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Inverness is known as the capital of the Highlands and Horseshoe Cottage has a perfectly capital position high on a hill with the panorama of the city, the Kessock Bridge and the Black Isle beyond. At New Year it provides a perfect view of the city's firework display!
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (1) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
While the city is just a few minutes' drive and the airport no more than 20 minutes away, its situation is one of restful peace surrounded by quietly grazing sheep and visiting deer. It has a small fenced garden and parking alongside. The house was once a 100-year-old steading and was used as a tractor shed. However, it has now been the subject of an impressive conversion and provides high specification, most comfortable holiday accommodation.
The charming sitting room has views across the fields to the surrounding hills from its large windows that also let in plenty of light. It is beautifully furnished and decorated in neutral, restful tones. A doorway leads through to the dining area of the excellent, well-equipped kitchen, which has all the labour-saving appliances that make your holiday as relaxed as possible. There is also a handy WC on this level, as well as cosy underfloor heating.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms, a double and a twin. The double room has a king-size bed and handy fitted wardrobes. There are also reading spotlights, so you will have no problem finishing your novel before you drift off to sleep. The twin bedroom, which can be converted to a double, has a cute little shelf above the bed with some cuddly friends for any young children in the party. The bathroom has a combined bath and shower, so all tastes are catered for when it comes to bathing.
Inverness has completely reinvented itself in the last few years and is now a very vibrant and exciting city, with top-class restaurants, theatres, concert venues and sporting facilities and of course, its surroundings are to die for.
The cottage is just off the road-less-travelled which leads down the quiet east shore of Loch Ness, so you can do a spot of 'monster watching' if you wish. You can get across to the west side without having to go into the city and from there the wonderful glens of Affric and Cannich make for wonderful walking, or wildlife spotting - keep a look out for golden eagles and the newly reintroduced red kites.
To the north, there is the pretty Black Isle to explore where you can go to Chanonry Point and watch the dolphins, though there are often some to be seen by the Kessock Bridge itself. Or you can go onwards up to John O' Groats. You can be in Skye in less than two hours, or head along Strath Braan and explore the Applecross peninsula and other delights of the beautiful west coast.
To the east of the city you may wish to strike out along the Moray coast, where there are excellent beaches. Visit the pretty villages of Findhorn and Fort George, while the site of the battlefield at Culloden is a must-see.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Sitting room with TV/DVD and mini hi-fi
Dining kitchen with electric cooker, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washer/drier etc.
Cloakroom with WC and wash basin
Upstairs
Double bedroom (king-size)
Twin bedroom (can convert to double)
Bathroom with bath/shower, WC and basin
What's included
- Cot
- Free
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by oil underfloor heating downstairs and radiators upstairs (INCLUDED). Water is from a private source which is UV filtered and regularly tested. A maximum of 1 dog is welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 1 medium or 1 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
- Save 15% Half Term 2019 From 12/10/2019 to 14/10/2019
- Save 15% w/c 05 Oct 19 From 05/10/2019 to 07/10/2019
- Save 15% Half Term 2019 From 19/10/2019 to 21/10/2019
- Save 15% Half Term 2019 From 26/10/2019 to 28/10/2019
- Save 15% w/c 21 Sep 19 From 21/09/2019 to 23/09/2019
- Save 15% w/c 28 Sep 19 From 28/09/2019 to 30/09/2019
- Christmas 2019 From 21/12/2019 to 23/12/2019
- New Year 2019 From 28/12/2019 to 30/12/2019
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 |
| 21 Sep 2019 - 11 Oct 2019 | £445.00 |
| 12 Oct 2019 - 01 Nov 2019 | £495.00 |
| 02 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019 | £395.00 |
| 20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019 | £595.00 |
| 28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020 | £595.00 |
| 06 Jan 2020 - 07 Feb 2020 | £395.00 |
| 08 Feb 2020 - 03 Apr 2020 | £445.00 |
| 04 Apr 2020 - 24 Apr 2020 | £495.00 |
| 25 Apr 2020 - 08 May 2020 | £445.00 |
| 09 May 2020 - 22 May 2020 | £495.00 |
| 23 May 2020 - 29 May 2020 | £595.00 |
| 30 May 2020 - 26 Jun 2020 | £495.00 |
| 27 Jun 2020 - 28 Aug 2020 | £595.00 |
| 29 Aug 2020 - 18 Sep 2020 | £495.00 |
| 19 Sep 2020 - 09 Oct 2020 | £445.00 |
| 10 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2020 | £495.00 |
| 31 Oct 2020 - 18 Dec 2020 | £395.00 |
| 19 Dec 2020 - 27 Dec 2020 | £595.00 |
| 28 Dec 2020 - 05 Jan 2021 | £595.00 |
| 06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2022 - 05 Jan 2023 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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The most welcoming, friendly and helpful host one could wish for.
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very comfortable base for holiday
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Guest Comments
'Glorious week of weather with lots to see and do. This is a lovely cottage with such a peaceful feeling.'
Gell party
'A wonderful little house. Everything is inside to make our 2 weeks stay such a wonderful time. We fell in love with the Scottish Highlands.'
Gruber party
'Had a wonderful week at Horseshoe Cottage. A lovely warm welcome, beautiful settings, sad to go home but will be back.'
Whittaker party
'We managed to see golden eagle, red and black throated divers, male hen harrier and King Eider. Horseshoe Cottage is so cosy and immaculate.'
Stewart party
'What a wonderful place to stay. So peaceful. Our highlight was seeing two dolphins in the Moray Firth.'
Esson party
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Guest Comments
'Glorious week of weather with lots to see and do. This is a lovely cottage with such a peaceful feeling.'
Gell party
'A wonderful little house. Everything is inside to make our 2 weeks stay such a wonderful time. We fell in love with the Scottish Highlands.'
Gruber party
'Had a wonderful week at Horseshoe Cottage. A lovely warm welcome, beautiful settings, sad to go home but will be back.'
Whittaker party
'We managed to see golden eagle, red and black throated divers, male hen harrier and King Eider. Horseshoe Cottage is so cosy and immaculate.'
Stewart party
'What a wonderful place to stay. So peaceful. Our highlight was seeing two dolphins in the Moray Firth.'
Esson party