Craigiewood

Minty is a great host full of welcome tips of where to go and where is good to eat etc....that insider knowledge is invaluable! As our daughter said '...despite the wonderful cats Minty is definitely the star of the show'. Her comfy home is lovely, full of pictures and books which makes it feel like home from home. The garden, planned mostly by her late husband, is full of beautiful trees and shrubs, plants and flowers, which because of his knowledge and Minty's care flourish in what is a micro climate. We will return!

A perfect place to stay in Inverness. A very friendly welcome from Araminta, fabulous location in a beautiful garden, with great views through the trees to the hills beyond. Very comfortable and spacious bedroom and sitting room with fire for chilly nights. Delicious breakfast. Araminta's advice on where to go and what to see, and how to get there was superb. She thinks of everything to make her guests feel welcome and comfortable. We are looking forward to returning to Inverness and our next visit to her beautiful home.

Our hostess, Minty, has made herself a beautiful garden of Eden in an otherwise frantic place. She welcomed us into her warm parlor upon arrival and treated us to tea and cookies. Minty’s Craigiewood has plenty of gardens to explore, get lost in, sit on a bench, or rest awhile. Our bedroom, an en-suite,was tastefully decorated with green and yellow comforters and blankets. The additional heat from the mattress warmer added to the coziness. Breakfast is served to order in her beautiful family kitchen. Perfectly cooked salmon and eggs were adorned by charming jam jars on the table. Craigiewood!

From the first to last minute we found Craigiewood welcoming, generous and helpful. Everything we needed (as well as some delightful inessentials) was supplied. Unreservedly recommended.

A truely delightful stay at this enchanting B&B. A lovely welcome, a spectacular location, comfortable accomodation, and a delicious breakfast. But most of all, the helpfulness of Minty. Her advice on where to go and what to do was absolutely spot-on. It definitely greatly enhanced our visit - so thank you!

This was the latest of several visits to Craigiewood where we have always enjoyed everything the area has to offer. We love the location, the accommodation is extremely comfortable and breakfasts are offered to suit all tastes. There is a wide range of local literature and the advice received is second to none. We couldn't recommend a visit to this bed and breakfast too highly.

We enjoyed our stay with Araminta who was a great hostess. We found the instruction to get there a bit challenging but once we got Araminta in the phone all was well. She was great at providing info about local places to visit and eat. A very pleasant time!

There couldn't be a better place to stay near Inverness. A really lovely hillside garden, in such an incredible setting on the Black Isle and great views to the south and west. What a wonderful backdrop to Araminta's very comfortable house and her great hospitality!

The BEST B&B we visited in Scotland and Ireland on recent June, 2018 trip. Minty was superb - great help in planning day trips (we were there 4 nights) and the most kind and interesting host we had. Would definitely stay again, hands down.

A home away from home. A hidden gem with a charming hostess. Had a wonderful three days on the Black Isle. Loved the rural feeling and yet an easy 15 minutes into Inverness. A very comfortable stay and loved reading at night in the sitting room. So comfy. Will recommend to any friends coming to the area.

Just walking up to the front door we knew that we were going to enjoy our stay with MInty. The woodland garden is a joy - full of bird song, flowers and little paths. The house has great character, comfortable rooms and a lovely lounge to relax in. Minty has a fun and engaging personality and goes to great lengths to make her guests comfortable. She also cooks a mean breakfast! The area is very beautiful and worthy of a much longer stay.

Our first visit to the Highlands was made really special by the welcome we received from Minty. The house is comfortable and cosy, the breakfasts were super and we learned a lot about where to go locally from Minty, including the best Sunday lunch we have had for quite a while at Sutor Creek in Cromarty. Minty was more than helpful as she tried to dry out my mobile phone which I had stupidly got extremely wet while walking around the Culloden battlefield. It didn't work, but not for want of trying. Thanks for everything Minty!

This was our last stop in a tour of the Highlands and we found that we had saved the best to last. One could not fail to be bowled over by Minty, her infectious enthusiasm, her keen interest in everything we had done in our travels, and her fabulous breakfasts. We were so grateful to her for her suggestions about dolphin watching (and make sure you take her advice about the tide) and visiting Culloden. We really couldn't have felt more at home. We are now planning another tour of Scotland, if only so we can stay at Craigiewood again!

Craigiewood is one of the nicest B & B's we have ever stayed in. Minty is a perfect hostess. Breakfasts are legendary together with entertaining conversation. She is a mine of information and Craigiewood is a truly 5 star destination - sufficient to say we are returning guests. Whilst in the middle of the countryside, it is only ten minutes from Inverness and within striking distance of many tourist attractions and good eating out establishments.

Wonderful B&B. Lovely comfortable bedrooms and lounge with everything you need and many extra little touches in a very beautiful and tranquil setting. Minty is an excellent host and cook and you are welcomed as a friend. Highly recommended.

We stayed 2 nights with Minty and loved it! Her place is tastefully decorated and the beds are nice and firm. She is much closer to town than you think (about 10min from the highway) and yet it's perfectly quiet and in the country. She is a very welcoming host and instantly makes you feel at ease. She is by far the best host at the best B&B we have stayed at. when you come back at night Minty will confirm your preferred breakfast time and selection (if you're having a cooked breakfast). If you need suggestions on where to go or how to go someplace, she's great!

Minty and Gavin gave us a warm welcome to their home. The guest lounge with fire was perfect for relaxing at the end of a long cold day. The local pub recommended for dinner is charming with good food. Our host's recommendations for a westerly drive were spot on. We would happily return if we are up that way again.