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>323</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
323 reviews
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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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. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.

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

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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
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Nairn
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  • Alessandro
    Italy Italy
    “Fantastic location, immersed in a park with centuries-old plants, a real mansion from times gone by. Excellent room. Genuine and home made breakfast. Internal free parking. Ian has been a truly wonderful host, a great hospitality and full of...”
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This guest house and gardens were beautiful and the room was very clean and comfortable. We received a lovely warm welcome from Ian and the breakfast was outstanding. The spectacular beach was a short distance away and there were several good...”
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “What can we say ... we loved our whole stay! The room and ensuite was exceptional and clean with wonderful views. Our hosts were friendly and very helpful when planning our days out. The breakfasts were phenomenal and kept us full all day! The...”
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

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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).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • 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

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:00

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash Carnach House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are 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

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

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

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

    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • 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

  • Room options at Carnach House include:

    • Double

  • 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.