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    Guest information.

Questions you may have.

If you’re planning a visit to Coul House Hotel in the Scottish Highlands, this page answers many of the questions our guests ask before booking or arriving.

Here you’ll find helpful information about room bookings, check-in and check-out times, afternoon tea, Sunday lunch, dinner reservations, gift vouchers, and staying with us while travelling the North Coast 500 (NC500).

Whether you’re visiting for a relaxing Highland break, a special meal, or a scenic stop along the NC500 route, these frequently asked questions should help you quickly find the information you need.

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, our team will be happy to help. Simply call Coul House Hotel on 01997 421487 or contact us directly.

Last updated: March 2026

Check-in is 3pm and check-out is up to 12 noon.

There is ample free parking at Coul House within our private car park.

We have no EV facilities; however, there are several within 6 miles of the hotel

The NC500 passes straight by Coul House. Head from the east from Inverness or from the west coast at Applecross. Our rural and private setting is popular with driving enthusiasts, with many premium car clubs staying at Coul House as part of their NC500 adventure.

Dogs are welcome at Coul House and can stay with you in your bedroom for £15 per night per dog, irrespective of the duration.

We offer 8 different types of bedroom, starting at a Small Double and going up to a Master Suite. Other options include a Double, Superior Double, Large Double and Superior Large Double.

All stays at Coul House include a full traditional Scottish breakfast with a selection of cooked and continental items to choose from.

Guests staying on a dinner, bed and breakfast rate have a £50 per person dinner allowance each night, at the cost of only £45 per person, per night.

Yes, we can. Please tell a member of staff if you or one of your dinner guests has a food allergy. Your restaurant host will confirm with the chef regarding the ingredients for the dishes on the menu. Please ask how we can amend the menu to accommodate your dietary needs.

Absolutely, seven days a week we offer morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, soup and sandwiches throughout the day, a drink in the bar or dinner. Reservations are recommended they can be made by calling us directly on 01997 421487.

We can host a wide variety of events, dinners, family gatherings and weddings. Our location is within private grounds and provides a perfect backdrop for that all important special occasion or once in a lifetime event.

Yes; we can cater from a small board meeting to a larger corporate presentation or team building event. Our meeting rooms are versatile, menus can be created to suit and team building events can be arranged and held in our grounds. We also offer day delegate and 24-hour rates.

Yes, free high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and bedrooms.

We always offer our guests preferential rates when booking directly with us. Our exclusive advance purchase rate offers a saving of 10% when paying for the stay at the time of booking. Seasonal offers are also available, such as the Coul Winter offer for stays from 1st November to 31st March 2026.

We offer a selection of accommodation, afternoon tea, dining and monetary. These are valid for a year from the date of purchase and can be sent directly to your recipient should you choose. Please see our gift voucher site for full details.

What is there to see and do near Coul House Hotel?

Coul House Hotel is located in the small Highland village of Contin in Ross-shire, close to Strathpeffer and Inverness, making it an excellent base for exploring the Scottish Highlands.

Whether you’re looking for scenic forest walks, historic Highland villages, distillery visits, golf courses, wildlife experiences or famous Scottish landmarks, there are many attractions within a short drive of Coul House.

Several popular Highland destinations can be reached in under 30 minutes from the hotel.

Achilty Forest – 2 miles
A beautiful forest area offering peaceful woodland walks, mountain biking trails, scenic viewpoints and access to Rogie Falls, where visitors can watch salmon climbing the famous fish ladder.

Strathpeffer – 3 miles
A charming Victorian spa village with independent shops, cafés, a deli, the Strathpeffer Pavilion Theatre, a golf course and a small museum.

Brahan Estate – 3 miles
Ideal for relaxing riverside walks and fishing along the scenic River Conon.

Beauly – 9 miles
A picturesque Highland village known for its shops, deli cafés, antique stores and the historic Beauly Priory.

Muir of Ord – 7 miles
Home to the well-known Glen Ord Distillery, where visitors can enjoy whisky tours and tastings. The village also offers golf and scenic countryside walks.

Inverness – 18 miles
The capital of the Highlands offers excellent shopping, restaurants, art galleries, museums, river walks along the River Ness, and several golf courses.

Fortrose – 19 miles
A charming coastal town on the Black Isle, famous for dolphin watching boat trips in the Moray Firth, along with a beautiful beach and golf course.

Braemore – 28 miles
Home to the dramatic Corrieshalloch Gorge and the spectacular Falls of Measach, one of the most impressive waterfalls in Scotland.

Coul House is also ideally located for exploring some of the most famous destinations in the Highlands within around an hour’s drive.

Inverness Airport – 25 miles
Offering domestic and international flights.

Culloden Battlefield – 29 miles
One of Scotland’s most important historic sites, where the Battle of Culloden took place in 1746. Nearby you can also visit the mysterious Clava Cairns, a Bronze Age burial site.

Ullapool – 38 miles
A picturesque fishing village on the west coast of Scotland with stunning scenery, seafood restaurants, golf and access to ferry routes to the Outer Hebrides.

Drumnadrochit – 39 miles
Located on the shores of Loch Ness, where visitors can take boat trips on the loch and explore Urquhart Castle.

Attadale Gardens – 44 miles
Beautiful award-winning gardens featuring sculpture trails, woodland walks and views across Loch Carron.

Golspie – 46 miles
Home to Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, one of Scotland’s most striking castles, as well as beaches and a scenic golf course.

Gairloch – 50 miles
A stunning west coast destination known for beautiful beaches, dramatic Highland scenery and wildlife.

Dornoch – 50 miles
A historic cathedral town with a sandy beach and the famous Royal Dornoch Golf Club, one of the top golf courses in the world.

Inverewe Gardens – 57 miles
One of Scotland’s most remarkable gardens, famous for its exotic plants and spectacular coastal setting on Loch Ewe.

Several popular Highland destinations can be reached in under 30 minutes from the hotel.


Achilty Forest – 2 miles
A beautiful forest area offering peaceful woodland walks, mountain biking trails, scenic viewpoints and access to Rogie Falls, where visitors can watch salmon climbing the famous fish ladder.


Strathpeffer – 3 miles
A charming Victorian spa village with independent shops, cafés, a deli, the Strathpeffer Pavilion Theatre, a golf course and a small museum.


Brahan Estate – 3 miles
Ideal for relaxing riverside walks and fishing along the scenic River Conon.


Beauly – 9 miles
A picturesque Highland village known for its shops, deli cafés, antique stores and the historic Beauly Priory.


Muir of Ord – 7 miles
Home to the well-known Glen Ord Distillery, where visitors can enjoy whisky tours and tastings. The village also offers golf and scenic countryside walks.


Inverness – 18 miles
The capital of the Highlands offers excellent shopping, restaurants, art galleries, museums, river walks along the River Ness, and several golf courses.


Fortrose – 19 miles
A charming coastal town on the Black Isle, famous for dolphin watching boat trips in the Moray Firth, along with a beautiful beach and golf course.


Braemore – 28 miles
Home to the dramatic Corrieshalloch Gorge and the spectacular Falls of Measach, one of the most impressive waterfalls in Scotland.

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