Guests say
Wester Links is a highly praised cottage in Fortrose, celebrated for its comfort, cleanliness, and prime location with coastal walks and wildlife. Guests appreciate the spacious layout, enclosed garden, and the area's tranquility. The property is well-equipped, and the hosts are commended for their excellent communication and helpfulness.
Guests consistently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as 'very comfortable and clean' and 'very clean', indicating a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is highly regarded for its beauty, peacefulness, and proximity to the beach and local amenities, with wildlife sightings adding to its charm.
Reviewers find the cottage comfortable and cosy, with a great layout for families and a relaxing atmosphere, suggesting a high level of comfort.
The property is described as well-equipped and spacious, with a lovely garden and good dog walking options, although there are no specific mentions of maintenance.
The hosts are praised for their communication and a welcome pack is mentioned, reflecting thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not guaranteed, this is noted with politeness.
About this property
A perfect holiday location, Fortrose and Rosemarkie offer so much; beaches, links golf, food and drink, history and wildlife..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Smart TV
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Living room 2: Freeview TV
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack. Freezer in porch.. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Wester Links is a holiday home in the town of Fortrose, a former Royal Burgh on the Black Isle, just north of Inverness. The house is tucked away just up from Fortrose Bay, in a quiet cul de sac, so you’re only a couple of minutes’ walk from the sea. It’s a perfect location for families and those with dogs. The Black Isle is a nature lovers’ paradise with numerous walks in the local area.
Fortrose Bay is the southern side of a spit of land that extends into the Moray Firth and has a popular sailing club. At the eastern tip of this spit is Chanonry Point. It’s marked by a lighthouse built by Alan Stevenson in 1846. From the point, you have a fantastic chance to spot bottlenose dolphins, seals and many species of bird. It is actually one of the best places in the world to watch bottlenose dolphins from the shore. The spit of land between Wester Links and Chanonry Point is host to a gem of a golf course; the links of Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club. It is the 15th oldest golf club in the world, built in 1793, and was redesigned by legendary James Braid in 1932. The club also won the award of Scotland’s Best Golfing Experience (value for money). Wester Links is only a short walk from the clubhouse and the first tee.
Rosemarkie is the village on the northern side of the spit of land, and only a quarter of a mile from Wester Links. Rosemarkie’s bay has a stunning 1½ mile long sandy beach , and is ideal for families, children and dogs, with a café and tennis courts. It’s an outstanding walk from the house along the sands to the lighthouse, with sea on one side and golf links on the other. Rosemarkie, like Fortrose, has charming places to enjoy food and drink that the Black Isle is famous for.
You really don’t have to leave Fortrose and Rosemarkie to have the most amazing holiday. However, if you’re exploring more of the Highlands, being based in Fortrose is a great choice. Only 15 minutes’ drive from the A9, you can be exploring different parts of the north and west Highlands in no time at all. The NC500 is your gateway to some of the best sights that Scotland, the UK and Europe have to offer. Cromarty, 20 minutes away, is a beautiful fishing village at the end of the Black Isles and has many attractions including walks, boat trips to spot the varied wildlife, and restaurant. Aviemore is further away and is the hub of the Cairngorms National Park. The Highlands offers opportunities for wildlife spotting, walking and fishing. Learnie Mountain Biking is in a forest, 4 miles away, and is very popular. For an alternative day out, visit Inverness Castle. Avoch, just 1 mile, away for dolphin spotting boat trips. Stay at Wester Links, a fantastic base in a wonderful place, but close to the roads that lead you to higher Highland ground full of myths and legends. Inverness airport is 20 miles away. Beach 200 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (7)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely location with pleasant coastal walks nearby. The Cottage was very comfortable and clean.
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Eve
The house was perfect. Probably the best equipped holiday home we’ve stayed in. It’s really spacious, comfortable and a great layout for a family with older children. The dog loved the garden, he couldn’t escape and was able to run around. Communication from the owners was excellent, they couldn’t do enough and were on hand if we needed them. There was even a lovely welcome pack which was very much appreciated. The local area is beautiful and peaceful, but only a short drive into Inverness for anything else we needed. A very short walk to the beach, where we saw dolphins, seals and herons every time we went down. We didn’t want to leave and will definitely be back.
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Lee Gardner
A lovely comfortable cottage in a great location featuring some impressive views. The host is very friendly, super helpful and had excellent communication prior to and after our stay. A great holiday spot for anybody looking to explore the beautiful Black Isle. We will definitely be looking to visit again in the future.