Shenval Bed & Breakfast
Shenval Glenurquhart near Drumnadrochit, Bearnock, Drumnadrochit IV63 6TW Scotland
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Affordable B&B accommodation close to Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland. Shenval organic Bed & Breakfast is aimed at, and caters for the green tourism visitor. Half an hour's drive from Inverness and very near to Glen Affric National Nature Reserve and Corrimony RSPB Nature Reserve, Shenval B&B is a peaceful retreat in a serene rural setting, with footpaths (including the Affric-Kintail Way long-distance walking trail) and cycle tracks on our doorstep. The food offered is mostly organic, fair trade and locally sourced, whenever available. Vegetarian and special diets are catered for. Optional dinner and home-made organic breads and jams. Green policy throughout. Intimate local knowledge and expert advice on activities, walks, hillwalking, wildlife, bird watching, local events and sightseeing.
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Free parking
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Free breakfast
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Non-smoking hotel
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Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
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English, French, Spanish
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Shenval Glenurquhart near Drumnadrochit, Bearnock, Drumnadrochit IV63 6TW Scotland
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Stayed with Christiane and Pierre for a couple of nights whilst doing my craft course further up the road. My first time in an organic B&B…it was wonderful! Lovely friendly couple full of precious knowledge to impart about the beautiful area they live in. Comfy bed and tasty smiley breakfast 😊 Thank you for the lupin and cabbage seeds…my red lupin seeds are on their way to you! I hope to visit you again next Summer.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Pierre LEBRUN, Owner at Shenval Bed & Breakfast
Responded 13 Sept 2021
Thank you so much, Heather, for your warm words about our place. We enjoyed meeting you very much too and we will be delighted to welcome you again;-) It was great exchanging gardening tips and seeds. Thank you for the red lupin and delphinium seeds. A pleasure to admire your work at the craft course too. All the best until we meet again, Christiane and Pierre
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Charming little B&B in the heart of the Highlands, between Glen Affric and Loch Ness. Hosts Pierre and Christiane are such lovely, welcoming people, offering healthy breakfasts made with locally sourced organic foods, some grown in their beautiful garden. They gave us amazing recommendations so we could explore the area, but best of all were the interesting conversations with them over/after breakfast. We only stayed two nights, which is definitely not long enough. Without doubt we will be back for longer next time.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Definitely take some midgey spray if going in the summer months
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Response from Pierre LEBRUN, Owner at Shenval Bed & Breakfast
Responded 31 Aug 2021
Many thanks to both of you for your kind review. We enjoyed your warm company and our conversations too. Thanks to you, we had another great opportunity to experiment with vegan food and we did enjoy that as well! It will be a real pleasure to welcome you again for as long as you like;-) With all our best wishes to both of you, Christiane and Pierre
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We had such a lovely week-long stay at Shenval with Pierre and Christiane. It was a delight to stay in an organic B&B. They were kind enough to share tips for exploring the local area, their walking expertise was a big help. They were warm and welcoming and happy to accommodate our vegan diet. They grow lots of organic produce in their beautiful garden and this accompanied our breakfast. A restful week and a great base for exploring the Highlands. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Pierre LEBRUN, Owner at Shenval Bed & Breakfast
Responded 6 Aug 2021
Thank you so much for your warm review Holly. It was such a delight too to meet and pamper you both. We have had a wonderful week in your company. Such interesting conversations too. And it was a joy to discover and experiment with vegan food. We hope our paths will meet again one day. All our warmest wishes to you both, Christiane and Pierre
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I stayed at Shenval for three nights for hillwalking in Glen Affric. Incredible breakfasts each morning set me up perfectly for the long walking days. Excellent hospitality from Christiane and Pierre who couldn’t have been kinder.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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We just spent a fabulous week with Pierre-Marie and Christiane. We were welcomed in and taken care of as if we were old friends. The hosts are charming! The food was delicious and filling, the discussions fun and interesting, the local tourist advice from their many years of experience can't be beat. A week well spent, we were sad to go, and would be delighted to return. We highly recommend taking the time to go to Shenval...it's well worth it!
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Response from ShenvalBB, Owner at Shenval Bed & Breakfast
Responded 1 Nov 2019
So many thanks to you both for these warm words about us! Thank you as well for a wonderful week for ourselves too, we enjoyed your company tremendously and yes, it really felt as if you were old friends and we were sad to see you go. All our best wishes for "l'heureux évènement" and until next time, have a great life! Christiane and Pierre
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We arrived in this excellent bed and breakfast because attracted by organic food and we found much more. Christiane and Pierre Marie, the owners of this warm place are very friendly. They are French and they spent more than 30 years in Scotland. Their knowledge of this country is remarkable. We enjoyed their precious suggestions to discover the fabulous landscapes of Glen Affric and Glen Strathfarrar. We learned a lot from them about the nature of this region. Lovers of nature and organic food, don’t miss this unique place! Manuela and Christophe
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 1 Aug 2019
Many, many thanks, Manuela and Christophe, for your kind comments about Shenval B&B and about ourselves. You have been fantastic guests and meeting you both has been a memorable experience. We enjoyed our conversations tremendously and we learned a lot from you too! All our warmest wishes to you both, until next time... Christiane and Pierre-Marie
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My spouse, her sister, and I were trekking through while doing the TGO Challenge last month and stopped at Shenval B&B for one night. If we'd had time, we would certainly have stayed longer, as we enjoyed the property and the owners--and even the other guests--thoroughly. As most other reviews will confirm, Christiane and Pierre are wonderful people--warm, gracious, fun, and very helpful to those, like us, who were interested in outdoor pursuits. (When I first contacted them to arrange the booking, they offered great advice on various routes we might take through the Glen Affric area.) In addition to offering an excellent breakfast, the hosts offer a dinner by request. We were wise enough to request it, and we enjoyed a thoroughly delightful evening with the hosts and another couple from France. The roast venison and fresh vegetables were delicious--especially so after 3 days of backpacking food! I can't recommend Shenval B&B highly enough. Christiane and Pierre made us feel like friends who had stopped in for a visit, rather than mere customers. We look forward to our next visit!…
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from ShenvalBB, Owner at Shenval Bed & Breakfast
Responded 9 Jun 2019
Many thanks to the three of you for such a warm review about Shenval B&B. You have been wonderful guests too! So happy to have contributed to helping you complete the TGO Challenge;-)) We thoroughly enjoyed meeting you all too and that evening spent in your company will remain memorable. Wishing you all the best for all the future challenges of life, we will of course be delighted to see you again. Another TGO Challenge?... Christiane and Pierre
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Every good B&B/hotel has something that makes it stand out: the location, the view, the breakfast, the amenities... Well, what stands out at Shenval are the owners, Pierre and Christiane, who are French and who have invested 35 years of their lives in Shenval. It was as if we had gone to spend two days with old friends. Our ground-floor room was small but perfectly adequate and with views of the garden. It had an ensuite shower and washbasin but the loo was across the corridor. We knew about this when we booked, and it was not a problem. Plenty of storage, and everything pristine. Comfortable bed. Breakfast was taken in Pierre and Christiane's lounge/dining room, and it was superb. They were very disappointed that we didn't want a cooked breakfast, but to have home-made fuit compote, home-made yoghourt and granola, plus lovely toast with home-made jam and marmalade was more than enough. We loved watching the birds and the fruit bushes in their garden and talking to them about growing fruit and preserving it. We had also booked dinner in the evening. There wasn't a choice (though we had been invited to declare any allergies, intolerances etc in advance) - it was like having dinner with friends where where ç'est à la fortune du pot - you take pot luck. . And it was delicious home-cooking. Haddock Mornay one night and a tagine on the second. Christiane gave me the recipe for the second night's banana-based dessert. She and Pierre are keen birdwatchers, and we were in Scotland for the birding, and after dinner we would adjourn to the comfy chairs for coffee and the four of us would spend the rest of the evening talking about birds and all sorts of other subjects. It was a lovely finale to our holiday.…
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from ShenvalBB, Owner at Shenval Bed & Breakfast
Responded 30 May 2019
Thank you both so much for this warm review and for all the lovely comments about our B&B and about ourselves! We had a great time in your company and absolutely enjoyed our evening conversations too. Thank you too for showing us your superb bird photos. All the best with the banana dessert;-)). It has been such a pleasure to meet you both ! All the best with birdwatching, books and everything! A la prochaine peut-être! Christiane and Pierre
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Christianne and Pierre are lovely, fun people who have a wonderful B&B. They showed us the best paths to use on the Affric Kintail Way to avoid walking on the road and to get the best views. Home made organic food - yogurts, preserves, veg and fruit - what is there not to like? We felt so at home in their home which is a really lovely feeling.
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from ShenvalBB, Owner at Shenval Bed & Breakfast
Responded 14 May 2019
Many thanks to you both for this warm review about us and about our B&B. We were very happy to share our local knowledge with you and to contribute to making your trekking adventure memorable. It has been a great pleasure to meet you both. Thank you again and all best wishes, Christiane and Pierre
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Back in the Highlands of Scotland this late autumn for a walking week near Glen Affric, it was out of the question for us not to spend some nights at Shenval B&B once again. We like the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the house. The bedrooms are so cosy, clean and comfortable and we enjoy the delicious and healthy organic breakfasts, especially the homemade breads and the porridge with fruit compote. Pierre and Christiane are caring and friendly, sharing their perfect knowledge of the area, its history and environment. Pity we had to leave, hoping sincerely to be back soon for our next holiday and stay at Shenval before the end of next year.
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Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from ShenvalBB, Owner at Shenval Bed & Breakfast
Responded 14 Dec 2018
Thank you so much Frazygen for your very appreciative comments. It was wonderful to welcome you again at Shenval B&B and indeed, we hope to have the pleasure to see you before long and help you discover more nooks and crannies in our very special corner of the Highlands of Scotland. All our very best wishes until we meet again. Pierre and Christiane
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shenval Bed & Breakfast
Which popular attractions are close to Shenval Bed & Breakfast?
Nearby attractions include Glen Affric National Nature Reserve (4.2 miles), Corrimony Chambered Cairn (1.5 miles), and St Ninians Church (1.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Shenval Bed & Breakfast?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Shenval Bed & Breakfast?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Shenval Bed & Breakfast?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Shenval Bed & Breakfast?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bog Cotton Cafe, The Steading, and The Slaters Arms.
Is Shenval Bed & Breakfast located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 miles away from the centre of Bearnock.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Shenval Bed & Breakfast?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and French.
Are there any historical sites close to Shenval Bed & Breakfast?
Many travellers enjoy visiting St Ninians Church (1.6 miles).