Some excerpts from the website of Bunchrew House that might be useful
Accommodation at Bunchrew. We have a total of sixteen
guest bedrooms of which 4 are premium
suites and 3 are
superior rooms. Each
guest bedroom is individually decorated and has its own unique character and sense of style. The
rooms do not have numbers but are named after local places and Scottish clans associated with the House. In each
room you will find a colour
television,
direct dial telephone,
fridge (where we leave fresh milk each day), complimentary mineral water and an
en-suite bathroom with
bath and
shower. All
rooms have
central heating and some have gas fires in addition. Man-made fibre
duvets and
pillows are standard but feather varieties are available on request, as are an
ironing board and
iron. All
rooms will accommodate at least 2 people. Some
rooms have four poster beds, others half testers; some have fine views over the Beauly Firth, while others look out onto the
gardens and the Loving Tree. One has its own conservatory while another has a
whirlpool bath. To discover the delights of the different
rooms, please follow the individual links on the left. Whichever
room you stay in, you will not be disappointed; the peaceful location and clean, clear air, not forgetting the comfortable beds, will assure you of a good nights sleep.
Your
wedding at Bunchrew. We would be delighted if you would consider coming to Bunchrew for your
wedding or civil partnership
celebration. The House really is the perfect venue for a Highland
wedding and we believe our level of care and attention to detail are second to none - be it a small intimate affair or a lavish event involving exclusive use of the whole House. Bunchrew is a House for all seasons, be it a winter
wedding when crackling log fires and candlelight add to the romantic atmosphere or a summer
wedding when you can take full advantage of the fabulous grounds, beautiful trees and lawns rolling right down to the sea! The House has a very intimate atmosphere and is enjoyed best when you have exclusive use for your
wedding party. This ensures that your guests can enjoy all areas of the House without interference from others and the whole event turns into a house
party filled with your own family and friends. Planning a
wedding can seem a daunting task, particularly if you are trying to do it from a distance but please remember: we are here to help! Over the years we have built up contacts with local suppliers whose services we feel confident to recommend and who know the House intimately. These services include the provision of flowers, cars,
wedding cakes, kilt hire, hairdressers, beauticians and photographers. We are also happy to put you in touch with local ceilidh bands and
discos. We;ve also arranged for brides to arrive or leave by helicopter and canoe, taking full advantage of our fabulous position by the sea!
Conferences and
meetings. For small
meetings and
conferences, Bunchrew is the ideal venue with only
16 bedrooms we can offer exclusive use of the whole hotel. For example, board
meetings can be held here when there is a need to get away from interruptions. The clear Highland air and the peaceful surroundings can help concentrate the mind and ensure maximum productivity. Our team will concentrate on looking after you and you alone. Administrative and secretarial services are available - we can field all calls - and we have broadband available here on site. Then when normal
business is finished, you can relax and unwind with a fine malt whisky in front of a roaring log fire, while our chef Walter Walker prepares a sumptuous
dinner. Inverness is now highly accessible by road, rail and also by air, with daily flights from Gatwick, Luton, Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow and Edinburgh. A London-based company might find it easier to meet here than in the South and with hotel prices going through the roof even for poor quality venues, a
meeting at Bunchrew can be cost effective in more ways than one.
Welcome to Bunchrew House Hotel and
Restaurant. Set within 20 acres of beautiful landscaped
gardens and woodland on the shores of the Beauly Firth near Inverness, Bunchrew House is a 17th century Scottish mansion steeped in tradition and history (part of the House dates back to 1505), offering quality accommodation, award-winning
cuisine and a highland welcome second to none. In every way, Bunchrew captures the charm and natural
beauty of the magnificent Scottish countryside. With the sea lapping the
garden wall a few metres from the house, guests can enjoy the breathtaking views of Ben Wyvis and the Black Isle and relax in an atmosphere of timelessness and tranquility. Please come and experience for yourself the outstanding levels of service we offer our guests - you won't be disappointed! Bunchrew House Hotel, Inverness IV3 8TA
Tel: +44 (0)1463 234 917
Fax: +44 (0)1463 710 620. Goldenhaven Limited trading as Bunchrew House Hotel Registered in Scotland No. 243493 Registered
Office: Saffery Champness, Kintail House, Beechwood Park, Inverness IV2 3BW Website design photography:
Premium
Suite Double/twin Sea view. Craigton is a new premium
suite (2005) and is rapidly becoming one of the favourite choices for brides and grooms. It faces onto the Beauly Firth and is a large
room with more windows than any other
room in the House. It has a super kingsize bed which can also be split into 2 singles. This ground-floor
room is entered via its own conservatory which has a table and chairs for taking refreshments, relaxing and looking at the panoramic view of the Firth. It has a wall mounted
flat screen TV. The large
en-suite bathroom (the most spacious in the House) features a walk-in
shower, separate
bath and under-floor
heating for the tiled floor. A heather, oatmeal and forest green decor with a splash of muted tartans. Drapes provide optional privacy. The
room is suitable for disabled guests and has its own
parking area adjacent to the conservatory door, making unloading of luggage easier.
Premium
Suite Double
Garden/sea view. Lovat is a premium
suite and is one of the favourite choices for brides and grooms. It faces primarily onto the
garden and woodland but through the window in the other wall it also has a side view of the Beauly Firth. The
room faces south and west which brings the benefit of the afternoon sun, adding in winter to the cosy atmosphere. There is a large four-poster bed, dressed in gold water silk drapes and a burgundy quilted bed cover, which is so high we provide stools for easy entry and exit! In addition to the
central heating there is also a coal-effect gas fire. The
TV is a
20 flat-
screen type. As with all our
rooms, there is an
en-suite bathroom with
bath and
shower.
Standard Packages including
dinner. Standard Packages -
Dinner Bed
Breakfast - Minimum stay of two nights. Per person per night. Spring Break (1st May - 30th June 2008). Autumn Break (1st October 2008 - 30th April 2009) excluding New Year. Standard package rates are per person per night and are based on two people sharing a
twin or double room for a minimum two night stay. Rate includes
dinner,
room and full highland
breakfast. Hogmanay break is for any three nights, one of which must be 31st December and includes 3 nights bed and
breakfast, 2 nights
dinner and Hogmanay
dinner and ceilidh. All rates include VAT.
Play
golf from Bunchrew. Within 90 minutes' drive of Bunchrew you will find 25
golf courses to suit all standards of player from the deadly serious whose desire is to pit their skills against the toughest courses, to the occasional golfer who just enjoys getting out in the fresh air. Graeme, one of our staff, is a keen golfer and will be happy to give you the benefit of his local knowledge. Here are some of our favourites courses:- Royal Dornoch Championship (50 minutes) a links course to match the best regularly in the worlds top twenty and a true test of skill especially when the wind blows. Nairn (20 minutes) one of the best courses in Scotland regularly hosts championships and was the venue for the 1999 Walker Cup match. Boat of Garten (35 minutes) Fabulous setting in the shadow of the stunning Cairngorm Mountains near the famous Loch Garten ospreys. Inverness (10 minutes) Long established parkland course - great test of
golf in the Highland Capital. Fortrose and Rosemarkie (20 minutes) One of the Highlands' hidden gems a course almost totally encircled by the sea stunning views from every tee the famous Moray Firth dolphins can often be seen from the first 8 fairways. Strathpeffer (25 minutes) Real Highland
golf, not long but probably one of the most difficult courses to score on first nine are a real climb but its worthwhile when you see the spectacular views from the top. Aigas (20 minutes) 9 holes, but a joy hidden amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in the Highlands right beside the river Beauly. Of course Bunchrew provides the perfect nineteenth hole for all golfers a fine selection of whiskies and wines and fabulous food will finish your round off to perfection. We can arrange tee times,
club hire, car hire, excellent directions, drying facilities, secure
club lock up, packed
lunches. We can also arrange full itineraries and partners programmes.
Click on either thumbnail to view a larger photo of both Our Drawing
Room is the heart of the House and exudes an air of easy comfort and relaxation, with dark wood-panelling and fire-places at both ends of the
room. Log fires (and
central heating!) mean that when the wind is whistling outside and snow is on the ground, you can
sink back in your chair and feel warm and secure. This
room is the oldest part of the house, with an original wall from 1505 hidden behind the panelling. A stone plaque dated 1621 over one fire-place records the marriage of Simon the eighth Lord Lovat and Lady Jane, a cousin of the Earl of Moray. Our
Cocktail Bar is cosy and welcoming - just the place to relax and unwind in front of the log fire with one of our fine malt whiskies. The windows look out onto the
gardens and in particular The Loving Tree. The Mackenzie
Room is used as a small
dining room for
parties of up to 14 or as a
meeting room. It has a log fire and fine views over the Beauly Firth.