The Boat and Breakfast

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The Boat and Breakfast Bed and Breakfast in Inverness

8.3Excellent

(144 Ratings)

"A wonderful, warm and friendly welcome. The bunks were very comfortable and the loungers was welcoming. Great that there were board games to play and you could help yourself to anything."

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8.3 / 10.0

Excellent(144 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Inverness

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About this bed and breakfast

The Boat and Breakfast is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Inverness near Inverness Museum & Art Gallery. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking, luggage storage space, and free Wifi.

Amenities at The Boat and Breakfast

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

WiFi/Internet

Shared living spaces

Laundry services

Accessible Parking

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Inverness

Nearby attractions

Highland Wildlife Park

27.9 mi

Rogie Falls

15 mi

Available Rooms

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Top rated by guests

8.3Excellent

(144 Ratings)

"A wonderful, warm and friendly welcome. The bunks were very comfortable and the loungers was welcoming. Great that there were board games to play and you could help yourself to anything."

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.3 / 10.0

Excellent(144 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Inverness

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Inverness

Nearby attractions

Highland Wildlife Park

27.9 mi

Rogie Falls

15 mi

Available Rooms

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

WiFi/Internet

Shared living spaces

Laundry services

Accessible Parking

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

8.3 / 10.0

Excellent(144 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

7.0 / 10.0

Overall, it was fun and very convenient location

The location is really good, in a quiet marina but not too far from the city centre and there are plenty of shops/supermarkets nearby. The staff were very friendly and helpful and it was nice to chat to the other guests. There’s a nice lounge area with tea & coffee available.

Cabin 3 was tiny and difficult to move around easily for 2 people. It was difficult to get much sleep as what sounded like a generator kept running! We previously had a better stay in Cabin 1 - bit bigger, no generator noise The shower was very small

8.0 / 10.0

A great experience on a boat

A different type of accommodation which was well worth it for a diffierent experience. Very quite area and beautiful location looking at the stars at night. Breakfast was great, so much food. Staff member was extremely helpful and happy to make sure you have a good experience on board.

Beds were a little small, but they were comfortable. Not a lot of room,

1.0 / 10.0

Worst customer service i have ever experienced.

Nothing was good, terrible customer service. I wanted to cancel. They tell me i have to cancel with booking. Because they cannot, than booking sends a message that they only can cancel it and than they did not cancel it.

10.0 / 10.0

Overnight stay in Inverness

A wonderful, warm and friendly welcome. The bunks were very comfortable and the loungers was welcoming. Great that there were board games to play and you could help yourself to anything.

10.0 / 10.0

Loved staying in the boat. Breakfast was yummy.

Very welcoming. Beautiful setting

Very comfortable and warm with friendly staff.

10.0 / 10.0

Don’t miss this! And it includes the best freshly cooked breakfast too!

Such a unique experience!

7.0 / 10.0

A different experience on the water. Worth trying out

The breakfast was amazing! Very nicely done. We love the common sitting/dining area: cozy and with good view.

Beds are small, bathroom also. But these are what you’d expect with a boat accommodation.

10.0 / 10.0

Just what we needed

The location was great, very easy to find and secure parking. Room very nice but too warm for me but my husband loved it.

nothing could have been improved

10.0 / 10.0

Would love to stay again !

Love everything about our stay !

Just a suggestion don't come packed with large suitcases.Rooms are small and no extra storage on board.

9.0 / 10.0

Quirky, fun B&B option

Quirky. Fun to stay on board. Easy to find and memorable breakfast.

It's a boat, so not much room to swing a cat, but kind of what I expected, so that's really not meant to be a complaint!

9.0 / 10.0

Very good experience

Different

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Inverness stay

Very unique. Location was very quiet. Ample parking.

Steep steps to downstairs rooms. No windows in downstairs rooms. It is at least a 20 minute walk to city center.

8.0 / 10.0

A unique and fun experience

It was an unusual hotel as it was on the water and very friendly. The chef came in early to cook us breakfast this morning.

9.0 / 10.0

Really worth a visit

Owner very entertaining and knowledgeable.takes pride in service he is providing.breakfast great.this is a boat so expect boat facilities and comfort but this was soooo comfortable ,bed comfortable and cosy sofas in lounge.

5.0 / 10.0

Watch out for quirks like a tiny bed

Friendly welcome. The manager hung on to meet me as I arrived later than the check in by 6pm (which I was unaware of). Lovely location at the harbour just over a mile from train station. It is a boat - a novelty!

Beware, the single cabin has a VERY narrow bed, it is about half the width of a normal single bed. The bed was very clean and neat but other bits of the room were a bit grubby, as was the shower (which was outside the room and in the alleyway). The bed was quite high (waste height) and the room (naturally enough as it is a cabin on a boat!) is small. Also beware, the tea & coffee facilities can be accessed before the 8am breakfast but you have to know to go through a door that has bungee ties across it making it look like it is out of bounds. It isn’t! I was unaware and therefore missed out on this facility, which would have been welcome as I woke at 5am and couldn’t find an access point. Also beware, it is a boat and noise travels. Doors opening and closing etc (hence me being a wake at 5am). Also there is (to be expected as it is a boat) engine noise of some kind - perhaps the electricity generator? Seemed to go on and off early evening but then did stop but not sure what time.

4.0 / 10.0

So disappointed, after seeing others' rave reviews.

Lovely bed, and great quality bed linen

I'm sorry to write this review, but prompts by Booking.com just kept coming! We undoubtedly visited on an off day! The showers were out of order for a number of hours but the killer blow was the the downstairs toilets didn't work at all in the evening ,overnight and early morning. There were four people with no access to a loo. In the morning I saw that I had a text from a member of staff at 11pm the previous night saying that we could go onshore to a dockside toilet. In the end, I snuck into the staff section of the boat to discover a toilet off the kitchen, and unlocked a door to give us access. In the morning, I was praised for my "initiative". My advice?.... is that staff should not disappear, no matter how embarrassed they are about what has gone wrong

5.0 / 10.0

Needs improvement

It’s lovely to stay on a boat. The staff were very friendly. Breakfast was decent.

I had an issue with my cabin because the bunk was about 4 feet off the ground, but there was no rail. I’ve sailed a lot and any bunk has a rail to keep you from rolling out. It was impossible to get a hold of anybody by phone to get help. The carpet was filthy. The bathrooms were not clean and the linens were so cheap and itchy and scratchy. Just really cheap quality all around. Disappointing. They need to upgrade the ship.

9.0 / 10.0

Lovely peaceful stay on a boat.

Staff were great, breakfast was delicious, it was a lovely experience sleeping on a boat. The marina was very peaceful and shops were close by.

The space was tight, but to be expected being on a boat. Steps/ladder were steep.

10.0 / 10.0

Pirates of the Loch

The novelty of staying on a boat

N/A

9.0 / 10.0

A special experience, I would stay there again.

The Boat is really cute. The Owner and Richard were very kind. The breakfast was extraordinary!

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent location and something a little different. Clean and comfortable. Excellent breakfast.

The property is in a great location to get into the centre of Inverness on foot. It’s also a bit different to stay on a boat. Richard is an excellent host and cooks a great breakfast that sets you up for the day.

Nothing, all good.

5.0 / 10.0

Good experience but no going back

In hindsight, too far out of town but it was an unique experience nonetheless and great views. Our host was very welcoming.

Certainly NOT disabled friendly, almost vertical stairs leading to double bedroom, I was struggling with them! Host had difficulty understanding English so whatever you want for breakfast it comes as standard, no menu!

10.0 / 10.0

Quirky and Wholesome experience

It felt like visiting family rather than a hotel. Richard makes excellent breakfast, and the experience of living on a boat is unparalleled!

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Fun and friendly stay

Fun, unusual B&B with friendly staff and great breakfast.

Allowing that it is indeed a recently-converted boat, the double cabin was pretty comfortable with a good en suite. But, it wasn't fully cleaned, and the hot water failed in the morning.

9.0 / 10.0

Lovely location, comfortable beds and Richard is the most wonderful host. Thanks for the delicious breakfasts and for go

Small rooms (it’s a boat, what do you expect!) but very comfortable. Slept very soundly each night. And Richard is the best host you could ask for!

8.0 / 10.0

Different however in a good way😀

True adventure and very relaxed atmosphere. Richard very attentive and discreetly available if needed.

Steep stair to the cabin was a challenge however take your time and you will be fine.

10.0 / 10.0

Right at home on a boat

Unforgettable location with beautiful sunsets. The host, Richard was fantastic and prepared the best breakfast in Inverness.

Outside of downtown

7.0 / 10.0

A great quirky place to stay

The host Richard was very polite, hospitable and couldn't have done enough for my son and I, who enjoyed the quirkyness of staying on the boat.

The room (cabin 3) was very warm. There was a fan but this only helped just a little. There was also no lock (which works) on the toilet door.

10.0 / 10.0

Definitely book a stay here if you get the chance.

Richard is definitely one of the greatest assets of the property. He was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and a great cook! Locations was ideal for Inverness, it had easy papering for us and a number of restaurants within a 10 minute walk. A number of grocery stores are within a 5 minute walk.

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent location would recommend it

Breakfast was great, Staff helpful

Rooms where a bit confined

7.0 / 10.0

Cool Place to stay - has potential to be really great

It is a special accommodation, comfortable beds, clean rooms. Cheerful man who welcomed us - the dining room for reception is cozy with coffee and tea. The breakfast is very nicely arranged and generous but far too much. Suggestion: only serve English breakfast to order instead of automatically.

Negative points: - Not permanent presence of host, many guests who came after us had to call the number. - We would have liked to know more about the boat, the history etc. but didn‘t because of language barriers from the host. - Overall, I see a lot of potential, the boat could certainly be sold to the guests in a more cheerful and historical way - maybe also offer alcohol and whiskey in the dining room, make the deck more cozy.... Thank you very much!

10.0 / 10.0

Loved staying on the boat. Really good breakfast.

Crewman/Chef was exceptionally helpful and friendly. Easy to find, secure parking, beautiful walks right next to location.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic!!

Great location, clean, great staff and food. A wonderful experience!!

10.0 / 10.0

Boat and breakfast was a delightful change from the usual hotel/airbnb experience. Highly recommended!

The staff went out of his way to welcome us with tea and biscuits. Breakfast was delicious. The bedding and room were crisp and clean. Guests were hospitable and engaging. It was an excellent evening meeting people from around the world. Sunset over the marina was beautiful!

I had trouble finding the marina for some reason.

10.0 / 10.0

A memorial experience in beautiful surroundings.

Fantastic stay onboard! Location was beautiful. Richard looked after us extremely well and went out of his way to help us when I accidentally left my watch there. Thankyou Richard. Breakfast beautifully cooked and delicious.

8.0 / 10.0

Beautiful boat and surroundings but not a brilliant fit for me .

Breakfast was great. Room was clean. Rooms as expected although didn’t realise there would be steep steps. Mum managed them ok so not a big issue. Room was clean and warm. Boat is in a brilliant spot easy to find sun was shining so all was good.

I had an issue with noise guest in adjoining room snoring woke me up as walls were thin…. I ended up going up to the lounge as it was so bad. Not the owners fault at all but personally I didn’t sleep all night due to this. Understand that most people wouldn’t have an issue with this but we didn’t sleep well.

8.0 / 10.0

Not the experience we hoped for .

Rooms , en suite and dining room/ lounge were clean and tidy , the host was chatty and recommended a place to eat for evening meal . Breakfast was great , well presented and cooked. Location was easy to find but it is a good trek from the train or bus station.

We felt the room was a little too tight and slightly claustrophobic . It was awkward for two people and with 3 different floor levels in the room toes were stubbed. Perhaps had I stayed on a boat before I would have realised this so my bad . Our biggest gripe was there was no natural light and no way of getting fresh air into the berth so be prepared.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

Everything

Absolutely nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Something different.

Alex was very welcoming and helpful. He had an abundance of information on anything you wanted to know. Would definitely recommend, oh and a great breakfast.

Everything was as expected. We knew it was not a hotel so you don't expect that hih standard.

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this bed and breakfast has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Boat and Breakfast. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Boat and Breakfast pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Boat and Breakfast?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, heating, and wifi/internet.

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Bed and Breakfast in Inverness

Reasons to book

Map of Inverness

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is The Boat and Breakfast pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Boat and Breakfast?

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