Set within 20 acres of Victorian parkland, the luxurious Old Drynie House is situated on the Black Isle. With free WiFi and free onsite parking, this traditional property is just 10 minutes’ drive from central Inverness. Each room includes a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite shower rooms have complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer and curling tongs. One room has a spa bath. In the mornings, Old Drynie House serves breakfast in the dining room, which overlooks the garden. Full cooked dishes are prepared using locally sourced organic produce and vegetarian alternatives are available upon request. Overlooking the sea, Old Drynie House features colourful gardens, where guests can find a wealth of wildlife, mature trees, and 3 paddocks.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Inverness
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Adarsh1610
    India India
    The location was outstanding. Our hosts Alasdair and Dreisdre were amazing. They took care of all the details and even the little stuff like each of our individual preferences for breakfast!! Alasdair even printed and gave us a detailed itinerary...
  • Kevinshiau
    Brazil Brazil
    Incredible breakfast! Alasdair and Deirdre are incredible hosts
  • Francesco
    Italy Italy
    The Old Drynie House is such a charming mansion, with so attractive a view of the Moray Firth glittering beyond its perfectly cured lawn and its majestic trees, that it would constitute a worthy destination in its own right. The house is warm,...

Host Information

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Set within 20 acres of Victorian parkland, the luxurious Old Drynie House Bed and Breakfast is situated on the Black Isle. This traditional property is just 10 minutes’ drive from central Inverness, providing fantastic access to the Black Isle and Highlands of Scotland. We are also ideally situated near the start and end points of the North Coast 500. Overlooking the sea, the Old Drynie House Bed and Breakfast features colourful gardens, where guests can find a wealth of wildlife, mature trees,
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Old Drynie House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Old Drynie House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 19:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

6 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please contact the property after booking to arrange pre-payment.

Please note that pets are not permitted in the guest rooms.

Please note payment needs to be made in cash, on arrival.

Please inform Old Drynie House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Old Drynie House

  • The prices at Old Drynie 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 Old Drynie House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Old Drynie House is 2.8 miles from the centre of Inverness. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Cycling
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment

  • Room options at Old Drynie House include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Old Drynie House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.