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The Black Isle
The Black Isle, just north of Inverness, is not actually an Isle at all, but a peninsula between the Moray and Cromarty Firths. It is a lovely area that is famous for bird watching (at Munlochy Bay) and dolphin watching (at Chanonry Point).
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Lots to See and Do
The Black Isle is a wildlife lovers' paradise. The Moray Firth is the home-ground of about 100 bottle-nosed dolphins and many seals and there is a dolphin and seal centre just over the Kessock Bridge. For bird lovers there is also a RSPB observation area for red kites.
The Clootie Well near Munlochy on the A832 is where rags are hung from the branches of a tree to bring good luck and health. Avoch and Rosemarkie are picturesque villages and Pictish stones are displayed in Rosemarkie's Groam House Museum.
Chanonry Point at Fortrose is the best viewing point for observing the bottle-nosed dolphins and seals in the Moray Firth. Cromarty, at the northern tip of the Black Isle, is a most attractive small town with old fishermen's cottages and large Georgian houses. The town has a museum, an old Courthouse, an art gallery and the old church featured in the TV series Restoration Village. There is also an excellent microbrewery producing a range of beers and you can take boat trips out to observe the dolphins, seals and birds.
Strathpeffer, west of the Black Isle about 5 miles west of Dingwall on the A834, developed as a spa town in Victorian times and 'the waters' can still be sampled at the restored Pump Room. The restored Victorian train station houses craft shops and the Highland Museum of Childhood.
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INDEPENDENT FEEDBACK
| Date | Product | Score | Customer Comment | Our Response |
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| 08-Jul-2025 | Moorcroft Cottage DG1 (overall) |
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Everything was just about perfect. No complaints at all. | |
| 08-Jul-2025 | Chisholm Cottage AB8 (overall) |
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Easy to use site, good communication. | |
| 08-Jul-2025 | The Net Store FC6 (overall) |
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We booked the fourth time from Germany without any problem. Also in the future we will us it. | |
| 08-Jul-2025 | Kirroughtree Cottage AU8 (overall) |
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Excellent service. | |
| 08-Jul-2025 | The Old Kirk, Kilninver Estate CB1 (overall) |
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Easy booking, and lots of holiday places I couldn't find anywhere else. It was a smooth experience | |
| 07-Jul-2025 | 29 Pitullie GS4 (overall) |
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Lovely renovated cottage with the most amazing view. Loved sitting at the huge picture window watching the changing tides and wildlife. Everything was clean and modern. Gorgeous little villages within driving distance to visit along the Moray coast. Would definitely recommend! | |
| 07-Jul-2025 | Thornfield GK8 (overall) |
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We had the most delightful stay at Thornfield. From the moment we arrived, we felt relaxed —there’s a comforting, homely energy that invites you to exhale and settle in. The décor is absolutely spot-on: a gentle nod to the age and character of the old property, with carefully chosen touches that speak of thoughtful curation rather than cookie-cutter styling. Original features are beautifully preserved, making each room feel like a page from a well-loved storybook. The location couldn’t be more convenient—just steps from the centre of village life, yet when you retreat to the garden, it feels like another world entirely. It’s a little oasis: birdsong, bees lazily drifting between flowers, and that rare kind of quiet that only comes with being wrapped in nature. Truly a memorable stay. The kind of place that gently asks you to slow down—and rewards you when you do. | |
| 07-Jul-2025 | Islay Cottage CA4 (overall) |
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The information they give about the cottages is very well presented and gives clear detail about all the various aspects. Booking is very straight forward and there is generally good communication. | |
| 07-Jul-2025 | Windgill Cottage BG2 (overall) |
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Great cottage in tranquil area, very cozy, immaculate clean and well kept by the very friendly host. | |
| 08-Jul-2025 | Snowdrop Cottage GE8 (overall) |
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Tidy place just what we wanted |