Osprey Cottage - situated in a convenient but peaceful location

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Osprey Cottage
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The view from the Lounge over the Cromarty Firth
Osprey and Firth Cottages
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review stars
9.9Outstanding
(21 Ratings)
"This stay was the favorite part of our trip. Fifteen minutes from Inverness, off of a quiet country lane with amazing views of the Cromarty Firth. We sat outside and enjoyed the view and the beaut..."
Laura W.
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9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(21 Ratings)

Cottage in Scotland

3 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this cottage rental

Osprey Cottage is a pretty semi-detached cottage situated in tranquil wooded grounds in the hamlet of Alcaig on the Black Isle. The owners also live within the two acre grounds.

Osprey Cottage features stunning views of the Cromarty Firth, with the mountains of Easter Ross beyond, from the lounge and both bedrooms. It is a view which is constantly changing with the tide and the light. The tidal firth is a haven for wildlife, and most days in the summer months Ospreys can be seen from the cottage fishing over the firth, and in the winter thousands of geese can be seen in the fields and overhead.

The cottage is spotlessly clean, modern, well-equipped and peaceful.

Within the cottage there is a kitchen and open-plan dining and living area with wide-reaching views across the Cromarty Firth and towards Ben Wyvis. The cottage has easy ramp access making it suitable for some disabled guests and wheelchair users.

The kitchen is well-equipped with a dishwasher, washer-dryer, gas hob, electric oven, microwave, and fridge with a small freezer compartment.

There is one double bedroom (with a king-sized bed and a walk-in wardrobe) and one single bedroom. Both have views across the Inner Cromarty Firth to the mountains of Easter Ross.

The lounge has a TV with Freeview and a built in DVD player with a selection of DVDs, a CD/radio, games, books and an abundance of leaflets and useful information.

The cottage has under-floor heating with individually-controllable thermostats in each room and a heated-towel radiator in the shower room.

From the dining area, french doors open out onto the private patio with a table and chairs. There are shared wooded gardens that host a variety of birdlife. The cottage is located at the end of a private drive and has parking for a car immediately in front of it.

Two well-behaved pets may be allowed by arrangement at no extra cost.

Despite the peace and quiet, the cottage is conveniently located for the town of Dingwall (3 miles away) and the Highland's capital Inverness (12 miles). It is also the perfect base for touring the Highlands being at the hub of the road network. Some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK - Glen Affric, Loch Ness, Torridon, Assynt - is less than an hour away. The Black Isle itself has historical villages like Cromarty, great beaches such as Rosemarkie, and Chanonry Point which is the best land location to see dolphins in the UK.

Osprey Cottage offers you the opportunity to stay in a clean, comfortable, quiet location with exceptional views and be perfectly located for the best the Highlands has to offer.

Amenities at Osprey Cottage - situated in a convenient but peaceful location

Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(21 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
This stay was the favorite part of our trip. Fifteen minutes from Inverness, off of a quiet country lane with amazing views of the Cromarty Firth. We sat outside and enjoyed the view and the beautiful bird songs. The cottage is absolutely perfect and so comfortable.It was hard to keave.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful welcome and the rural setting beautiful. Convenient to Dingwall and Inverness for shopping and exploring with plenty of scenic drives and historic places of interest to visit in easy reach as well.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time staying here The cottage has all and more of what you need for a holiday break The wildlife that you can see from the cottage window's include: deer, sea eagles and many different types of bird's of prey
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay. Cottage was beautiful and had everything we needed. Hosts really helpful and welcoming. Lovely location.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice getaway location nice owners very comfortable beds.
10.0 / 10.0
Cottage that has it all plus absolute peace and quiet
Cottage that has it all plus absolute peace and quiet
The cottage is a great size, nice view over a farm to the loch. Birdlife everywhere including red kite, pheasant, robins and so much more. There is everything you need for a comfortable stay. It's a place we have on our list to return to in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfectly peaceful break!
Perfectly peaceful break!
Osprey Cottage is beautifully placed and very well looked after by owners - Hugh and Fran. We took our two dogs with us and Fran had left them (and us) a very thoughtful welcome pack. Everything in the photographs is accurate to the cottage and we had a wonderful time. Dingwall is a short drive away and provides all you need. Would highly recommended a trip to Fairy Falls and Chanondry Point for very beautiful walks. Highly recommend a stay here. Excellent in every way - we loved it!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely windows!
Lovely windows!
Great location for a break and the view down the Cromarty Firth was stunning. Seems to be remote but actually only 10 minutes drive from shops. Hoping to go back!

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Osprey Cottage - situated in a convenient but peaceful location. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Osprey Cottage - situated in a convenient but peaceful location pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Osprey Cottage - situated in a convenient but peaceful location?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.


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