Stayed here with a couple of girlfriends when we visited Scotland to climb Ben Nevis. The Hotel is really quite small, a bit like a log cabin with about six or so rooms. It is really cosy and comfortable. Brilliant breakfast, nice evening dinner and your favourite cocktails mixed specially for you as you look out at stunning mountain views. The owners were really accommodating and gave us breakfast last day even though we were leaving really early and they didn't have to. They did a packed lunch for our climb which was super. The rooms are comfortable, great shower and facilities. I would love to visit again in the winter to enjoy the log stove and cosy atmosphere.

We found this place on the basis of the food reviews, and they were right! Delicious seasonal, local produce made into fabulous dinners - this is the highlight of Old Pines. The owners are a lovely, hard working couple with a high attention to detail. There is a comfortable, homely lounge area with log fire for those chilly winter nights, and tea, coffee and drinks are served in there with music playing in the backround and plenty books for you to flick through.
The rooms are pleasant and comfortable, although we found our room a little on the small side, but with the lounge area you don't have to worry as you have somewhere to relax outwith your room anyway. There are TV/DVDs in the rooms so you can chill out and watch a movie (they have a selection for you to choose from) if the dark, winter nights keep you in.
Only down side for our stay was that someone didn't notify the proprietors that they were going out, so when these guests returned they were locked out, and kept ringing the door bell which was located in the office next door to our room - so we were woken up at 2am! Grrrr. So, make sure you tell them if you are going out in the evening - although why you would want to leave the place, I don't know!! A lovely country home from home!

I recently took my boyfriend to Scotland to celebrate his Birthday. I was looking for a hotel near the Commando Memorial in Speen Bridge and I couldn't have found a more perfect hotel.

Old Pines is a small family run hotel, the quality of service is intimate and setting overlooking Ben Nevis is something special.

A MUST is dinning in the restaruant, the food is superb and they also cater for vegetarians as well.

I truly lovely hotel which made a lovely short break to Scotland even more special.

greeted us with tea or coffe on arrival, great setting, unobtrusive and sharp service, dvd's for our 10 and 13 yo, room was comfy heated floor in bathroom i could go on. We highly recommend this establishment and wish them all the success!