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Boath House
Auldearn, Highland, United Kingdom · Independent · Core Luxury
Archibald Simpson finished Boath House in 1827, a Grade A Georgian mansion near Nairn that was pulled back from ruin in 1991. Cabin Studio relaunched the interiors in 2022; Steven and Lorna Mayne bought it in 2025 and pointed the ten-room house back at Highland gardens. Thirty-five acres of wild garden sit across from a lake on Auldearn Burn.
- 10 rooms
- Opened 1991
- Architect: Archibald Simpson
About Boath House
- The Grade A mansion is three miles from Nairn Beach and five from Brodie Castle; Inverness is 19 miles.
- Steven and Lorna Mayne acquired the house in 2025 after Cabin Studio's 2022 relaunch.
- Amenities include a 400-year-old walled garden, a woodland sauna, and off-grid writing and painting studios.
History
Designed by architect Archibald Simpson and completed in 1827, Boath House is a Grade A-listed Georgian mansion that was restored from near-ruin in 1991 to become a renowned Highland hotel. After a creative relaunch by Cabin Studio in 2022, the property was acquired and refreshed in 2025 by owners Steven and Lorna Mayne, who have refocused the destination on local Highland heritage and relaxed hospitality. The estate is famous for its 35 acres of wild gardens and its history as a sanctuary for both gourmands and artists.
The setting
3 miles from Nairn Beach. 5 miles from Brodie Castle.
Restaurants and bars
- The Kale Yard — Restaurant
Experiences
- Afternoon tea — Afternoon tea served at Boath House.
- Art viewing — Contemporary works of art exhibited throughout the house, with a focus on local artists.
- Exclusive use of the house — Exclusive use of Boath House is offered.
- Cawdor Castle — Listed on the hotel's experiences menu.
- Day tours — Listed on the hotel's experiences menu.
- Fishing — Listed on the hotel's experiences menu.
Amenities
- 35-acre estate with a 400-year-old walled garden and private lake
- Moine fine-dining restaurant and Dunbar casual dining venue
- Woodland sauna and off-grid cabins (Writing and Painting Studios)
- Communal library, shared pantry, and vinyl listening room
- Honesty bar and traditional drawing room with roaring fires
- Garden-to-table culinary program using onsite vegetable plots
- Pet-friendly
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