Balmridge House, Loch Ness, Bed & Breakfast

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Balmridge House in Drumnadrchit offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a private bathroom, bathrobes, and free WiFi. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a hot tub, lounge, and outdoor seating area. The property features a garden, picnic area, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, fresh pastries, and warm dishes enhance the morning experience. Convenient Location: Located 40 km from Inverness Airport, the bed and breakfast is near attractions such as Urquhart Castle (5 km) and Inverness Railway Station (26 km). Hiking and cycling activities are accessible.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Anne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A wonderfully comfortable and inviting stay. Super clean and the really lovely touch of a packed lunch as we had to leave before breakfast & some homemade scones when we came back from a hike.”
Ellie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Balmridge B&B was in the perfect location! It was clean and comfortable, with exceptional hosts and an incredible breakfast every morning. The house was so quiet at night, and I slept perfectly for the three nights we were there. Jane helped us...”
Sheila
Ireland Ireland
“From start to finish, it was 5 stars for my 2 night stay as a so traveller, it was comfy, welcoming, peaceful, yummy food and the hosts were excellent. From the little extra touches in the room, Swiss roll and whisky on arrival, a packed lunch...”
Sabina
Australia Australia
“Balmridge House is a fabulous bed and breakfast. Jane is the ultimate host - nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was delicious with a wonderful choice of dishes and the view from the table of rolling hills and Loch Ness in the distance was...”
Sabine
Netherlands Netherlands
“Jane and James were wonderful hosts and made our stay unforgettable. The location is perfectly quiet, clean and furnished with love, care and style. We absolutely recoomend to stay at balmridge!”
Vivien
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved our bedroom and the ensuite bathroom and also the conservatory where we could sit and contemplate the lovely view. The decor in the house was very much to our taste both peaceful and calm and created with great thought and care. Jane was...”
Suraj
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Its an experience in itself to stay at this property. The wonderful host, the beautiful location, the delicious breakfast, the list is endless”
Denis
Canada Canada
“Jane was a great host. The room was comfortable and cosy. Generous breakfast and great suggestions for areas to visit. The lochness inn is a 10 minute walk away for a great dinner.”
Carla
Australia Australia
“It was extremely comfortable, beautifully furnished, clean and close to everything we wanted to visit. Jim & Jane warmly welcomed us and made us feel very cared for. The best B&B on our whole trip.”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful, clean and home from home, breakfast was amazing as was the host Jane. Stunning views, highly recommend”

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.

Managed by Jane

Company review score: 9.9Based on 192 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Jane is from the Isle of Skye and Jim is from Aberdeen. Jane has a background in the guest house industry, and is passionate about creating beautiful, clean accommodation that guests can relax and enjoy - choosing to come back time and time again😍. We love Drumnadrochit and are passionate to show you so much more than Urquhart Castle. Our village has so many stunning walks and a fantastic base to explore the Highlands.

Property information

1 mile from Loch Ness, Balmridge nestled in a picturesque peaceful spot of Drumnadrochit - 1 mile from the village. Surrounded with the Scottish hills and views of Loch Ness. Soak in this tranquil setting whilst you visit the castle, tour walk sail hike or stroll to the local pub! Bsalmridge House Balmacaan Road Dumnadrochit IV63 6UR

Neighbourhood information

The land of Nessie right on your door step - walking distance from our bed and breakfast. We are situated in a peaceful spot, a stroll from the village. Balmridge House sits at the foot of Balmacaan and Craigmarie woods with many different loops to discover. A viewpoint offers a stunning view of the famous Loch Ness. Glen Urquhart is 2 miles drive and a path can easily be found for those who wish to walk. The number 17 bus comes straight outside the gate for direct link to Inverness. Tour operators offer a great way for half or full day trips and of course the famous Loch offers famous cruise tours which can be booked in the village or directly.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Balmridge House, Loch Ness, Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Balmridge House, Loch Ness, Bed & Breakfast 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.