About Us

Roam West, a new concept and ownership for the former Inchree and Four Seasons Pub and Restaurant. We are now custodians of this long standing family business Inchree, Onich. Roam West brings together a team of experienced outdoor adventure professionals and hospitality experts to make your stay unbeatable.

Our comfortable lodge caters for travellers, adventurers, outdoor lovers and passers-by. Our team is able to offer an insight into the very best the local area has to offer from wild swim spots, paddleboard paradise and mountain walks. And we offer our very own Roam West adventures available from our doorstep and led by our extremely experienced adventure guides and trainers.

Our in-house chef has developed our menu to feature freshly prepared, locally sourced ingredients. Hearty, wholesome and nourishing food, to fuel your adventure in served in our traditional on-site Scottish restaurant and bar.

 

Ben Longhurst - Co-Founder

Having spent over 30 years working in outdoor adventure, Ben loves nothing more than introducing people to the wonders of surfing, canoeing, climbing and stand up paddleboarding. Having spent a decade managing a large international white water park and adventure centre in Wales’ capital, a new challenge beckoned. With a passion for adventuring in Scotland, Roam West was founded to fulfil his ambition of relocating to the west coast, with his wife Sarah. Ben is still an active SUP expedition guide, trainer for the Water Skills Academy, swimmer, paddler, skier and climber.

Jon Kivell - Co-Founder

Jon’s love of the outdoors has brought him to Scotland. Inspired at a young age by instructors working at Trefil Outdoor Activity Centre in South Wales, he joined The 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, where he served on operational tours around the world. Upon leaving, he became Head Of Centre for Parc Bryn Bach. With a career spanning 22 years, Jon has coached, guided and led expeditions all over the world. He is a qualified instructor in paddleboarding, climbing, mountaineering, caving, MTB , rafting and is also an Air Experience Tandem Paragliding Instructor.

Nathan Salter - Chef

Chef Nathan Salter, after several years as a tourist finally made the move to Scotland in 2022 with his Partner, and child from Seattle Washington State.

He began his culinary Career in 1997 after attending school for classical French cooking and fine arts. Chef Nathan honed his craft working with some of the best chefs in the region from small family-owned restaurants and Pubs to 5-star hotels as well as several years owning and operating with his own family Bistro with his partner.

Throughout his career he has had the opportunity to cook for and with several Top Chefs in the industry as well as several big names, from the Temptations and the four Tops to Snoop Dog. Presidents, an Arabian Prince and more.

Chef Nathan draws his inspiration from all his years of experiences traveling the world and his environment.