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Beautiful Property Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Scottish Highlands

Beautiful Property Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Scottish Highlands

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Overview of Beautiful Property Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Scottish Highlands

Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

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Farr, Inverness-Shire
  • Popular LocationInverness Castle15 min drive
  • Popular LocationInverness Cathedral16 min drive
  • AirportInverness (INV)32 min drive
  • Popular LocationUrquhart Castle33 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Third bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

En-suite shower number 1

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite shower number 2

Toilet · Shower only

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About this property

Beautiful Property Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Scottish Highlands

Situated in Farr just outside of Inverness and south of Loch Ness, The Artists Cottage sits in a country setting offering guests a unique opportunity of staying in a modern holiday home designed by Charles Rennie MacIntosh. It is though MacIntosh designed the Artists Cottage, and nearby Studio, for himself and his wife Margaret Macdonald, however, the project was eventually built in 1992, 66 years after his demise. The house is a 15-minute drive out of Inverness and is set in its own grounds of 1.5 acres. The Cottage benefits from being family and dog friendly making the cottage an ideal choice for guests looking for something different in a central but tranquil and picturesque location.

Entrance: cloakroom with toilet and wash hand basin. The lounge consists of 2 black leather settees, 2 black leather armchairs in front of the stove, television with Freeview channels, wood burning stove and a patio door leading to hidden walled garden/ courtyard. The dining room has a modern oak and dark wood dining table and chairs for up to 6 guests. The kitchen is equipped with an electric oven, integrated microwave oven, induction hob, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment, kettle, 2 slice toaster, pots, pans and cutlery. The utility room has a washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and board.

The first floor consists of - The master bedorom is furnished with a double bed, bedside cabinets with table lamps, under stair storage, freestanding wardrobe, black settee and a TV with Freeview channels. The twin bedroom is off bedroom 1 and has 2 single beds, bedside cabinets with table lamps. En-suite bathroom with shower, wash hand basin and toilet. The third bedroom is equipped with a double bed, bedside cabinets with table lamps, freestanding wardrobe. En-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and wash hand basin. Outside: 1.5 acres of country style garden, with mature trees. Patio garden. Ample parking for 2 cars.

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Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Inverness

This vacation home is located in Inverness. Notable landmarks in the area include Inverness Castle and Urquhart Castle. Tazball Paintball & Lazer Combat Arena and Inverness Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Farr, Inverness-Shire

What's nearby

  • Inverness Castle - 15 min drive
  • Victorian Market - 15 min drive
  • Inverness Cathedral - 16 min drive
  • Eden Court Theatre - 16 min drive
  • Urquhart Castle - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Inverness Airport Train Station - 21 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dores Inn - 13 min drive
  • Brew at the Bog - 2 min drive
  • The Grouse & Trout - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Property Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Scottish Highlands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kieran H., England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property
We arrived at The Artists Cottage and were immediately impressed. Getting access to the property with the key details was super easy and the cottage itself didn’t disappoint. The artwork throughout and all the features in the property made it so special. We have never stayed in a place like it! The cottage was surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife. The views from the windows were stunning. It is also situated well, near to the A9 which allows for easy access to many places to visit. Justin, who owns the cottage, was so helpful. He contacted us the day before with some recommendations and made it clear we could contact him if we had any issues - which we didn’t. The beds were comfy, the kitchen was well equipped and there was everything we needed for a very enjoyable week stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

We would not return
Dead flys and spiders all over the property on one window sill alone we had to clean off 12 flys. In the lounge there was rain heavily dripping through the ceiling and a puddle of water on the large window sill. Some cutlery and dishes were dirty when we took them out of the kitchen cupboards . The whole house smells of damp and dust . The experience was very disappointing.

10/10 Excellent

Mark G., Ludlow, VT, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Unique lodging in great location between Inverness and Lochs.
Lovely architectural details throughout the home - clean and a good amount of of space. Extra pillows and blankets for every bed but house was perfectly warm. Easy instructions for entry and overall great house and location. Note that "en suite" means that you need to walk through the next bedroom to get to the bathroom. Nice laundry room and while we don't have a dog, thought the dog room with beds was cute. Clean kitchen that came equipped with sponges, dishwasher pods, electric kettle - but other than salt, pepper, and a little cooking oil - no other basics. I don't know if its is by design or it needs repair that only the cold tap on the powder room faucet works and it seems that the instructions for turning on the oven - is literally the only oven feature that works. Alas - we made due. : ) Loved having a walking path right across the street. Also - amazing hike taking road to south while not far from Inverness to north. Be sure to plan groceries ahead and there does not seem to be local shops (need to head to Inverness).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nora W.

The Artist Cottage is an architectural jewel in a natural environment
The interior of the house, which was built according to the plans of the Art Nouveau architect Charles Rennie Macintosh, is tastefully and very attractively furnished. The 3 bathrooms are small, which didn't bother us, but were in line with the spirit of the times. It was a delight to wake up in the master bedroom each morning and see the sky through large windows. The use of the garage, carport, washroom and drying room was practical. The kitchen is spacious and technically very well equipped. Plates and cutlery are just enough for 4-6 people. Perhaps an extension of the equipment or addition is still possible here. (example: pasta plates) Communication with Justin, the homeowner, was very friendly, quick and accommodating.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family holiday
We had a wonderful week over half term at 'The Artist's Cottage'. It was a beautiful place to stay and well equipped. We were very lucky with the weather and were able to sit out most evenings where we were lucky enough to see rabbits, ducks, deer, birds of prey and even a little weasel in the garden! The beds were very comfortable and the house was lovely and light with all the big windows. Justin was very helpful with any queries we had and there was lots of useful information regarding local places to visit and eat. The location is excellent - feels very rural (there are some community woodlands just across the road) but only about 20 minutes drive from Inverness. We explored lots in the local area but always enjoyed coming back to the cottage for a relaxing evening. The house felt like a very special place to stay. We had visited the Rennie Mackintosh museum in Glasgow on the way up and it felt like a continuation of the experience. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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