Ord House Hotel is a 17th Century home situated in 40 acres of gardens and woodlands just outside the village of Muir of Ord,near Inverness, the Highland Capital. It has been awarded an AA 2 star rating and a red rosette for food. The house was originally the Laird's house of the Clan McKenzie. It was cleverly converted into a hotel 40 years ago but still retains all the original features, elegance and charm. The private "gun room" bar has an open fire and is a great place to mull over the day with a reviving drink.The main sitting room and hall also have open fires and comfortable chairs in which to relax. The sportsman is ideally suited to Ord House. The Conan and Beauly rivers are renowned for salmon fishing and are only a short drive away. Muir of Ord has it's own 18 hole golf course which guests can enjoy at a special rate. There are also nearby trout lochs where fishing can be done from either a boat or the bank. Loch Ness is only a 15 minute drive away. There are boat trips, a museum to persuade the sceptical of the existance of "Nessie" and the famous Urquhart castle to visit. For the historian there is Dunrobin Castle and gardens, Brodie Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Inverewe Gardens and Cawdor Castle. Glen Ord Distillery is located in Muir of Ord and produces one of the finest malt whiskies in Scotland. For a romantic break, a long weekend or just wanting to visit and tour Scotland it is the perfect base for you.