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The Steading
4.0 star property

Upscale units with kitchens and pillowtop beds
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The Steading

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BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Traditional Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite, Garden Area | Living area
Restaurant

Overview of The Steading

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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4 The Steading, Balnapolaig, Dornoch, Scotland, IV25 3HA
  • Popular LocationGolspie Station12 min drive
  • Popular LocationRogart Station13 min drive
  • Popular LocationTain Station14 min drive
  • AirportInverness (INV)68 min drive
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About the area

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 - 19 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

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Steading

Upscale units with kitchens and pillowtop beds
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, dressing gowns, 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. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2019.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower head
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Free toiletries
  • Dressing gowns

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite service
  • Pay films

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Soundproofing
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Local maps
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • In the historical district
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 14 rooms
  • 2 floors
  • 1 building
  • Built in 1875
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 transport 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?

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

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 traveller

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

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 traveller

Travelled 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