy, easy access by rail or a quick airport transfer should look closer to Edinburgh or Inverness. The remoteness is the point, so those after shopping, nightlife or a large-resort spa with multiple pools and treatment rooms will find the scale modest.
Bottom line
The reason to come is the setting and what you can do in it: a stately manor pressed right up against loch, forest and mountain, with an in-house guiding team that turns the landscape into the itinerary. Book a loch-facing room, plan dinner at 1887 on at least one night, and time your stay for long summer evenings or crisp autumn stalking season.
Location
What this place offers
- Bar
- Meeting rooms
- Restaurants
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Table service
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Smoke-free property
- Credit cards
