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The Schoolhouse at Dornie – reviews, photos

Caroline Street | Dornie, Dornie IV40 8EH , Scotland
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The Schoolhouse at Dornie
Ranked #1 of 5 Dornie B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
27 July 2011 -
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15 July 2011 -
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Duluth, Georgia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Great concept”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011
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We stayed at the Schoolhouse for 2 nights. It was a perfect location for our purpose with stunning scenery. There are only 4 bedrooms in the house and we had reserved 3 of them so it was very cosy. While there is no cooked breakfast provided the facilities are available for you to take care of this yourself, there is plenty of tea/coffee cereal and bread for you to have something light which is great when you're traveling since I sometimes think you can get weighed down with cooked breakfast every morning. One of the nice little perks is that there is a tea room attached and at the end of the day Dolores leaves little treats, macaroons and scones in the kitchen for you to help yourself. The rooms and kitchen were super clean and comfortable, the bathroom was not completely spotless, with some stains in the grout around the floor level, which I guess is difficult to manage at the height of the tourist season. We had 2 messy teenagers with us and Dolores picked up and folded their clothes for them, which they liked a lot. There is a lovely little loch-front garden across the road from the Schoolhouse and we would have enjoyed sitting there with an adult beverage or two, but we were visiting family and didn't have the opportunity. We will definitely stay here again next time we're in the area.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Manchester, UK
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“So good”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2011

We loved it here. High standard of finish, comfy and big bed, wifi and baked goods free from the cafe!! (We took our scones home.)

Being able to do your own breakfast was just the best thing - so much more civilised than being waited on, and the kitchen was very well appointed. More B&Bs should be like this. It felt like home.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Leicester, United Kingdom
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“"What a lovely surprise."”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2011

After a 12 hour drive the last thing I needed was a list of 'do's and don'ts ' and an intimidating host. And that is exactly what we did not get. Our room was very comfortable, the bathroom had a shower that must be nuclear powered. It made little holes in my head.
A very relaxing garden was a perfect area to enjoy the silence, that was only disturbed by the call of a cuckoo.
The communal kitchen is an interesting idea, as long as you remember it is communal, a group of cyclists who were staying looked a little worried when I strolled in looking like the reincarnation of Osama Bin Laden.
A good selection of reading material was welcome.
The only improvement I would suggest is the addition of a couple of new CD's: The Campfire Headphase by Boards of Canada and Single Cell Orchestra by Single Cell. Orchestra.
We would certainly stay again if we had the chance.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Aylesbury, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Snug and cozy, perfect idealic location........”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2011

We had a delightful stay at The Schoolhouse. Ample parking, spacious room with private ensuite bathroom. Huge shared kitchen which allowed me to cook-up a mighty Scottish breakfast for our last day. The best feature? Has to be the enormously comfy bed that presented itself to us and after a nippy day's adventures it was most welcome.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Okehampton, Devon
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“Great Accomodation, fantastic location.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2011
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The Old Schoolhouse is a really lovely place to stay to explore The Isle of Skye plus only walking distance to the magnificent Eilean Donan Castle- which were both far more impressive than i could imagine. Excellent quality accomodation, with a great communal kitchen; fantastic muffins & fresh coffee (as well as toast jam etc) provided for breakfast. The rooms are of a very good quality, clean & with beautiful views over the river & surrounding area. Had planned on staying 1 night But stayed 2 to as it was so pleasant. The owner Mary is very friendly & welcoming, plus a font of knowlegde regarding things to see & do.
I wouldnt hesitate to recommend The Old Schoolhouse.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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