Great B&Bs in Scotland – where and why?

VisitScotlandHayley · April 2016

Smoked haddock with poached eggs, Beul na Mara Guest House, Seilebost, Isle of Harris

Last week I was looking into 11 top-quality B&Bs in Scotland – one of them even makes their own yogurt!

Have you stayed in a Scottish B&B you want to shout about? Where are they based and why did you love them? Let us know!

arjc1971 · June 2016

I stayed in the Hayhoull on the Shetland Islands last year. Beautiful views and a very warm welcome

Cookie · June 2016

Just stayed at Crubenbeg House near Newtonmore, fantastic selection on the breakfast menu including a stack of pancakes and a lovely Breakfast Cranachan

Samantha_Grant · June 2016

The Crubenbeg near Newtonmore is fantastic. Totally second your recommendation. John and Irene are the perfect hosts. Irene's breakfasts are second to none and what a breakfast menu. We've stayed a couple of times and are welcomed like old friends. They even send us a Christmas card. It's dog friendly too which is even better. @Cookie

laretour · June 2016

Ardtorna, just north of Oban. Holy moly, I have never stayed in such a nice B&B! The owners are lovely, there's food galore, amazing breakfasts, warm scones on arrival and a fantastic view across Loch Creran... I'd go back every weekend if my bank balance would allow it

Iknowluxury · July 2016

Pool House in Poolewe, Wester Ross is stunning if you are looking for combination of eclectic opulence and magnificent views of expansive lochs, rugged mountains and spectacular sunsets.

Hayleyforson · July 2016

I stayed in Grove House B&B in Connel, near Oban, with my family in May. It was such a lovely experience; the owner was so friendly and welcoming and really went out of their way to assist us. The rooms were also very comfortable with amazing views... but the breakfast was my favourite! The nicest thing about staying in a B&B or Guesthouse is when you get to enjoy a nice breakfast with the other guests. There were others guests staying from Canada, Germany and Australia so it was great to hear all of their stories!

JenniEdinburgh · August 2016

My favourite B&B in Scotland is Letham House in East Lothian. I stayed there a couple of years ago and absolutely loved it! Such a relaxing weekend in a stately home with a luxurious lounge that felt like our living room. The breakfast was excellent and owners lovely.

Mariechen · September 2016

Strathearn B&B in Kildonan on Skye was really lovely for a relaxing stay. The accommodation and breakfasts were excellent. The hosts were so friendly and gave us really great tips for our trip to Skye. I can warmly recommend it.

Yourscottishtour · September 2016

One of the best guest houses I have ever stayed in was The Cottage Stein on Skye - Fiona and John were lovely hosts and the views from the beautiful bedroom were fabulous. http://www.thecottagestein.co.uk/live/index.php/en/

travelswithakilt · September 2016

Baldiesburn B&B in Muckhart is lovely as a base for exploring central Scotland with a bit of affordable luxury - and the Muckhart Inn up the road is brilliant!

Samantha_Grant · October 2016

Heatherdale B&B in Gairloch is fantastic. It's set in a leafy, elevated position near the harbour. The place is beautiful inside and there's a huge residents lounge with wood burning stove. Our room was a sea view king. It's one of the comfiest rooms I've ever stayed in. Breakfast was good too. We didn't want to leave. it's also dog friendly.

Horizons · October 2016

The Lagavulin Excise House at Lagavulin, Islay is one of my favourites in Scotland because

Staying at an erstwhile excise house would get any whisky nerd excited.
Located right at the center of the Ardbeg - Lagavulin - Laphroig path.
A very comfortable king bed with high thread count sheets.
Economical (65 GBP a night)
Large breakfast including Laphroig jam that I've only seen in Islay & has a unique taste.

VisitScotlandBrian · November 2016

Horizons said:

The Lagavulin Excise House at Lagavulin, Islay is one of my favourites in Scotland because
Staying at an erstwhile excise house would get any whisky nerd excited.
Located right at the center of the Ardbeg - Lagavulin - Laphroig path.
A very comfortable king bed with high thread count sheets.
Economical (65 GBP a night)
Large breakfast including Laphroig jam that I've only seen in Islay & has a unique taste.

I've taken note ! I've been pondering a trip to Lagavulin for a while now and this sounds like the ideal location and like you say what Whisky nerd wouldn't be excited by staying in an excise house :-)

willmackenzie · March 2017

I'm completely biased, because I'm their son and I grew up there, but my parents run the Old Drynie House B&B, on the Black Isle, just north of Inverness. It's situated perfectly, right on the start/finish line of the North Coast 500 (NC500) and a stone's throw from Loch Ness and Inverness. It's truly stunning. It's also pitched at a premium audience, so price may be an issue for those on a budget, but it has won several awards including being voted Scotland's Luxury B&B of the year in 2016, by the Luxury Travel Guide.

They're putting in a hot tub for this season (starting next month) and they make a fantastic, locally-sourced Scottish breakfast (winner of the VisitScotland 'Taste our Best' Award) with many options for any type of appetite. Perhaps best of all, the grounds are 20 acres of Victorian parkland, yet ten minutes from central Inverness. They also have a special 'Family Suite' of two rooms, for guests who would like a private area to themselves and their family.

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VisitScotlandAlison · May 2017

We visited Ardtorna near Benderloch last weekend and were overwhelmed with the attention to detail, the wonderful hosts Sean and Karen and the breathtaking views. 5 Star Gold very well deserved.
www.ardtorna.co.uk

CJLambie · July 2017

I've stayed in Struan Hall in Aboyne several times, it is fantastic!
Real (ground) coffee, fresh milk and home-baking as part of the tea & coffee facilities in your room, and you can't beat waking up to the smell of freshly baked bread for breakfast each morning.
Rooms are a good size, tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean with lovely guest toiletries. There is a very comfortable guest sitting room with a selection of magazines and books with the added bonus of a choice of Port or Whisky - you must try the Port with the sipper glasses!
A wonderful find and always my first call if I have to stay in Aberdeenshire

Samantha_Grant · September 2017

My new favourite is the luxurious Edencoille B&B on the outskirts of Grantown-on-Spey. It's out of this World - absolutely stunning inside and the warm Highland welcome will make you never want to leave. They have one room which is a luxury suite and it easily rivals any fancy hotel room I've ever stayed at.

Grantown-on-Spey is a brilliant base for exploring the stunning Speyside region too.

I wrote a blog about a recent trip I took to Speyside and my new fav B&B features in it if you'd like to find out more.

http://theweewhitedug.com/2017/09/17/motorbikes-monocled-mutineers-and-the-best-bb-ever/

I'm also just back from a trip to the Uists. We stayed at a lovely B&B called the Rowan Tree in Middlequarter, North Uist. Our room was cosy and comfortable and we loved the remote location. It made a perfect base for exploring the island chain top to bottom.

My favourite part was our freshly laid morning eggs which we ate as the resident chickens watched us through the breakfast room window.

fishypro · September 2017

Lys-na-greyne in Aboyne is for me the most stunning place I have stayed in.Check it out!

Scathach · November 2017

Don Muir in Oban is a great B&B. I stayed there recently for a night before catching a early ferry to Coll.
Absolutely lovely. I has a single room with a shared bathroom. The bathroom was lovely and the room was quite big and clean.
I didn't have the chance to try the breakfast as I had to leave around 5.
The lady who run the B&B was lovely.

Another great B&B I stayed at was Ravenscraig in Aviemore.

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