Lundies House, A Scottish retreat
Lundies House, Sutherland: Scotland’s Boutique Hotel Where Gardens, Wilderness and Design Meet
Looking for a beautiful place to stay in Scotland that blends design-led interiors, breathtaking gardens, and wild Highland landscapes? Welcome to Lundies House in Tongue, a boutique hotel on the North Coast 500 that proves true luxury lies in nature. This stunning property recently featured as one of Molly Coopers top travel picks too.
A Boutique Hotel on Scotland’s North Coast 500
Set in the remote village of Tongue in Sutherland, Lundies House is one of the most extraordinary boutique hotels in Scotland. Once a 19th-century church manse, the property has been meticulously restored into a retreat that feels both contemporary and timeless.
With only four en-suite bedrooms in the main house, three cosy studio rooms, and a two-bedroom self-catering bothan, it offers intimacy and exclusivity in one of the most dramatic corners of the Highlands. Interiors are calm and soulful: limewashed walls, antique Scandinavian furniture, bespoke Scottish textiles, and hand-picked local art create an atmosphere of understated elegance.
Beyond its walls, Scotland’s northern coast stretches in every direction, wild beaches, freshwater lochs, ruined castles, and rugged mountain trails that tempt travellers to embrace the outdoors.
WildLand: A Hotel with Purpose
Lundies is part of WildLand, Europe’s most ambitious land conservation project. Staying here isn’t just about indulgence, it’s about participating in a vision of restoration and stewardship. Every element, from the interiors to the food philosophy, reflects a deep respect for the land and its heritage.
This is hospitality with purpose: a boutique retreat that feels at once like a sanctuary, a cultural project, and an invitation to reconnect with nature.
The Kitchen Gardens: Dining from the Land
For travellers searching for Scotland hotels with kitchen gardens, Lundies offers something rare and authentic. Guests are encouraged to stroll through its herb and vegetable gardens, framed by views of Castle Bharrich. These gardens are not decorative afterthoughts, they are living, working spaces that feed directly into the kitchen.
The menus at Lundies are guided by seasonal produce, foraged herbs, and ingredients from nearby shores and woodlands. Expect dishes that might feature seaweed gathered from the Kyle of Tongue, root vegetables lifted that morning, and herbs snipped fresh from the garden. Meals are refined yet unpretentious, served on bespoke ceramics and paired with carefully chosen biodynamic wines that echo the wild terroir of the Highlands.
Dining here isn’t just about flavour; it’s about a deeper connection to place, season, and sustainability.
Adventures in the Wild Highlands
What makes Lundies truly special for garden lovers and adventure seekers alike is its setting, opening directly onto the untamed wilderness of Sutherland where every path leads to discovery. Guests can wander to wild beaches and windswept lochs where deer and seabirds roam, hike along the ever-changing Kyle of Tongue, or explore rugged peaks and ruined castles steeped in history. For a gentler pace, there are garden strolls and scenic walking trails that start right on the doorstep, while the village itself offers quiet pleasures, from fresh bread at Burr’s Bakery to afternoons reading in Lundies’ own walled courtyard. Whether in search of high adventure or reflective stillness, this is one of the most inspiring places in Scotland for nature-led travel.
A Year-Round Sanctuary of Stillness and Beauty
More than a guesthouse, Lundies is a sanctuary where heritage, food, design, and wilderness converge. For travellers seeking luxury stays in untouched Scottish landscapes, with gardens, outdoor adventure, and interiors that soothe the spirit, it offers an experience rooted in meaning as much as in beauty. Whether you’re seeking long summer days, crisp autumn air, winter cosiness, or the reawakening of spring, Scotland and Lundies House prove that the Highlands are a destination for all seasons.
Double rooms at Lundies House start from £495 per night (full board), including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
