Likes: Nicely decorated rooms, good views. Dislikes: the vegan breakfast wasn’t great, also although not the fault of the hotel but the roads leading up to the property had a lot of potholes

This was a lovely place to stay for one night on our road trip around Scotland’s north coast 500 and up to Skye. Our room was spotlessly clean with nice bathroom products and a welcome biscuit. The bed was comfortable and we liked reading the history of the place. The set tasting dinner (which you must book in advance) was exceptional and breakfast was good as well.

The check in was transactional and not particularly welcoming. The room was in the roof with velux windows and whilst advertised as a sea view it really should say sea glimpse ( you can see it when standing up and looking at a slither of the sea). We stayed in better rooms on our trip at a much cheaper price with proper sea views. The dinner was delicious but I wished the server would have explained the dishes when serving them - for this type of tasting menu that’s usually what happens and we were interested in what we were eating. In summary we had a good 24 hours at the Monkstadt and it’s worth a visit but at the prices they charge I expected more.

Incredible location, beautiful room, historic element of the hotel was really engaging. Food was exceptional

Considering it was a tasting menu, and the price point we would expect a little more attention from the staff regarding delivery and details about the food (plates being placed on the table with no description of the dish, made it feel unnecessarily underwhelming) considering how much effort clearly goes into menu it is such a shame to not see it through with the service element BUT was still amazing. In contrast to the very well researched and executed local menu, the drinks/ wine selection were limited. Not to have ketchup at breakfast was a bit weird..

Heaven. We’ve never been somewhere so beautiful, both in terms of the natural surroundings and the historic building. Couldn’t believe we were able to stay in such an important piece of Jacobite history, and in such a grand room too. We were thrilled, as it was our honeymoon, that pictures couldn’t do it justice. Add to that the top tier service from Louis (not sure if that’s how to spell his name sorry) who took us through a local whiskey flight and tasting menu for dinner, and it was certainly a memory for the rest of our lives. Extra compliments to Brian and Jose for their cooking! Monkstadt is very dog-friendly: not only was our dog welcome in our room but they have their own staff dogs on site. If you’re lucky you’ll be greeted by a yellow Labrador and blue whippet when you arrive. There’s beautiful walks available, some on foot but even in 15 minutes drive we highly recommend Rubha Hunish and Quiraing.

If you’re aurally sensitive, the sound insulation to neighbouring rooms isn’t the same as modern buildings.

Magical and secluded location, delicious breakfast and dinner, extremely comfortable bed, accommodating staff, and beautifully decorated rooms with well-stocked amenities. We loved our stay, despite the higher price point, Monkstadt is a charming gem full of history! If we're ever back in Skye, we will definitely look to stay at Monkstadt again. Highly recommended!

There was a minor disconnect with our dinner reservation. Somehow, our pre-orders were incorrect for the first night, and we were also booked for dinner the following night, which we hadn't requested, though this time with the correct pre-orders. It seemed disorganized initially, but the issue was quickly sorted out upon check-in.

To this day, this is one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed. It was my second time with them and I promised myself to come back every year, it literally is a home away from home. The location is superb, the house is immersed in fields and just a 5 minute walk from the beautiful cliffs, everything is so peaceful. Service is outstanding, with staff going above and beyond to suit your needs. The entire stay will feel like you have been transported back in time, with the cozy living room and the fireplace where you can enjoy a whiskey tasting or a refreshing (local!!) g&t after a day of hikes. Rooms are spacious and absolutely beautiful, food is sublime! Cannot recommend this hotel enough, by far one of my favourites ever!!! PS - one of the coziest beds i’ve ever slept in!

Everything was perfect

This is a beautiful location on the Isle of Skye. The rooms are very quaint and cosy and the house is beautiful. The dinner was also excellent. The sunsets looking out of the hotel windows were stunning.

We did feel the check and welcome into the hotel was a little cold and transactional. The hotel felt white understaffed. It is only a small place so staffing requirement is not massive, but even the one person running the dinner service seemed stretched. She was otherwise lovely.

The house was absolutely beautiful and the setting was gorgeous on the crest of a hill in the middle of a lovely field, near the sea. It constantly reminded us of the James Bond movie, SkyFall and the main character’s childhood home in the Scottish Highlands. However, this particular house has an even more interesting history! It is a little out of the way, but we absolutely loved everything about it. The staff was also very warm and welcoming, especially Geraldine and Louie. The food in the restaurant was also delicious!

Nothing!

Monkstadt House was amazing. Our room on the first floor was well appointed with tea, coffee, tv, etc. The bed was incredibly comfortable and everyone on the staff was very friendly. We had a spectacular dinner our first night and enjoyed starting our days with breakfast here. The property was a bit out of the way (single track road) but well worth it due to the silence in the evenings.

Since we were on the first floor, there was some noise from below the dining room but it wasn't awful. Dinner was available every night of our stay but initial communication to us when booking was that it would not be.

Beautiful location with wonderful rooms. Great food when we did eat at the hotel and helpful staff, perfect for our 3 night mini moon!

While the location is beautiful, it is a little "remote" which I think is great if you are in the self-catered steadings but more challenging if you are staying for several nights as there is very limited food options for meals at the hotel besides breakfast. This was our only complaint and it was a relatively small one as long as you are prepared for it.