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“A union of rustic warmth and funky sophistication, in the heart of Rob Roy country. Modern rooms with crisp design, modern art and lovely contemporary bathrooms. An award-winning restaurant plus an abundance of outdoor pursuits make this the ideal country escape. Utter heaven!”

“A union of rustic warmth and funky sophistication, in the heart of Rob Roy country. Modern rooms with crisp design, modern art and lovely contemporary bathrooms. An award-winning restaurant plus an abundance of outdoor pursuits make this the ideal country escape. Utter heaven!”

Hotel Review

Monachyle Mhor is a glorious paradox. Behind the bucolic facade of this pretty pink farmhouse is a modish, avant-garde hotel that design enthusiasts and foodies flock to in their droves. The Lewis family has a local empire of Mhor brands of which the hotel, set on a 2,000 acre estate, is the pinnacle. Eclectic interiors mix urban style with antlers, animal hides and exposed stone walls. Ambrosial dining uses Monachyle meat, garden vegetables and organic salad. Service is pleasantly informal but not attentive.

 

Written by Louise Farquhar

Recommended For

  • Foodies
  • Inspired and award-winning cuisine, lovingly crafted from fantastic local produce, most of it straight from their own farm.
  • Country Escape
  • A charming country house, with a healthy injection of avant-garde interior design, set in 2,000 acres of blissful silence.
  • Wildlife Area
  • The hotel lies in the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, an area with a variety of wildlife and a fragile environment.
  • Mountain biking
  • Rent bikes or better yet quads from the hotel, the perfect way to explore the Trossachs.
  • Great walks
  • Endless trials through and around the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
  • Watersports
  • Waterski, windsurf or kayak on Lochearnhead, a great way to work off your lunch!
  • Golf
  • A golfers paradise with an improbable 52 courses within a 30 mile radius.
  • Fishing
  • The trout-rich Lochs Voil and Doine are at the bottom of the driveway.
  • Other Activities
  • Head out with an expert and try your hand at mushroom foraging.
  • Pet friendly
  • There are three dog friendly rooms
  • Views
  • Lovely views over Loch Voil.
  • Secluded setting
  • Remote
  • Gourmet
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Full of character
  • Good wine list
  • Free wifi
  • Romantic
  • Luxury
  • Traditional
  • Chic
  • Boutique
  • Restaurant
  • Lakeside
  • Hills & mountains

Facilities

  • Pet friendly
  • There are three dog friendly rooms
  • Views
  • Lovely views over Loch Voil.
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Cots available
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • In room DVD
  • Fireplace
  • Bar
  • Good wine list
  • Wifi
  • Free wifi
  • Suites
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Wildlife Area
  • The hotel lies in the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, an area with a variety of wildlife and a fragile environment.
  • Mountain biking
  • Rent bikes or better yet quads from the hotel, the perfect way to explore the Trossachs.
  • Great walks
  • Endless trials through and around the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
  • Watersports
  • Waterski, windsurf or kayak on Lochearnhead, a great way to work off your lunch!
  • Golf
  • A golfers paradise with an improbable 52 courses within a 30 mile radius.
  • Fishing
  • The trout-rich Lochs Voil and Doine are at the bottom of the driveway.
  • Other Activities
  • Head out with an expert and try your hand at mushroom foraging.

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Other Reviews

Monachyle Mhor

"They may describe themselves as “first and foremost farmers” but behind the simple façade is a modish, avant-garde interior where urban style – cool Italian bar stools, contemporary art, walls painted in slubby greens and greys, funky headboards and lighting – mixes with antlers, squashy sofas, stoves in the bedrooms and exposed stone walls."

Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)

The Cool Hotel Guide

"Above the banks of Loch Voil, not far from Rob Roy’s resting place (in Balquhidder’s village church), you come to an ultra-cool hotel on a hill."

Originally published by The Times (view article)

24-Hour Room Service

"Lewis uses organic vegetables from the farm, local beef, venison and lamb, and fish fresh from the West Coast. The result is some of the best modern Scottish cooking in the Trossachs, an area fast becoming a foodie destination."

Originally published by Independent (view article)