Top 50 Boutique Hotels

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Boath House

Nairn

A sanctuary on Scotland’s northern coast, Boath House lies in the Highlands, near the bay of Findhorn.

Built as a family home in 1830, the hotel took on its current guise as accommodation in 1991 and now trades under the guardianship of artist Jonny Gent and architect Russell Potter who bought the venue in 2022.

Within the 400-year-old walled garden, you’ll also discover a café, store and studio with cabin and sauna, perfect after a hike across the Highlands, hidden in the extensive grounds.

Steeped in history, Boath House is just a stone’s throw away from where the local Battle of Auldearn took place in the 17th century.

Encompassing 25 acres of stunning highland estate, the Grade A-listed mansion is a space that promotes art and cultural pursuits.

The venue, which was once described as the most beautiful regency house in Scotland, hosts an artist residency programme, inviting up and coming creatives to stay for three to five days painting, writing and recording in the studios, learning about gardening in the vegetable plot or trying out salmon fishing.

Guests are also encouraged to swim in the river alongside the use of the sauna and all that is requested in return is you leave something behind.

Each of the bedrooms at Boath House boasts a calm atmosphere alongside hand-picked collections of antiques and modern furnishings.

Sustainability is of high importance at the 19th century retreat with the team having been presented with a Platinum Award for its approach, which features a compost-waste system, a complete ban on single-use plastic, local produce championed in the restaurant and composting of green waste.

The team take pride in its kitchen and gardens and as a result, offer events that combine the two to provide guests with something different.

Whether you’re looking for a spectacular wedding venue, a home from home for a family get together, a garden party with friends or a corporate venue for business purposes, Boath House gives you what you need.

Key Information

  • NO. ROOMS: 10
  • PRICE RANGE: £££
  • DINING: "The Dining Room - 4 & 7 course menus - A Seasonal, Garden to table restaurant Garden cafe - Casual garden cafe serving pizza and roasts from the wood fired oven "
  • AMENITIES: Restaurant, Cafe, Art Studio, Musicians studio, Wood fired sauna and outdoor spring shower
  • WEBSITE: Visit Here
  • PHONE NO: 01667 454896
  • ADDRESS: Auldearn, Nairn IV12 5TE