The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House

Old Drynie House, Kilmuir, Inverness, IV1 3XG, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>2</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
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Rated exceptional
2 reviews
a patio with a table and chairs under a wooden pergola at The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House in Inverness
a large house with trees in the yard at The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House in Inverness
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The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House

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  • Entire home
  • 1023 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Bathtub

The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House is located in Inverness, just 6.7 miles from Inverness Castle and 6.6 miles from Inverness Train Station. Featuring mountain and lake views, this vacation home also comes with free Wifi. The accommodation features luggage storage space and bicycle parking for guests. Featuring a terrace and sea views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. This vacation home also includes a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue. You can play billiards and darts at the vacation home, and the area is popular for cycling and fishing. A children's playground is also available at The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House, while guests can also relax in the garden. University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness is 7.3 miles from the accommodation, while Castle Stuart Golf Links is 12 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 13 miles from The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
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Property practices

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

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Inverness

See what guests loved the most:

  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I liked the beautiful garden and the quiet location”
  • Joeri
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Het is echt een schitterende plek in een mooie natuurlijke omgeving, vlakbij o.a. het meer van Loch Ness. Wel iets afgelegen van de voorzieningen/winkels (ca. 10 minuten rijden), maar dat was voor ons geen probleem. De eigenaren hebben er een...”

Host Info

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Our twenty-acre Victorian parkland garden contains stunning mature trees of many varieties which are at least one hundred and fifty years old. Take a stroll around the garden, through the paddocks and a stroll through the woods. One of the paddocks is kept mown short and can be used for pitching practice, football or any other games.
One thing almost all our guests say is that they wish they had stayed longer, which is a real compliment that we appreciate. If Old Drynie House is your base you can reach almost all of the magic of the Highlands in several one day trips using our famous itineraries. Our Bed and Breakfast business scores 9.6 and has won best B&amp;B in the North for the last four years and Best B&amp;B in Scotland on one of those years. Everything is to a very high standard, you will not be disappointed.
Set within 20 acres of Victorian parkland, The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House 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 Secret Garden at Old Drynie House features colourful gardens, where guests can find a wealth of wildlife, mature trees,
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa tub
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Game console - Nintendo Wii
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common Areas
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • Sea view
  • View
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Evening entertainment
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Playground
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House

  • Check-in at The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House on this page.

  • The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House is 2.8 miles from the center of Inverness. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment

  • Yes, The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House is popular with guests booking family stays.