Among the famous visitors was Bonnie Prince Charlie, who fought his last battle by the park walls. Among the many other attractions nearby are Inverewe Gardens, the Falls of Rogie, the Corrieshalloch Gorge and fascinating distilleries on the Whisky Trail. Glistening chandeliers, marble fireplaces, massive pillars, and classical plasterwork reliefs feature in the decor of the house, which was remodelled as a Palladian mansion in 1772. The cuisine is a blend of classical and Scottish country-house cooking, with game, fish, vegetarian and healthy eating tastes well catered for in menus with lots of choice. Fine wines and aged malt whiskies complete the enjoyment of a meal.
Guests love to roam in the forty acres of peaceful park and woodland.
A sauna and free weights and an exercise bike are in the basement near the old prisoners' dungeon. All the rooms have bathrooms equipped with both bath and shower, copious warm towels and lavish toiletries. The spacious bedrooms have sleeping areas on a raised dais, with balustrades and superbly co-ordinated soft furnishings. 0ne mile further, turn left at Culloden House Avenue.