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Shandwick House
Guest house
Chapel Street, Tain, IV19 1EL, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.7/10! (score from 72 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Renovated B&B in the centre of Tain. Nice room, friendly atmosphere and good breakfast.
Petra
Germany
Germanyit was modern, fresh and comfortable. breakfast was excellent.
Peter
United Kingdom
United KingdomWonderful host, fabulous breakfast and great location. The room was spacious, super clean and the amenities were great. Had a nice chat with the host, he is very welcoming and friendly.
Edina
Hungary
HungaryShandwick House is relatively easy to find - near the centre of Tain and easily accessible by car and a short walk from the train station. There is a large private car-park which is free. I was met by Dennis, the owner who is very friendly and helpful - he recommended a few local places for food and drink. There is also a large supermarket a short distance away. The room was located at the top of a few stairs - small but quiet, very clean and comfortable with a modern en-suite shower room. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was good. The full Scottish breakfast was as good as I have had anywhere and cooked to order - Dennis asks guests to pre-order breakfast the night before. In summary I would highly recommend Shandwick House as very good value accommodation and would not hesitate to stay there again.
Richard
United Kingdom
United KingdomSuperb value for money for stopover north. Huge room and breakfast. Walking distance to eateries. Loads of parking.
Shell
New Zealand
New ZealandThe choice of breakfast is good. Fruit, cereals, fruit juice and a great choice of cooked options. The owners are very friendly and are able to offer advice for things to do in the local area. Take away food can be eaten in the dining room in the evening with crockery, etc all available and Dennis even does the washing up after you!
David
United Kingdom
United KingdomWe thought the room was great, the breakfast room amenities were well equipped and the breakfast provided was delicious. The owners Dennis abd Clara were great hosts. The bed and breakfast place was located in the lovely town of Tain close to places of interest
Rob
United Kingdom
United KingdomHosts are great, super clean and great breakfast and location. If you are in this area, book early and do not miss out! This is the best place we stayed in during our 14 day trip. Can’t recommend more. Note to hosts: thanks again for helping us out with the gas!
Jan
Australia
AustraliaHigh quality choices, fresh fruit and top notch cooked breakfast
Alastair
United Kingdom
United KingdomVery convenient guest house close to all facilities. Excellent breakfast.
Josephine
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Shandwick House
9.5
Exceptional
72 reviews
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Petra
Germany
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Peter
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Edina
Hungary
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Richard
United Kingdom
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Shell
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David
United Kingdom
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Rob
United Kingdom
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Jan
Australia
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Alastair
United Kingdom
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Josephine
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Shandwick House provides rooms in Tain. The guest house also offers free WiFi and free private parking.
At the guest house, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Shandwick House features certain units with sea views, and the rooms come with a kettle.
The accommodation offers a Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast.
Guests at Shandwick House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tain, like hiking and cycling.
Inverness is 24.2 miles from the guest house, while Strathpeffer is 23.6 miles away. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 18.6 miles from Shandwick House.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
4 reasons to choose Shandwick House
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See what guests loved the most:
- Petra
Germany“Renovated B&B in the centre of Tain. Nice room, friendly atmosphere and good breakfast.” 
Peter
United Kingdom“it was modern, fresh and comfortable. breakfast was excellent.”
Edina
Hungary“Wonderful host, fabulous breakfast and great location. The room was spacious, super clean and the amenities were great. Had a nice chat with the host, he is very welcoming and friendly.”- RichardUnited Kingdom“Shandwick House is relatively easy to find - near the centre of Tain and easily accessible by car and a short walk from the train station. There is a large private car-park which is free. I was met by Dennis, the owner who is very friendly and...”
- Shell
New Zealand“Superb value for money for stopover north. Huge room and breakfast. Walking distance to eateries. Loads of parking.” 
DavidUnited Kingdom“The choice of breakfast is good. Fruit, cereals, fruit juice and a great choice of cooked options. The owners are very friendly and are able to offer advice for things to do in the local area. Take away food can be eaten in the dining room in the...”
RobUnited Kingdom“We thought the room was great, the breakfast room amenities were well equipped and the breakfast provided was delicious. The owners Dennis abd Clara were great hosts. The bed and breakfast place was located in the lovely town of Tain close to places...”
Jan
Australia“Hosts are great, super clean and great breakfast and location. If you are in this area, book early and do not miss out! This is the best place we stayed in during our 14 day trip. Can’t recommend more. Note to hosts: thanks again for helping us...”
AlastairUnited Kingdom“High quality choices, fresh fruit and top notch cooked breakfast”
JosephineUnited Kingdom“Very convenient guest house close to all facilities. Excellent breakfast.”
Host Information
9.9
Host review score
Shandwick House has stood in historic Tain since 1859. Now a modern Guest House, offering guests all the comforts you'd expect. We offer plenty of private off-street parking, wifi in every room and a homely atmosphere you don't get in the big Hotel chains. Breakfast is included in the room rates with plenty hot and cold choices available and dietary needs catered for. Located on the famous NC500, close to a number of Golf Courses, beaches, castles and Distilleries, Shandwick House is the perfect choice for work or leisure. Supermarkets are within walking distance and the town centre is just a few minutes walk, giving guests easy access to all the conveniences of the town, but in a peaceful setting. In the afternoon the breakfast room doubles as a lounge and is left open for guests to enjoy. Take your book down or sit by the bay window and watch the world go by or chat to other guests. Dennis, Clara and Alec the Dalmatian look forward to welcoming you to their home and providing you with all you need to enjoy this wonderful area and beyond.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
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Excellent location - show map
What's nearby
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Carnegie Club Skibo Castle4.7 miles
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Royal Dornoch Golf Club4.7 miles
Restaurants & cafes
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Cafe/bar St Duthus0.1 miles
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Restaurant Platform 18640.3 miles
Closest airports
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Inverness Airport18.9 miles
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Wick John O’Groats Airport57 miles
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All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Facilities of Shandwick House
Bathroom
Bedroom
View
Kitchen
Activities
Media & Technology
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Reception services
Safety & security
General
Accessibility
Languages spoken
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
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 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
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Shandwick House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
FAQs about Shandwick House
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Room options at Shandwick House include:
- Double
- Single
- Twin
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Shandwick House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bowling
- Golf course (within 3 km)
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Yes, Shandwick House is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Check-in at Shandwick House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Shandwick House is 200 yards from the centre of Tain.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Shandwick House by:
- Car 1h
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The prices at Shandwick House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
