Old Pines Hotel And Restaurant - Spean Bridge

4-star Highlands retreat with mountain views and an award-winning restaurant

Dining

Old Pines Hotel And Restaurant in Spean Bridge is home to an award-winning chef who creates an all-homemade menu using locally sourced ingredients, including organically grown vegetables from the hotel's own gardens. Guests can choose the 5-course evening tasting menu, which showcases daily-changing dishes that have earned praise as some of the best meals in Scotland. The dining room offers panoramic views of the Ben Nevis range, and breakfast includes vegan and gluten-free options alongside a full Scottish breakfast made with fresh, local produce.

Accommodations

Each of the rooms at Old Pines Hotel & Restaurant is decorated with a wooded theme that reflects the surrounding ancient Scots pine trees, and many offer direct views of the hotel gardens or the mountain range. Rooms include en suite facilities with accessible showers and are equipped with flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee makers, and homemade cookies provided daily. The hotel has family rooms, twin rooms, and double rooms, all on a single level with parking directly outside each door.

Activities & Grounds

The property sits on manicured gardens with a babbling brook, and guests can meet the resident goats, geese, and the family Labrador who roam the grounds. Directly across the road is an easy forested walking trail that leads to Spean Bridge village, and the hotel offers engaging activity guides for local hikes and nature tours. On-site features include a library, a lounge area, board games, and a drying room for walkers tackling the Great Glen Way.

Children & Families

Old Pines Hotel Spean Bridge provides a family-friendly atmosphere with available babysitting services for parents who want to enjoy the restaurant in the evening. Children have their own menu at dinner, including options like haddock and chips, and the hotel offers rooms that accommodate cots upon request. The grounds and nearby walking trails provide space for children to explore safely, and the resident animals are a hit with younger guests.

Pet-Friendly Travel

Old Pines Hotel Scotland operates a pet-friendly policy that allows guests to bring their furry friends, making it one of the few Highlands hotels that welcomes pets inside guest rooms. The hotel's location amid ancient pine forests and nearby trails offers direct access to dog-friendly walks, including the Commando Trail just minutes away. Note that dogs are not permitted in the common dining areas, but the room and grounds provide ample space for pet owners.

• Restaurant: Award-winning chef preparing 5-course tasting menus with organically grown vegetables from onsite gardens
• Location: Surrounded by ancient Scots pine trees, 2 minutes from the Commando Memorial and views of Ben Nevis
• Children: Babysitting services available and a dedicated children's dinner menu
• Pets: Dogs allowed in guest rooms; pet-friendly location near forest trails
• Sustainability: Organically grown vegetables from the hotel's own gardens used in all meals
• Biking: Drying room for walkers and cyclists; hiking guide services offered