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Cawdor House

4.0 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Nairn with free breakfast

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Hiking
Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite
Exterior
Single Room, Private Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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7 Cawdor Street, Nairn, Scotland, IV12 4QD
  • Place, Nairn Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Nairn Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cawdor Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Nairn

Cawdor House places you in the centre of Nairn, within just a 15-minute stroll of Nairn Museum and Nairn Beach. Highlights at this Victorian B&B include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Other amenities include a garden, a picnic area and multilingual staff. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Nairn B&B include Moray Firth and Nairn Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Nairn Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nairn Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nairn Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Boath House Spa - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cawdor Castle - 10 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Nairn Station - 3 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Nairn Tandoori - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sun Dancer - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Classroom Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Cawdor House

Victorian bed & breakfast in Nairn with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Cawdor House. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Nairn bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1849
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
Cawdor House offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Nairn bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1849
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Cawdor House B&B Nairn
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Cawdor House Bed & breakfast Nairn

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cawdor House?

Cawdor House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Cawdor House?

Yep, Cawdor House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Cawdor House?

Yep, Cawdor House is a short 15-minute walk from Nairn Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Is Cawdor House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as highchairs and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Cawdor House is a hit with families.

Does Cawdor House serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cawdor House?

No, Cawdor House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cawdor House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Cawdor House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Decent stay for a night

A decent b&b with friendly hosts. The rooms are fairly average in terms of decor etc but it is very clean and good for a nights stay. Can’t mark it higher as it does not compare with accommodation a few days earlier for a similar price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional property, beautifully restored and decorated. Lovely common room for use by guests. Host was very friendly and available. Short walk into town (10 minutes) and only a bit further to a beautiful sandy beach (15 minutes). Delicious breakfast with barrista made coffee and option for home made bread.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nairn B&B

Nice breakfast. The owners are hospitable and enthusiastic. Service in English and German.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a delightful stay at Cawdor House, thanks in large part to the fabulous couple who own and run it. Their warmth and hospitality truly made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. The room we stayed in was small but pleasant and well-kept. As you’d expect in an older house, the walls are a bit thin, but that’s part of the charm and character of a traditional building like this. Breakfast was a highlight — a lovely continental spread, made even better by the fresh espresso in the morning. It was the perfect kick-start to the day and a thoughtful touch that really stood out. A charming place with personal service that makes all the difference. Would definitely recommend for a cozy, welcoming stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and quaint setting

Great location, period building but with exceptional cleanliness level.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a warm and friendly welcome at the Cawdor House. It was very clean and comfortable. The owners are working hard to make it a wonderful B & B. Also, it’s close to the airport and one doesn’t have to contend with the traffic in Inverness. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts. The room was clean and spacious. Great location. Excellent breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cawdor House is a clean, beautiful bed and breakfast. Restaurants are easily accessible by foot and owner is friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David and Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love to stay in B and Bs with charm. This one definitely has it. The staff is very gracious. The sitting room and dining area downstairs was very nice. Comes with. Hot breakfast to order. Our room had a quaint view of some of the other village homes. Our room was very nice and very clean. Location is great. Easy to walk to lots of things and overnight parking on the street was right outside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay, clean friendly and comfortable,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tine, durham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This B&B was fantastic- Super nice property, very clean and stylish. The breakfast was great and the hostess was so friendly and helpful. We can highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! Clean, comfortable room, great hosts, healthy breakfast included. Absolutely no complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfection!

Great hostesses! Elegant and at the same time very warm and attentive. You can see they want to deliver a perfect service! The room was super clean and comfortable, breakfast was amazing with delicious coffee made in a professional Italian coffee maker (it was a very pleasant surprise!), a good variety of cheeses and charcuterie, fresh fruit salad and more. We'll certainly come back and recommend to our friend and family!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice warm welcome and neat, tidy well appointed rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ladies that run this place are so kind. We had a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Lovely property, great hosts, delightful night's sleep. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023