Carnach House

Carnach House, Delnies, Nairn, IV12 5NT, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>337</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a bedroom with a bed and a dresser and a fireplace at Carnach House in Nairn
an old stone house with a bench in the yard at Carnach House in Nairn
a bedroom with a bed and a desk and a window at Carnach House in Nairn
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Carnach House

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Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
337 reviews

Set in Nairn and only 23 km from Inverness Castle, Carnach House offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. 14 km from Castle Stuart Golf Links and 22 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness, the property features a garden and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a housekeeping service and private check-in and check-out for guests. At the guest house, units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fruits are available every morning at the guest house. Inverness Railway Station is 22 km from Carnach House, while Elgin Cathedral is 40 km from the property. Inverness Airport is 8 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.9
High score for Nairn
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Quality of furniture, bedding and facilities. Friendly welcome and attention to detail”
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “First stayed here 9 yrs ago , still looks like newly renovated , beautiful gardens full of wildlife . Building full of character . Ian and Hilary are wonderful hosts treat you like family .”
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “As you walk in it feels like being given a hug. Warm cosy and peaceful. Absolutely immaculate. Our rooms were beautiful and so comfortable. Lots of attention to detail.”
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The house was lovely and clean, the breakfast was spot on, it took us a while to get an answer at the door when we arrived”
  • Paul
    Italy Italy
    “a beautiful house , a spacious and comfortable room and bathroom, a warm welcome and a good breakfast”
  • Gian
    Spain Spain
    “Beautiful manor with wonderful decorations. The owner we met was very kind and helpful. The breakfast was wonderful as well.”
  • Oh
    France France
    “If you are traveling around Inverness or using the Inverness airport, the location is very good. I highly recommend this place if you like the serenity. There is no luxury but very clean, quiet, comfy, and practical. We loved the nice linen of the...”
  • Franck
    France France
    “A family very welcoming guest house Beautiful location and garden A breathtaking breakfast”
  • Loowee
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “A great house surrounded by trees, beautifully decorated!”
  • Jobke
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Beautiful location and perfect to getaway from the crowds. Above all, Carnach House has great hosts who gave lovely tips around the neigbourhood and scotland itself. Breakfast was delicious every day.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Carnach House is situated on an elevated position with lovely views overlooking the Moray Firth. The garden is home to red squirrels ,deer and birds of prey. It is also surrounded by Scots pine trees making it a sun trap in the summer months.
Your hosts Ian and Hilary Smith have a wealth of experience in the hospitality business having run hotels over a long period. They take pride in looking after their guests and ensuring they enjoy their stay at Carnach House.
Close by in the town of Nairn (only 1mile from us) is a superb beach , two excellent golf courses with Castle Stuart golf course only 5 miles from us. Fort George, Cawder Castle and Culloden battlefield are also close by. Nairn also boasts lovely river walks, some excellent restaurants and during the summer months the Nairn show , the Nairn games and a very popular Real Ale festival and many more activities. What ever your reason for visiting us Ian,Hilary and Nairn will make you most welcome.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Carnach House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Pants press
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Carnach House

  • Carnach House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Room options at Carnach House include:

    • Double

  • Carnach House is 1.8 miles from the centre of Nairn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Carnach House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Carnach House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Guests staying at Carnach House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte