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Reviews of By the Brae 4 stars

Viewmount Brae, Westhill, Inverness, IV2 5BP, United Kingdom

#5 of 121 B&Bs and Inns in Inverness

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 85 B&B reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    A very reasonable priced B&B compared to those in the city. Plus one of the cleanest we have visited
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was lovely. Fresh coffee and home baked bread. Room also was very comfortable we both slept very well.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    10
    Made us very welcome from start to finish,excellent hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing for us everything was perfect

    Breakfast was marvellous everything cooked fresh excellent hosts,will definitely book again when we visit Scotland next.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    10
    A delightful B&B exhibiting quality, elegance and class.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A minor issue - no BBC TV channels in our room.

    The breakfast was excellent, the hosts were attentive and friendly, the furnishings, linen, towels, china and cutlery all exhibited quality and elegance.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    10
    Probably the best B&B we have ever stayed at
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing - it was faultless

    Everything was top quality, including bed linen, towels, furnishings and decor. The bed was extremely comfortable and the en-suite was immaculate. The hosts were charming and friendly and the breakfast was superb

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    10
    Beautiful facilities/excellent hosts- best place we stayed in Scotland
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit far from center of town BUT walking distance to Culloden Moor/Battlefield- which was awesome!!!

    It was the best place we stayed in Scotland. Immaculately clean, fabulous hosts, quiet/serene- great bedding/towels/linens/pillows!!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is very easily reachable, it's very near to the main road. There is space for parking. The hosts Jenny and Richard were extremely helpful and attended to all our queries. Rooms although small are very comfortable, the heating is very good, unlike other places where the heating makes the room a sauna. The shower works extremely well, great for a refreshing bath. Would recommend this place to all in future.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable apartment, pleasant host, tasty breakfest.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    10
    Great place to stay in Inverness
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike here.

    I was a late arrival and received a warm welcome. Oraceful stay with a lovely Breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    10
    Just perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A spotlessly clean house with a great atmosphere, beautiful rooms, comfortable beds, and a fantastic breakfast! Perfect hosts! Worldly people who have thought of everything to make the guest feel comfortable. 10 points in every respect. Unreservedly recommended!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    10
    Highly recommend By the Brae
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We like that we had extra space in the use of the living room in addition to our bedroom/bath. Appreciated that the rooms had a make up mirror and we were lent two luggage racks. Breakfast were lovely and delicious, with fresh cut flowers on the table. We enjoyed talking to the other guests there. Very clean, contemporary and uncluttered. Loved being outside city center, seeing the sunset over the water, hearing the birds and even saw a rainbow. The outside space looked lovely though we never took time to make use of it. Hands-down, Jenny and Richard were outstanding hosts and a wealth of information. Just genuinely interesting people to talk to.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    10
    We loved it and hope to be back again
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all just what we hoped for

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    9.0
    Nothing was too much trouble for our hosts, so a super visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Only very minor things. The large teapot was very pretty but a messy pourer, similarly the milk jugs dribbled. As careful people we were frustrated that we had made drips on the tablecloth. We were surprised that there were no tissues in the room.

    Plenty of choice for breakfast. 'Main' courses beautifully presented. High quality ingredients served. Heavy traffic in/near the city meant journeys took a bit longer than anticipated but the BnB's peaceful location was worth the extra few minutes. Super magnifying mirror in the bathroom.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    10
    Inverness short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location,breakfast,service and a very comfortable bed. Excellent.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    10
    Truly excellent with no complaints
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful property nestled just 10 minutes from the city. Great recommendations and options for food. We woke up to a delicious meal everyday that got us ready for the activity for the day. We were grateful they had a laundry option that was a great help. Very nice hosts with very helpful tips. We even enjoyed hearing about their personal traveling adventures. Hope we can come again!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    10
    Great would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard to find at night on dark busy road Bigger signage would be better

    Good quiet location Presentable and clean Short drive to town

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    10
    excellent last minute find!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    easy to get to. lovely sitting room. breakfast great choice

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was excellent and fully equipped with a large bathroom. Best stay we have had on our trip. Great hosts.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is great.

    Excellent b&b. Beautiful setting. Great hosts.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Clean and well presented, owners very professional and personable. Good location, especially for Culloden memorial which was interesting. Good tips on restaurants etc from Richard.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Lovely well-appointed b&b
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only a minor point, our room was at the front of the house so for privacy it might be nice to have some light blinds at the window as we had to draw the thick curtains to get changed etc. That said, it is a private drive and not busy.

    Our room was comfortable and warm. The bathroom was stocked with toiletries and plenty of towels. Tea and coffee was provided in the room. We had an early start on one of the days so we were provided with a continental-style breakfast to take with us. The following morning we had a lovely cooked breakfast and pot of coffee. The food was made fresh to order with a good choice. The property is in a lovely quiet location out of town so you would need a car to get around. Parking is available.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Fantastic, clean, comfortable, a happy place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful home and comfortable facilities with free parking (a car is needed). Conveniently located to restaurants, supermarkets, and sites such as Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns. The breakfast was superb and the hosts lovely. We will stay there again if we visit Inverness.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    10
    Excellent stay, out of all the b+b’s we have stayed in, this is by far the best, we would definitely recommend and hopef
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about this property was spot on, couldn’t fault it in any way.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    10
    Quality Accomodation at a very competitive price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    A stunning property with beautiful hosts Richard and Jenny. Fabulous accomodation with excellent facilities and rooms with very comfortable beds, quality linen and bath towels. Every detail of our stay was wonderful and our hosts made sure our every needs were accommodated from recommendations for dinner and tourist locations. Breakfast was superb with quality products , cooked and served fresh daily. Would definitely stay again and refer to our family and friends. Awesome quality stay at a very competitive price.

    Stayed in October 2023

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