About this property

Historic Charm: The Doune, a luxury traditional country house in Inverness, is housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy spacious accommodations with garden and terrace views. Modern Amenities: The property features free WiFi, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, hot tub, and outdoor play area. Additional facilities include laundry service, outdoor seating, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Comfortable Living: The villa offers six bedrooms and five bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a comfortable living room. Family rooms and a dining area provide ample space for relaxation and meals. Convenient Location: Located 16 km from Inverness Airport, The Doune is near attractions such as Inverness Castle (9 km) and Culloden Battlefield (7 km). Guests appreciate the friendly host and the convenient location.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Fishing

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 5
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 6
1 double bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sanjana
    India India
    The Doune is a big, beautiful vintage house set on a large property—perfect for a group of 8, including kids. With 6 spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, there was more than enough space for everyone. The kids had a blast running around both indoors...
  • Cameron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic experience, Paul is the best host we have ever stayed with. The property was outstanding, very well maintained and everything you would need.
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Booked the doune with a group of friends for a big birthday and it was ideal. Really cool, big old house!
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our stay at the Doune was fantastic. The house was beautiful, very spacious, well equipped and the grounds were fabulous. We were a party of 13 and there was more than enough space for all of us.
  • Phillip
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Our stay at The Doune was absolutely fantastic. The property has so much character, and every corner feels thoughtfully designed and welcoming. It’s warm, cozy, and has a homely feel that made it so easy to relax. The kitchen was great—really...
  • Ethan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Paul was a great host for our stay. Unbelievable place which made an amazing trip for me and my friends
  • Thanaphon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing experience like we are staying in a lovely castle. It have everything we need to make us comfy and cosy. The place look much nicer than in the photos and spotless clean. The location is easy to find and not too far from everything. The...
  • Jie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We have six people. We all are very happy to stay. Paul is friendly and helpful, he is around when you need him. Great experience.
  • Mohammad
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very spacious, clean, well maintained, all essentials present
  • Katerina
    Greece Greece
    The quality of the renovated historical building and the collection items that were placed in the rooms

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.

Hosted by Paul

9.7
Host review score
Paul
Set in the countryside, yet only 7 minutes to the centre of Inverness. The property sits on 36 acres, of which 3 acres are gardens which include a 40m x 10m formal pond with four seasons statues and Koi carp, a three tier horse head fountain and a 4m cairn similar on the one found on Culloden battlefield which is 2 miles from the property, the Clava stones are also situated less than a mile from the house. The property includes half a mile salmon fishing on the River Nairn. The garden features more than 30 trees including Chestnuts, Beeches and Firs which exceed 30m in height. To the rear of the property are forestry walks where you could should you wish walk or cycle to Inverness through the forest. The property was built in 1854 as the Dowager house for MacKintosh of MacKintosh of Moy, made famous by Anne Farquharson, Colonel Anne as she was known, who defeated 1500 redcoats with a team of five servants in an engagement called the Rout of Moy who played a major role in the Jacobite uprising in 1745 culminating in the Battle of Culloden in 1746. It was also the home of Vice Admiral Lachlan Donald MackIntosh. Sadly the house had fallen into a total state of disrepair when we acquired it in 2010, the house was stripped back to the stone walls including removing the roof and all widow and door lintels., the house was then rebuilt to 21t century standards with a ground source heat pump installed to provide underfloor heating on all three floors, all external walls were also fully insulated. Window shutters were reinstalled on all new sash windows, wood panelling in the main living room and dining room, ornate coving installed and seven different Victorian tile floor patterns used. The kitchen has an Aga along with a freestanding induction hob & oven, central island, two fridge freezers, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, kettle etc along with all pots & pans, plates and cups, enough to comfortably cater for 12 guests, 6 person hot tub
Host is available 24/7 located in a seperate building
Salmon fishing on the River Nairn on own half mile beat, forest walks accessed directly from property Culloden Battlefield 3miles Clava Stones 2 miles Castle Stuart championship golf course 7 miles, Dornoch golf course 39 miles, Nairn West golf course 15 miles. Urquhart Castle Loch Ness 20 miles Skye 58 miles Start of North Coast 500 5 miles Whiskey trail all around Inverness airport 8 mile, Inverness city center 6 miles
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Doune, Luxury Traditional Country House with hot tub takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
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.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot always available
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Doune, Luxury Traditional Country House with hot tub 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.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration