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The Steading

Adults-only holiday home in Dornoch with free parking

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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4 The Steading, Balnapolaig, Dornoch, Scotland, IV25 3HA
  • Dornoch Cathedral
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Skibo Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)

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1 bedroom

2 bathrooms

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About the area

Dornoch

Located in Dornoch, The Steading is in the historical district. Royal Dornoch Golf Club and Golspie Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Alladale Wilderness Lodge & Reserve and Dornoch Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Dornoch Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Dornoch Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Embo Beach - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Skibo Castle - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf And Turf - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandstone - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Platform 1864 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dornoch Castle Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dornoch Distillery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Steading

Adults-only holiday home in Dornoch with free parking
This smoke-free holiday home features express check-in, express check-out and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. All 14 soundproofed homes feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Guests will find kitchens with fridges, ovens, stovetops and microwaves.
The Steading offers 14 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a safe. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Housekeeping

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10 AM
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transport to and from this property

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Steading pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Steading?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Steading?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Steading?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does The Steading provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GBP 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Steading located?

Situated in the historical district, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Dornoch Cathedral, Historylinks and Dornoch Beach. Royal Dornoch Golf Club is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

The Steading Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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Superb.......
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Ed

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

Highly recommended

First rate property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorna, Gourdon

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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

10/10 Excellent

phil&marian, scottish borders

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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

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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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

10/10 Excellent

Dean, vienna

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Cambs

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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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul , Norfolk, UK

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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

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

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