Tali Ayer

We felt right at home thanks to David and Rowena, who were such friendly, welcoming hosts. Our room was comfortable, spacious and spotless, and the homemade breakfast was delicious in a beautiful setting. Thank you both for a wonderful stay!

David and Rowena are a charming couple who work hard to make sure guests' needs are met. Their place is a wonderful base for nearby places of interest, including quaint Nairn itself. Breakfast was included, fresh and delicious, and David always had an interesting story or local anecdote. The rooms were very clean and cleaned daily. Unlike many European accommodations, the towels were fluffy and the bedsheets soft. Ask them about places to eat locally, and listen when David says to reserve ahead, restaurants in Nairn book up. 10/10.

It felt like a family home, though a very luxurious one. Our host showed us the sitting room and breakfast room, both very nice, and our front-facing room was excellent all around. It had a king bed, TV, chairs to sit in, lots of clothes storage, a beautiful ensuite and tea and coffee facilities. The bathroom lights switch on automatically. I understand why the owners set them up that way, but in the middle of the night the bright light woke me up when I got up to use the loo. My sleeping partner woke too, though he soon went back to sleep. If you stand still, the lights go off until you move again, which is fine but a little odd. It took me a while to get back to sleep. Breakfast was excellent, but I'd ordered seasonal fruit and found kiwi in it. I'm seriously allergic, and hadn't expected it since kiwi isn't seasonal. I just left the fruit, but having it in the kitchen did put me off my food a bit. David entertained us with anecdotes and stories about his life, including his time in Africa. It was interesting, though his chatting while standing nearby meant we didn't really get to know the other guests at the communal table, including the French Canadians. It's hard to eat while giving someone your attention. I'm quiet at breakfast, so not needing to chatter suited me too. The hostess cooked the excellent food, but we never met her because she was on holiday apart from cooking. I didn't take pictures of the meal since it didn't feel like the place to do that, especially with David serving and chatting throughout. I'm not comfortable taking photos with the host around, so you'll have to take my word for how good the food was. All in all, a very good stay. I doubt we'll book again, as I'm not sure we'll be in the area.

The rooms were incredibly clean and comfortable, with nice bathrooms and amenities, and the hosts were very friendly. They served delicious, beautifully presented breakfasts and even provided gluten free toast, which was wonderful. We enjoyed being so close to the shore for a morning walk by the water. The location also worked well for driving to Inverness and Elgin and visiting historic places nearby, including Culloden and Cawdor Castle. Great place to stay, and I hope to come back in the future!