Foyers Lodge
Contemporary-classic Victorian Highland lodge. Warm and personal, not corporate. Think Art Deco drawing room, open fire at check-in, a dram of local whisky, and a grand bay window framing Loch Ness at breakfast.
Book dinner when you book your room — capacity is small and non-residents also compete for tables.
Why It Matters
Awarded a Michelin One Key distinction in the inaugural 2024 UK & Ireland hotel guide, retained in 2025. Also ranked No. 13 in the UK's Top 50 Boutique Hotels 2024/25, recommended in the Good Hotel Guide, and winner of 'Small Luxury Destination of the Year 2025' and Interior Design Award at the Scottish National Hotels of the Year.
Foyers Lodge is a fully refurbished 1863 Victorian lodge perched on the south side of Loch Ness — the quieter, less touristy side. Adults only, just six en-suite bedrooms plus one ground-floor executive suite, all managed by the resident owners. The interiors are the real draw: rich heritage colours, antiques, taxidermy, oil paintings, roll-top baths, and period detailing done with genuine conviction rather than pastiche. No pool, no spa, no conference facilities — this is a proper small retreat with very good food and dramatic loch views from almost every room.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Executive Suite
Ground-floor suite with its own private entrance at the rear of the property — formerly the Victorian hotel laundry. Open-plan living area furnished with Chesterfield sofas, carefully selected antiques and artworks, including lighting reclaimed from Aberdeen's historic Music Hall. A generous writing desk, a small kitchenette with all necessary appliances, and a bedroom off the living space. More room and more privacy than the upstairs bedrooms. Breakfast included. Maximum 2 adults, minimum 2-night stay.
Guest Room (Loch View)
Six individually styled en-suite rooms are accessed via the grand main staircase on the first floor. Furnishings blend Victorian heritage — porcelain fittings, antiques, artworks, taxidermy — with modern comfort. Most rooms face the loch. All rooms have en-suite facilities with Victorian-style porcelain and rainfall showers, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryers, televisions, complimentary WiFi, and access to an iron and ironing board. Maximum two guests per room.
Guest Room with Roll-Top Bath (Rooms 2, 3, 4, 5)
Rooms 2, 3, 4 and 5 add an in-room roll-top bath on top of the standard en-suite rainfall shower. Room 2 has loch views and a dark blue and mustard colour scheme. Room 5 sits at the rear of the property with a forest view rather than the loch, but compensates with a dressing room area, in-room roll-top bath, and a separate en-suite shower room.
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The quiet country roads and trails along the south shore of Loch Ness make for excellent cycling. The lodge can provide information on local routes.
The licensed drawing room features a vintage piano guests are welcome to play, alongside books, games, magazines, and a coffee machine in the upstairs snug. A quiet space for reading, relaxing, or enjoying a Highland dram.
The region around Foyers offers access to golf courses, hill walking, and climbing. The lodge provides local information and maps in the upstairs snug.
The kitchen can prepare packed lunches for guests heading out on day trips — a practical option given the remote location and limited dining options nearby.
The lodge holds 8 salmon fishing licences on Loch Ness, as well as fishing rights on Loch Bran and Loch Mhor. Fishing arrangements can be discussed with the owners.
A 10-minute forest walk from the vicinity of the lodge leads through pine woodland to the Falls of Foyers — a dramatic waterfall set in a gorge that inspired Robert Burns. The path continues down to the shores of Loch Ness. One of the most popular local activities for guests.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Free in-room WiFi available throughout the lodge.
Full breakfast served daily in the Dining Room from 08:00–09:30, with loch views. Included in the room rate.
Televisions in all guest bedrooms.
Formal gardens and woodland grounds of approximately 2 acres, with an elevated position offering outstanding views of Loch Ness. Garden terrace available to guests.
No guests under 18 permitted. No weddings or stag/hen parties. No pets allowed.
A cosy upstairs den with a coffee machine, maps and walking books for planning excursions.
A quiet sitting room with antique portraits, photographs, drawings, taxidermy, curiosities, books, games, and magazines. Overlooks Loch Ness and the mountain Meall Fuar-mhonaidh across the lawn.
Two EV charge points available to guests for overnight charging. No charge mentioned.
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