The Michelin Guide has unveiled its best-rated hotels in the UK, with several hotels in the north and north-east recognised as “outstanding”. The guide has gone through a major refresh of its hotel selection, which now includes more than 5,000 worldwide. Inspectors have been scouring the UK, looking at all hotels offering a unique and pleasurable experience.
These are then rated similarly to the restaurant guide, awarding one, two or three keys. Now, the list of those “outstanding” hotels has been revealed – with several from the Highlands and Aberdeenshire. in Braemar scored two keys – the highest placement for the north and north-east.
The hotel has long been associated with luxury and royalty and is a five-star boutique hotel known for its food and whisky offerings. Five hotels were awarded one key by the Michelin Guide, dotted around the Highlands, with one on the Isle of Skye. near Sleat, Skye, was recognised by the guide for its “humble and unpretentious” atmosphere with a highly-regarded restaurant run by chef Marcello Tully.
at the Royal Dornoch Golf Club is a golf lovers paradise as the first tee is a mere 50ft from the door. On the smaller side, it has 15 rooms, which all have a different character. is located just south of Tain and takes its name from the nearby whisky distillery.
The hotel is a country house known for its vibrant and colourful decor while guests dine at a communal table, creating an inviting and intimate dining experience. is a 19t.
