Burnside Lodge on the Shore of Loch Long, Dornie Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.94 - Revenue
- £77,093
- Occupancy
- 74.5%
- Daily rate
- £259
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Dornie brought in £33,435 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 16% more than the Scotland average of £28,841.
The short answer
Dornie is cheaper but busier than the Scotland average. Listings averaged £175 a night and were booked on 57% of available nights, against £205 and 49% for the Scotland average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.8 times as much as in February, usually the slowest. With only 38 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 38 active listings, Dornie is the 113th-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 18%.
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Gross bookings per Dornie listing averaged £33,435 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Scotland average: £28,841), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Dornie listing brings in £5,030 in July, its best month, and £1,790 in February, its slowest. August runs within 1% of July, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 38% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 2.1 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about 2.8 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £3,220. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
September 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in August 2026. Across the past two years, July is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £3,180 | 60.2% | £175 | £103 | 68 days | 4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £2,171 | 37.3% | £168 | £72 | 46 days | 5.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £1,805 | 35.8% | £165 | £58 | 64 days | 5.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,875 | 38.9% | £164 | £60 | 40 days | 5.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,551 | 33.3% | £165 | £55 | 32 days | 5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,760 | 33.1% | £170 | £57 | 39 days | 4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £3,407 | 68.3% | £182 | £114 | 55 days | 3.4 nights |
| May 2026 | £4,498 | 81.2% | £184 | £145 | 103 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £4,279 | 72.3% | £189 | £143 | 96 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £5,004 | 70.5% | £193 | £161 | 103 days | 5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £5,310 | 80.4% | £193 | £171 | 117 days | 3.9 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £5,381 | 89.3% | £189 | £179 | 99 days | 3.3 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
The typical Dornie listing earns about £2,770 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Dornie Airbnb took in £33,435 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,960 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about £3,110 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £1,010 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £2,040 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £1,690 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | £32,425 | £51,030 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay3% of Dornie bookings | £1,010 | £1,580 |
| Gross bookings | £33,435 | £52,610 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 97% of Dornie listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£5,070 | −£7,980 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£1,010 | −£1,580 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£1,670 | −£2,630 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£670 | −£1,050 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£1,000 | −£1,580 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£330 | −£330 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£170 | −£170 |
| Management£0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | £0 | £0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | £0 | £0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | £0 | £0 |
| Total running costsAbout 27% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −£9,920 | −£15,320 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £23,515about £1,960 a month | £37,290about £3,110 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Dornie's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Dornie home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about £4,380 a month, against £2,790 for the average one.
Occupancy
Dornie listings were booked on 57% of the nights they were open over the past year, 8 percentage points above the Scotland average (49%) and 16 points above the U.K. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 36% in March to 81% in September.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about twice as often as the bottom quarter.
September is usually the busiest month in Dornie, March the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Dornie, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £175 over the past year, about 15% below the Scotland average of £205 and about 10% below the U.K. average of £195. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about £190 and bottom out in November and December at about £150.
The top 10% charge about 2.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 27% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £171.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Dornie it averaged £112 over the past year, from about £61 in a typical March to about £162 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 2.6 times March's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £106. The 12-month RevPAR of £112 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 38 active listings, the monthly pattern in Dornie is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in February.
Average revenue by month in Dornie
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, £3,220.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | £1,950 |
| February | £1,790 |
| March | £1,900 |
| April | £3,070 |
| May | £4,240 |
| June | £4,170 |
| July | £5,030 |
| August | £5,020 |
| September | £4,610 |
| October | £2,920 |
| November | £2,010 |
| December | £1,950 |
Guests book Dornie stays 79 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. August stays are booked furthest out, about 115 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 43 days. A typical August booking is made in late April.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
Permits
55% of the 38 active listings in Dornie display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Dornie.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six Dornie neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Alsh and Skye Bridge. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Eilean Donan Castle | One of Scotland's most iconic castles, often photographed with stunning views over Loch Duich. A must-see for tourists and a popular destination for history buffs and photographers. | Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Duich, Castle Island, Historical exhibits, Scenic views |
| Loch Alsh | A tranquil loch surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and mountains, perfect for those who enjoy outdoor activities and nature. Ideal for families and adventure seekers alike. | Hiking trails, Kayaking, Fishing spots, Wildlife watching |
| Skye Bridge | The stunning bridge connecting the Isle of Skye to the mainland, offering picturesque views and access to numerous attractions on Skye. | Skye Bridge views, Access to Isle of Skye, Nearby hiking trails |
| Bealach na Bà | Renowned as one of the highest roads in the UK, offering dramatic landscapes and challenging hikes. A popular spot for adventure seekers and scenic drives. | Breathtaking views, Hiking opportunities, Wildlife |
| Armadale Castle | The ruins of a historic castle set in beautiful gardens, offering both history and nature. A fascinating visit for those interested in heritage and scenery. | Armadale Castle ruins, Gardens, Historical exhibitions |
| Torridon | An area known for its stunning mountain scenery and outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. Perfect for adventure lovers and nature enthusiasts. | Torridon Mountains, Hiking trails, Scenic drives |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 79% of listings in Dornie, alongside 8 private-room listings (21%). Houses are the most common property type at 68%, about 3.7 times the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (18%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Dornie Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 78.9% | 30 |
| Private room | 21.1% | 8 |
Listings by property type
Dornie Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 68.4% | 26 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 18.4% | 7 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 7.9% | 3 |
| Unique stay | 5.3% | 2 |
The most common size among Dornie's 28 entire homes with a bedroom count is two bedrooms (10 homes).
Dornie entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 25.0% | 7 |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.7% | 10 |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.1% | 9 |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.1% | 2 |
Most Dornie listings are sized for couples and small families: 63% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 7% take eight or more. Shares are of the 30 listings with a guest capacity on file (79% of the market).
Dornie listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 26.7% | 8 |
| 3 guests | 13.3% | 4 |
| 4 guests | 23.3% | 7 |
| 5 guests | 3.3% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 26.7% | 8 |
| 8+ guests | 6.7% | 2 |
Dornie hosts set up an average of 2.8 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 24% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fireplaces are common in Dornie: 58% of listings have one, and 53% have a waterfront setting.
Share of Dornie listings with each common amenity
Guests
Dornie runs on foreign visitors: 72% of guests who left reviews live outside the United Kingdom. The United States sends the most guests from abroad, with 14% of reviewers, ahead of France at 13%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 47%, followed by French and German.
72% of Dornie guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Dornie guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| London | 2.8% |
| Edinburgh | 2.6% |
| Glasgow | 2.0% |
Where Dornie guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 28.4% |
| United States | 13.5% |
| France | 13.3% |
| Germany | 8.9% |
| Canada | 5.5% |
Languages spoken by Dornie guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 47.4% |
| French | 13.9% |
| German | 10.1% |
| Spanish | 8.4% |
| Italian | 6.0% |
Dornie Airbnbs average 4.91 stars, and 66% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.79, against 4.95 for check-in. Listings here carry long review histories, about 327 reviews each on average.
Check-in scores highest in Dornie; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.94 |
| Cleanliness | 4.92 |
| Communication | 4.93 |
| Location | 4.94 |
| Check-in | 4.95 |
| Value | 4.79 |
Booking patterns
About four in ten Dornie listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 61% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 181 to 270 days a year, covering 50% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Dornie listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 13.2% | 5 |
| 181-270 days | 26.3% | 10 |
| 91-180 days | 52.6% | 20 |
| 31-90 days | 7.9% | 3 |
Days a year Dornie listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 10.5% | 4 |
| 181-270 days | 50.0% | 19 |
| 91-180 days | 26.3% | 10 |
| 31-90 days | 2.6% | 1 |
| 1-30 days | 10.5% | 4 |
The average Dornie booking lasts 4.5 nights, longest in December and shortest in April. Listings took about 40 bookings each over the year, some 1,530 in all. More than six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Dornie
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About six in ten listings in Dornie accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Dornie listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Dornie, used by 32% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly six in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 42% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Dornie listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About three in ten Dornie listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £12, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to £34, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 4.5 nights, that adds roughly £3 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 3% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Dornie, a four-bedroom home, took in £77,100 over the past year, about 2.3 times the city's average of £33,400.
Burnside Lodge on the Shore of Loch Long, Dornie Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Ashburn Cottage Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Lochside Lodge, Dornie, West Highlands, Scotland Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.89
Ardelve, Bungalow, Castle & Isle of Skye view. Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.83
Larchwood Lodge on the Shore of Loch Long, Dornie Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.96
An Dòbhran - a seaside spacious luxury home. Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00 Only 11% of Dornie listings are classed as professionally managed, though 32% of listings have a co-host. 82% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 26% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 97% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 59 km, Portree (45 km away) earned the most per listing, about 35% more than Dornie. Breakish was the busiest, booked on 64% of nights against 57% in Dornie.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plockton 10 km | 41 | £27,598 | £149 | 57% |
| Kyle of Lochalsh 12 km | 37 | £25,575 | £185 | 55% |
| Lochcarron 13 km | 32 | £26,647 | £165 | 63% |
| Breakish 22 km | 64 | £36,280 | £202 | 64% |
| Broadford 25 km | 90 | £42,995 | £237 | 58% |
| Morar 40 km | 33 | £20,934 | £175 | 47% |
| Portree 45 km | 186 | £45,035 | £250 | 59% |
| Highland 59 km | 507 | £25,694 | £200 | 50% |
FAQ
An active Dornie Airbnb grossed £33,435 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 38 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £4,350 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Dornie listings earn between £2,000 and £4,350 in a typical month, and the top tenth £6,160 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Dornie were booked on 57% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the Scotland average. September is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Dornie cost £175 before fees. Half of listings charge between £120 and £220, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Dornie, 55% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Dornie Airbnb grossed £33,435 in the 12 months to October 2026, 16% above the Scotland average of £28,841. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, £23,515 a year (about £1,960 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about £3,110 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging £5,030 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Dornie listing was open to book earned £112 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made £211 or more.
Dornie stays were booked 79 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Dornie Airbnb stay lasted 4.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 40 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Dornie Airbnbs 4.91 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Alsh and Skye Bridge draw the most short-term rental interest in Dornie. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 38 active Airbnb listings in Dornie as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Plockton, 10 km away.
In Dornie, about three in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £12, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to £34, so the median is the better guide.
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 1,527 Airbnb stays in Dornie, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 38 active Airbnb listings in Dornie from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in British pounds at £0.74 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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