November 2023 by Nancy Cameron
If you are interested in enjoying delicious food, exceptional service, and exquisite accommodations in a genuine 13th century castle, then Mingary Castle is the place for you. Our stay created magical, lifelong memories. Walking directly from our elegant bedroom onto the original stone ramparts overlooking a wild sea and treacherous rocks is not an everyday experience! This beautifully renovated castle exudes hundreds of years of history while offering a delightful place to stay.
October 2023 by George McPhail
The hotel was all that we expected, having had it described by previous visitors. The ambience, and the unexpected at times, made it a wonderful transformation to this historic building. The food was wonderful, the staff so attentive in every detail made it a memorable experience. The only comment I would make is on the wine matching with the tasting menu. We were disappointed with this and did not think it was value for money.Rooms: A few surprises (nice ones). More comfortable chairs?Food & drinks: Excellent in Quality, quantity, variety and presentation.Noteworthy details: Having ramparts to walk around with great views & sea side location.A real castle. No ghosts?
October 2023 by Rhona Long
We stayed for 2 nights at the castle celebrating our wedding anniversary.We enjoyed fantastic dinners each night with accommodations for allergies.The room was gorgeous. The amenities in the room ensured we had everything we needed.Eva and Raffi were very attentive and ensured anything we wanted was taken care of.The sunrise and sunset were magic.Thank you for a wonderful visit.We hope to return soon.Rooms: Gorgeous!!!Nearby activities: Lovely walks even in the rain. Lighthouse views were incredible
September 2023 by Rob McIlroy
We had had high expectations??.. and they were exceeded. The MacDonald suite and location of the hotel were all we had hoped for. Dinner on both nights were exceptional in every way. High end dining making the best of great local ingredients.Thoroughly recommend both for a fantastic dining experience and a relaxing get away break.Food & drinks: A dining experience worth travelling out of your way for.
September 2023 by 59robm
We had had high expectations??.. and they were exceeded. The MacDonald suite and location of the hotel were all we had hoped for. Dinner on both nights were exceptional in every way. High end dining making the best of great local ingredients. Thoroughly recommend both for a fantastic dining experience and a relaxing get away break.
September 2023 by hannahaI5803OX
The couple brave enough to start a business in a remote but beautiful setting deserve every accolade. The friendly and personal service with fabulous food is a winning combination. We enjoyed the 5 course meal.
September 2023 by susanpL7492OL
An amazing location, fabulous menu and beautiful rooms . No wonder the castle was nominated as one of the top 100 stays in the uk. Colin ( chef) and partner and co owner Jessica worked tirelessly to make our stay perfect .
September 2023 by Helen Eason
We were staying nearby on holiday and had booked a meal here a few weeks earlier. What a fantastic experience. The castle itself is quite beautiful in the most stunning surroundings. It has been renovated in a very sympathetic way and the interior is superb. Loved the Claymores in the washroom!! We were given a warm welcome and pampered throughout the taster menu we had. The staff are wonderful and could not have been more helpful. The food was out of this world. We both said it was probably the best meal we have ever had. We couldn't single out any one item on the menu as everything was to the same extremely high standard. Well worth travelling from Cornwall for this!! If we lived nearby we would be eating here as often as we could!!
September 2023 by Venture23910247055
Wow, what a wonderful place! We ate here for dinner, in absolutely wonderful surroundings (inside and out). The meal was just superb and service excellent but unobtrusive. Well done Colin, Jess and team as you have created something wonderful here. We will be back when we can, and hopefully staying too.
September 2023 by John Carver
We booked for dinner only while staying nearby on a cycling tour. The hotel is in a dramatic position overlooking Sound of Mull and castle has been beautifully restored inside and out. We had a pre dinner drink and the 5 course tasting menu which was superb, especially the trio of lamb. The service from Jess and her colleague was excellent, very attentive. We felt very well looked after including some excellent wine recommendations. For such a high quality meal it was very reasonable value.We would all love to come back again and stay as well as eat.
September 2023 by Angus Maciver
My friends and I had dinner at Mingary last night- it was fabulous. Jess and her team were among the best front of house I?ve encountered anywhere (I live in London and have travelled the world). Colin?s food was excellent and I?d encourage anyone to travel there to stay or eat if you can - location, welcome, food and experience was exemplary.Food & drinks: We had an excellent 5 course tasting menu - Jess suggested great wine to go with it - top notch experience.
September 2023 by annsC8247EO
Mingary Castle is outstanding in every aspect.As we overheard one of the other guests say during our 3 night stay? I?m blown away by this place? - we were too. It is utterly unique! The food is superlative and well deserves a Michelin star, which it must get soon .Congratulations to Jess, Colin and their great team.
September 2023 by Liam Sands
Wow. My expectations were high coming into my stay here and boy were they exceeded. The service, the food, the location and the facilities were all of the highest calibre. The stay was priced accordingly and we certainly left feeling we had received our moneys worth.All of the staff were very lovely and extremely professional. Their attention to detail was notable, nothing was too much trouble and it was apparent that they did everything in their power to ensure we had the best stay possible.The food was immaculate. They provided two entirely different set menus each night we were there and every dish was exceptional. The bread and pastries were served still warm and everything was extremely fresh. Kudos to the chef who provided sorbet and a cheese platter ad hoc with warm crostinis that he baked specially for us.The scenery was nothing short of breathtaking and the architecture and history of the castle was one of a kind.I would absolutely recommend the stay to anyone who can afford it. I hope to come back here.
September 2023 by Dionmull
Visited for the first time last Sunday. What an incredible transformation from castle ruin to very special place. Our food was delicious and the service was beyond anything I had experienced anywhere else. Such thoughtful attention to detail but also I very relaxing atmosphere - just perfect!
August 2023 by Anne Maree D
We recently enjoyed Sunday Lunch at the Castle. Beautiful setting, excellent attention to detail and friendly and attentive staff. Food was of a high standard and presented beautifully. Very reasonably priced and without the pretentious element of dining. 10/10
