The Factor's House

Cromarty is a lovely village to stopover, with a great local pub with live music, a top notch bistro and the tiny car ferry over to Ngg, it’s perfect. Fiona’s B&B added to the whole experience, it is extremely well maintained, clean and well furnished. Fiona gave us lots of tips for our onward journey and the breakfast was good too.

My husband and I have had a perfect 3day break at The Factors House. Not only was the weather fabulous but so was our accommodation and hospitality. Fiona is a very welcoming hostess. Her bedrooms and en-suite are very comfortable and clean with lots of little surprises to be found in little pots and cloches- aka delicious homemade shortbread. Breakfast was superb, cooked to order so very hot and fresh. Our only regret was not booking dinner. Speaking to other guests and locals Fiona is a fab cook. So, next time…. Interesting shops and pub in the village and don’t forget the bakers!

This was, by far, the most luxurious accommodation that we stayed in on our recent trip to Scotland. It was pricier than the other B&B's we visited, but offered much more in extras. We stayed on the ground floor in the Forsyth Room. It was convenient and quite large with a very comfortable king sized bed. There was a large wardrobe to hold our clothes, a desk, and coffee/tea station in the corner that included a chocolate treat each day. Home made scottish shortbreads were left out each evening for us, and a bowl of fruit that included grapes, oranges and apples was set out on the desk. The bathroom was modern with a large step in shower and heated towel bar. A hair dryer was included. Towels are large; no washcloths. The wi-fi had a strong signal. We had a small view of the sea from the room. Two comfy chairs stood near the bay window with the view of the back lawn and sea in the distance. Breakfast included a hot meal that we chose the night prior. I opted for the banana bread french toast one morning, and the toasted bagel with tomato, avocado and feta cheese the next. This was in addition to yogurt, granola and fresh fruit, or porridge with fruit and honey. We certainly did not leave hungry. A large living room was available for evening relaxation and it included an honesty bar. The B&B hostess also offers an in house dinner for a fee, if one chooses to just relax and stay in house for the evening meal. There is a large parking lot just outside the house. The walk into town is relatively easy, so one can leave the car and enjoy a lovely dinner without having to worry about driving or finding a parking place in town.

This has to be one of the most amazing places I have ever stayed in, including many five star hotels. Fiona is an exceptional host, with great communication as part of the booking process, as well as all the little touches in the rooms, from fresh milk with the Tea & Coffee, to the bathroom soap/bath crystals. The bed was very comfy and the room had plenty of places to sit and relax. Fiona was very helpful with suggestions of things to do, including giving advice on the best time to see dolphins (she specifically looked up tide times without having to ask!). The food was out of this world. I opted for dinner both nights I stayed and I'm glad I did. Both nights the food was excellent, and presented with information about the ingredients, many of which are local. Breakfast was also fantastic - ordered the night before - with a range of different options. I will definitely be visiting again!

Staying at The Factor's House is a proper treat. It feels like a luxury, relaxing treat but at the same time you feel at home straight away. It's a very special B&B. We love it. The bed was so comfy, breakfast delicious, the soaps and toiletries smell incredible, Fiona is really friendly, kind and helpful. And Cromarty is a great place to explore and wander around too. Brilliant coffee shop (Slaughterhouse Coffee), great Pizza (Sutor Creek) lovely shops (Ingid's House, The Antique Shop, Gallery 48, The Cheese House and lots more too), lovely streets to wander around and all in a stunning spot too. Plus a trip to the small local Volunteer-run Cinema is well worth a trip too. Can highly recommend The Factor's House and a trip to Cromarty.

Fantastic one night stay at the Factors House in Cromarty (wish we could have stayed longer). Fiona is the perfect host, so welcoming and her attention to detail is first class. The Factors House is beautifully decorated throughout and is spotlessly clean and very comfortable. My wife is Coeliac and her dietary requirements were very well catered for (even down to biscuits in the room)! We honestly can’t praise what Fiona is doing here highly enough, everything had that luxury feel about it. If we could give it six stars we would!