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The Steading

4.0 star property
Upscale units with kitchens and pillowtop beds

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BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
Traditional Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite, Garden Area | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies
Reception
Restaurant
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

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4 The Steading, Balnapolaig, Dornoch, Scotland, IV25 3HA
  • Popular LocationDornoch Cathedral4 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Dornoch Golf Club7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSkibo Castle9 min drive
  • AirportInverness (INV)67 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Dornoch

Located in Dornoch, The Steading is in the historical district. Royal Dornoch Golf Club and Big Burn Walk 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
  • Dornoch Beach - 7 min drive
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 7 min drive
  • Skibo Castle - 9 min drive
  • Embo Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Platform 1864 - 14 min drive
  • Pipers Coffee House - 14 min drive
  • Sunflowers Cafe - 13 min drive
  • The Bank House - 3 min drive
  • The Glenmorangie Distillery Co - 12 min drive

About this property

The Steading

Transformed upscale vacation home in the historical district, renovated in 2019
The Steading provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • 2 bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

Languages

English

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 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Deposit is payable by credit card and is due 14 days before the date of arrival at the property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

  • 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 transportation to and from this property

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

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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is within 3 mi (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

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

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

phil&marian, scottish borders

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