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Clava Cottage City Centre near the River Ness

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Cottage Front
Livingroom with 55inch Smart TV, wood burner, dining table and 6 c hairs
Livingroom with leather sofa and chair
Livingroom
Livingroom with dining table and chairs

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Down Stairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Down stairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Clava Cottage City Centre near the River Ness

A beautiful 1800s large terraced cottage footsteps away from the River Ness, a 30 second walk to Aldi & the outstanding Waterfront bar/restaurant. Sleeping up to 6 guests in 3 king size bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, dining room & comfortable living space with free fast WiFi, Samsung Smart TV and wonderful log burning stove. Free parking with our permit & just a 5 - 10 min walk across old Inverness with beautiful views of the castle, cathedral & churches on the way. Dog friendly up to 2 dogs.

Upstairs we have 2 king sized bedrooms and a half bathroom with toilet and sink. We supply hand wash and toilet rolls. In the chest of drawers in each bedroom you will find a hair dryer.

Downstairs offers a another king bedroom, large living room with comfortable seating for six people with dining table and six chairs, Samsung Smart TV which allows access to Netflix, Amazon Prime etc and our beautiful wood burning stove. A high chair and cot can be provided if requested prior to your stay. Our kitchen is fully equipped with everything we think you might need to cook meals during your stay. We have a coffee machine available for you to use, a cafetiere and provide instant coffee, tea and sugar in addition. We have also have a dish water for guests to use. A washing machine is available in the downstairs bathroom in the cupboard and cleaning supplies are provided under the sink in the kitchen and in the stairs cupboard.

The kitchen door leads out to the large enclosed beautiful back garden which has a decking area with table and chairs, and is a perfect space for dogs and children to run around and enjoy.

Parking is on street and free with our permit for one car, although we are also perfectly situated if you are not driving. Permits are required during the hours of 8am - 6pm, Mon - Sat. If you have an additional car then we usually recommend Rose Street Carpark as an alternative or Harrowden Road nearby.

We are a dog friendly property and can accept up to two well behaved dogs. We charge a fee of £25 per dog, per stay.

You have full access to our cottage and it’s garden along with use of our parking permit for the duration of your stay. Keylock provided for entry.

Private hire 9 seater vehicle on request for day trips. Skye and Eilan Donan Castle, Glenfinnan for the Harry Potter train and Glencoe, Outlander tour, distillery tours, coastal tours, or a tour to feed Highland cows and see Stags, mountain goats and their kids in one of Scotlands most beautiful valleys.

We are a dog friendly property and can accommodate up to 2 large breed dogs. A dog fee of £25 per dog per stay will be charged - If you have added a pet to your booking it will cover the cost of one dog. If you wish to bring 2 dogs, we will send over the additional fee via Airbnb fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 549307741

About the area

Inverness

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Inverness City Centre, a neighbourhood in Inverness. Inverness Museum and Art Gallery and Eden Court Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery and Torvean Golf Club. Inverness Botanic Gardens and Inverness Leisure are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like birdwatching.
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Inverness, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Inverness Castle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 13 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The King's Highway (Wetherspoon) - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hootananny - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪MacGregor's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪River House - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Clava Cottage City Centre near the River Ness pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Clava Cottage City Centre near the River Ness?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clava Cottage City Centre near the River Ness on 1 July 2026 start from AU$469, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Clava Cottage City Centre near the River Ness?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Clava Cottage City Centre near the River Ness?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clava Cottage City Centre near the River Ness?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Clava Cottage City Centre near the River Ness located?

Located in Inverness City Centre, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Inverness Cathedral. Victorian Market and Muirtown Canal Locks are also within 15 minutes. Inverness Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage conveniently located near the river path, downtown shopping and a grocery store right around the corner. Gregor was a great host and accommodated all our needs. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anita K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gregor was a polite and attentive host. The home was beautiful, spacious, clean, and very convenient for walking around Inverness.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Wonderful spot in the Highlands. Gregor was a fantastic host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Simone D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay!

It was great to have a home away from home. Our host was very obliging and helped us with many transportation issues. As vacationing seniors, we couldn’t have asked for more!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property, wonderful host

The property was well-stocked with everything we needed and more, it was the perfect location to walk everywhere, and it was quiet at night. Comfortable beds, clean, and the best part was Gregor - very kind, helpful, and responsive. Definitely coming back to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent family spot near city centre

Lovely property, all necessary amenities, 1 min walk to River Ness, 5 min to city centre. Gregor was extremely helpful with tips of what to do and where to go, advice about the property, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

JILL G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location!

This is a perfect location to explore Inverness. Beautiful walk along the River, grocery store 1/2 a block away. Gregor was there to meet us and see us off. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Maegen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gregor is a superb host! He gave great sightseeing ideas, and is a wealth of knowledge about the area. Clava cottage is exactly the stone cottage you envision when you think of the highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clava Cottage is great!

What a great place to stay in Inverness! It’s a clean, well appointed, comfortable location, just a ten minute walk to the city center. Our host, Gregor, was very helpful and welcoming. He had lots of tips for things to do and places to eat. This was our first trip to Scotland, and it couldn’t have been better. We highly recommend Clava Cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

LMS1953

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Need to have kleenex- more garbage cans- towels were left on bed- they appeared to be throw blankets- neither of 2 clocks worked-washer was nice but due to constant rain- unable to dry any items washed- but nice cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

The accommodation was comfortable and communicating with the property was easy and quick. For the most part, it was as stated in the listing. It's a bit old and worn in places, but is certainly liveable. The location is really great! Close to the wobbly bridge for walks into "downtown" and very handy to the Aldi -- literally up the street! We enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Wee Cottage

The house was in a great location for walking to restaurants and shopping. We did two bus tours and could walk to the pick up points in 12 minutes. The host - Gregor was very nice. I’d recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cozy cottage in Inverness

We liked the location of this cottage very much. It was professionally cleaned when we arrived and as we checked-in quite late Gregor was kind enough to stiock bread, bacon, eggs, milk and tea for our breakfast the next day, which we highly appreciated. It's not 5 star accomodation, but it was super clean and convenient and Gregor was extremely helpful with recommemdations. Would certainly stay again if in this very special part of the world.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

We had a lovely stay here. Gregor went above and beyond answering all of our questions. His knowledge of the area helped us so much. The location is on a fairly quiet street, just a short walk from the center of town. Grocery store nearby helped us stock up on some essentials in addition to the food Gregor had left for us. This was an excellent location for some day trips. We will absolutely stay again someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time in Scotland

We had a lovely stay in Inverness! Gregor was a very accommodating host, answered all of our questions quickly and even acted as a tour guide on a couple of occasions. He also hooked us up on the prettiest bike tour we’ve ever been on. Definitely ask about it! Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A homey highland cottage

Clava Cottage was cozy and homey, or homely as they say in the UK. Gregor was an excellent host, communicative and responsive. The house had everything we needed and was comfortable. The wood burning stove in the living room was especially nice given the unseasonably cool weather during our stay. The location was walkable to city centre and an Aldi, a Tesco, and a Lidl. The cottage was an excellent home base for our highland adventures. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Meg R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and space!

Clava Cottage couldn't be better located! A quick walk to the bridge and you are in the heart of the city and great food. My husband and I, along with our three children (14,12,9) enjoyed our stay in Inverness (3 nights). The flat was a great home base after exploring all day. Great family room for us all to eat together and enjoy a movie! Two bathrooms and ample space for the kids (they stayed upstairs). It was nothing fancy but just what we needed. Gregor left some essentials in the kitchen which was very thoughtful and helpful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

danielle w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recommendation

Host was extremely helpful and available if you have questions during your stay. He greets you the day you check in. Very personable. Haven't experience that at a place I've stayed before. Nice touch. Recommend for anyone who wants to stay in Iverness.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Shawna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay for families close to city center

We were traveling with a friend and our 18 month old. The property was even lovelier than the listing. There were two cribs and two cribs and two high chairs, as well as black out curtains in the rooms which meant our baby slept great. He loved running around the back yard, and we appreciated the outdoor space. The kitchen was very well appointed, and Gregor even left us with some basics so we could feed ourselves breakfast after a late arrival. It was a lovely walk along the river to get to the city center. We were so pleasantly impressed with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Everything you need in a central location.

Went us 3 adults. One couple and a friend to go walking. Cottage has everything you need and more. Very central location. Gregor is very friendly and easy to communicate with. The fridge was stocked with essentials which we hadn’t realised he would do. It was very comfortable to relax in the cottage in the evening after a long day out or just be able to walk a short distance to a variety of eating places. Would book again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Eva M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location, godsend of a host

Walking distance to town center, pubs, public transit and more. Clean home with plenty of space, nice beds, fully stocked kitchen and living room. Plenty of heat and space. Surprise breakfast items and coffee were used and enjoyed! The host is above and beyond, salt of the earth, helpful, funny, knowledgeable, active, and a good person. Hes the kind of guy who feels like a family member in a moment! Beyond hosting, as a guide and driver his services are great and very informative, competitive, and tailored to your needs. Such a great host and location, hoping to see him again, beyond recommended to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Inverness April Visit

Gregor is an outstanding host. Our luggage was delayed because our previous flight was delayed. We were pretty tired from our journey. We are also from Canada, so driving on the left side is new . I wasn’t looking forward to driving to the airport after dark.Gregor went to the airport to pick our luggage up from a later flight. This allowed us to relax and enjoy Inverness without an extra trip out to the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

mila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The biggest charm of Clava Cottage is Gregor. Do not book expecting 5-star finishes or amenities; the house is clean and Gregor left us some food and is very responsive. He also took us e-bike riding in an absolutely gorgeous place, which was such a highlight, and he toured us around the highlands because we did not feel comfortable driving on the other side of the road. He is kind and truly wanted us to have a great time. He delivered our luggage to the train station and made sure we had an easy final day after we checked out. Renting from Gregor is a shortcut to learning about Scotland too. He is quite impassioned about Scottish history. Thanks Gregor. We will remember our time with you fondly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Carrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

not happy

we picked this place because it had two bathrooms for four adults immediately one of the bathroom toilets did not work and we were unable to get any hot water for more than 30 seconds. The place was very clean, but I felt since I let the owner know immediately he should’ve come out and fixed it also, it says there is a hot tub and there is not
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Beautiful Gem In Inverness!! Perfect location!

A literal paradise in lovely Inverness, Scotland. I can’t speak highly enough about this vacation rental property. Gregor’s flat was absolutely fabulous! Clean, spacious, extra keys, laundry, comfortable beds/pillows and a stellar shower. Gregor even stocked the fridge with eggs, milk, bacon, bread and wine for us! Seriously amazingly thoughtful! Beyond the fact that we will most certainly be returning to this property again, Gregor made our experience incredibly memorable by taking us on a highland adventure of a lifetime. He went way out of his way to drive us to various parts of town for errands and was so incredibly knowledgeable about Scotland’s history that I actually felt as though he should be running his own epic tours for families! Actually incredible! If you’re looking for a beautiful experience exploring the area, indulging in the incredibly fresh food right around the corner from the flat, this is your place! I actually can’t rate this flat highly enough! Cheers, Kath. 🎶
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Gregor

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My name is Gregor and grew up in the area before moving to Edinburgh and beyond for study and work. I returned to the area in 2010 after tiring of city life. I am now full time involved in holiday lets, tours for guests and bike hire and transport of riders to and back from epic day trips on quiet and beautiful back roads and amazingly beautiful trails through our majestic countryside on electric bikes.

Why they chose this property

I love this house because I have transformed it over the last couple of years, which has been a lot of work but also a labour of love. I love its country feel, its country style kitchen looking out onto the mature garden, the living room with its wood burner for relaxing in front of the fire whilst watching movies or simply enjoying a good book and glass of wine. I may be biased and undoubtedly it has been decorated to my tastes, but it has been decorated with comfort in mind, from the sofa, to the beds, to the fire, to the views from the kitchen window to the garden. Even the walk into town is beautiful along the River Ness over the bridge past the Cathedral to the town centre all in under 5 mins.

What makes this property unique

The Cottage is beautiful with an enclosed back garden for your pets and for relaxing, BBQing and enjoying the wildlife. E mountain bike and road bike hire with personal driver to drop off, pick and guide routes on request or use for tours in 9 seater vehicle for epic day trips to see the Harry Potter Train going over Glenfinnan viaduct before being taken to Fort William to catch train to do the actual journey to Mallaig (an epic day out). Perfect for larger groups with two cottages next door.

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