Originally built as a hunting lodge in the 1800s, The Whispering Pine Lodge didn’t become a hotel until the mid-1900s when it was known as Letterfinlay Lodge. Subsequent additions and renovations made it popular with visitors from England and Germany who would spend time hunting and fishing around Loch Lochy. Today, this tranquil Highland retreat is the flagship property of Black Sheep Hotels.
The welcome
We arrived in the early afternoon and were advised on reception that the kitchen was open for lunch for another half hour. Since it was a lovely afternoon and the sun was shining, rather than checking in straight away, we opted instead for an al fresco lunch on the Lochside Brasserie’s expansive terrace, with heavenly views of Loch Lochy. It was glorious!
The room
We stayed in room 6, a light and airy pet-friendly Luxury Loch View room with its own private balcony. The room offered a fresh look at traditional Highalnds style, with dark woods and a decor that acknowledged the lodge’s Scottish heritage.
The room has large glass windows that let in lots of light and that open sideways to let in plenty of fresh mountain air, as well as a private balcony with scenic views of the glistening Loch Lochy and the pine forests beyond.
In the room was a TV, free WiFi, tea and coffee facilities, complimentary water, a telephone and so on.
The bathroom
The room comes with an en suite with a shower, basin and WC.
Aloe vera toiletries from the Highland Soap Co. are provied – wild nettle and heather shampoo, body wash, conditioner and soap. Gowns, slippers and a hairdyrer are also provided.
The facilities
Whispering Pine Lodge comes with its own private beach offering direct access to the loch – perfect for a relaxing walk along the shore or, for anyone brave enough, a spot of wild swimming.
The Burns Bar is a homage to Scotland‘s national poet, Robert Burns – it’s a lovely little spot to have a pre-dinner drink, or to simply retire to after dinner to enjoy a wee dram. I imagine it’s particularly cosy and inviting in winter with a fire crackling.
With its huge picture windows giving a view of the loch wherever you sit, The Lochside Brasserie offers a unique…
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