Newhall Mains

Hotels
9.5 (138 reviews)
NEWHALL MAINS, BALBLAIR , Resolis , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
High-quality amenities
Cons:
Limited food menu
Some rooms too small

Categories

Cleanliness
9.33
Most reviews indicated the hotel was clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.8
Staff were consistently described as friendly, accommodating, and welcoming.
Location
9.84
The location was praised for its beauty and peaceful surroundings.
Room Quality
9.29
Rooms were described as comfortable, though one review mentions a room being small and dark.
Amenities
9.82
Facilities such as the sauna were highly praised, contributing to a pleasant stay.
Value for Money
8.78
Food pricing was mentioned as overpriced, impacting value perception.
Food and Beverage
9.33
Food quality was generally good, but some reviews noted limited menu options and high prices.
Overall Experience
9.8
Overall, guests expressed high satisfaction and a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:31

Property Description

Charming Historic Cottages
Nestled in the picturesque Black Isle in the Scottish Highlands, Newhall Mains offers a unique stay in 18th-century courtyard cottages.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped
Enjoy garden views from each cottage, equipped with modern amenities like a TV, seating area, desk, and en-suite bathrooms. Prepare your own meals in the fully-fitted kitchen provided in every cottage.

Convenient Location
Only 44 km from Inverness Airport, Newhall Mains provides easy access for travelers.

To experience a blend of history and comfort, book your stay at Newhall Mains today.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 138 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.33
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.84
Room Quality: 9.29
Amenities: 9.82
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Farmer solo_traveller au
10
Relaxing tranquil beautiful place where you can get out and absorb yourself in nature.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast. Beautiful and comfortable room. Lovely staff. Beautiful area to relax.

Cons:

It was very warm when I stayed and my upstairs room was a bit warm at night. But really that’s my only ver minor thing.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Gergely family_with_children hu
10
A tökéletes kikapcsolódás helyszíne, ahol a cottage életérzést teljesen meg lehet tapasztalni.
Pros:

A szálloda szép környéken fekszik, sok a látnivaló és a programlehetőség. A személyzet rendkívül kedves, nagyon segítőkész, a tisztaság makulátlan, a hangulata a helynek nagyon - nagyon kellemes, családias, megnyugvást kelt, és egyáltalán nem hivalkodó. Több nagyon neves prémium szállodában voltunk Skóciában, de ez a hely volt az, amire gondolkodás nélkül mondom, hogy a legjobban tetszett nekünk.

Sajnos csak 1 éjszakára volt lehetőségünk megszállni, de biztosak vagyunk abban, hogy szeretnénk hosszabb időre visszajönni!

Cons:

Picit sokat kellett várni a vacsoránál, de igazából ez nem volt gond, csak meglepően hosszú idő. Az előétel után kb. 1:10 perccel kaptuk meg a főételt.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Rumen family_with_children ca
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Frédérique couple fr
10
A safe haven for people looking for quiet luxury and beauty all around…
Pros:

Absolutely everything ! Newhall Mains has become one of our favorite places on earth ❤️ We felt instantly home! The peace and quiet, the kindness of the staff (we knew all of their names after just 2 days), the breathtaking breakfast and dinners at the restaurant Spruce, the stunning nature all around, the lovely cows or should I say coos? 😉 We really hope to come back soon!!

Cons:

Absolutely nothing :)

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Petrella solo_traveller it
10
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Denis couple ae
8
Nice designer hotel, but slightly overpriced.
Pros:

Very nice design of suites.

Cons:

Sauna might be provided for more time and shared with other guests. Restaurant is overpriced.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Sebastian couple de
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Gianfranco couple it
8
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Mehdi couple tn
10
Hidden Gem in Black Isle
Pros:

Amazing breakfast et Gourmet Cuisine

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Verena couple at
10
Außergewöhnlich schön
Pros:

Extrem schön und luxuriös, wir hatten ein ganzes Apartment mit Erdgeschoss und ersten Stock + Ankleidezimmer. Es waren sicher 90 Quadratmeter

Cons:

Alles war top

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Dirk couple es
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Gerry couple ie
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
9
Luxurious property with the bonus of an upgrade
Pros:

We had a very pleasant one night stay. We were given a room upgrade to a lovely duplex 'cottage' unit with a separate living room, kitchen and dressing room. It was great to be able to spread out as we were on a long trip and had quite a few bags and other luggage with us. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. The property was a bit quiet, with just a few guests at breakfast and dinner. Beautifully finished and decorated - though maybe not 100% to my taste, with some original/interesting art. I'm sure that we'd have enjoyed the activities in the area, but we were just passing through.

Cons:

I'd say that for the price - more expensive than properties we would usually book - the food could have been better. It was fine, just nothing special. The property was also a bit hard to find when we missed the turning the first time and our sat nav took us to what looked to be a rear entrance but was actually a private property. We'd have liked to be able to park our car right outside the unit but the walk to the parking was manageable.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Tess solo_traveller ae
8
Great luxury farm stay if the black isle is the preference
Pros:

Beautiful interior design. Rooms are thoughtful with attention to detail. The reception staff weren’t particularly knowledgeable very helpful

Cons:

Had high expectations for dinner at the restaurant. The waiting staff during our dinner service wasn’t particularly knowledgeable about the menu or ingredients and the food nor staff met our standards. The restaurant itself was beautiful, the barman was lovely and he was still learning about whiskeys (which we hoped for a bit more experience).

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Christine couple gb
9
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Dávid couple gb
6
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Ethan couple us
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
10
A very special hotel
Pros:

This is a very special hotel which has been converted and furnished with superb style and design to exceptional standards. We were upgraded to a two storey cottage which was honestly unbelievable. The restaurant was Michelin standard with every course beautifully presented and wonderful flavours. There is also a great bar and public lounge. We stayed for one night before flying home from Inverness airport but we would love to go back and spend more time. The deputy manager Rafaella and all the staff were wonderful and a credit to the hotel.

Cons:

Everything was perfect!

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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heidi couple ca
10
So memorable and unique!
Pros:

Truly a special place. One of a kind. It was intimate and quiet and suited us perfectly. The dining was fantastic, both for a special dinner and the included breakfast. We took advantage of the e-bikes as well. A memorable experience.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Jocelyn couple se
10
2026-05-22 via Nuitee