Guests say
Farr Out is a charming cottage in a tranquil, scenic setting near Inverness, ideal for exploring the Highlands and enjoying peaceful countryside walks. Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful hosts, the dog-friendly facilities, and the well-equipped kitchen. The cottage is cosy and comfortable, with thoughtful touches throughout. While some mention minor maintenance and cleanliness issues, as well as the need for a new sofa, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, but several reviews mention issues such as dog hair, cobwebs, and outdoor debris. Some guests cleaned outdoor furniture themselves, and a few noted the need for more thorough cleaning between stays.
The location is widely praised for its peacefulness, beautiful surroundings, and proximity to Inverness and local attractions. Guests appreciate the rural setting and easy access to walks and nature.
The cottage is generally described as cosy and comfortable, but multiple guests mention the sofa being very uncomfortable and the bed needing improvement. The cottage can be cold on arrival in winter, but overall comfort is good for most guests.
Facilities are well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen, good shower, and dog exercise area. Some guests noted missing utensils, lack of tea towels, and minor maintenance issues such as the shower head and lack of outdoor cleaning tools.
Guests frequently mention the hosts' friendliness and helpfulness, as well as thoughtful touches like welcome gifts and a postcard. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
We could go on and on about Farr Out, it’s a great place to stay with plenty of things to see and do near and far.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. . Front garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Courtyard (shared with other properties on-site). Fly fishing on-site (permit provided). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Not far from Inverness, tucked away up beautiful Strathnairn is the lovely cottage for two Farr Out. Set on the Farr Estate with amazing Highland scenery all around, it’s a great place to base yourself for exploring near and far. Recently refurbished in 2022, Farr Out offers a high standard of holiday accommodation. Entering through the front door into the hallway there is an open plan living/kitchen/dining area to the left and the double bedroom and bathroom off to the right. The open plan living space is spacious for two people and has everything you would want when back from days out exploring the local area. The bedroom is very comfortable and the bathroom has a large shower. Outside of the property there is a patio with garden furniture, and only a few yards away there are some unusual but inquisitive neighbours, a group of llamas.
Farr Out is tucked away in a converted old steading on the Farr Estate and is set in a lovely rural location. It feels a million miles away from the hustle and bustle that most of us are used to. However, it’s only 20 minutes out of charming Inverness, so in a way you have the best of both worlds staying at Farr Out, country and city living, in one holiday. Another advantage of being close to Inverness is that you’re near to famous touring routes like the North Coast 500 which starts and finishes in the city. However, if you don’t want to venture too far you don’t have to because there’s so much to see and do close by. You can cycle, hike and fish from the cottage on the estate. There are routes up onto the estate moors that you’re welcome to explore. Loch Farr which is situated on the estate is available for fly fishing free of charge (rowing boats are provided for fishing). The road that runs through Farr is a celebrated route to Fort Augustus, and it has been rated as one of the most scenic in Scotland. It was used in the iconic film ’Local Hero’ as well and there are many minor roads off it that journey down to the south side of Loch Ness, which is surprisingly close to Farr Out, another amazing benefit to staying at this lovely property.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (21)
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Fran Walshaw
Absolutely brilliant base for exploring loch ness and inverness. Cottage is set in the middle of farr estate and you're just surrounded by nature, which was so peaceful. Was lovely inside, clean and tidy ad theres a lovely area to sit outside in. Theres a shop nearby open 7.30am-12 noon that sells all the basics. Otherwise, the nearest shops are in inverness, which is only a 10-15 minute drive away. Any questions you have, the owners are always happy to help.I had a great time here and i would definately recommend.
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Confirmed Guest
Great location. Lots to see and do in the area and a bit further afield if driving. A good base. Size of accommodation was perfect for a couple. Kitchen was stocked well with useful basic cooking items (oil, spices, salt & pepper etc.) Fridge, microwave, hob.Lots of hot water for showers and washing up. Lovely and clean. Nice soaps and a lovely gift. I would take the sofa to the tip though, very uncomfortable and definitely had its day. Mattress on the bed is probably just a cheapie so could do with a mattress topper or replacing. Outside was a mess with tree and bird dropping debris. Lovely weather so would have been a great place to soak up the sun at breakfast or sun down but no brooms or cloths available to clean up the space. Also no tea towels. Overall had a lovely stay though.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage in a beautiful location.