About this property

Historic Charm: Bannockburn Inn in Helmsdale is housed in a historic building, offering a unique setting for a relaxing stay. Comfortable Accommodations: The inn features family rooms with private bathrooms, equipped with modern amenities including free WiFi, washing machines, and kitchen facilities. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine in a traditional restaurant setting, with vegetarian options available. The on-site bar provides a cozy atmosphere for evening relaxation. Leisure Activities: The inn offers pub crawls and hiking opportunities, catering to outdoor enthusiasts. Nearby Attractions: Located 36 mi from Wick John O’Groats Airport, the inn is close to Dunrobin Castle (16 mi), Carnegie Club Skibo Castle (27 mi), and Royal Dornoch Golf Club (28 mi).

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free Wifi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really good to be able to use the kitchen facilities and the pub food was also good.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The family who run the Inn are all very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean as was the shared bathroom. The home-cooked spicy vegetable soup and Chinese chicken curry in their restaurant were great! A great base for exploring Sutherland.
  • Lawrence
    Morocco Morocco
    Pleasant proprietor, secure place to store my bicycle
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and comfortable room. Host was helpful in storing our cycles overnight
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location. Clean and comfortable. The food in the pub opposite was OK.
  • Roger
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great place for an overnight stop on the north coast 500. Good bar and restaurant too
  • Adrienne
    Singapore Singapore
    We had a great night sleep, fully equipped kitchen, lovely food. The pizza is fabulous! Great location on the A9.
  • Rob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was comfortable and cosy, staff were welcoming and friendly, all making for a great stay.
  • Hana
    Japan Japan
    We arrived after 9pm and were able to check in which was very nice. Room was warm and clean and wifi worked well. Bathroom was clean. Place was easy to find
  • Nikki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We liked the fact our 2 rooms had a little kitchen ect like oir own wee section or wing was unusual but was a very nice touch x

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Tartan Lounge Bar & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Bannockburn Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Bar crawls
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

Bannockburn Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
£6 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note that the property is located next to a busy main road and some rooms may be affected by noise.

All the rooms are accessed from the outside via a metal staircase to the first floor.

Please inform Bannockburn Inn 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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