Bed & Breakfast (B&B)

The Butt & Ben is a unique place to stay offering affordable yet quality accommodation.
Healthy continental style breakfast is included. Porridge on request!
Common lounge area with TV (Freeview) and free internet access.
 Shared shower room and separate toilet - makes environmental sense.
Towel and dressing gown provided. Clothes (washing, drying) service available.
Informal, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Quiet and secluded.
Advice and information available on how best to plan and enjoy your visit.
30 years experience in the outdoors and geniune local knowledge - the best help for your visit.
Ideal central location as a base for exploring the Highlands of Scotland.

Proprietors: Annie & David Tidmarsh

Easter Craiglea, Duncanston, Dingwall, Ross-shire, IV7 8JD, Scotland UK
Tel & Fax: +44 (0)1349 877560
Mobile: +44 (0)7751 490500

info@buttnben.co.uk

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Location

The Butt & Ben is located 12 miles (20 minutes) north of Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland UK. Tucked away and private in a truly beautiful location with a dramatic view of the hills, it is an ideal place for a break or holiday to relax, enjoy the outdoors and is within easy reach of the spectacular West coast of Scotland. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands is near by for shopping with a strong Scottish flavour and special cultural events through out the year.

 

detailed directions

MultiMap link


The Accommodation

The Butt & Ben is for up to 5 people in 2 rooms.
Shared lounge area, shower room and separate toilet.
1 twin bed room for up to two people to share.
1 double bed & single bed room for up to three people to share.
Great quality accommodation at a great budget price.
Prices include healthy continental style breakfast.
Tea / coffee facilities / TV.
Free internet access.

    

   


Price per night - including continental healthy breakfast

Per Person - Per Night including continental style healthy breakfast

£20

For Single Occupancy Reservation there is a small extra charge - do contact us for a quote.
For Couples & Families (2 adults, 1 to 3 children) - do contact us for special rates.


Travel

Travel to the Inverness area is straight forward and inexpensive - by rail, bus or plane. However having your own car is the best way to come stay at 'The Butt & Ben' and explore the Highlands of Scotland.

By Road
We are an easy drive by car on main truck roads from all directions; the A9 from the south and north, the A96 from the east and the A82 from the west. Contact us for directions and a map from your starting point. Edinburgh 165 miles. Glasgow 200 miles. Aberdeen 115 miles. Fort William 78 miles. Wick / Thurso 95 miles.

By Rail
We are close to Inverness railway station (20 minutes) with trains from all over the UK including the nightly sleeper from London. Contact us if you want help booking tickets.

 

Scotrail
timetables and ticket reservation

The Train Line
timetables and ticket reservation

By Air
We are very well places for air travel.  Dalcross (Inverness) Airport is only 35 minutes away by car with scheduled and budget airline connections. Contact us if you want help booking tickets. We are also not far from Dyce (Aberdeen) airport; an easy 2 hour train, bus or car journey.

 
Inverness Airport
Tel: 01667 464000
bmi
Inverness to London Heathrow
www.flybmi.com
Tel 0870 607 0555
British Airways (including BA CitiExpress and BA franchise partner Loganair)
Inverness to London Gatwick, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stornoway, Kirkwall and Sumburgh
www.ba.com
Tel: 0870 850 9850
Eastern Airways
Inverness to Birmingham and Manchester
www.easternairways.com
Tel: 01652 680600
easyJet
Inverness to London Gatwick, London Luton, Belfast and Bristol
www.easyjet.com
Tel: 0871 244 2366

 By Taxi
This is the easiest, but not the cheapest, way to get to us from Inverness if you do not have your own transport. The taxi rank is outside the front of the rail station. For directions get the taxi driver to phone or give him a copy of the directions above. If we are around, we can collect from 'Tore Service Station' to help keep costs down! We recommend Charlie's Garage, Munlochy which offers a local taxi service and will collect from Inverness. Mention our name and you will get a  cheaper rate! 01463 811219.

Car Hire
Local and National Car Hire companies in Inverness. We can help with booking and collection. We recommend EuropeCar.