The Shandwick Inn

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Shandwick Inn in Tain offers comfortable bedrooms with private bathrooms, featuring walk-in showers, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and complimentary toiletries. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in the room or relax in the lounge. The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Meals are available for lunch and dinner. Leisure Activities: The property offers a sun terrace, bar, and cycling activities. Additional facilities include a workout room and a games room. Local Attractions: Located 29 mi from Inverness Castle and 14 mi from Carnegie Club Skibo Castle, the inn is also close to Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club and Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Inverness Airport is 37 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Yan
France France
“Lovely inn with a good restaurant. A good stop for our NV500 trip”
Douglas
United States United States
“very clean room and the location was perfect - very friendly staff”
Frank
United States United States
“The hotel is older but in good shape, the rooms were spacious, the bed comfortable, nice bathroom that was updated. The restaurant served gourmet meals we had the Cajun salmon it was delicious.”
Mary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A fantastic stay but I would like to start with how fantastic the staff where ....Supper friendly, really helpful all with smiles on there faces even though you could see they where run off there feet/ultra busy....... First impressions and all...”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“surprisingly varied dining menu and of a high standard”
Lisa
United States United States
“Wonderful B & B! Comfortable room. We enjoyed a lovely dinner and a wonderful breakfast! Thank you!!!”
Overing
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Food in restaurant was really good as was portion size. Choice was great too. Staff very helpful. Breakfast hamper was a lovely idea and very well filled .”
Marlon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Shandwick Inn was ready to find. Checking in was easy. The staff was helpful, was prompt in delivering our breakfast. The room was clean. It had a nice view of the field and trees across the road. The beds are very comfortable. We felt safe. It...”
Adrian
South Africa South Africa
“Large comfortable room. Dinner in the pub was great.”
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Evening meal choices were great and a good price,breakfast was fine and plenty bits in the bag to eat,a handy location for our needs”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.4Based on 1,283 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company info

A WARM AND FRIENDLY WELCOME AWAITS AT THE SHANDWICK INN. KNOWLEDGIBLE STAFF, COSY ENVIROMENT. TRADITIONAL YET MODERN.

Property info

TRADITIONAL HIGHLAND INN SET IN A RURAL, YET EASILY ACCESSABLE LOCATION. WARM, LARGE COMFORTABLE ROOMS WITH FLAT SCREEN TVS AND TEA AND COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES. VIEWS OF THE CROMARTY FIRTH AND BLACK ISLE, OPEN FIELDS AND WOODLAND. OUTSIDE PATIO AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA. OUR BUSY RESTAURANT SERVES A WIDE VARIETY OF HOME COOKED MEALS SERVED IN A FRIENDLY ENVIROMENT. LARGE SELECTION OF LOCAL BEER AND WHISKY.

Neighborhood info

THE SHANDWICK INN IS LOCATED IN A RURAL LOCATION JUST OFF THE MAIN A9. IT IS LOCATED CLOSE TO TAIN, NIGG, INVERGORDON AND ALNESS. WITH LOVELY VIEWS TOWARDS THE CROMARTY FIRTH AND BLACK ISLE. WITH MANY GOLF COURSES, DISTILLERIES, CASTLES AND BEACHES VERY CLOSE BY.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Shandwick Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Shandwick Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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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.

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