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A welcoming country-house base, best for travelers who prefer quiet to city-center convenience.
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Axel’s rating: 8.6/10 · a traditional 4-star country-house hotel in a quiet Inverness suburb
Lochardil House is a traditional 4-star country-house hotel with gardens and a separate garden wing, now part of Highland Coast Hotels. It's a strong pick for a relaxed Inverness stay, especially with a car. Recent Tripadvisor and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds, welcoming staff and cooked-to-order breakfasts. Free parking adds practical appeal, and the restaurant makes staying outside the center easier.
The trade-offs are location and room choice: allow roughly 30–40 minutes to walk into town, with an uphill return. Garden-wing rooms generally offer more space, while some main-house rooms, particularly singles, are compact. A few recent guests also report overly warm rooms. There is no lift, so confirm ground-floor accommodation if stairs are difficult. We'd skip it for nightlife on the doorstep or reliably spacious rooms in every category.
- Rooms
- Traditional rooms vary considerably in size; the separate garden wing generally offers more space.
- Cleanliness
- Consistently strong feedback across recent guest reviews, supported by Booking.com's high cleanliness rating.
- Service
- Warm, helpful staff are a recurring strength, despite occasional reports of slow or unavailable service.
- Amenities
- Restaurant, bar, gardens, free Wi-Fi and free parking; cooked breakfasts receive frequent praise.
- Fees and surprises
- Breakfast inclusion depends on the booking; dogs incur an additional charge, and many rooms require stairs.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · boutiquehotelier.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
Stratherrick Road, Inverness
Quiet residential setting; convenient by car, less convenient for frequent trips into town on foot.
Amenities and check-in
Restaurant, bar, gardens, free Wi-Fi and free parking; cooked breakfasts receive frequent praise.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- No pool
- Breakfast (free)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Parking (free)
- Pet-friendly (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
- Optional charges: Fee for buffet breakfast: GBP 12.00 per person (approximately)
- Hotel policies: Pets: £20 per guest per stay
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Lochardil House Hotel — Inverness, United Kingdom
Lochardil House Hotel is a traditional 4-star country-house hotel in a quiet Inverness suburb in Inverness, United Kingdom.
Address: Stratherrick Road, Inverness. Property ID: 1353087.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/inverness/lochardil-house-hotel-1353087
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $215 | $239 on Booking.com | $24 less (10%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $339 USD
2026-11-18 to 2026-11-21 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-05 | $111 for 1 night · 2 nights $247 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $136 for 1 night · 2 nights $254 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $118 for 1 night · 2 nights $225 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $107 for 1 night · 2 nights $214 · up to 13 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $107 for 1 night · 2 nights $240 · up to 12 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $133 for 1 night · 2 nights $240 · up to 11 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $107 for 1 night · 2 nights $203 · up to 10 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $96 for 1 night · 2 nights $207 · up to 9 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $111 for 1 night · 2 nights $220 · up to 8 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $109 for 1 night · 2 nights $193 · up to 7 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $191 · up to 6 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $107 for 1 night · 2 nights $211 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $104 for 1 night · 2 nights $211 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $107 for 1 night · 2 nights $203 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $96 for 1 night · 2 nights $232 |
| 2026-11-20 | $136 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-22 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $191 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $107 for 1 night · 2 nights $203 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $96 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $96 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $96 for 1 night · 2 nights $196 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $100 for 1 night · 2 nights $211 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $111 for 1 night · 2 nights $195 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $180 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $96 for 1 night · 2 nights $180 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $168 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $168 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 8.6/10
A welcoming country-house base, best for travelers who prefer quiet to city-center convenience. a traditional 4-star country-house hotel in a quiet Inverness suburb, scored for what it is.
Lochardil House is a traditional 4-star country-house hotel with gardens and a separate garden wing, now part of Highland Coast Hotels. It's a strong pick for a relaxed Inverness stay, especially with a car. Recent Tripadvisor and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds, welcoming staff and cooked-to-order breakfasts. Free parking adds practical appeal, and the restaurant makes staying outside the center easier.
The trade-offs are location and room choice: allow roughly 30–40 minutes to walk into town, with an uphill return. Garden-wing rooms generally offer more space, while some main-house rooms, particularly singles, are compact. A few recent guests also report overly warm rooms. There is no lift, so confirm ground-floor accommodation if stairs are difficult. We'd skip it for nightlife on the doorstep or reliably spacious rooms in every category.
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Best for: couples seeking a quiet base; Highlands road-trippers; travelers who enjoy traditional hotels
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Watch out for: 30–40-minute walk into central Inverness; No lift; reserve suitable ground-floor accommodation; Some compact or overly warm rooms
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Location: Quiet residential setting; convenient by car, less convenient for frequent trips into town on foot.
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Rooms: Traditional rooms vary considerably in size; the separate garden wing generally offers more space.
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Cleanliness: Consistently strong feedback across recent guest reviews, supported by Booking.com's high cleanliness rating.
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Service: Warm, helpful staff are a recurring strength, despite occasional reports of slow or unavailable service.
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Amenities: Restaurant, bar, gardens, free Wi-Fi and free parking; cooked breakfasts receive frequent praise.
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Fees and surprises: Breakfast inclusion depends on the booking; dogs incur an additional charge, and many rooms require stairs.
Axel's opinion of Lochardil House Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · boutiquehotelier.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Lochardil House Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Stratherrick Road, Inverness
- Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 435 reviews (location 3.6/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Inverness Airport: 21 min by taxi · Inverness Castle: 5 min by taxi · The Castle Tavern: 5 min by taxi · Inverness Museum and Art Gallery: 6 min by taxi · Inverness Cathedral, dedicated to St Andrew: 7 min by taxi · The Victorian Market: 9 min by taxi
- Optional charges: Fee for buffet breakfast: GBP 12.00 per person (approximately)
- Hotel policies: Pets: £20 per guest per stay
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Parking (free), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Accessible parking, Wi-Fi (free), Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Inverness
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
Standard Single room
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Standard Triple room
Standard Quadruple room
Standard Family room
Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double Family room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
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- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 3
Superior room
Deluxe room
Deluxe Family room
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Deluxe Single Family room
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- Deluxe Single Family room — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double Family room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Deluxe Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 3
Deluxe Quadruple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Deluxe Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
- Deluxe Quadruple Family room — room photo 2
- Deluxe Quadruple Family room — room photo 3
Luxury room
Junior Suite
Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
Standard Junior Suite
Deluxe Junior Suite
- Deluxe Junior Suite — room photo 1
- Deluxe Junior Suite — room photo 2
- Deluxe Junior Suite — room photo 3
Deluxe Single Junior Suite
- Deluxe Single Junior Suite — room photo 1
- Deluxe Single Junior Suite — room photo 2
- Deluxe Single Junior Suite — room photo 3
Deluxe Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Deluxe Twin Junior Suite (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Twin Junior Suite (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Twin Junior Suite (twin beds) — room photo 3
Suite
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
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