By the Brae

Viewmount Brae, Westhill, Inverness, IV2 5BP, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>165</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
165 reviews

Jenny and Richard were fabulous hosts, their home is bright and cheerful... a haven of peace in an idyllic location.... The breakfast served was delicious and wholesome... Jenny's cooking gets the day started just right 👍.... We had a memorable stay at By the Brae!

Arun India
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By the Brae

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Located in Inverness, By the Brae offers accommodations with free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a garden and a shared lounge. All units have an en suite shower room, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A selection of breakfast choices, including a full Scottish cooked breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast. By the Brae provides a terrace. By the Brae is located in the quiet Westhill area of Inverness, and is 4 miles from the city center. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 7.5 mi from By the Brae.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Inverness
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  • Arun
    India India
    “Jenny and Richard were fabulous hosts, their home is bright and cheerful... a haven of peace in an idyllic location.... The breakfast served was delicious and wholesome... Jenny's cooking gets the day started just right 👍.... We had a memorable...”
  • Lance
    United States of America United States of America
    “Fantastic Breakfast! Amazing scrambled eggs….seriously!”
  • Melinda
    United States of America United States of America
    “By the Braw very neat and tidy. Lovely hosts and they were excellent and helpful hosts. The breakfast was amazing.”

Hosted by Jenny and Richard Jones

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Jenny and Richard Jones
By the Brae is hidden down a quiet lane in the Westhill area of Inverness, about 4 miles from the centre of Inverness, 2 miles from Raigmore Hospital, and 8 miles from the airport. (If using What3words to find us, our address is dancer.zoom.gears). This peaceful area, with its beautiful mature trees, high beech hedges, and glimpses of the sea (the Moray Firth) and the hills of the Black Isle beyond, is a haven. We have a very pretty and secluded garden (with several tables and chairs located in sheltered spots) which we encourage our guests to use and enjoy. We offer 3 guest rooms (2 with king size beds and one with a standard double bed), all with en suite shower rooms; we can accommodate a maximum of 6 guests (we're unable to accommodate young children.) The living-dining room is for the sole use of our guests, with comfy sofas, and a warm fire for cold nights. Over the years we’ve collected Scottish artworks by a diverse range of artists – painters, ceramacists, print makers, glass makers - and these works decorate the guest rooms and public areas of By the Brae. We have plenty of safe parking for guest vehicles and safe storage for bicycles.
We've been working in hospitality in Inverness for many years, after we made the decision to leave the city life in London, and we've been living at By the Brae since 2015. We love the Highlands, with its spectacular scenery and rich history, and we make the most of every opportunity to explore the beautiful landscape around us. Richard is a keen motorcyclist and knows the roads of the Highlands very well, and is always happy to advise our guests on particularly scenic routes and our favourite places to visit (especially lesser known gems!). We've done many road trips, in Europe, southern and central Africa, the USA, South America, and New Zealand. We love meeting people and welcoming visitors from all over the world.
By the Brae is situated in a quiet and pretty location on the outskirts of Inverness, 2 miles from Culloden Battlefield, site of the last bloody battle of the Jacobite uprising in 1746. Also nearby are the Bronze Age burial cairns at Clava Cairns (around 4000 years old). The cairns (free to visit), are very well preserved and are in a beautiful woodland setting - well worth visiting. Cawdor Castle with its stunning gardens is 10 miles from us. Fort George, dating from the eighteenth century and described as one of the most outstanding fortifications In Europe, is the same distance. There are 3 championship golf courses near us (Castle Stuart, Nairn Dunbar, and Nairn) as well as many other local courses. Loch Ness is 11 miles, Urquhart Castle is 22 miles. Nairn has a couple of great beaches Also nearby is The Culloden Moor Inn (a great favourite with locals), serving generous and good value meals - situated 2 miles from By the Brae (2 or 3 minutes by car). There's an excellent Indian restaurant, Saffron, also about 2 miles away (about 25 minutes walk if you prefer not to drive). A 10 minute taxi ride into the city centre offers a wide variety of pubs, cafes and restaurants
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of By the Brae
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adults only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

By the Brae takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up are allowed)

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash By the Brae accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Late check-in after 19:00 is possible by prior arrangement and confirmation by the property. Please note that the property cannot accommodate late check-ins after 22:00.

Please inform By the Brae of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about By the Brae

  • The prices at By the Brae may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • By the Brae is 3.1 miles from the center of Inverness. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at By the Brae can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • By the Brae offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at By the Brae is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Room options at By the Brae include:

      • Double