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Sandown House

Sandown House offers modern guestrooms, free Wi-Fi, parking, and breakfast on a converted dairy farm near Nairn Golf Course and Cawdor Castle.

Sandown Farm Ln, Nairn, Iv125ne IV12 5NE, United Kingdom View on map
9.6/10
Exceptional Based on 45 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Pet-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Exceptional hospitality and tranquil location

Visitors consistently highlight the warm, personalized service and attention to detail by hosts. The peaceful setting near the coast and golf courses, combined with stylish rooms and standout breakfasts, contribute to a memorable stay.

Guests often praise

  • Warm, gracious hospitality with attentive and accommodating hosts.
  • Spacious, modern guestrooms featuring stylish decor and large, well-equipped bathrooms.
  • Delicious breakfasts made from fresh, local ingredients, often exceeding expectations.
  • Quiet, relaxing location close to the beach, golf courses, and scenic walking paths.
  • Helpful local recommendations and seamless airport shuttle arrangements.

Worth knowing

  • The guest house does not have air conditioning or a fitness center on site.
  • There is no on-site restaurant; meals are limited to the complimentary breakfast.
  • Guests may need transportation to nearby town amenities, though taxi service is readily arranged.
  • Pet-friendly and kid-friendly policies make it suitable for families and travelers with animals.
  • Free parking and Wi-Fi enhance convenience for visitors arriving by car or needing connectivity.

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a peaceful retreat with personalized hospitality in a countryside setting.
  • Guests interested in golf, beach walks, and exploring nearby historical attractions.
  • Visitors who appreciate high-quality breakfasts and stylish, comfortable accommodations.
  • Families and pet owners looking for a welcoming, accessible guest house.
  • Those wanting easy access to Nairn town via arranged taxi or own transport.
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About this property

Welcome to Sandown House

Sandown House is a guest house and bed & breakfast set on a converted dairy farm just outside Nairn, United Kingdom. It offers modern guestrooms featuring high-end bathrooms and a complimentary breakfast made with local ingredients. The property is pet-friendly, kid-friendly, accessible, and provides free Wi-Fi, parking, and airport shuttle services, though it does not offer air conditioning, a pool, or on-site dining.

Guests appreciate the peaceful rural location with views toward the Black Isle and Moray Firth, while still being a short drive from local amenities. Nairn Golf Course, located only three minutes away by car, is popular among visitors, as are several historic and cultural attractions such as Cawdor Castle and the Culloden Battlefield, all reachable by car in under 15 minutes.

Reviewers frequently highlight the attentive hospitality found here, noting hosts who provide thoughtful service along with a welcoming atmosphere. The rooms are described as spacious, clean, and stylish, with some guests particularly praising the quality and variety of the breakfast. While some guests prefer to be closer to town, transportation arrangements are readily made.

This guest house suits visitors looking for a quiet retreat near the coast and golf courses, with convenient access to local sites and Inverness Airport just 13 minutes away by car. It is a practical choice for travelers valuing a comfortable, well-equipped room and personalized service in a rural setting.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Airport shuttle
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Air-conditioned
Restaurant
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

JL
Jill Lubar Feb 27, 2026
10

If we could give Liz & Andy 10 stars for hospitality, we would! So gracious & accommodating and focused on every detail to make our stay perfect. For us, we would have liked to be a little closer to town but taxi service was great & Liz made all the arrangements. The townspeople were also very welcoming. We would stay there again.

JB
jb bongiorni Feb 19, 2026
10

Very nice stay at the Sandown House, the house was very nice and the location was perfect, close the sea area and with easy access to Inverness. Our host Simon was very cared a lot for our good accomodations and provide very nice recommendations

DB
Douglas Bricknell Feb 16, 2026
10

We can't thank Liz and Andy enough for their kind hospitality! They really made it such a special experience for us and welcomed us like friends and guests instead of just "customers". We are so grateful for all of your help, advice, thoughtfulness, and of course, the delicious breakfasts! Your place is so perfectly put together! Modern, comfortable, clean, stylish, and spacious. Thank you for being such a key part of making this trip a fantastic experience for us!

RK
Robert Koby Jan 10, 2026
10

Liz and Andy have created a perfect get away spot. They were very gracious, welcoming and helpfull. Our room was very spacious, well appointed and equipped for all our needs, including a large full bathroom. The location is very quiet and only a five minute walk to the ocean. Only a 20 minute walk into Nairn. Within a 40 miniute drive there are numerous excellent golf courses including Nairn which we couldn't play this time because of a competition. However for value you cannot beat the Nairn Dunbar course. You could stay for a couple of weeks and not play the same course twice. Saving the best for last, the quality and the selection provided for breakfast far exceeded any expectations we might of had. We would book in just for the food. We only stayed three nights but next time we would book for longer.

MO
Mark Olivieri Jan 06, 2026
10

The hosts Liz and Andy were friendly, very helpful on recommendations, and provided first class stylish accommodations and tasty and locally grown, fresh, homemade food for breakfast. The hosts attended to every detail and more. Our room was large. We slept in a very comfortable king size bed. The room also had a sofa, a fridge, iron, ironing board, dresser, and reasonably sized television. The location is perfect and the best part, it is very quiet and near the beach. The area in which it is situated is very quaint. Walking in the area is very pleasant and relaxing. You will not be disappointed with the hosts and the accommodations. We will definitely be returning.

JE
Jamon Exsted Jan 02, 2026
10

Liz was the most gracious host. She made us feel welcome the minute we got to Sandown House. Breakfast was made to order and simply delicious, especially the soda bread that was made fresh everyday. At night it's an easy stroll to the beach via public paths through the golf course. Such a beautiful spot. Easily the best place we stayed during our 10 day trip through Scotland. Highly recommend.

MN
Mikaela Nordblad Dec 26, 2025
10

Wonderful B&B in Nairn - I would highly recommend it! Liz is a lovely host, the rooms are nicely decorated, well equipped and clean. The breakfast is amazing - all fresh and local ingredients. Location for beach and golf course is perfect! We would love to come back again, Thanks Liz!

SB
sarah bowden Dec 25, 2025
10

This place my husband and I stayed for 2 nights, it honestly was absolutely gorgeous. The homemade breakfast was to die for!!!! Our room was super comfy with gorgeous decor and an enormous bathroom. We will definitely return.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Sandown House

Nairn, United Kingdom

This luxe guesthouse in a converted dairy farm offering views towards the Black Isle and the Moray Firth is a 3-minute drive from Nairn Golf Course's waterfront golfing, 5-minutes from dining in Nairn and 14 minutes from the Macbeth-linked Cawdor Castle.

  • Nairn 33 min Walk
  • A96 Junction 8 min Walk
  • Tradespark Road 10 min Walk
  • Inverness Airport 13 min Car · 36 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in United Kingdom. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Culloden Battlefield (National Trust for Scotland) 14,912 reviews

Culloden Battlefield (National Trust for Scotland)

Culloden Moor, Inverness IV2 5EU, United Kingdom

4.6 · Historical Landmark
Cawdor Castle and Gardens 3,636 reviews

Cawdor Castle and Gardens

B9090, Cawdor, Nairn IV12 5RD, United Kingdom

4.6 · Castle
The Nairn Golf Club 236 reviews

The Nairn Golf Club

Seabank Rd, Nairn IV12 4HB, United Kingdom

4.7 · Golf Club
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