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Ivybank Guest House

28 Old Edinburgh Rd, Inverness IV2 3HJ, Scotland
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Stornoway
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Ivybank has been run for a number of years as a guest house and only changed to self-catering a couple of months ago. We were fortunate to find it on the internet at short notice and at a very reasonable price for our family's two-night stay. It is centrally located - just 5 minutes' walk from the city centre -... More

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Scranton, PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013 via mobile

I would return to Inverness only to stay at the Ivybank. Our room and bath were spacious, clean and charmingly decorated. The hostess was kind and refined. The breakfast abundant and delicious. We had trouble-free parking. A seriously cannot-go-wrong experience.

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

The stay here was the best ever, if this is your first visit to the country Inverness is a must, if you don't stay here you truly haven't experienced Scotland. This B&B is set in a beautiful house true to the photos on the website. The hosts are first-rate, welcoming and informative and really know how to provide a experience... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

A wonderful stay at this B&B. My boyfriend and I stayed here for three nights and loved it. We stayed in 5 B&Bs throughout our trip and this was our favorite at a wonderful price. The room was lovely with a great feel and had everything we needed. The B&B overall was very cozy and had some nice extra touches... More

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Inverness, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2012

What wonderful hosts we have found at Ivybank Guest House here in Inverness. The hosts invited us in for tea the evening we arrived and made us feel so welcomed to Inverness. Food is scrumptious and the bed is super comfortable. We had the tower room and it was just the right size for us. We will be back.

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Moscow, Russia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

Real Scotish experiecne: old Scotish house with a few centuries history, very cosy with a fireplace, kind and welcoming hosts, who can help you with an advice for your travel. Location is good, but it doesn't really matter in Inverness as the city is quite small.

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

The breakfast was poor - cooked, but the ingredients looked and tasted very low quality. The 'welcome' seemed a little too aimed at extracting payment from the moment we arrived. However our room was fine and the location handy for the city centre.

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NW California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

We always enjoy B&Bs and Ivybank was no exception. a beautiful house, super hostess, great breakfast and good location all combine to make this place fantastic. Ivybank is well situated where we could walk downtown in just a few minutes. the interior of the house is beautiful with a gorgeous wood staircase. Our room was exceptionally large (not sure about... More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2012

Took a trip with my wife and her parents to Inverness. We had a double room with a private bath and it was plenty big. The breakfast was delicious. I asked for 5 eggs and the host poked fun at me but cooked me some delicious eggs, along with bacon and the rest of the traditional scottish breakfast. It's just... More

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012

Our room was large with a wonderful bathroom with a comfortable luxurious tub. Catherine made us a wonderful breakfast and was helpful in advising us on where to eat. The house has charm and is close to the centre of town and river.

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Ivybank Guest House Inverness, Scotland
Address: 28 Old Edinburgh Rd, Inverness IV2 3HJ, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Scottish Highlands > Inverness
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 22 Speciality lodging in Inverness
Price range (per night): S$235 - 294
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Ivybank is very attractive "B" listed house - full of original features and charm and ideally situated within walking distance of Inverness city centre, the castle, river, restaurants, shops and theatre. With its oak panelling, beamed hall, gothic carvings, magnificent mahogany staircase and its original fireplaces on the ground floor, it is truly unique!The lounge has a Baby Grand piano if you are musically inclined, and the dining room can also be used as a sitting room, thus offering guests both a quiet lounge and a study/games room. The extra public space there and in the hall makes it an appealing house for groups to spread out when they need to.The landscaped garden is charming and is walled and enclosed making it safe for children but please note that there is a pond so small children will need to be supervised. It is a great spot to return to after exploring the Highlands or the city and you have the best of both worlds – a jumping off point to reach anywhere from the Highlands to Speyside, loch Ness and Skye to name but a few as well as a few minutes walk to good restaurants, pubs and shops. The bedrooms are very well equipped with all three en suite and with flat screen TVs, hairdryers, and clock radios. One bedroom has a 4-poster bed and overlooks the garden whilst another bedroom has its original curved door and its bathroom is in the top of the tower and up a staircase within this room! All the bedrooms are very comfortable and full of character. ... more   less 

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