3 Night Festive Package
Spend Christmas at the Craigdarroch surrounded by enchanting woods and magical trails
Enjoy a three night stay with Scottish Highland hospitality, locally inspired menus and spectacular views over Loch Ness
Book online selecting check-in date 24/Dec and check-out date 27/Dec
Prices per room, for 3 nights, including meals, based on 2 person occupancy
Loch View Super-king Room £1295 [sold out]
Partial Loch View Double Room £1195 [1 room remaining]
Woodland Double Room £995 [1 room remaining]
Loch Ness Studio Suite [sold out]
Sample Menu - Christmas Eve
Arrival
Welcome Drink
Soup of the Day with Warm Bread
Selection of Highland Cold Cuts, Scottish Smocked & Pickled Fish
Seasonal Salads
Brasied Angus Beef Short Rib in Red Wine & Smoked Garlic
confit vine cherry tomatoes, honey glazed carrots and parsnips
Slow Roasted Crispy Pork Belly
pickled fennel, savoy cabbage & bacon gratin, apple sauce, vermouth jus
Pistachio Herb Crusted Fillet of Scrabster Cod
spinach, pearl cous cous, creamy seafood & garlic white wine sauce
Vegetable Lasagne
crispy hasselback potatoes, balsamic roasted greens
Selection of Cakes, Puddings & Fruit from the Dessert Stand
Scottish Cheeses & Oat Cakes
Christmas Day
A special start to the day - breakfast and buck's fizz taken at your leisure
Sample Menu - Christmas Lunch
A drink to welcome you
Drunk Scottish Devils on Horseback
Cauliflower, Roasted Chestnut & Parmesan Soup with Saffron
Ham Hock & Duck Mousse
caramelised pears, apricot chutney, cranberry, brioche
Home Smoked Scottish Salmon Tartar
horseradish & dill crème fraîche, caviar, wasabi, raddish, warm sourdough
Pumpkin, Spinach & Feta Tart
toasted pecans, mulled wine glaze
Loch Ness Gin & Lemon Sorbet
Free Range Butter Roasted Turkey Breast
goose fat roast potatoes, parsnip puree, sage & pork stuffing, roast sprouts, kilted sausages, maple carrots, jus
Wild Mushroom, Connage Brie, & Cranberry Wellington
sage stuffing, winter vegetables, festive trimmings, jus
Pan Roasted Monkfish
crispy parmesan, braised leeks, samphire, corn & lobster sauce, fondant potato
Roasted Striploin of Aged Scottish Beef
kilted sausages, goose fat roast potatoes, winter vegetables, pan jus
Champagne Sorbet
Traditional Christmas Pudding
brandy cream
Dark Chocolate & Cherry Marquise
salted caramel
Selected of Scottish Cheese
oat cakes, celery, grapes
Evening Finger Buffet
Boxing Day
A lazy brunch served until noon
Afternoon Tea
Light Dinner Options offered a la carte
27th December
Farewell Breakfast
To book, click here
(select check-in 24/Dec, check-out 27/Dec)
The Small Print:
- Menus are subject to change and are offered on a pre-selection basis
- Drinks, except where specified, are not included
- 50% deposit required upon booking, balance due at check-in
- Deposits are non-refundable
- A limited number of dog friendly rooms are available with a £15 per room per stay supplement (dogs are not permitted in the Loch Ness Suite and the Partial Loch View 'Loch View (P)' Rooms)
- Discounts / discount codes are not valid
- Additional nights pre / post the package are available at an extra cost
- Snow not guaranteed. Ho ho ho.
Guest Reviews from Christmas Stays at the Craigdarroch
"From start to finish our Christmas break to the Craigdarroch Inn was amazing. A stunning location matched by a cosy and warm welcome by all the staff. The food provided during our stay was exceptional….my personal favourite being the afternoon tea on Boxing Day and of course the breakfasts to die for! Such attention to detail is difficult to achieve without becoming too stuffy and we feel the perfect balance has been reached to maximum effect. We couldn’t fault the staff for all their hard work and attentiveness and making us feel extremely comfortable and relaxed. Richard and Nigel have created a gem within the highland rocks of Scotland and long may it continue. We very much doubt if we’ll be able to top this venue in future years! Wow…wow…wow!"
"Such a lovely Christmas break. We arrived on the Friday and checked in to our room which had a lovely four poster bed and a stunning view over Loch Ness.
We came down for Christmas Eve dinner and had a lovely pre dinner welcoming drink. The food was fantastic over the four days , soup with dumplings or quail eggs , smoked salmon ,salmon in a pastry. The beef cheeks were so tender, beautiful buffet in the evenings.
And Christmas dinner turkey so tender, moist and tasty with all the trimmings, sherry trifle , chocolate torte , rice pudding , and much more. We were truly spoilt for choice. The owners Nigel and Richard made us feel so welcomed and we're always on hand for their guests. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable about not only the food but the standard of cleanliness"
"It is rare these days to find an establishment that exceeds your expectations, but our Christmas break at Craigdarroch did just that. The team at Craigdarroch have created a synergy that is both relaxing and efficient without being intrusive. The location is amazing, the accommodation is well appointed and the food is exceptional. We were apprehensive about spending Christmas away, but everyone worked hard to ensure our stay was festive, personal and relaxing. Truly a home form home."
