Kylesku Hotel

Top choice in North & West Coast


In this remote lochside location, it's a real pleasure to gorge yourself on delicious sustainable seafood. Local langoustines, squat lobsters and mussels are the specialties at this convivial restaurant, that has a new extension offering extra waterview seating. There's a good atmosphere of mingling locals and visitors at the bar.


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