Kilcamb Lodge Hotel

Our Inspector's view

Right on the shore of Loch Sunart, remote Kilcamb Lodge Hotel is set amongst 22 acres of private grounds and woodland on the beautiful Ardamurchan Peninsula, famous for its otters, red squirrels and eagles. This historic house was one of the first stone buildings in the area and was used as military barracks around the time of the Jacobite uprising. It’s now a comfortable and tranquil proprietor-run hotel where warm hospitality is assured, and views are guaranteed to wow first-time visitors or returning regulars. The light and airy restaurant looks out across the grounds towards the loch and the one window table is highly prized. Traditional with floral curtains, fresh flowers at each table and candles in the evening, it’s elegant and unfussy. The cooking is accomplished and utilises produce from the area, notably seafood landed by The Kirsty Ann, a local boat that brings in fish and shellfish. Start, perhaps, with a perfectly executed roast squash, lobster and crab risotto with crispy kale, an enjoyable dish with the sweetness of both the lobster and the crab being complemented by the flavour of the roast squash. Crispy kale and samphire add contrast of colour and texture. It’s not only fish that impresses, as displayed by a pink and tender fillet and slow-cooked featherblade of Angus beef with a rich wild mushroom ragù. The long, slow cooking of the blade of beef provides plenty of flavour and chargrilled vegetables add texture and colour, as does a smooth and buttery pomme purée. The well-presented, finely tuned dishes continue right through to dessert of triple-layered chocolate brownie served with a faultless salted caramel ice cream. The high cocoa content of the chocolate provides a wonderful bitterness, and the crunch of the mini meringue adds a textural contrast.

Awards, accolades and Welcome Schemes

3 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence

AA Notable Wine List