Munlochy Hotel in Munlochy

About Munlochy Hotel:
Munlochy Hotel is a former coaching inn dating back to the 18th century. A warm and friendly welcome is extended to all our customers both old and new. Tempting and tasty restaurant and bar meals. During your stay you will have the opportunity to select meals from our lunch and evening menus. These offer a comprehensive range of meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian dishes to suit all tastes. Our food is well renowned with both locals and tourists alike. We are sure the good food and accommodation we offer are the foundations for your enjoyable break in this unspoilt area.

Surrounding area:
Munlochy is a small village on the B9161, to the west of Avoch, and approximately 8 miles north east of Inverness. It sits at the head of a deep bay, at the mouth of which is Ormond Hill to the east and Craigiehowe to the west. Both of these are rounded hills with dense woodland, though Craigiehowe has a more rugged coastline where there are several interesting caves. At the head of the bay, the ruins of an ancient tide-mill can be seen. Surrounded by rich farm and woodland, and in the surrounding countryside are several historic buildings.

The Clootie well, on the A832 just behind the village, is of much more ancient origin. The trees and bushes for some distance around are festooned with rags, and a visit into the trees beyond the well is a somewhat eerie experience.

It is in the field of birdwatching, however, that Munlochy Bay is perhaps most well-known. With its extensive sand and mud flats, and its areas of salt flats, it is a haven for a huge variety of wading birds, ducks and migratory birds. It has been identified as a site of special scientific interest, and its importance is marked by the presence of an R.S.P.B. office in the village.