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Our expections were naturally high when staying at this kind of quality hotel . Unfortunately most were poorly met. How could a hotel of this quality run out of draught lager, prosecco, Sauvignon blanc, burger baps, broccoli, fruit for Pimm’s? How is this possible? Supply chain management has to be very poor, we advise those staying to take their own supplies . The weather was appalling, (not their fault obv) incessant rain and there was little to do apart from brave the wet narrow roads or read ones own books as there were none to borrow . There were wellies and a few macs available to borrow and we guess the scenery was lovely if it hadn’t been raining. We were a group of eight and left disappointed. On departure comments on our thoughts were made privately to the receptionist who dutifully wrote a few sentences down and that was that.

We stayed in adjacent The Stables but had breakfast in the hotel. A very warm, professional welcome in the hotel on arrival, such a gorgeous place and what a location.Have stayed before but we were given a brief tour of the facilities anyway. Our room in the Stables (first stay here) was even nicer than I expected, though toiletries were a bit nondescript re scent.Had hoped for some really nice smelling shower gels etc rather than bland Bamford offerings.Their ‘Geranium and Lavender’ range really didn’t have much aroma of either. Breakfast was in the beautiful 1887 room and was, overall, very good. My only complaint - absolutely tasteless, sloppy porridge.This was very disappointing for a 5 star hotel.They need to use at least Medium Oatmeal, soaked overnight, to get the lovely nutty taste of the real thing; rolled oats just taste of not a lot. Thankfully I’d filled up first on some lovely cold breakfast items which were delicious as I find that no hotels or B&Bs seem to make decent porridge nowadays. We had dinner in Bo and Muc (VERY pricey, quality very average, separate review.) The Applecross Inn is the place for good food. However, overall, this was a wonderful stay and we will be back.Torridon itself is magical, even on rainy days.