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Craigiewood

Inverness, Highland
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)1463 731628
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Per night
£130 - £150

2 rooms

Rooms sleep 2

Good old-fashioned hospitality in a quiet Highlands cottage ringed by roses and roe deer. Forest and coastal walks, shortbread and tea

Per night
£130 - £150

Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.

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The Experience

You get the best of both worlds here: Highland remoteness and Inverness just four miles away. The landscape surrounding this friendly cottage exudes a sense of ancient mystery with woodpeckers, red kites and deer in abundance along with some spectacular walks.

Araminta is a delightful host and her home has a lovely family feel; bedrooms are old-fashioned and cosy; the drawing room is snug with stove and books. Her Abyssinian cat, Bertie, likes to check out the contents of your car when you arrive – he’s so sociable and popular many guests try to smuggle him out in their luggage when they go… For breakfast Araminta gives you seasonal fruits and smoked salmon, a continental selection with homemade scones or a full Scottish spread.

Cawdor Castle and the gardens of Inverewe and Attadale are all on the doorstep. Return and meander along the mown paths around the garden and up through rowan trees to a viewpoint; sit back and enjoy the peace.

We think you'll love

Being treated like a friend
The Highland views and the rich wildlife
The excitement of spotting dolphins along the Moray Firth coast from North Kessock to Cromarty

You should know

A car is a must - there's no public transport within six miles

Essentials

EV charger
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from £130
Surcharges: Singles £75-£80.

2 Twins: From £130

Information

Booking information

Check in: From 4.30pm
Check out: 10am
Other details: Minimum stay: 2 nights.
Closed: 12 October - 5 April.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property
Meals: Pub 2 miles.

Reviews

There couldn't be a better place to stay near Inverness. A really lovely hillside garden, in such an incredible setting on the Black Isle and great views to the south and west. What a wonderful backdrop to Araminta's very comfortable house and her great hospitality!

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Maureen, Oxford Sep 2016

Our first visit to the Highlands was made really special by the welcome we received from Minty. The house is comfortable and cosy, the breakfasts were super and we learned a lot about where to go locally from Minty, including the best Sunday lunch we have had for quite a while at Sutor Creek in Cromarty. Minty was more than helpful as she tried to dry out my mobile phone which I had stupidly got extremely wet while walking around the Culloden battlefield. It didn't work, but not for want of trying. Thanks for everything Minty!

David, Guildford Aug 2016

This was our last stop in a tour of the Highlands and we found that we had saved the best to last. One could not fail to be bowled over by Minty, her infectious enthusiasm, her keen interest in everything we had done in our travels, and her fabulous breakfasts. We were so grateful to her for her suggestions about dolphin watching (and make sure you take her advice about the tide) and visiting Culloden. We really couldn't have felt more at home. We are now planning another tour of Scotland, if only so we can stay at Craigiewood again!

Mary Aug 2015

Craigiewood is one of the nicest B & B's we have ever stayed in. Minty is a perfect hostess. Breakfasts are legendary together with entertaining conversation. She is a mine of information and Craigiewood is a truly 5 star destination - sufficient to say we are returning guests. Whilst in the middle of the countryside, it is only ten minutes from Inverness and within striking distance of many tourist attractions and good eating out establishments.

Claire Aug 2015

Wonderful B&B. Lovely comfortable bedrooms and lounge with everything you need and many extra little touches in a very beautiful and tranquil setting. Minty is an excellent host and cook and you are welcomed as a friend. Highly recommended.

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Location

The neighbourhood

Craigiewood is on the Black Isle, the peninsula between Munlochy Bay and the Inner Moray Firth waters. Famous for its rich farmland, much of which produces barley for whisky making, and its wildlife - dolphins, otters, seals, ospreys, red kites and more. Add to that castles, cairns, a museum, a cathedral and spectacular walks and you have all you need for a special break. The North Coast 500, the scenic route around the north coast of Scotland, starts and finishes in Inverness, so Craigiewood is an ideal place either to start or finish your drive/bike or walk. Golf fans will be happy – there are numerous courses within easy reach. The North Kessock Hotel (three miles) has excellent food.

Local points of interest from Araminta Dallmeyer

Loch Ness - A “must see” for many - more interesting on the south side with the Falls of Foyers, associated with Robert Burns, a bonus.
Dolphins - These exhilarating animals can be seen and heard, from the shores of the Moray Firth less than five miles from Craigiewood.
Culloden Battlefield - The demise of the Stuart Kings is skilfully told in a “state of the art” exhibition here.
Fort George - Built after Culloden, this is a magnificent example of Georgian military architecture with superb views of the Moray Firth area, is a rewarding experience.
Cawdor Castle and Gardens - Inhabited from the fourteenth century until today, this castle and gardens have a rich social and political history and great beauty.
Dunrobin Castle and Gardens - Spectacular fairy-tale castle and gardens with falconry and quirky Victorian museum in superb setting. Golf - Within a few miles fine golf courses abound, Dornoch, Nairn, Fortrose and Castle Stuart to name a few.

Introducing

Araminta Dallmeyer

Araminta and her late husband Gavin built Craigiewood in 1990 little realising that eight years later - the children having flown the nest – they would be setting up B&B. Gavin planted a glorious rose-filled garden here, and many throughout Scotland, and his special touch remains. Araminta always says guests are very special to her and she likes them to treat her house as home - relaxing into the peace, admiring all the birds, switching off from everyday concerns. Many become life-long friends and a good few come back year after year.