Winston Guest House, Inverness, Scotland

          There are plenty of reasons to visit Inverness way up north in the Highlands of Scotland.  Considered the capital of the Highlands, the city of Inverness is both picturesque and historic, not to mention full of friendly people.  If that isn’t enough, Inverness is just 30 miles from the Cairngorms National Park and a short bus ride to Loch Ness and the splendid Urquhart Castle.  No visit to Scotland would be complete without an expedition to Loch Ness for a day of Nessie spotting.

          The Winston Guest House is a great place to stay during your visit to Inverness.  Located right on the River Ness, it is just a short walk across the Ness Bridge from the main part of town where the train and bus stations are located.  The River Ness flows through Inverness on its way from Loch Ness to the North Sea just eight miles away.  Guests staying at the Winston Guest House can look across the River Ness for a great view of the Inverness Castle and just a short stroll down the Ness Walk along the river is the beautiful St. Andrew’s Cathedral.

          The Winston Guest House is an elegant, beautifully appointed bed and breakfast establishment with 18 en-suite rooms, providing twin, double and family accommodations.  Each room is equipped with a color television and tea/coffee hospitality tray.  The common areas include a comfortable lounge and television room on the main floor.  My room with private bath cost about $74 with breakfast included.

          In addition to the excellent location and friendly staff, one of my favorite things about the Winston Guest House is the wonderful Scottish breakfast that is included.  This hearty, traditional meal is served in the warm, cozy dining room that gives visitors the real feeling of being in the Scottish Highlands.  The décor is certainly in keeping with Scottish tradition right down to the plaid carpeting!

          The Winston Guest House met all of my criteria and more as an Awesome Accommodation and a great place to stay, including convenient location, friendly staff, value, excellent food, well-appointed room, and high standards of cleanliness and safety.  I can highly recommend the Winston Guest House for your next visit to Inverness, Scotland.  And since the first recorded sighting of the Loch Ness Monster was actually in the River Ness, guests can watch for Nessie right outside their windows!