Newhall Mains
About
World class interiors and fabulous photography… thank you Newhall Mains for making my job so easy. I don’t need to try to make this place look good, it is good. It makes Scotland look good. Perfection. I’ll leave you with the photos……. so dreamy. Well ok then, I guess I should write a little more:- Opened in Summer 2019, Newhall Mains is 5 cottages and 4 hotel suites within a stunning 18th century mains building and coach house. They have also recently added a wonderful restaurant, private airfield, whisky bar and food delivery service if you'd prefer to dine in your room. It is absolutely perfect for a stunning romantic escape for 2, a luxurious family holiday or extravagent escape with friends. It feels a little like the French bourgeoisie have moved to the wilds of northern Scotland and taken the contents of the Palace of Versailles with them! I jest, this 5-star accommodation does have a French classic feel to it, but is also contemporary, sophisticated and dreamy. Think: a twist on Kit Kemp of Firmdale fame with all of those fabulous, fabulous colours and fabrics. Timeless perfection. Probably the reason I mention France is because when I see something this beautiful my mind starts to think on a wider, more global level. Newhall Mains could be featured on the front cover of any magazine, anywhere in the world and celebrated for its beauty. I feel honoured to have them on the site and I wish them continued success. Scotland has gained more worldwide publicity and popularity as a holiday destination and it was crying out for some up-to-date countryside class. Because when people come here, it’s so important that they travel further than Edinburgh. After Edinburgh and the Fife Arms, come here....! Newhall Mains is located on the Black Isle, which is not an island - it’s a beautiful peninsular north of Inverness and close to the start of the iconic NC500 driving route. I couldn’t imagine a more heavenly spot to start or end your tour. These beautiful buildings are part of Newhall Estate. They were at risk of falling down and being lost forever, but they have been beautifully restored by the family without compromising the integrity, beauty or intrinsic character of the original buildings built well over 200 years ago. We do love a successful restoration here at Chic Scotland! Here’s what they say about it: ACCOMMODATION - We can accommodate up to 28 people. The cottages and suites, which are each named after the owners children have been lovingly restored. The rooms are wonderfully comfortable and the luxurious and contemporary interiors (led by Kelling Designs) are intended to perfectly complement the classical architecture. The quadrangular building centres around a beautiful sandstone courtyard which each of the cottages have access to. In summer months, guests can eat outside and soak up the highland sun! In the winter, we'll light the fire pit so you can still catch some rays with a coffee or an espresso martini from the fabulous bar! OUTSIDE / THE LOCAL AREA - The building is surrounded by a landscaped garden with barley fields to the north and our own flock of Jacob sheep to the south. In terms of location, we are situated on the northern tip of the Black Isle - about 30 minutes from Inverness airport and conveniently positioned on the NC500 route. Activity wise - we are on the doorstep of some of Scotland's best golf courses, whisky distilleries and wildlife spots. THE AIRFIELD - The airfield is a lot of fun and can accommodate small single and multi-engine aircraft (for example Pilatus PC12, Cessna Caravan, Jetprop's etc). We are the only luxury accommodation provider in the UK and one of two in Europe with our own private airfield. Guests fly in from all over the UK and Europe and it’s also a great steppingstone for pilots who are looking to go on and explore the Highlands. WHISKY BAR/ RESTAURANT - The whisky bar has an extensive selection of Highland Malt's and Japanese Whiskies. Food has also been a huge part of what we do at Newhall, but in early 2022 we bit the bullet and opened a full restaurant service. The focus is on quality local ingredients from Scotland's bountiful larder cooked with flair. FINAL COMMENTS FROM SARAH OF CHIC SCOTLAND - I have been lucky enough to visit Newhall Mains and I was absolutely blown away by everything. I can highly recommend this place. The fact that it has now developed into more of an intimate boutique hotel makes it even more fabulous. I will be booking a trip back there very soon.
Contact
Balblair
By Dingwall
Black Isle, Inverness-shire
IV7 8LQ
Scotland