The Boat and Breakfast

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Boat and Breakfast in Inverness offers recently renovated bedrooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Each room includes a dining area, refrigerator, and wardrobe. Delicious Breakfast: Guests can enjoy a variety of breakfast options, including full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Breakfast selections feature warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Convenient Facilities: The property provides free on-site private parking, daily housekeeping service, luggage storage, and a lounge. Menus cater to special diets, ensuring a pleasant stay. Local Attractions: Located 1.1 mi from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery and 1.4 mi from Inver Castle, the bed and breakfast is also close to an ice-skating rink. Inverness Airport is 9.9 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Kim
United States United States
“I liked meeting the owner, Brian. He has lived a long and interesting life. He was an excellent host. I liked being on the top "floor" in the double room. It had lots of windows, separate shower and toilet areas (en suite). I look out at the...”
Mindaugas
Lithuania Lithuania
“An unusual way to spend a night on the water but certainly worth it. Very good breakfast. Brian is an exceptional host!”
Kelly
United States United States
“The host maintains a warm and welcoming environment at breakfast - it was easy for me to converse with other travelers. I enjoyed resting in the common area in the evening on big, comfty couches. Even though the boat is a twenty-minute walk to...”
Craig
United States United States
“Enjoyed meeting and engaging with other travelers in the common areas. Particularly enjoyed interacting with host, Brain, as well as his granddaughter. Social interactions on board were the highlight of our stay.”
Jayden
United States United States
“Super cute, definitely an adventure. The marina gates lock at night which made us way more comfortable with leaving bulky luggage in the car. Our cabin was below deck and the ladder steps to access are steep, the cabin was tight, we expected this...”
Black
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was wonderful, if you enjoy boats and water. Beautiful evening walk alongside the canal. Reasonably close to centre of town. Very friendly, great atmosphere. Very grateful to host for enabling me to collect item I left behind.”
Monahan
United States United States
“We loved the unique stay! Fantastic host may be the most interesting man in Scotland. Great breakfast! We immediately felt at home and the beds were so cozy!”
Patti
United States United States
“Uniqueness of the experience of staying on a boat on the canal. Friendly host, great breakfast, comfortable upstairs. Good shower.”
Bickel
United States United States
“Unique opportunity to sleep on a boat! Captain Brian gave us a tour of the boat and told us to make ourselves at home. Common area was a great place to look out at the water and mingle with other guests”
Erica
United States United States
“Great breakfast, amazing hospitality from all the staff we met. Very clean and cozy.”

Managed by Scotia W

Company review score: 9.6Based on 247 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Your host can assure you of a warm welcome on our trawler yacht. As a seasoned host

Property info

Welcome aboard the Scotia W, a unique boat & breakfast experience in the Scottish Highlands awaits. Your host can assure you of a warm welcome on our trawler yacht. The Scotia W provides the perfect base from which to explore Loch Ness and the Highlands of Scotland. Whether it is a relaxing break to enjoy the stunning scenery, rich history and graceful wildlife of Scotland or your adventure along The Great Glen Canoe Trail, The Great Glen Walk or North Coast 500, the Scotia Boat & Breakfast provides a unique overnight stay to suit all. Choose any of our four warm and spacious ensuite cabins while spending the evening relaxing in our comfortable deck salon. In the adjoining dining room enjoy breakfast on board with spectacular views. Her extensive outdoor deck space has been designed to enhance your onboard experience and provides a perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the Scottish scenery or watch all kinds of wildlife in their natural habitat

Neighborhood info

NC500, great Whether it is a relaxing break to enjoy the stunning scenery, rich history and graceful wildlife of Scotland or your adventure along The Great Glen Canoe Trail, The Great Glen Walk or North Coast 500, the Scotia Boat & Breakfast provides a unique overnight stay to suit all. It is also perfect to stay and play the world class golf courses within a very short drive.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Boat and Breakfast

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property indicated that it doesn't require a short-term rental license or registration

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