Guests say
Pine Cottage offers a charming and peaceful retreat in a picturesque countryside setting, ideal for families and individuals alike. Guests consistently praise the warm welcome from the hosts, the well-equipped and clean accommodation, and the abundance of local wildlife. The location is convenient for exploring Inverness and nearby attractions, with easy access to transport links. While some guests noted the beds were a little firm and WiFi can be patchy due to thick walls, the overall experience is highly positive, with thoughtful touches and excellent outdoor space enhancing the stay.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as clean and well-maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests frequently mention the idyllic, quiet setting and convenient access to local attractions, supermarkets, and transport links, making it an excellent base for exploring the area.
The cottage is described as comfortable and homely, though a few guests found the beds a little firm. This appears to be a matter of personal preference and did not detract significantly from their enjoyment.
The property is praised for being well-equipped, with ample outdoor space and thoughtful amenities. Some mention of WiFi issues due to thick walls, but otherwise facilities are highly rated.
Guests appreciated welcome treats and seasonal decorations, though these gestures are not guaranteed. The hosts are described as friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall experience.
About this property
An amazing spot near Inverness. A rural setting with Highland ‘coos’ as regular visitors! The sea and beach are close and there’s the chance to see the resident bottlenose dolphins. A magical spot!. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, Electric Fire
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. . Lawned garden with sittin- out area and garden furniture (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steps in the grounds.. Pine Cottage is one of three characterful, semi-detached farm cottages built in the 19th century. Set 10 minutes out of Inverness, they are surrounded by pasture and there’s a nearby woodland you can explore. Highland cows are also regular visitors to the paddocks around the cottage. The accommodation itself is characterful and spacious. There’s a well-equipped kitchen, an open-plan living/dining room with amazing old stove from the mid-20th century, a family bathroom, and two bedrooms (both doubles, one with with en-suite) all on the ground floor. There’s a twin room on the first floor which children particularly enjoy! There’s a shared garden which wraps around the properties and offers many lovely places to sit and relax and simply soak up a lovely spot. The cottage is close to the coast and sandy beaches are only a short drive away in Nairn. Pine Cottage is an excellent choice of base for your Highland holiday.
Easter Dalziel Farm is to the east of Inverness, along the old road to Nairn, less than a mile from the sea and only a few miles from a pebbly beach where you can spot resident bottenose dolphins every day of the year. Sandy beaches await in Nairn or across the Moray Firth on the Black Isle at Rosemarkie, which is another excellent place to spot the dolphins. Pine Cottage is an excellent base for your holiday in the Highlands.
The Highland capital Inverness is very close and offers so much to visitors. Loch Ness is only 10 minutes further on to the west from the city and the road beyond beckons to the west coast, Isle of Skye and Ben Nevis. The NC500 starts and finishes in Inverness so you can easily pick this world-famous touring route up and head north to explore some more iconic spots. To the south, only 40 minutes by car you can be in Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park hiking, biking, skiing, the list goes on. To the east beyond historic Nairn the Moray Coast, with amazing fishing villages awaits, as does the Speyside Whisky Trail. When not rushing around in the car you may want to either simply relax at the cottage and watch the sheep and lambs as well as Highland ‘coos’ and calves come and go. It’s a pastoral scene that you’ll never tire of. There’s also excellent fly-fishing nearby with some of the most famous salmon rivers in the world only a short drive away. Golf courses are of a very high standard and plentiful too - Castle Stuart Links is only a few hundred yards away, and Nairn has two championship links courses to play as well. We urge you to book Pine Cottage and be sure of a decision well made - a wonderful Highland holiday awaits! Beach 3½ miles.
Pine Cottage can be booked together with Rowan Cottage (UK38991) and Birch Cottage (UK38992) to accommodate up to 16 guests.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.
There are steps to the property.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (7)
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Kath Johnson
Cottage was in a central location for all the local amenities. Neil was on hand to answer any queries we had and came to the cottage to I produce himself and give us a bit of an insight to the area. Even though the cottage is near the airport it wasn't a problem. Local dairy down the road had flavoured milk and an assortment of cheese which was available everyday. The only downside is the WIFI connection due to the thick was of the. Cottage walls being so thick. Most tourist attractionns such as loch Ness and Fort Augustus are with a 2 hour drive from the property. Fantastic information book available In the property. Had a fab stay in the cottage. Would definitely return
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Wendy Hanson
Beautiful cottage, lovely location. Well equipped for our one week stay. The children in our party were thrilled with the provision of Easter decorations plus Easter baskets and chocolate eggs to do our own egg hunt. Neil, the host, left us to settle for a day or so before calling over to check that everything was ok and if there was anything we needed. This being our second stay, we were familiar with the layout and knew where to find him if necessary. It's far enough out to feel like 'proper' countryside, but with several major supermarkets and a substantial retail park less than 15mins drive. We had a few drives out to enjoy some of the local parks and walks, including a small beach and a walk through the woods to a waterfall. Despite it being narrow in parts and uphill it was managed by our whole party, ranging from nearly 3 up to mid sixties. Ice creams all round helped us along the way!
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely clean and welcoming base to explore the area.