12 Cauldeen Road Inverness, Inverness, IV2 4HJ, United Kingdom
#88 of 101 B&Bs and Inns in Inverness
Guests' ChoiceBased on 241 hotel reviews
7.3Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Location
7.4
Facilities
7.5
Staff
7.8
Value for money
7.6
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 September 2024
Marion
United KingdomNothing, it was all fine.
This accommodation comprises rooms in a family home, similar to B&B, except the family are not based there. There is a shared bathroom, kitchen and dining area. Everything was spotless. I had a single room which was quite small but perfectly adequate for 1/2 nights' stay. Everything is well equipped. The kitchen also had fresh milk and bread as well as cereal, tea, coffee, sugar, butter. There is a keylock to access the key for the front door. I hadn't picked up the message giving the code so had to phone the property and everything was sorted in 2 minutes. Once in, there is a set of keys for the front door and room. There is parking for one car but street parking is OK in the area. The location is quite handy for getting into town or Raigmore Hospital.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Shellie
United KingdomOnly 1 toilet for all rooms. Kitchen cabinets dilapidated. Damp cheap undrinkable coffee. Window hinges covered in cobweb. Location on a housing estate. Not a guest house just a house being rented out by the room. No Fire doors. Keycode was already visible on the keylock on arrival. Front door unlocked overnight allowing anyone to enter.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Jan
United Kingdomplenty of parking options. not far from town cetre.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Quincy
United StatesNo noise insulation - you can hear every voice and movement in every room at all times of day. Otherwise lovely spot.
Easy checkin process, good wifi, comfortable bed, clean bathroom.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Jennifer
United KingdomValue for money . I needed a room for a night . It was clean comfortable and quiet.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
David
United KingdomCouldn't get the shower to a constant temperature. Pressure kept changing
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Russell
United KingdomMy room (#1) had a fiddly deadbolt on the lock which was difficult to align. This was a bit hit or miss and on my second use of the lock was a bit frustrating. That said I never failed to use the lock. On balance I was contented with the whole experience. I guess some who didn't pay attention when booking may be surprised but you now know all that you need to!
So here's the deal. This property is self-service so other than getting a code to get access to the property and your key you don't really having any dealings with staff. The little interaction there was, was efficient. The rooms, kitchen and bathroom are all spotless. You share these with other guests. The other guest I met was pleasant company but this is of course the luck of the draw. The property is roughly 30 minutes walk or a short drive from the town centre. It is I assume a privately owned former council house. It is at the start of an area of similar properties and not a scenic area (unlike the centre of Inverness) but it seemed okay. The point is the property is fairly close to town in an area with a reasonable amount of unrestricted parking (and one spot at the entrance that may or may not be free). It was also reasonably priced and as I said clean and the property delivers on these aspects.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Maureen
United StatesDid not understand that we would share one bath with 4 other people. The first night was hard because the other family did not understand "sharing". Not Kenny's fault. the second night's other guests were fine. We thought the "shared bath" was just between our 2 rooms. The only staff we met was the housekeeper. She was delightful! The real problem was not being able to get a response from booking.com about a refund from our change from 3 nights to 2. Kenny was kind enough to refund us in cash. Thank you, Kenny.
The facilities were clean and comfortable.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Fay
United KingdomThe property is a bit run down and neglected cosmetically. The front door lock needs attention, I was the first to arrive on the day and the front door was open. It does lock but needs fixed. The other guests couldn't work out how to get it to lock properly and it is tricky. Bread was in the freezer but don't know how long it had been there, it didn't look good. Similar with a number of cartons of milk in the fridge.
I think this accommodation has bad reviews because bookers haven't taken the time to work out exactly what this is. This is not a bed and breakfast, guest house, or hotel. This is basically a 3 bedroom ex council house converted to 4 bedrooms and rented out, almost like an Airbnb. The owner is not present at the property but is communicative via messaging on booking.com or email. Access to the property is gained by a key held in a keysafe at the door. You are sent the code for the keys are on date of arrival. There is a shared bathroom, shared kitchen, and dining room. This is self-catering, although there are some items such as tea, coffee, sugar, and cereal. The property is clean and warm and gives you a bed for the night. Expect basic, and you won't be disappointed. The property is a 30 mins walk to the city centre. A spar corner shop is 5 minutes away, and a bus stop a 5 mins walk away too.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Kate
United KingdomThe house is ex-council, I think, so the walls and floors were paper thin. Thankfully the other guests were not up much later or earlier than I so I didn't lose too much sleep.
Room was cosy, bed was comfy, kitchen had all I needed, shower room was clean and the cleaning lady was absolutely lovely.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Rod
United KingdomNo complaints here.
I only stayed for one night so can't say too much other than that everything was fine.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Marta
SpainOur room was very small and the lock on the door was not working properly.
It is easy to find and comfortable to arrive by car to the house.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Jacqui
IsraelThe shower was pretty confusing to figure out and at some point we just gave up
It was nice and you could come and go as you pleased.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Ian
United KingdomOne bathroom between 4 rooms is not enough, not a particularly attractive neighbourhood.
Clean, decent sized and freshly decorated room. Use of kitchen and dining area was appreciated.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Roger
United KingdomNot a bnb but 4 bed hostel rough area parking for 1 car worth no more than £20 per night info poor
Not a lot
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Kevin
United Kingdomvalue for money considering its Inverness
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
Michaela
AustriaThe room had an unpleasant smell and we weren't lucky with sharing the bathroom - the other guests occupied it for a long time making it impossible for us to check out in time. Of course, in a small house you hear everything (doors closing, people walking, etc) but everyone tried to keep that to a minimum.
Parking is possible on the street right next to the accomodation. The rooms are ok and the check-in was very flexible and easy. Also, the city center is in (extended) walking distance.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Kevin
United Kingdomvalue for money considering its Inverness
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Qing
United StatesNicely equipped kitchen with a washing machine. However the location can be an issue without car, as the bus is infrequent and unreliable. Walking takes about 30 minutes to city center
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Alexander
United KingdomNothing it may help if there were directions to local shops and how to catch buses into the town
looked untidy from outside but fine on the inside
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 June 2023
Claudine
Germany-Nice quiet location -Very clean -Detail has been paid to everything you might need
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 23 April 2023
George
United KingdomI would put a corner sweet and a low table in the dining room to allow some relaxation before bed. Just a suggestion but it will make a very pleasant stay even better. Many thanks again George
Kenny popped in, it was great to meet the house owner, and his tolerance to my racing cycle in the hall.. many thanks again
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2022
Paul
United KingdomRoom was in ground floor next to front door. Very inconsiderate of other guests making unnecessary noise in early morning and late at night.
Quiet location in a safe residential area. Comfortable bed and very clean throughout the property. About 30 minute walk from centre which I did not mind as I like walking. Breakfast was cereal, toast and tea/coffee.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 22 October 2022
Chris
United KingdomFloor was a bit creaky in the room
After climbing a few hills in the area it was good to get the head down. Stayed in the single room, the bed was comfy enough and had a TV. Had cereal and toast for breakfast before heading back down to Glasgow.
Stayed in October 2022
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