to-floor window which encouraged full
appreciation of the view. Completing the
room was the lounging area adjacent to
the bed that stood in front of a working
fireplace. The arrival of our luggage was
announced by the soft doorbell and then
we were left to soak in the elegance of the
space we were calling home for the night.
After a quick freshen up, we adorned
casual evening attire and headed to one
of four restaurants that the estate offers,
the aptly named Cullen's at the Cottage.
Located just outside the main castle
concourse, across the bridge, we enjoyed
the short walk to the restaurant which
allowed us to observe some men fishing in
the salmon-rich river, one of many activities
the hotel offers on its grounds. The menu
was a complementary mix of land and sea
with recipes from Bea Tollman's cookbook
scattered throughout. The low ceilings
were decked with fishing memorabilia
while the tables were garnished with place
