Ledgowan Lodge, Achnasheen, Wester Ross, Highlands, Scotland

Ledgowan is a fantastic Victorian manor house once owned by Lord Latymar of Coutts Bank (the queen's banker in London). Ledgowan still retains (and is indeed proud of) much of its quality Victorian splendour.

Ledgowan is available on an exclusive use self catering basis outside of the summer months (October to April), with Country House status awarded by Visit Scotland. Alternatively, during the summer months Ledgowan operates as a 4 star country hotel, offering exclusive use to groups if required.

The whole lodge is well equipped so you can rest assured your stay will be extremely comfortable, whether you opt to stay as a guest at the hotel, or to enjoy sole use on a private let basis, perhaps for a special occasion or large celebration with your family and closest friends.

Although Ledgowan is a large house where the rooms flow into one another to create an open feel, it is also a warm and cosy one, even in winter. Log fires in the hall set the scene and create a wonderful atmosphere on a cold evening. The crackling logs, together with the glint from crystal candelabras and chandeliers, conjure up the nostalgia of a bygone era, but are happily combined with all the luxuries of modern, easy living.

Ledgowan’s location couldn’t be better as a base for touring; although the dramatic landscapes which surround Ledgowan aptly reflect the remote Highland setting, it's only 1 hour by car to the Isle of Skye, under an hour to Ullapool or Gairloch and about 50 minutes to Inverness, the Highlands capital - so close to all the points of interest that are perfect for days out and about.

And then, at the end of a busy day, you have the luxury of this big warm Victorian country holiday house in the Highlands to come back to and call home for your stay.