GUEST INFORMATION - Distant Hills Guest House

Distant Hills Guest House 2020

THE OLD STATION RESTAURANT & BAR

A very convenient ten-minute walk from the guest house following signs to Spean Bridge train station. The Old Station Restaurant & Bar serves a number traditional Scottish dishes with good sized portions at reasonable prices. Lovely, friendly service in a cosy environment and you may get to see a train or two while you dine.

Closed on Tuesdays. Lunch menu also available.
+44 1397 712535 / www.oldstationrestaurant.co.uk / Directions

RUSSELL’S

Also known as Smiddy House, is a five-minute walk from us. Attentive service and delicious food, more equivalent to fine dining. The restaurant has won several awards for its food and is highly recommended for special occasions. Perhaps a few pounds more expensive but worth every penny!

Closed on Mondays. Only possible to book on the day.

+44 1397 712335 / http://www.smiddyhouse.com

THE OLD PINES

This fabulous restaurant is a three-minute drive (or 50 minute walk) towards Gairlochy, situated just past the Commando Memorial in a fabulous setting with stunning views overlooking Ben Nevis and the Grey Corries. The Old Pines offers a delicious 5-course seasonal Scottish menu prepared with locally sourced fresh ingredients in a tasteful and relaxing environment.

Lunch and evening meals available 7 days a week.
+44 1397 712324 / www.oldpines.co.uk / Directions

THE STRONLOSSIT INN

Situated just three miles away in Roy Bridge, The Stronlossit Inn boasts fabulous views of the Grey Corries mountain range. It offers a more spacious environment making this a good choice for larger groups. The menu is varied ranging from traditional fish & chips and super tasty burgers to a number of daily specials. Very reasonable prices for the area.

Lunch and evening meals available 7 days a week.

+44 1397 712253 / www.stronlossit.co.uk / Directions

THE GLENSPEAN LODGE HOTEL

A convenient 5-mile drive away, the Glenspean Lodge Hotel is a magnificent building set in beautiful grounds overlooking the mountains. The couple-run hotel offers a fantastic selection of delicious homecooked meals at very reasonable prices. Combined with super friendly service, a visit to the Glenspean Lodge Hotel is definitely worth the short drive.

Open 7 days a week.
+44 1397 712223 / www.glenspeanlodge.com / Directions

THE WHISPERING PINE LODGE

A ten minute drive, The Whispering Pine Lodge is situated on the banks of Loch Lochy and benefits from the most idyllic Highland setting. Slightly more expensive, the dishes are a little more unusual and some have an Asian twist. For the setting alone, this is a wonderful choice.

Open for lunch and evening meals 7 days a week.
+44 1397 713966 / www.blacksheephotels.com/whispering-pine-home/ / Directions

THE BRIDGE CAFÉ

A ten minute walk from Distant Hills, the Bridge Café is a great place to get a daytime snack or enjoy a delicious slice of cake. There is always a vibrant atmosphere and the staff are very friendly. The café is open Sun – Thurs 9am – 4pm and stays open until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The café is also fully licensed.
+44 1397 713966 / www.facebook.com/bridgecafespean/ / Directions

If you require a taxi, we recommend Al’s taxis on +44 7733 896163

Dani MacKinnon

Co-owner & Operations Manager

Cameron MacKinnon

Co-owner & Head Chef

If you’re looking for a hiking holiday in the Scottish Highlands not far from Ben Nevis we highly recommend staying here. We have stayed with Cam and Dani on several occasions in the Italian Dolomites, the Austrian Alps and the Scottish Highlands where they were hosting and guiding walks. They were one of the main factors in us choosing our next trip as they are the most hospitable and experienced hosts you will find. You will not be disappointed.

Paul & Anne

Leicestershire

We met Dani and Cameron when they were ski chalet hosting in Switzerland. They were outstanding hosts providing the highest quality of hospitality and professionalism. The chalet was spotlessly clean, the food was restaurant standard and their hospitality, helpfulness and friendliness was first rate. Absolutely nothing was too much trouble. They guided us on the mountain on ski days with great professionalism, knowledge and friendliness. We were so impressed that when they went to Colarado to chalet host we booked a holiday there. Once again everything was perfect. Great food, fantastic chalet, hospitality and great ski guiding. We then followed them to Italy and again everything was faultless!

Lorraine & Grant

France

We first met Dani and Cam on a walking holiday in Austria in 2016, when they were part of the Collett’s Mountain Holidays walk organising team. We were lucky enough to go on further walks with Dani and Cam in 2017 and 2018 and always felt that they went the extra mile to turn a good holiday into a great holiday.

The Haslam Family

Derbyshire

Great guides, wonderful hosts, good company. We have done many walks led by Cameron and, or, Dani and thoroughly enjoyed them all, in fact, they are the main reason we re-booked over the years. Knowledgeable, sociable, safe and very well organised Cameron and Dani made us feel like friends, as well as taking care of us as guests. We have been on many guided walking holidays with different organisations, of them all, Cameron and Dani are our first choice. When we look back to days on the hills with them, we smile and remember happy times, and then look forward to the next adventure, we know it will be a good one!

Peter & Okchu Jolly

North Carolina, USA