Bed and breakfast

Urquhart Bay B&B

5 Strone Drumnadrochit, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6XL, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.8/10! (score from 98 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.8
Exceptional
98 reviews

what did I like? everything it was fantastic. honestly it was perfect. location was great. rooms were beautiful and comfortable. the hosts were lovely and the food was excellent. great value for money too.

Rory United Kingdom

everything very comfortable with a view of the loch from our bedroom

Peggy United Kingdom

Very nice location, room had a view of Loch Ness. Simon and Annie are very friendly and will do everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible. All the details in the room were spot on and the homecooked breakfast was delicious.

Ingrid Netherlands

I liked everything. Location is excellent, room is furnished with good taste, beautiful garden, excellent breakfast, owner is very kind e nice!

Mayumi Italy

The location was perfect with surrounding beautiful views and spotlessly clean.

Stephen United Kingdom

This B&B is set in the most idyllic location and Simon and Annie are excellent hosts, obliging and very friendly. The accommodation was of a very high standard of which I have no criticism, set in grounds which blew us away with their beauty. The breakfast was superb and of a very high standard in every aspect.

Kelvin United Kingdom

Great location for a stop over at Loch Ness, the view of the Loch is just lovely and you can walk to the nearby castle. The hosts were very friendly and helpful, they made us very welcome. Our room was spotlessly clean and comfortable and the breakfast was exceptional. Fresh eggs from their own chickens, home made bread and marmalade, it was all delicious. We were sorry to be staying just the 1 night. Would definitely recommend to others, a perfect B&B experience.

Gary United Kingdom

Perfect! Beautiful views of Loch Ness with the 2 loveliest hosts, both of whom have a background in hospitality. Fresh baked goods on arrival, the best breakfast from chef Simon, separate guest lounge and breakfast room, beautiful garden full of birds, big skies. It's a peaceful haven - a big warm hug!

Marion Australia

Everything. Beautiful room, good location, fabulous breakfast. You can tell Simon and Annie want their guests to really feel comfortable and at home.

Stefanie Germany

lovely people. super clean and comfortable. great breakfast!

David United Kingdom
9.8
Exceptional
98 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “what did I like? everything it was fantastic. honestly it was perfect. location was great. rooms were beautiful and comfortable. the hosts were lovely and the food was excellent.”
    Rory Rory United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “everything very comfortable with a view of the loch from our bedroom”
    Peggy Peggy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very nice location, room had a view of Loch Ness. Simon and Annie are very friendly and will do everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible.”
    Ingrid Ingrid Netherlands Netherlands
  • “I liked everything. Location is excellent, room is furnished with good taste, beautiful garden, excellent breakfast, owner is very kind e nice!”
    Mayumi Mayumi Italy Italy
  • “The location was perfect with surrounding beautiful views and spotlessly clean.”
    Stephen Stephen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “This B&B is set in the most idyllic location and Simon and Annie are excellent hosts, obliging and very friendly.”
    Kelvin Kelvin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location for a stop over at Loch Ness, the view of the Loch is just lovely and you can walk to the nearby castle. The hosts were very friendly and helpful, they made us very welcome.”
    Gary Gary United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Perfect! Beautiful views of Loch Ness with the 2 loveliest hosts, both of whom have a background in hospitality.”
    Marion Marion Australia Australia
  • “Everything. Beautiful room, good location, fabulous breakfast. You can tell Simon and Annie want their guests to really feel comfortable and at home.”
    Stefanie Stefanie Germany Germany
  • “lovely people. super clean and comfortable. great breakfast!”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.9
  • Facilities9.9
  • Cleanliness9.9
  • Comfort9.8
  • Value for money9.6
  • Location9.8
  • Free WiFi9.2

Set in Drumnadrochit, rquhart Bay B&B offers accommodation by Loch Ness. The rooms have a patio with mountain views and free WiFi.

At the bed and breakfast, every room features a flat-screen Smart TV, pod coffee machine with a selection of coffees and teas and complimentary homemade flapjack, and a private bathroom with power rain head showers, roll top bath and Egyptian Cotton towels. All rooms offer view over Loch Ness.

Guests can relax in the lounge by the log burner fire and breakfast is served in the conservatory with views across Loch Ness and garden.

Guests at Urquhart Bay B&B will be able to enjoy activities in and around Drumnadrochit, like hiking.

Inverness is 16.2 miles from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 21.1 miles from Urquhart Bay B&B.

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

Urquhart Bay B&B has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 26 Apr 2018.

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Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, American

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rory
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “what did I like? everything it was fantastic. honestly it was perfect. location was great. rooms were beautiful and comfortable. the hosts were lovely and the food was excellent. great value for money too.”
  • Peggy
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “everything very comfortable with a view of the loch from our bedroom”
  • Ingrid
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Very nice location, room had a view of Loch Ness. Simon and Annie are very friendly and will do everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible. All the details in the room were spot on and the homecooked breakfast was delicious.”
  • Mayumi
    ItalyItaly
    “I liked everything. Location is excellent, room is furnished with good taste, beautiful garden, excellent breakfast, owner is very kind e nice!”
  • Stephen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The location was perfect with surrounding beautiful views and spotlessly clean.”
  • Kelvin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “This B&B is set in the most idyllic location and Simon and Annie are excellent hosts, obliging and very friendly. The accommodation was of a very high standard of which I have no criticism, set in grounds which blew us away with their beauty. The...”
  • Gary
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location for a stop over at Loch Ness, the view of the Loch is just lovely and you can walk to the nearby castle. The hosts were very friendly and helpful, they made us very welcome. Our room was spotlessly clean and comfortable and the...”
  • Marion
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Perfect! Beautiful views of Loch Ness with the 2 loveliest hosts, both of whom have a background in hospitality. Fresh baked goods on arrival, the best breakfast from chef Simon, separate guest lounge and breakfast room, beautiful garden full of...”
  • Stefanie
    GermanyGermany
    “Everything. Beautiful room, good location, fabulous breakfast. You can tell Simon and Annie want their guests to really feel comfortable and at home.”
  • David
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “lovely people. super clean and comfortable. great breakfast!”
Property questions and answers
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  • Can you cater for guests requiring gluten-free meal options?
    Hello thank you for your enquiry, We can cater for Gluten free breakfast. We offer a selection of fresh fruit and yoghurts at breakfast and a range of hot items and are happy to served gluten free bread. Hope this helps Simon
    Answered on 7 August 2022
  • What is easiest way to get to Urquhart from Inverness? taxi?
    The taxi service costs around £35 each way. The bus runs fairly regularly from Inverness bus station to Urquhart Castle and then it is a 3-5 minute level walk to us. The bus company to look up is : stagecoachbus . I hope this helps you. The nearest restaurant is a 20 minute walk , we can offer a lift and the restaurant also offers a shuttle bus. Thank you for your enquiry.
    Answered on 26 January 2020

Hosted by Annie & Simon

9.9
Host review score
Annie & Simon
The Cottage| The cottage is ideally situated close to the beautiful Highland village of Drumnadrochit, and is only a 2 minute walk from the iconic Urquhart Castle. It sits in extensive private gardens to explore offering stunning views of Loch Ness and Glen Urquhart. We renovated the building and interior rooms to retain the charm of the original while at the same time introducing the best modern comforts to this luxury Bed & Breakfast. Only BnB rooms occupy the upper floor giving a high degree of privacy to guests, along with the separate cosy guest lounge and dining area. |The Room| The room has stunning views over Loch Ness. It has a double bed with a goose down duvet and all-Egyptian cotton bed linen. It also has a smart TV, WiFi, Pod coffee and tea facilities, water and some homemade cake upon arrival. The large en-suite offers a large roll top bath and separate power shower with double shower head and rain head, WC and large hand-basin. The en-suite is complemented by heated towel rails, Egyptian cotton towels and a selection of local hand-made soaps and toiletries.
We are Simon and Annie Greenlay. We first saw Urquhart Bay cottage in 2014 and fell in love with it. We knew immediately that we wanted to live in this peaceful cottage with its one-of-a-kind views over Loch Ness and we love to share it with guests. |The Food| We've always believed that a good breakfast is the foundation of a good day and a full breakfast menu using locally sourced or home-grown produce is offered between (7.30 and 9.00am) in the conservatory which has excellent views on three sides to enjoy Loch Ness, Glen Urquhart and the many birds which visit our garden. In fine weather we are happy to offer breakfast on the patio adjoining the conservatory. All of our meals are created using only the best locally sourced produce, including vegetables and herbs from our garden and local free-range eggs. We are both trained chefs having worked in catering/hospitality industry for over 40 years and offer evening meals at a supplement, please let us know in advance if you would like dinner in our conservatory with Loch Ness Views.
We are perfectly situated on the Great Glen Way with Loch Ness to one side and Glen Urquhart to the other. The ideal base to: - Go for a hike with a handful of trails from our gardens - Visit the historic Urquhart Castle (2-minute walk) -Enjoy a cruise on the Loch, from the village or the Clansman Hotel, (10-minute drive) -Visit Drumnadrochit (10-minute walk) where you will find cafes, restaurants, pubs, gift shops, Loch Ness Exhibition Centre and the Tourist Information Centre. -There are also local options for fishing and horse riding. -Visit Inverness with extensive sights and shopping (20-minute drive). -Glen Affric & Cannich 20-minute drive -Further afield: -Isle of Skye 1.5 hrs drive -Eilean Donan Castle 70 minutes drive. -Ben Nevis 1.5 hrs drive - A great Circular Days Drive – Eilean Donan Castle, Skye Bridge, Plockton for lunch, Strathpeffer, Cannich, Urquhart Bay. Not to mention the variety of walking opportunities to suit all tastes. And within an hour you could : -Go seal/dolphin spotting -Visit Culloden battlefield -Visit Glen Ord Distillery
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings *
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.
Facilities of Urquhart Bay B&B
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas 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
  • Executive lounge access
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules

Urquhart Bay B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

15:00 - 20:00

Check-out

06:30 - 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 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

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
2 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Bankcard Urquhart Bay B&B 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

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Please inform Urquhart Bay B&B 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.

FAQs about Urquhart Bay B&B

  • Urquhart Bay B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • Guests staying at Urquhart Bay B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • American
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Urquhart Bay B&B is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Room options at Urquhart Bay B&B include:

    • Double

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

  • Urquhart Bay B&B is 1.3 miles from the centre of Drumnadrochit.