Newhall Mains
High-flying farmland
Burns, bays and Bens
Your arrival at Newhall Mains affords views across the Black Isle’s barley fields and rolling hills; especially if you’re landing onto its private airfield. Once operating as a farm building, Newhall Mains has been carefully renovated – without losing its heritage. Notes of its gothic past, such as hand-crafted iron gates forged by local artist Adam Booth, inject character, and its location gives you the opportunity for private flights to the Isle of Skye for lunch, say; or to a certain loch to look for Nessie before dinner. But despite its sky-high possibilities, the Mains is a reassuringly down-to-earth Scottish stay.
Facilities
Rooms
Nine rooms, five of which are cottages.
Checkout
11am, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 4pm.
More Details
Rates include a continental breakfast in the light-bathed barn-style dining room.
Also
The Black Isle is one of the driest parts of Scotland, affording relatively mild temperatures. That being said, bring layers to keep yourself warm when exploring the Bens, bays and burns nearby.
Hotel Closed
The hotel takes a well deserved break over February.
Free Internet Access
Laundry
Pet Friendly
Spa
At the Hotel
Free WiFi, on-site parking, electric charging stations, board games, courtyard, fire pits, private airfield. In rooms: underfloor heating, tea- and coffee-making kit, Smart TV, fridge, fresh milk, Aromatherapy Associates toiletries. Cottages have fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers, some have a washing machine and dryer, some have log burners.
Our Favourite Rooms
The five cottages provide real country-life feel, and with each so individually styled, it’s impossible to pick a favourite. If romance is on the cards, Catriona is the most lust-worthy, thanks to its log burner, free-standing bed-side bath tub and regal dressing room.
Spa
There's no spa as such, but in-room treatments are available for soothing pampering sessions and there's a Japanese sauna.
Packing Tips
The hotel places importance on individuality and character, so bring yours. Pack the dress you’ve never worn; the tie you’ve renounced as too jazzy; the industrial wellies that never leave the boot room. Self-expression is top of the agenda.
Also
Newhall Mains are working with locals to organise fishing trips and excursions, so if lobster pots and dolphin spotting are your thing then make sure to let the front desk know.
Children
Cots can be added to rooms free of charge.
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Food & Drink
Top Table
Paradoxically, a seat at your cottage’s dining table might be where you feel most on holiday; the hotel’s wicker hampers provide exceptional in-room dining to enjoy in private.
Dress Code
Anything self-expressive or slightly sultry – with only a handful of rooms, the hotel is intimate enough to flounce about in your favourite ‘fits without reserve.
Hotel Restaurant
Informal but impeccably prepared food is available in the hotel’s dining room. Expect a daily changing menu that highlights the Highland's haughty produce. Take your pick of Hebridean dived scallops, locally reared rib of beef, fresh halibut or mulligatawny roasted cauliflower – and finish off with a cheese board or homemade apple crumble. Guests staying in cottages can enjoy chef-prepared meals from the comfort of their kitchen – have three high-quality courses delivered with care in a wicker hamper (when pre-ordered). And just when you thought your trip couldn’t get any more wholesome, the hotel’s asado offers grilled meats and seasonal vegetables, Argentinian barbeque style – book in advance for a Highland-air infused feast.
Hotel Bar
The Japanese-inspired bar mirrors the small counter-style aesthetic of those found in Ginza, Tokyo, offering just a handful of seats. Negronis and Japanese whiskies come highly recommended – without any judgement on how you take your single malts.
Last Orders
Breakfast is available 8–10.30am; an evening menu is served in the dining room daily from 6.30–9.30pm; and the Ginza-style bar is open from 3pm ‘til late.
Room Service
The three-course hampers allow for pre-arranged in-room dining, but there’s no à la carte room service offering as yet.
Planes
Inverness airport is a 40-minute drive away, but the hotel’s private airfield offers cockpit-to-cottage in a matter of minutes; touch base with the hotel directly to arrange your descent.
Trains
Trains to Inverness will drop you right in the centre of the city, so contact our in-house travel team to arrange your transfer to the Black Isle; it’s an easy 30-minute journey.
Automobiles
The hotel is half an hour from Inverness and its multitude of car-hire companies. A car, while not imperative, does make exploring the surrounding areas far more accessible; especially important when some of the most scenic roads in the country are nearby.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
The Black Isle has long been flying under the radar despite its proximity to the NC500; Scotland’s answer to Route 66. But it has much to offer of its own – including 18th century harbour towns, iconic castles, renowned golf courses and exceptional wildlife. For hardy hikers, the area affords walks past Udale bay, alongside Newhall burn, or up Ben Wyvis, and it’s also a great place to touch down from day trips further afield to the north and west coasts of Scotland.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
