Chefs, Awards and Reviews
Clear culinary vision, classic skills, and an exceptional Highland kitchen
Dinner at Eddrachilles is shaped by the skill and experience of our small kitchen team, led by Head Chef Trevor Williams. Our approach is grounded in classic culinary technique, seasonal ingredients and the natural rhythm of a Highland evening.
Head Chef Trevor Williams
With more than thirty years of experience in the kitchens of hotels, restaurants and country houses, Trevor combines classical training with a relaxed, thoughtful modern style. His menus change daily to reflect the ingredients available. As a hotel Head Chef he skilfully balances tempting variety for guests staying with us for multiple nights and the aspirations of single night diners for an indulgent feast.
Classic Culinary Skills and Daily Menus
Our menus are rooted in classic French culinary skills: stocks, sauces, handmade desserts, careful roasting and traditional bakery. Dishes are cooked to order (including the dreaded Professional Masterchef Challenge — the chocolate fondant), and every sauce, dressing and component is made fresh in the manse kitchen each day.
Awards and Recognition for Food
The Glebe Kitchen and Eddrachilles Hotel are recognised for consistent quality and warm Highland hospitality with culinary excellence. Head Chef Trevor Williams has recently been :awarded
AA One Rosette for culinary excellence
AA 3 Silver Stars for the hotel, ie Bed and Breakfast offering Highly Recommended within 3 Stars.
Chef Medallion d’Or - Hotels of the Year- Scotland 2024
Chef in Service - Hotels of the Year - Scotland 2025
We value awards not as an end in themselves, but as recognition of the care, professionalism and generosity that underpin everything we do.
Reviews
Guest feedback comes both from online review platforms and from comments left in our visitors’ book during stays.
Overall Experience review
What matters most to us is not individual praise, but consistency.
Many guests return year after year, and reviews over time reflect the same priorities: good food, personal hospitality, and a sense of place in the North West Highlands.
On the food
“Fantastic menu using locally sourced ingredients, cooked and presented beautifully. Always plenty of choice..”
— Christina , Trip Advisor
“ Good Honest Cooking with loads of Flavour
On the North Coast 500 route in the north west of Scotland, The Glebe Kitchen at Eddrachilles is set within a small hotel. Served in a dining room looking across the garden and sea, the traditional cooking has international influences but ingredients are sourced from the sea and local estates.”
— AA Inspector 2025
On hospitality
“The Eddrachilles Hotel is a true gem! Every detail has been thought of, and it shows. The staff were warm, knowledgeable, and went out of their way to make our stay special (a special thank-you to Cheryl—she was wonderful!). The food and drinks were outstanding—easily five-star quality—and our room was not only comfortable, but also had a luxurious king bed and the most breathtaking view of Badcall Bay. We can’t recommend this place highly enough!”
— Jody on Google Reviews 2025
On the overall stay
“ A beautiful location looking out over the sea with amazing food and great service. The food really was excellent - we had fresh seafood and venison and tasty cakes and scones in the afternoon. There are lovely gardens to wander round and sit and look over the water. Notably, this is the most dog-friendly hotel we have been to. Strongly recommend.
— Catriona on Google Reviews
Reviews referenced here are drawn from verified guest feedback on platforms including Google and TripAdvisor.
We encourage guests to read recent reviews as well as older ones to understand what staying at Eddrachilles is like over time.
For many guests, our awards and reviews provide reassurance — but it is the experience itself that brings them back.