Guests say
Cottage Fia is a property with a warm atmosphere and a convenient location for exploring the Northern Highlands. Guests have appreciated the welcome pack, the property's cleanliness, and the proximity to attractions. While some guests have noted the need for maintenance and updates, the cottage's charm and the owner's responsiveness are highlighted positively.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with several guests finding the cottage clean and welcoming, while others noted areas that required a deep clean or had issues such as dust and odours. The presence of both positive and negative feedback suggests an average to slightly above average level of cleanliness.
The location is consistently praised for its beauty, quietness, and convenience for exploring local attractions, with positive remarks about the proximity to the mountains, distilleries, and golf courses. The location is a strong point for Cottage Fia.
Comfort receives positive comments for the warm and cosy atmosphere and the provision of amenities. However, some guests mentioned uncomfortable beds and a damp smell, indicating room for improvement in this area.
Facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a good shower and welcome hamper. However, there are several reports of maintenance issues such as broken appliances and garden upkeep, suggesting that while the facilities are adequate, they require attention.
The thoughtfulness of the owner is evident in the welcome pack and pre-arrival information. However, as gifts are not guaranteed and not all reviews mention them, the score reflects the positive sentiment without setting an expectation of gifts for future guests.
About this property
This sweet stone semi-detached cottage is located in the quiet and friendly village of Marybank in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. With roses next to the door, Cottage Fia is deceptively spacious and is ideal for a family or group of friends who will enjoy exploring this unspoilt part of Scotland together. This delightful cottage has a generous fitted kitchen with dining area together with a useful utility room, which has direct access out to the rear garden. There is a nicely presented sitting room with welcoming open fire and a single bedroom and bathroom at ground floor level, whilst on the first floor is a twin and double bedroom. With a small private garden to the front along with a parking space, there is also a large rear garden, mainly lawned with a pretty seating and BBQ area. From the rear of the cottage there are views to Ben Wyvis and the surrounding mountains and hills. Guests will most certainly appreciate the outdoor space here and enjoy opportunities for some alfresco dining in the summer months. Marybank lies close to the River Conon, a very popular fishing river and permits are available locally. It also has a small hotel just a very short walk from the cottage, which is ideal for visitors who want to enjoy a relaxing drink at the end of an active day. Muir of Ord is close by and offers a great selection of shops and hotels, as well as a riding stable. Ideally situated for touring the Highlands, visitors will enjoy Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness with its excellent visitors centre or perhaps venture up to Culloden Battlefield and soak up the rather special atmosphere and history there. With so much to see and do and with beautiful scenery and wildlife in abundance makes this cottage an enjoyable base at all times of the year. EPC Rating: Band E
The small village of Marybank in Ross-shire has a hotel, and just two miles away is the larger village of Contin which offers a shop and church. Close by is the Muir of Ord, which boasts the Glen Ord Distillery and Visitor Centre, and the town of Beauly and the city of Inverness are within reach.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor single.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility.
Sitting room with open fire.
Oil central heating with open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with basic Sky, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car, plus roadside parking beside cottage.
Lawned garden with furniture and BBQ.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, hotel with bar 5 mins walk.
River 5 mins walk.
Reviews (19)
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Denise
Unsightly front garden on arrival. Access to key box at rear, through overgrown/unusable back garden (rusted BBQ, rubbish, trip hazards everywhere) - very disappointing. Property very clean but overwhelming smell in living room (the plug-ins/diffusers unable to mask damp/dog odours?). Bathroom floor and uncarpeted areas very slippery. Dated internal decor. No can/bottle opener (purchased and left). Bowls chipped. Wok unusable. Some of the maintenance issues mentioned in past reviews unresolved. Photos on website not representative of gardens' current condition. NO OBVIOUS PROPERTY REFURBISHMENT! No visitor/tourist info. Would have been good value if property better maintained as it was a lovely location.
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Sylvia
It was clean and warm with a very well equipped kitchen. It was a great location for exploring the area. Parking at the side of the house was tight but we were able to park on area beside house next door.
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Gill
Would definitely stay again, thank you