Second time we have stayed here so brought the family , nothing too much trouble they are an amazing couple who make you feel very welcome Gunta and Alec provide... read more a very comfortable relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful part of the Scottish highlands breakfast was first class will definitely stay again

  We are just back from a trip to Alness where we stayed in beech wood lodge for two nights. It was honestly one of the best experiences we have had.... read more Gunta goes over and above for all of the people who stay at her beautiful lodge. She always wanted to make sure we were good and wanted to give us a lovely experience. Nothing is too big of an ask and she made us feel so welcomed and at home.

The house is beautiful and Gunta would light candles while we were having dinner and put n lovely music for my partner and I. Her house is also spotless with beautiful views!

When we have stayed in other places, we have chatted to the owners but I think this is the first time someone was genuinely interested in who we are and where we come from, which was lovely as it made the experience feel even more personal.

Gunta even printed out a map of places to visit nearby and printed out the directions for us which was just so lovely.

I wouldn't think twice about going again and I really hope lots of people book beech wood lodge as it is definitely our favourite!

  My partner and I won a weekend away at this delightful lodge, and it more than exceeded our expectations! Gunta was very warm, welcoming and hospitable, so much so that... read more it felt like we were staying with a friend rather than a host, which was lovely. Her two dogs and cat were also very sweet and well behaved, and we quickly felt at home 🙂 The lodge is brilliantly located - you really are in such a peaceful location, and we felt it made a great base from which to explore. The air is fresh, and there is no sound of distant traffic etc; one really is at peace here and away from the hustle and bustle! The room itself was spacious, clean, and very comfortable, with all the amenities one would need: a big bed, TV with Netflix, a fridge (very handy), tea/coffee/biscuits, and many toiletries. We slept very well! The breakfasts were superb and there was lots of choice, and the portions meant that we never left feeling hungry before we set off to explore. As we were new to the area and had limited time, Gunta kindly created a GPS route for us so that we could take a road trip and visit key sites in the area and beyond, such as Dornoch, Dunrobin Castle, and Lairg. She also took us for a wonderful morning walk where we were able to discover the local woodland with her... My partner and I won a weekend away at this delightful lodge, and it more than exceeded our expectations! Gunta was very warm, welcoming and hospitable, so much so that it felt like we were staying with a friend rather than a host, which was lovely. Her two dogs and cat were also very sweet and well behaved, and we quickly felt at home 🙂

The lodge is brilliantly located - you really are in such a peaceful location, and we felt it made a great base from which to explore. The air is fresh, and there is no sound of distant traffic etc; one really is at peace here and away from the hustle and bustle!

The room itself was spacious, clean, and very comfortable, with all the amenities one would need: a big bed, TV with Netflix, a fridge (very handy), tea/coffee/biscuits, and many toiletries. We slept very well! The breakfasts were superb and there was lots of choice, and the portions meant that we never left feeling hungry before we set off to explore.

As we were new to the area and had limited time, Gunta kindly created a GPS route for us so that we could take a road trip and visit key sites in the area and beyond, such as Dornoch, Dunrobin Castle, and Lairg. She also took us for a wonderful morning walk where we were able to discover the local woodland with her and her lovely dogs. These personal touches meant so much and she is very knowledgeable and passionate; we were able to explore without feeling like we needed to google everything! This was very kind of her and made our trip very memorable; I felt like I actually relaxed and switched-off from work, which I really needed.

We would love to visit again (for longer!) and would highly recommend this lodge to anyone wishing to visit this part of Scotland; you will be treated so well and will definitely want to come back.

Kirstie & Dylan More

  We stayed at Beechwood Lodge for one night and wish it was for longer. Gunta and Alec were fabulous hosts!! We received the warmest welcome. The 2 rooms... read more we had were brilliant and so clean. Breakfast was lovely. Felt like home away from home. The only issue we had is that we wanted to stay for longer. We will definitely be back. Thanks for an amazing experience guys!

  Absolutely loved my stay at Beechwood Lodge. we went for the long weekend package which includes activities, breakfast and evening meals as well as your accommodation.

We really... read more needed a relaxing trip away and that’s exactly what we got, the bed was so comfy and we were able to bring our dog along. The food is incredible, with a great choice of breakfasts.

Beechwood is located to lots of easy to reach locations in the highlands so you have your pick of beautiful places to visit. Because we wanted to relax we opted to visit Dornoch beach, Coco Mountain, Fortrose and Rosemarkie.

Thank you for your wonderful hospitality Gunta.

Love Karen, Barry and Holly x More

  A little bit excited to visit our first B&B on our road-trip true the North of Scotland we where warmly welcomed to there lovely lodge. My daughter and me felt... read more welcome in just seconds. The room was perfect and clean and offered lots of choices for a nice breakfast next day. Alec studied our trip for the coming week and gave us some other options to see more of the beautiful places.
We where happy to come back here 7 days later to fly home the next day. This gave us the possibility to thank them for a unforgettable road trip. There enthusiasm made us love this people and next time we will stay some longer and keep The Beechwood Lodge as a basecamp to drive to the many places they advised us.

Thank you both so much!

Romy and Richard

  Gunta and Alec run a beautiful B&B in the highland countryside just a stones throw away from Alness. The couple are welcoming and chatty throughout the stay and are the... read more loveliest of hosts.
The rooms at Beechwood Lodge are large and extremely comfortable. The location means a calm and quiet nights sleep and excellent opportunities for stargazing.
The B&B is located not far from Inverness and Loch Ness. Also nearby are The Falls Of Shin where you can see salmon jumping up the falls. Should you need any advice, Alec knows the area well and seemed more than happy to offer suggestions and directions.
Gunta and Alec serve the most lovely breakfasts every morning with a big choice of foods (including haggis!)
Notable also is the couple's large DVD collection that you can either watch in the large and comfortable lounge or in the comfort of your own bed. An excellent way to relax after a long day of exploring the Scottish countryside.
I look forward to returning to Beechwood Lodge in the near future. A big thank you to Gunta and Alec for their fantastic hospitality.

  I have just enjoyed 2 nights at Beechwood Lodge. The accommodation is very clean and comfortable and Gunta and Alec, the hosts, are very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was lovely.... read more I hope to return for a longer stay next time.
Susan

  We booked in for one night at the last minute and wished we could have stayed longer. From the first contact Gunta was warm and helpful (and highly amusing) ,... read more and once we arrived both hosts (and the four legged helpers) were wonderfully friendly and kind. The large room and bathroom were spotlessly clean and super comfortable. Alec's DVD collection is super impressive and the relaxing guest lounge is a great idea. You can also take the DVD to your room to watch in bed.
The next day's breakfast was absolutely delicious, and Alec's knowledge of Scotland's attractions and trip planning skills were fantastic.
Next time we'd love to be more organised and base at Beechwood with our Scotland travel planned out by Alec, he takes great care to check out your individual interests and recommends appropriate sites, not just the standard tourist attractions.
Thank you guys so much for a wonderful stay! More

  Better late than never - I finally got to write a review which this place deserves! The hosts are so friendly, attentive and the room is clean and comes with... read more everything you need. I would like to give Beechwood Lodge my highest recommendation. Hope you have a pleasant stay in the north of Scotland.

  Stayed for one night, and the beds were just the best. Rooms and surrounds were extremely clean and Alex gave us a lot of info about my heritage into Scotland.... read more I took his advice and saw lots of places that I would not have found otherwise. Brekky was outstanding. Good job guys.

  Lovely couple who were so welcoming. We arrived really early after a mighty long journey and they let us check in early without any problems at all. We both felt... read more completely relaxed from start to finish and can't wait to return! PS Lola the cat is my favourite!

  There’s not enough words to describe how happy we are with our stay. We’re so grateful for every little attention to detail and for making us feel so welcome. The... read more facilities were amazing, the room and en suite was absolutely spotless with lots of products to use. There was Netflix, kettle for teas and coffees, a small fridge, good size TV and lovely bedding. The bed was the best nights sleep I’ve had across our whole journey (NC500) as I suffer with a bad back and the bed was perfect, my friend also loved the bed too.

Breakfast was perfectly cooked, a good selection of juice, toast, spreads, cereal also. Unfortunately we had to move on with our journey, but before we did we got to put a pin on the map to place where we’ve traveled from!

We’ll definitely be going back, and we cannot thank you enough for having us. Such value for money too.

Thank you! See you soon x More

  Gunta made us feel most welcome and was most friendly. The room was very comfortable and well appointed. The breakfast was excellent and the lounge very comfortable to... read more sit in. Dog friendly. Highly recommend.

  A little bit excited to visit our first B&B on our road-trip true the North of Scotland we where warmly welcomed to there lovely lodge. My daughter and me felt... read more welcome in just seconds. The room was perfect and clean and offered lots of choices for a nice breakfast next day. Alec studied our trip for the coming week and gave us some other options to see more of the beautiful places.
We where happy to come back here 7 days later to fly home the next day. This gave us the possibility to thank them for a unforgettable road trip. There enthusiasm made us love this people and next time we will stay some longer and keep The Beechwood Lodge as a basecamp to drive to the many places they advised us.

Thank you both so much!

Romy and Richard

  Quiet location in Alness, this is a good value b&b with comfortable accommodation and a decent breakfast. There are pets at the property which had an effect on allergies, though... read more obviously not a deal breaker for most. Staff are friendly enough and happy to help plan trips if needed..

  The location is 3 km outside Alness but it is worth it
Owners are just wonderful in the way we were handled
Internet was perfect
Breakfast options many with good... read more options for all taste pallets
Price was good
Food options in Alness are good

  We are just back from a trip to Alness where we stayed in beech wood lodge for two nights. It was honestly one of the best experiences we have had.... read more Gunta goes over and above for all of the people who stay at her beautiful lodge. She always wanted to make sure we were good and wanted to give us a lovely experience. Nothing is too big of an ask and she made us feel so welcomed and at home.

The house is beautiful and Gunta would light candles while we were having dinner and put n lovely music for my partner and I. Her house is also spotless with beautiful views!

When we have stayed in other places, we have chatted to the owners but I think this is the first time someone was genuinely interested in who we are and where we come from, which was lovely as it made the experience feel even more personal.

Gunta even printed out a map of places to visit nearby and printed out the directions for us which was just so lovely.

I wouldn't think twice about going again and I really hope lots of people book beech wood lodge as it is definitely our favourite! More

  Just stayed a couple of night at Beechwood B&B, with hosts Gunta and Alec who warmly welcomed us. The detached house is situated down a quiet lane with plenty of... read more parking, there is a communal lounge with tv, video and films, this is where breakfast is served. We stayed in room 2, which overlooks the back garden and farming fields, very pleasant. The room is well equipped with a king size bed, there is a tv and video along with tea making facilities, bathroom with shower etc, all tastefully furnished. There is a large breakfast selection. Alec is very knowledgable about what to see and do and can't help you out enough, taking the time to print out maps, directions etc of places to visit, we can't thank him enough as he told us if we had time to visit Fort George and the Culloden battlefield, both of which were excellent places to visit, we even got to see dolphins swimming in the sea near to Fort George. My wife and l would certainly recommend this establishment and would have no reservations in returning in the future. More

  We chose this B&B as it welcomed dogs (which is really hard to find). We were looking for just the one night to allow us to have some appointments in... read more the area so we were also looking for somewhere relatively inexpensive. We were warmly welcomed in and shown to our room; a front facing room with a super king bed. The room had a fridge (which we turned off to stop it keeping us awake), kettle, a jar of biscuits and we were offered fresh milk for our tea. The en-suite was a really good size and I was delighted it had a bath - again it's rare to be offered a bath (appreciate it's not particularly climate friendly to want a bath these days but we'd had a busy day and it was just what I needed!). Breakfast was extra and we ordered the night before, full cooked breakfast for my other half and porridge for me. I thought that was what we would get but there were fruit juices, cereals, bread for toast, fresh orange slices and croissants as well. The breakfast was lovely, really well cooked and a big portion size. Over breakfast we commented that Beechwood Lodge was very likely the best B&B we've stayed in. A lovely quiet location, great host, very comfortable bed (again, that's rare as a lot of beds seem to dip in the middle!) and a tasty breakfast all for a... We chose this B&B as it welcomed dogs (which is really hard to find). We were looking for just the one night to allow us to have some appointments in the area so we were also looking for somewhere relatively inexpensive. We were warmly welcomed in and shown to our room; a front facing room with a super king bed. The room had a fridge (which we turned off to stop it keeping us awake), kettle, a jar of biscuits and we were offered fresh milk for our tea. The en-suite was a really good size and I was delighted it had a bath - again it's rare to be offered a bath (appreciate it's not particularly climate friendly to want a bath these days but we'd had a busy day and it was just what I needed!).

Breakfast was extra and we ordered the night before, full cooked breakfast for my other half and porridge for me. I thought that was what we would get but there were fruit juices, cereals, bread for toast, fresh orange slices and croissants as well. The breakfast was lovely, really well cooked and a big portion size.

Over breakfast we commented that Beechwood Lodge was very likely the best B&B we've stayed in. A lovely quiet location, great host, very comfortable bed (again, that's rare as a lot of beds seem to dip in the middle!) and a tasty breakfast all for a very reasonable price. More

  Had a 1 night stay recently on a last minute trip to the area. I am admittedly SUPER picky about where I will stay so booking last minute couldve been... read more a bad idea, especially trying to find somewhere dog friendly. However....i have to say even if i had carefully planned where to stay in advance i could not of picked better than this lovely place. The owner was incredibly accommodating of our last minute booking and gave a warm welcome on arrival. The room, i think it was no.2, was spotless. A comfortable king size bed with a view over the burn that runs past, a desk space with treats and tea/ coffee and glasses/ wine glasses/ corkscrew provided and a full size fridge - which i thought showed a great understanding of what guests would want. The bathroom is bright and spacious with large shower and a plethora of towels, and full size selection of toiletries provided.
Room was toasty warm with underfloor heating.
Breakfast was plentiful and of a very good standard.
Really felt that the owner was doing everything she could to make us feel welcome and comfortable which was lovely... felt very looked after. Would definately return if in the area. Didn't really explore Alnyss but it looks like a nice wee place. Handy with shops/ supermarkets nearby.
A great find! More

  We stayed at Beechwood Lodge B&B for 1 night on our NC500 road trip. It is the best B&B we have ever stayed in! Gunta is the most wonderful host... read more with great attention to detail - the jug of water at breakfast was garnished with lemon and fresh mint. Our bedroom (room 1) was exceptionally well appointed with an array of products in the bathroom as well as tea, coffee, etc. The views around the lodge are stunning and the comfortable lounge is so relaxing - a real home from home with spoiling! Gunta really goes out of her way to look after you - breakfast is cooked when you come for breakfast (so tasty and fresh) and Gunta’s pancakes with summer berries and a dusting of icing sugar are simply amazing. We made a new friend in Gunta and will be back! More

  I spent one night at the Beechwood Lodge with four 'biker' friends as we toured Scotland recently.

The welcome was warm and friendly from Gunta and Alec. Our rooms... read more were immaculate, very nicely prepared and well appointed. I shared one of the twin rooms with a friend. Shower was great and a good selection of complimentary toiletries.

The beds were very comfy and I had a really good nights sleep. The area is so quiet and peaceful yet a quick car/bike ride into the village.

Alec recommended some additional routes to explore on our motorbikes, and he shared a dram with us whilst we chatted.

We were encouraged to order food from one of the local takeaways to be delivered to the house which we did and that also was very good.

We spent our evening chilling out. We had brought a couple of bottles of single malt to share and we were told it was no problem to drink our own whisky in the guests living room whilst playing cards and reviewing our day on the bikes.

Breakfast was very good with plenty of tea and toast for us to stock up on for our day ahead in the saddle.

I have visited many bed and breakfasts around the country over the years. Beechwood Lodge is one of the very best and is highly recommended.

I intend to make a revisit with my wife.

  We stayed at Beechwood lodge for three nights whilst visiting old friends up the road. Alec and Gunta were really welcoming and went out of their way to make... read more our visit a real joy. Our room was a delight - comfy bed, spotless, great facilities with an amazing view over open fields and woodland beyond. The breakfast was THE best. We enjoyed full Scottish and Gunta's amazing pan cakes. Freshly cooked with local ingredients. Warmly recommended - we'll be back!!!

  My friend and I stayed at Beechwood Lodge for three nights in July. It was the perfect location for folks who want to visit Inverness and the local areas, but... read more don’t want to feel crowded with the hustle and bustle and tourists in the city. Gunta was the perfect host. She was welcoming, generous, kind, helpful, and fun! The room was lovely, with twin beds, a private bathroom, and a wonderful view from the window. Gunta anticipates her guest’s every need! The amenities in the room were great, from the glassware and coffee, to the toiletries in the bathroom, it seemed like there wasn’t a detail she wasn’t thinking about. She even called to get us a last minute dinner reservation in town right after our arrival. The location was great as we were easily able to drive into Inverness and visit Tain to tour the Glenmorangie Distillery. I cannot wait to return as there are hikes and local spots we didn’t make it to this time, but hope to see on our next visit. I cannot recommend Beechwood Lodge enough! It’s fully worth of a 5 star rating! More

  We stayed at this bed and breakfast for 5 nights whilst exploring the area. It is a lovely place to stay, very spacious room with a comfortable, huge bed. The... read more room has also had a fridge which is a great thing to have. We had a food size shower room with all amenities. Everything was clean, new and spotless. The breakfast was fantastic every morning. It is also dog friendly, the local area offers some great walks, the river is very close so we had some great walks with our dog. Highly recommend to visit. It is homely, comfortable, perfect place to stay.

  A gem of a place. Extremely clean and beautifully presented. A,quiet location off the beaten track but that's not a problem after a hard day cycling or walking because Gunta... read more and her daughter are extremely good cooks and the evening meal was delicious.

  This B&B is ideal. Beautifully designed interior which is extremely clean and comfortable. Gunta and Alec were perfect hosts - genuinely friendly, professional, and so helpful - they... read more were brilliant. They have paid attention to every small detail. The room & bathroom were a really good size, the decor was fresh and beautifully done, everything was to a very high standard, and the bed was so comfortable we didn't want to get up. We woke up feeling really rested and relaxed. The location is great. And we had a wonderful, comfortable guest's lounge to relax in. Breakfast was ample and fantastic, all freshly cooked. The poached eggs in particular were perfect. The dogs are sweethearts too. We can't wait to have an excuse to return. More

  Wonderful welcome, lovely BB with so nice owners, very professional absolutely given to their job; they gave us maps and directions for our trip.
Very warm house, absolutely CLEAN Comfortable... read more and new beds, fantastic duvet, sheets, towels...big variety of shampoos and gels.
They have a very interesting plus for those that don’t want to only stay in their room; you can go to the living room and watch a film from
Their dvd collection.

Gorgeous homemade scotish breakfast; hope to come
Back!

  A group of Irish bikers landed at Beechwood Lodge very hungry and very tired and Gunta made us an amazing steak dinner and we had the best night's sleep in... read more beautiful rooms. By far, the best place we stayed on our trip - thanks!