Washington House

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

About this property

Historic Setting: Washington House in Nairn is housed in a historic building, offering sea views and a tranquil garden. The property is adults-only, providing a peaceful retreat for guests. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, bathrobes, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and free WiFi. Convenient Facilities: Guests benefit from free on-site private parking, daily housekeeping service, and luggage storage. Menus cater to special diets, ensuring a comfortable stay. Local Attractions: Nairn Central Beach is a 7-minute walk away, while Nairn Museum lies 1.1 km from the property. Inverness Airport is 11 km distant, providing easy access for travellers.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Rooms were very comfortable and well appointed. Breakfasts were fantastic. Aurthor and Aileen were very welcoming hosts.”
Christophe
France France
“Everything was perfect The room was beatiful and very quiet And the breakfast was exceptionnal. And if you want any tips, listent to Arthur.”
Maurice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room very comfortable and nicely furnished, Hosts extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast excellent!! Room was well supplied with local information but would have benefitted from a list of local eateries, contact details etc.”
Vivien
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was of very good quality. The beds very comfortable. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. Breakfasts not just run of the mill. Excellent choices of breakfast items. Good location. Warm and convivial hosts”
Carmine
Italy Italy
“The owners of the Washington House have conceived all the private and shared spaces with great attention to details, tastefully chosen furnishings with design elements. High-end bathroom products. Excellent and healthy continental breakfast.”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“our hosts were welcoming and kind making us feel welcome in their home, the breakfasts were to die for, the rooms spacious and comfortable, the area was quiet and peaceful and within easy walking distance of attractions/amenities.”
Ruth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Warmly greeted by hosts. Delightful beautifully furnished. Immaculately clean. Quality bedlinen. Great facilities. Lovely calm ambience . Interesting art. Delicious breakfast with a great choice of interesting courses. Great quiet location.”
Pandit
Belgium Belgium
“Arthur was a great host for recommendations of things to do around and also for a great conversation in the morning. The breakfast selections were top notch with a whole range of home cooked dishes. The house was exceptionally well decorated and...”
Oonagh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Large bedroom and bathroom with a quirky but very attractive decor. Very comfortable bed with a choice of pillows. Lovely dining room where breakfast was served. Delicious breakfast with lots of choice freshly prepared. The home made shortbread in...”
Andreas
Austria Austria
“I think the best and most special about Washington House is that there is love and care in everything, the decoration in the rooms and the whole house, the breakfast or the conversations.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

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Host review score
When you stay at Washington House Boutique B&B in Nairn Arthur and Aileen Paterson will give you a warm welcome and a chance to unwind in the Scottish Highlands. Washington House, located in the leafy west end close to the beach and town centre, offers high quality accommodation in a beautiful Victorian house built in 1879 retaining many of the original features. It is styled with an eclectic mix of contemporary and vintage furnishings to give a comfortable and relaxing stay. We love our house and we hope you do too. The en-suite bedroom with a sea view has a luxurious super-king size bed with a silk-filled duvet and down pillows, hairdryer, wi-fi, internet radio with Spotify Connect, tea and coffee facilities with fresh baking, seating area with books and magazines. One bathroom has a walk-in rain shower and a double ended bath, The other has a spacious rain shower. Aesop toiletries are provided along with fluffy towels and bathrobes. Breakfast, the most important meal of the day, is prepared to order using fresh local ingredients and our own homemade breads, granola and preserves and served in the dining room.
Nairn is a great location from which to explore the North of Scotland. Whether it be a game of golf on the championship courses, a distillery tour, a visit to one of the many historic sites and castles or as a starting and finishing point for the NC500. Or even a getting away from it all moment with a walk on one of the beaches. Be sure that there will never be a shortage of activities in this beautiful part of the Highlands. Getting here. Nairn train station: 4min drive Inverness airport: 15min drive Inverness train station: 30min drive Places to go. Nairn town centre: 5-10min walk Nairn beach and swimming pool: 3min walk Nairn harbour: 15min walk Nairn Golf Club: 4min drive Nairn Dunbar Golf Club: 5min drive Castle Stuart Golf Club: 18min drive Cawdor Castle: 14min drive Brodie Castle: 16min drive Culloden Battlefield: 23 min drive
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Washington House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

House rules

Washington House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Washington House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: FS-CASE-549696187