Skye of Curr Hotel, Speyside

Skye of Curr Hotel is a magnificent country house set in 2.5 acres of mature wooded grounds which support a wide variety of wildlife, including a resident family of red squirrels. Welcoming and extremely comfortable, the hotel overlooks the Cairngorm Mountains and Cromdale Hills and makes the perfect base to explore the stunning surroundings and is ideally situated for the Speyside whisky trail.

The hotel is beautifully appointed throughout and retains most of the original features with wood panelling and splendid open fireplaces. Crackling log fires, comfortable and welcoming lounges and a candle-lit dining room add to the warm and relaxed ambience.

The Skye of Curr Hotel is a stunning country house steeped in history. It was built in 1902 as a Victorian Hunting Lodge for the Lipton Tea & Grocery family, and then sold to Major & Lady Scott Hartley famous for their jam making and grocery supplies. Lady Scott, it is maintained, loved the house so much that she never left it and her ghost can be heard climbing the stairs from the cellar when the house is very still.

In their time both families used the house as their Scottish country retreat in the heart of the beautiful Highlands, taking advantage of the fine shooting available in the winter and the breathtaking scenery for summer holidays. Over the years, the property was improved with excellent examples of original art deco features, including a striking green vitreolite bathroom and unique fireplaces in every bedroom on the first floor.

ACCOMMODATION

There is an excellent standard of accommodation throughout the hotel, and each room, whether on the first or second floor, affords stunning views of the surrounding countryside and hills.

The rooms are en-suite and most on the first floor have feature fireplaces.

An impressive feature of the hotel is the turret room, which adjoins one of the larger bedrooms on the first floor and offers amazing panoramic views of the surrounding area. This really is the ideal place to relax gently winding down with a book and glass of wine, maybe after a day on the golf course, walking one of the many surrounding hills or forcing yourself on a tour of some of the 70 odd distilleries in the area.

All of the bedrooms have colour television, heating, hair dryers, tea and coffee making facilities and an attention to detail which is second to none.

The Dining Room
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DINING

Dining at the Skye of Curr is a culinary delight! The Chef uses the finest fresh local produce and offers an unsurpassed choice of traditional Scottish fayre such as beef, fish and game. There is also an excellent selection of wines to accompany your meal. Dinners are a sumptuous affair, set in candle-lit surroundings with views overlooking the grounds. Excellent home made suppers are also available in the bar.

What guests say about the food:-

Jean and Ed Aloe (jaloe@newtecamerica.com) 'A wonderful place with great food and the most friendly staff!!'

Keith & ShonaTodd (keith@mines-a-malt.demon.co.uk) Doncaster UK 'Ohhhh that food.'

After a hard day exploring the splendour of the Highlands, relax in either one of the two bars or the welcoming, non-smoking lounge.

One bar is located in the grounds of the hotel, and gives you a chance to meet the locals and sample a couple of the local malts.

The hotel bar gives you the ideal opportunity to chat about your day with fellow guests before sampling the excellent cuisine. In the summer we open the french windows and take chairs out onto the rolling lawns, allowing you to absorb the breathtaking views of the Cromdale Hills and the famous Cairngorm Mountains, and if you are lucky, bask in the warmth of the summer sun.

The bar in the grounds
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RATES (per person per night)

Bed and Breakfast £40.00

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast £60.00