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Black Isle sea view cottages - three Highland cottages with stunning views

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Dolphin Cottage (sleeps 5)   Juniper Cottage (sleeps 6)   Farmhouse (sleeps 10)    


Vernon's review of Black Isle sea view cottages
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Black Isle sea view cottages

 

Traditional Highland self catering cottages with stunning views over the Moray Firth - sleep 5/6/10


Stretching out between the Moray and Beauly firths to the south and the Cromarty firth to the north, the Black Isle is a fertile, sheltered peninsula of rolling hills, deciduous woodland and rugged coastline with a mild, dry climate. In this quiet corner of Scotland a handful of pretty coastal villages is scattered along the coastline and every now and then we pass a farm, but the roads are quiet. It's a short, scenic drive from Inverness, across the Beauly Firth and along the coast until we come to a single track leading to Hillockhead Farm, sitting high above the sea with stunning views all around.

The attractive, traditional farm cottages sit in 160 acres of pasture and woodland overlooking the Moray Firth, are full of character, well equipped and comfortable, perfect for a self catering holiday by the sea. The farmhouse, longhouse and steading can all be booked and although they're in the same vicinity, each has its privacy.

The farmhouse is the largest cottage with four bedrooms and spacious living accommodation, an excellent place for extended family or friends to holiday together, with a family room for four as well as a double with twin attic room above, leaving a further double, perhaps for grandparents. What a treat to relax in the lovely summerhouse admiring the bright blue sea and far mountains while the children run around the garden or splash in the hot tub.

In the pretty, whitewashed longhouse, Juniper Cottage enjoys simlar wonderful sea views from the front; large windows and patio doors in the living room make the most of this. Dolphin Cottage is part of the old stone steading, has great accommodation for five in two bedrooms, with a spacious upstairs living room. Step out onto the south facing balcony to enjoy the spectacular views from this wee sun trap.

We've heard of the Moray Firth dolphins - around 150 bottlenose dolphins which frequent the area - and now we can see them for ourselves. A handy tide table tells us when to look - just after low tide is ideal - and we're told the best spot is Chanonry Point. It's easy to walk to the point and the sight of these enormous dolphins is pure fun - they really do seem to be having a ball as they leap and dive! It's always worth keeping an eye out from the cottages too as they can appear anywhere along the coast here.

On my personal agenda is a tour of the Black Isle Brewery in the south of the peninsula, where a dozen different organic real ales are made. If you like a good stout, don't miss the Black Run, a strong, boozy brew overwintered in whisky casks or, perfect for a summer evening is the refreshing, hoppy Yellowhammer.
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Further details about this accommodation

Dolphin Cottage sleeps 5
Downstairs:
Kitchen/dining room: large, well equipped kitchen including microwave, dishwasher, fridge/ freezer, washer and dryer, dining table to seat 6/8.
Very spacious sitting room with television (freeview), DVD and stereo. From the sitting room there is a French door to the balcony.
Large, south facing balcony with spectacular sea views.
Family room sleeps 3 in 2 single beds plus pull out bed. TV (for dvd only).
Bathroom.
Upstairs:
Double bedroom with ensuite shower room.

Juniper Cottage sleeps 6
Panoramic sea views through patio doors with distant mountains as a back drop. With the white cottage exterior and sunny climate, you can sit outside or indoors and watch the ever changing sea below.
Downstairs:
Spacious and comfortable open plan kichen/dining/living area (with TV, video, dvd and stereo). Well equipped kitchen including washing machine, dryer, microwave and dishwasher,fridge and freezer. The sitting area takes full advantage of the view through large, clear glass, patio doors.
Double bedroom with views over Moray Firth.
Bathroom with bath and shower.
Upstairs:
Family bedroom with 3 single beds and 1 roll out bed if extra beds is needed.
Great cottage for familes with younger children and also for couples!

Outdoors each cottage is separated by a trelis allowing for privacy and shelter.
Garden table and chairs are provided whether for al fresco dining on long sunny evenings or sitting out with a glass of wine.

Farmhouse sleeps 10
Historic stone built farmhouse with large, private enclosed gardens, hot tub and summerhouse.
There are unbelievable panoramic sea views from this detached farmhouse. All bedrooms have spectacular sea views.
Downstairs:
Spacious kitchen/dining room with large table seating up to 10. The kitchen has a dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave and hob with oven. As you come into the entrance there is a porch with washing machine and dryer.
Living room with huge comfy sofas and a wood-burning stove. There is a large supply of books, dvd’s and games plus I Pod docker and a large TV with sky package. The dining room also has a TV for the times when you can’t agree on what to watch.
Double bedroom with ensuite walk in shower room.
Twin attic room accessed by spiral staircase from double bedroom.
Upstairs:
Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom.
Family bedroom sleeping 4 in a double bed and single bed with second pull out bed and adjacent shower and wc.

The farmhouse backs onto a very large enclosed garden with seating area and hot tub. There is also a summerhouse, perfect for barbecues or to enjoy a glass of wine in a peaceful hideaway.

Dogs by arrangement for a £20 charge.

Our top 5 reasons why you would choose to stay at this excellent self catering property
hotel There are many delightful walks in the area, suitable for families as well as serious walkers. Walk along the spine of the Millbuie through the Fairy Glen to Rosemarkie beach on the six mile Rosemarkie - Fairy Glen circular walk or from Cromarty, walk the scenic two miles to McFarquhar's Cave (best at low tide) which was once used for smuggling.
hotel The beach at Rosemarkie has sandy stretches as well as rock pools and a beach cafe. Walk further along to Eathie to find rock pools caves and fossils - take care not to get cut off at high tide. From Cromarty or better still Chanonry Point you can spot the bottlenose dolphins, especially on the incoming tide.
self catering See the famous Moray Firth bottlenose dolphins on a boat trip from the picturesque historic town of Comarty with longstanding experts Ecoventures, or go along to nearby Chanonry Point, reputedly the best land based spot in Eurpoe for seeing dolphins in the wild.
hotel Groam House Museum in the nearby seaside village of Rosemarkie is an outstanding Pictish Centre with a unique display of carved Pictish stones dating back to the 8th century AD; the pride of the collection is the magnificent Rosemarkie cross-slab. In Cromarty, 17th century Hugh Miller's Cottage is open to the public and his remarkable history featuring his fascinating pre-historic discoveries, is told here.
hotel The Eilean Dubh in Fortrose serves excellent locally sourced Scottish dishes in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, as does the award winning Anderson. For a huge selection of tasty and generous dishes, go to The Station Hotel in Avoch. Sutor Creek in Cromarty offers great seafood, innovative cuisine and wonderful stone baked pizza while the sister icecream parlour Coupar's Creek does fabulous icecream.
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