The Hideaway at Carmichael Estate

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  Julie Hunter

  ·1 month ago

  “Wonderful impromptu lunch. The best prawn and crayfish cocktail ever. The dressing is sublime and everything has a delicate touch. Also, the stornoway black pudding with mozzarella and balsamic, 😋 We will definitely return for lunch or dinner. …”

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  Sonia McColm

  ·5 months ago

  “Excellent food and service, especially if you like seafood! Would definitely recommend and plan to go again. Service was fab and the chef popped out too!”

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  Alex Eliott Lockhart

  ·5 months ago

  “Have been looking for somewhere local that serves Scottish produce and hit the jackpot: An outstandingly delicious sirloin steak grown on the Carmichael estate, crispy fries, peppercorn sauce and wilted veg. Haven't eaten as good a meal out for a long time.”

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  W R

  ·7 months ago

  “The staff were very attentive and friendly, really looked after us. The food was delicious and the ingredients and flavours worked well together. It was a cold evening, but we found the ambience very cosy and comfortable at our table. Highly recommend coming here for a lovely evening.”

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  Kate Macauley

  ·8 months ago

  “Went for lunch with my parents and we were super impressed! We are already excited to come back for dinner. The ingredients are fresh, high quality and cooked beautifully. We had the Cullen Skink to start and it was the best Cullen Skink I have ever had. We were temped to order a second portion! We then had the burger and the fish & chips and both were delicious, and the pavlova for dessert. The staff were lovely, friendly and attentive. When I shared that I had a gluten intolerance, the chef came to to talk me through the menu. They had gluten free options (GF bread to accompany the soup) but he also offered to make modifications to the mains to make them gluten free (eg haddock without the breadcrumbs). The chef is clearly very talented and cares deeply about his food and customers. A very special hidden gem! I would also recommend booking as it was full on a Wednesday lunchtime.”

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  Caitlin Raymond

  ·10 months ago

  “The food was immaculate and the service was faultless! This little restaurant is the definition of a hidden gem and we couldn’t be happier to have dined here during our stay at the estate!! We were looked after attentively without being crowded and I cannot get over how wonderful every dish was in presentation and in flavour! A massive, massive thank you to the team here for celebrating with us and making our dinner a really special part of our Scottish holiday!”

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  Nevaeh Carmichael

  ·10 months ago

  “My sister and I (Canadians) came for an afternoon visit in late August. We enjoyed all that the Estate had to offer and we were extremely pleased. The food, the hike to the old mansion, the gift shop, the kind staff, were all amazing parts …”

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  Linsey Cook

  ·11 months ago

  “Went here today for lunch for the first time and we were blown away. The food was just outstanding and we both had the seafood mixed grill, quite unique ! We look forward to returning soon and wouldn't hesitate to recommend !”

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  Mike Campbell

  ·1 year ago

  “It's always nice when you go somewhere without knowing much about it, and it turns out to be a really good place! We didn't find The Hideaway by accident, but we had just done a quick internet search for somewhere to have lunch after visiting the amazing Little Sparta art garden nearby, and The Hideaway seemed as good a choice as any. And so it proved, but much more so - it was such a friendly relaxed place, the staff were really nice, and the food was top notch - a burger may be just a burger, but mine was a particularly good burger, and our panna cottas for dessert were very enjoyable. If it hadn't been the last day of our holiday we'd have definitely stocked up at the farm shop as well. An excellent find, and definitely somewhere to return to on our next break in the Scottish Borders.”

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  Mojo

  ·1 year ago

  “Absolutely fantastic food! The grilled seafood was sublime… The chocolate brownie had such a depth of flavour… totally delicious food and wine! Really good service and such a hideaway….makes it worth an effort to find!”