Guests say
Mermaid View offers a spacious and comfortable retreat with stunning sea views, making it an ideal base for exploring the Highlands. Guests consistently praise the beautiful location, cleanliness, and the relaxing atmosphere, with highlights including dolphin sightings and proximity to scenic beaches. While the interior is well-equipped and cosy, some guests noted that the garden and outdoor furniture could benefit from more attention. The host is generally responsive and helpful, ensuring a pleasant stay overall.
Most guests found the property clean and well-maintained inside, though a few mentioned issues such as rubbish under beds and full bins on arrival.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, sea views, and easy access to the Highlands and nearby beaches.
Guests found the accommodation spacious, beds comfortable, and the house cosy, contributing to a relaxing stay.
The house is well-equipped inside, but several reviews mention the garden being untidy, outdoor furniture in poor condition, and occasional maintenance issues such as a frozen freezer and limited linen changes.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Set in the village of Balintore, this spacious house offers an enclosed garden. With a beautiful, sandy harbour and beach nearby as well, this location is perfect for all the family.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview Smart TV
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
LPG central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Front garden. Enclosed back garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: Couples, families and holidaymakers only.. Welcome to Mermaid View, a beautiful bungalow with a lovely family living/dining room and a separate modern, well-equipped kitchen where you can prepare hearty breakfasts before venturing out for the day. There are three double bedrooms, and outside is a patio area and decking which gives great views. The garden is fully enclosed, so you can allow your dog to run around.
Mermaid View is situated in the seaside town of Balintore, less than a ½-mile walk from the beautiful sandy beaches and the enclosed stone harbour, which also is a great place to take your dog. Whilst walking around the town you will understand why the owners of Mermaid View chose that name!
Balintore and its neighbouring village of Shandwick are great for those that enjoy windsurfing, surfing, or kite surfing, you will find an abundance of stunning beaches along the coastline. There are lots of places to visit and activities for all the family, both indoor and outdoor. Wildlife boat trips are available for all the family from Cromarty, which is 9 miles from Balintore, there are also golf courses and activity centres. A visit to Fort George Castle just outside Inverness is one of the mightiest artillery fortifications in Britain after the battle at Culloden in 1746, open to visitors it is well worth a visit if you have inclement weather.
A visit to Shandwick is also very interesting and worth visiting with all the family - you can see the Pictish stone dating back from 800AD, now protected by glass case, with exceptional markings and documentation. There are lots of restaurants in and around the village of Balintore within walking distance, then return back to Mermaid View to enjoy the end of the evening and plan for the next day’s adventures. One thing guaranteed, a week is not long enough to do everything in and around Balintore, so you will also have to plan your return visit to Mermaid View...
Free WiFi
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
EPC Rating = E
HI20062F
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely base up in the Highlands. Stunning views from the property.We will definitely be back again when visiting family.
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Merryn
Lovely setting and enjoyed our break.
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Mark Jones
We had a lovely break at Mermaid View! It was a lot bigger than it looked in the photo’s and in a really nice area overlooking the sea, it was spotlessly clean and very comfortable.The location was perfect for us, only a ten min drive from supermarkets and plenty to see and do nearby.Although most places we visited were on the west (opposite) coast, we were still glad that we’d stayed here as we took a different route each time and had some amazing journeys back and forth with amazing scenery, most of which we’d have missed if we’d based ourselves on the west coast. If coming from England I’d definitely recommend the longer but absolutely stunning journey via Loch Lomond and Glencoe.We are missing Scotland and Mermaid View and will definitely love to return again soon!The owner Hayley was very responsive to messages and is nearby if needed, we didnt but it was reassuring to know she was available if required.