Your ideal base in the Highlands of Scotland!
THURLOW ROAD
NAIRN IV12 4EZ
SCOTLAND
TELEPHONE: 01667 452039
TELEPHONE FROM OUTSIDE U.K.: 00 +44 +1667 452039
TELEPHONE FROM U.S.A: 011 +44 +1667 452039
FAX: 01667 456760
E-MAIL: invernairne@hotmail.co.uk
We are Members of the Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board
NOTE: The Invernairne was a Hotel from 1948 until Spring 2004. From that date we decided to change our status to 'Guest House' - the only difference in service or facilities being that we ceased offering evening meals. There are numerous restaurants in Nairn and we will be happy to advise on these. We will of course continue to offer an excellent Full Breakfast and our lounge bar is still open 12 noon-early evenings throughout the Season (non-smoking).
WHY NAIRN?
Nairn has been a spa holiday town for well over a hundred years with beautiful beaches and even its own "micro-climate", said to be even sunnier and warmer than places just a few miles away, such as Inverness; visit Nairn's harbour and view its yachts or take a boat trip offshore from Inverness to see the only place in Scotland with a resident dolphin population. Nairn really is the perfect base for touring the Highlands and boasts 2 championship golf courses (Nairn and Nairn Dunbar) and another 20 within easy reach including a great new golf £70 million course just 10 miles away at Castle Stuart opened in July 2009 constructed on land that was bequeathed by Mary Queen of Scots to her half-brother the first Earl of Moray; historic Castles such as Cawdor and Brodie are very close as is the battlefield of Culloden (about 6 miles away); wildlife abounds and the area also offers:
Superb beaches at Nairn Nairn Golf Moray Firth Dolphins
WHY THE INVERNAIRNE?
The beautiful setting of the Invernairne - with superb sea views
Garden path down to the beach
"Firthside" superior, super-kingsize bed, seaviews "Dulsie" superior, kingsize bed, seaviews
Example of standard room
(Note: being a Victorian building full of character, standard rooms vary in shape and design)
(We also have single rooms and family rooms)
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE INVERNAIRNE
Built in 1878-1880 by Dr Grigor, the gentleman who developed Nairn into a spa holiday resort, the Invernairne was designed as an Italian mansion and originally named "Castellamare" (Castle on the sea) - it featured balustrades, decorative ceilings and an Italian sunken garden. Many of the original features exist today.
Lovely Gardens and Seaviews
Dr Grigor let the mansion out as a luxury "self-catering" holiday home and the first occupants were the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen who spent some 2 months here in the Summer of 1880 while their stately home was being renovated. The Earl was to become Governor General of Canada 1893-1898; then Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Their idea of "self-catering" in those Victorian days was to bring their servants with them! Before World War 2 there were 16 servants including 2 gardeners at the Invernairne. No wonder Kay and I are tired by bed-time!
It is believed that the house was rented by Lord Thurlow (Paymaster General of Great Britain) while Firthside House was being built next door. On completion, it is said that Lady Thurlow preferred the Invernairne to Firthside House.
Another Lord, Alfred Tristram Lawrence, 1st Baron Trevethin (1843-1936) owned the grand house for 40 years (1889 -1929). He rose to become Lord Chief Justice of England. The vault he had made for his important papers still exists in the basement, but now only holds the beer barrels and not the secrets of state. One of his sons who would have lived here became Geoffrey Lawrence, 3rd Baron Trevethin and 1st Baron Oaksey, DSO, KC (1880-1971) was the main British Judge during the Nuremberg Trials after World War 2, and President of the Judicial group. His son became Lord Oaksey, champion amateur jockey and later the very well-known television horse racing presenter on Channel 4.
Mrs Gordon and her daughter, Nancy, owned the Invernairne from 1929 - 1948. Mrs Gordon moved here from the stately Aikenhead House near Glasgow, when her husband died, bringing much of the wood panelling you see at the Invernairne from there. We have recently had some wonderful memories of that period related to us by Graham Clements who came to live here as a schoolboy (1941-45) with his mother who was the cook, while his father was in the Army stationed nearby. Next door lived the Whitelaw's (Willie Whitelaw became deputy Prime Minister under Mrs Thatcher) and very kindly Mrs Whitelaw often used to run young Graham to school.
The Invernairne became a hotel in 1948. It has been popular with visitors & locals alike since that time. Douglas and Kay Mitchell and staff look forward to welcoming you to the Invernairne for a holiday in this most beautiful part of Scotland. Doug's grandparents came from Stonehaven near Aberdeen. Kay has ancestors from various parts of Europe (even Viking blood we believe!). Kay speaks fluent Italian and has knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL).
THE BREAKFAST ROOM
The superbly appointed breakfast room overlooks the Moray Firth. There are many local restaurants for evening meals - we are happy to advise and make reservations for you if required.
The bar (12 noon - 8pm and non-smoking following Scottish regulations) offers a fine range of fine malts and whiskies and bottled beers.
Please phone or e-mail us at any time of the year to enquire or book!
TARIFF
ALL MAJOR CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED WITHOUT CHARGE
(However, American Express 2% surcharge added due to extra bank charges incured)
Please note:
Prices shown by Booking Agencies (eg Booking.com; Laterooms etc.) may differ from our prices shown below.
Prices are based on minimum of 2 persons per room (1 for single rooms), the rate per person is shown below
(children free or half-price depending on age)
Single rooms are available (either £40 or £45 per night)
PRICES WHEN BOOKED DIRECT WITH US:
'SEAVIEW' ROOMS:
SEAVIEW, SINGLE ROOM £50 per night (£45 September/October)
STANDARD, SEAVIEW DOUBLE ROOM £45 per person (£40 September/October)
SUPERIOR, SEAVIEW ROOM WITH 4-POSTER KING BED: £50 per person (£45 September/October)
SUPERIOR, GRAND SEAVIEW ROOM WITH 4-POSTER SUPER-KING BED: £55 per person (£50 September/October)
Ideal for Honeymoon / Anniversary / Special Occasion or Anytime!
'NON-SEAVIEW' ROOMS:
SINGLE ROOM £45 per night (£40 September/October)
DOUBLE ROOM £43 per person (£38 September/October)
CHILDREN:
We have a number of family rooms in the property
Children free up to 4 years.
5-15 years: ½ adult price where they share 2 adults' room
Please phone or e-mail us at any time of the year to enquire or book!
ALL MAJOR CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED WITHOUT CHARGE
(However, American Express 2% surcharge added due to extra bank charges incured)
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Facilities: All rooms are en-suite; have colour TV, clock-radio alarms. tea & coffee making facilities.
Bar: We have a cosy, lounge bar open from around Easter to October. Hours are 12 noon until around 8pm.
WI-FI: Wireless Internet Access Point:
Smoking Policy: From March 2006 strict anti-smoking regulation was introduced throughout Scotland. Smoking by law is no longer permitted in any public areas including the bar. Our bedrooms are also non-smoking.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are accepted up to 48 hours prior to arrival (group bookings 72 hours), after this time the cost of the first night will be charged.
HOW TO FIND US
| Nairn - just 15 miles
east of Inverness - is accessible by air, rail and road. Air The Invernairne is just 6 miles from Inverness Airport. Regular daily flights operate between London Gatwick(Easyjet), Luton (Easyjet), Glasgow (British Airways), Manchester (Eastern Airways) and Inverness. For full details of flights check: www.hial.co.uk Road Bus Visit travelinescotland.com
and click on Journey Planner to view all your options. |
Enjoy the Gardens at the Invernairne - just down the garden path brings you to the beach.
Moray Firth Dolphins Take a boat trip from Nairn harbour to see them or (if you are very lucky) spot them from the Invernairne itself!
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A great source of information about our delightful seaside town of Nairn is
where you will find weather reports, places to visit, Highland Games and What's On information, etc.
HOW TO CONTACT US
THURLOW ROAD
NAIRN IV12 4EZ
SCOTLAND
TELEPHONE: 01667 452039
TELEPHONE FROM OUTSIDE U.K.: 00 +44 +1667 452039
TELEPHONE FROM U.S.A: 011 +44 +1667 452039
FAX: 01667 456760
E-MAIL: invernairne@hotmail.co.uk
We are Members of the Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board
