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The Steading

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only vacation home with kitchen

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A stone building with a wooden deck and a large glass window.
View from room
A large, two-story building with a prominent balcony and large windows.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A room with a fireplace, a wooden table, and a wine glass.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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4 The Steading, Balnapolaig, Dornoch, Scotland, IV25 3HA
  • Place, Dornoch Cathedral
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Dornoch Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dornoch Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dornoch

In historical district.You'll find Dornoch Cathedral and Historylinks within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Dornoch Beach and Royal Dornoch Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dornoch Cathedral - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Historylinks - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Dornoch Beach - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Embo Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Golspie Station - 12 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greens Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Milk & Honey - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dornoch Castle Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pipers Coffee House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Courthouse - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Steading

4-star adults-only vacation home with kitchen
As a guest of The Steading, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1875
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
The Steading offers 14 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Parking included
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$231 nightly
The price is $278
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Deposit is payable by credit card and is due 14 days before the date of arrival at the property.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 90 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Steading B&B Dornoch
The Steading Dornoch
The Steading Private vacation home
The Steading Private vacation home Dornoch

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Steading to the airport?

The Steading is 50.9 mi (68-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Steading have an airport shuttle?

The Steading offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of GBP 90 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is The Steading to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.4 mi (7-min drive) from Dornoch Beach and 4.6 mi (15-min drive) from Embo Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Steading offer free breakfast?

The Steading does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Steading?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Steading?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Steading?

This vacation home offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does The Steading have a pool?

The Steading does not have a pool.

Does The Steading have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Steading to downtown Dornoch?

The Steading is 1.3 mi away from Dornoch.

The Steading Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frankie K.S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location to the golf course.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Gérard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magnifique séjour

Séjour de 4 nuits. Tout était parfait: cadre, accueil, chambre très jolie propre et spacieuse avec une belle vue. Salle de petit déjeuner très accueillante avec le petit plus du poêle chaleureux. Buffet copieux et varié. Un merci spécial à notre hôte des petits déjeuners pour sa gentillesse et son sourire! Et merci aussi à Ozzie pour sa bonne humeur!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely start to our highlands tour

Beautiful peaceful location, well equipped rooms and friendly attentive hosts. Lovely breakfast. Could not ask for any more. Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It‘s a absolute outstanding place, very friendly and helpful people (more friends than staff), clean, comfortable room. The kitchen is open to the guets and David the Master of good cooking! The view from the restaurant is very nice. We recommend the Steading to all travellers with highest standards! You won‘t be disappointed We never had such a beautiful location, 5 stars are too less...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous property

We stayed in the Sutherland room and it was gorgeous. Huge room and bed, stunning property with excellent food and owners. We’d highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb.......
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best.

Clean, comfortable, friendly hosts and staff, great food, great view. Amongst the best we've ever stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

First rate property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very good. Really well appointed, rooms are of a very high standard containing everything that you need for your stay. The staff are all very professional and friendly, the food is of a high standard.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very quiet location for good nights sleep.

Stayed here 2 nights. Room we were given was not room we had booked but mentioned to owner and we were given a better room straight away. Very comfortable bed and lovely big bathroom. Tasty breakfast. We did not have dinner as menu not to my partners liking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

phil&marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel quiet location, beautifuly furnished everything you need and more ,the staff were excellent, really first class accommodation, 5 mins to town centre and the beach, good places to eat, can’t wait to revisit many thanks Jayne and Steve.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding Experience - Highly Recommended!

Simply outstanding! We keep comparing our other hotel, inn, B&B experiences within Scotland and keep saying “it’s not The Steading”.....Jayne and Stephen were perfect hosts along with the entire staff plus having a great chef in Andrew. The room was well appointed, clean, quiet and had plenty of space. Excellent breakfast and the dinners far exceeded expectations. And, of course, the golf in the area is hard to beat...... My wife and I highly recommend The Steading and look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

in my top 10

Great room, fantastic views to match the superb food. Amazing hosts and of course special thanks to Ozzie for his company and toy sharing. My one concern is how popular this place is going to get
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful B&B just a two minute drive to Center of Dornoch town. Everything was fantastic. The hosts, Steve and Jane, were warm and welcoming. The staff was truly great and friendly. We enjoyed two nights at the Steading. Had dinner one of the nights and it was quite enjoyable. The Steading is a great place to make your base for touring the Highlands, playing golf or just relaxing in te Dornoch area. Can’t leave out a mention of Ozzie, the Steading’s loyal and friendly Collie. Our experience was like spending a few days at home. Very comfortable and relaxing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An extremely nice bed and breakfast!

Our favourite B@B stay during our tour of the North Coast 500 route.The hosts were most welcoming and facilities are top class. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitley recommend to friends
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place to relax and enjoy the views.

Absolutely outstanding place to stay and relax. Facilities impeccably clean and bed was very comfortable. We actually booked another night because we enjoyed our stay so very much. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent and faultless

We booked the Steading as the final accommodation on our NC500 route. The dwelling is in a superb setting outside of Dornoch. Every guest consideration had been thought of including IT and WIFI + bathrobes and slippers. Rooms were spotless and bed very comfortable. A communal guest room with sofas and shared refreshments available is a nice idea too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommended.

The Steading is a beautifully restored and converted whisky grain store. It is an excellent five star B&B run in the most friendly and professional manner by Jayne and Stephen who go out of their way to make sure their guests have a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a wonderful place to stay. Beautiful room and the owner was so nice and welcoming. Great for a relaxing get away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Great Little B&B

A really excellent new b&b just off the A9 road. It has been finished to a very good standard and deserves to succeed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect choice,

The accommodation was superb, service first class, views to die for, staff give you that warm family feeling. Wee loved it and will be back. Thanks to all especially Gina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place

Beautiful property and excellent room. Steve and Joan are great hosts and we had fun with Ozzie (dog). Great location and highly recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location next to river

Hotel was comfortable. Old but well kept. Spacious room. Dinner was good, despite of a smaller choice on Sunday night
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019