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Ceol na mara cottage
Kitchen/ Dinning Room
Private kitchen
Miscellaneous
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Nairn, SCT
  • Place, Nairn Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nairn Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Nairn Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Double bedroom

1 Double Bed

Single room

1 Single Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful cottage by the sea.

Ceol Na Mara is a stone built cottage set in the Fishertown of Nairn .It has been recently refurbished to a very high standard.
Private driveway with south facing garden.
The property comprises of 3 bedrooms, 2 upstair -1 double, 1 twin and 1 single downstairs.
Luxury bathroom with walk in shower is on the first floor.
Open plan fully equipped kitchen and dining area.
The East beach and Harbour are 200 meters away.
The stunning Moray Firth with its beautiful beaches offers miles of coastline which is a paradise for water sport enthusiasts.The Nairn river and Culbin woods offer great trails for walking and cycling or just enjoying the natural wildlife
Bottlenose dolphins are regularly spotted in the Firth.
If you enjoy fishing......The river Nairn is 400 meters away.
Nairn has 2 championship golf course - both are within half a mile.
Nairn leisure centre and sports club are also very close by.
Beautiful promenade walks within minutes from the cottage.
The links area and children’s play park are also close by.
Superb restaurants and cafes within easy walking distance.
Inverness city centre is 15 miles away.
Inverness airport is 10 miles away.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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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: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No outdoor shoes to be worn inside the cottage

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 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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number FS-Case-549140650

About the area

Nairn

Located in Nairn, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a river. Nairn Beach and Moray Firth reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Iolaire and Black Isle Wildlife Park.
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Nairn, SCT

What's nearby

  • Nairn Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Iolaire - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nairn Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nairn Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Inverness Castle - 28 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Nairn Tandoori - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sun Dancer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Classroom Bistro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful cottage by the sea. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful cottage by the sea.?

As of 21 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful cottage by the sea. on 22 Nov 2025 start from AU$425.09, 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 Beautiful cottage by the sea.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful cottage by the sea.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful cottage by the sea.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful cottage by the sea. located?

This family-friendly Nairn cottage is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Iolaire, Nairn Beach and Nairn Museum. Moray Firth and Nairn Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km). Nairn Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very good stay. Close to a few pubs, and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

Fantastic stay

Great cottage with just a short walk to the beach. Has everything you need and was very clean and comfortable. Couldn’t ask for more and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ceol na Mara was the most wonderful stay! We didnt want to leave but were moving in to the Isle of Skye.If at all possible, we will be back for a longer period!Absolutely charming and a wonderful point for exploring around that area.Joyce was the loveliest host! The cottage is cozy, comfortable, and clean!Dont hesitate to book this beautiful place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this cozy little cottage. It was comfortable and a good place to have as home base while we explored the area. I wish that we could have stayed longer. The cottage was clean and well appointed. The only issue we had was trying to use the kitchen stove. We had no idea on how to turn the burners on. Never dreamed that cooktops could be so different. I highly recommend this lovely little cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky R.

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

Pretty house in beach location

Just what we expected. Lots of local walks made for a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Lovely

A truly lovely home in a wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

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

Fantastic from start to finish

A beautiful cottage in a lovely location in Nairn.

10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

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

Short but nice stay

The house was very accommodating. We had everything we needed for our stay, albeit only one night. Check in was easy, the condo was clean, and you are fairly close to the beach with easy access to that and a park for kids. Your own place to park was also a big plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie K.

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

Great day.

Do you have a terrific, albeit too short stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay Y.

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

Lovely cottage with modern amenities

This was definitely the best place we stayed in Scotland. To have 3 bedrooms including two twin beds was wonderful! The kitchen and bathroom are modern and the entire home is clean and tidy. The host patiently dealt with some time consuming problems VRBO caused and we were very grateful. We did not find a clothes dryer even though it’s on the listing. But 10/10 would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina H., Muir of Ord

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

Beautiful cottage in fantastic location

I stayed in Joyce's cottage with a couple of my friends for a relaxing weekend. The cottage is so welcoming and cosy with a great kitchen for cooking in. We loved the garden, which was perfect for catching some sun, having chats and an evening drink or two., surrounded by some lovely flowers and blossoming trees. The cottage was only 2 minutes away from the beach and a really fantastic park and splash pad which would keep kids amused, if they had been with us. Close to shops, restaurants and walkable from the train station. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you 💕
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

Wee gem in the middle of Nairn

Lovely cozy cottage, very well equipped and within easy walking distance to the beach, restaurants, shops, park and harbour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheena M.

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

Absokutely charming

We had the most amazing stay from start to finish. The owner Joyce is lovely & very communicative. The Cottage is very well equipped, with an extremely homely welcoming atmosphere, WiFi great , the photos on website do not do it justice. I would have no reservation on recommending it and shall most definitely return. If you're visiting Nairn this is the place to be , you will not be disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

Wayne R., Bethesda, Maryland USA

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

Wonderful Stay in Nairn

The property was perfectly charming, very well equipped and very near to the water , and a short walk to great restaurants and bars. One big plus is the dedicated parking space just across from the property. Communication with the property owner was easy and comfortable, and she made some very useful recommendations for us about places to visit. The check-in process was flawless. If my travels ever take me back Nairn, I guarantee that I will be heading back to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Thierry B.

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

Très jolie maison, très confortable, avec beaucoup de charme

Très jolie petite maison, typique de la région. Très propre et aménagée avec élégance. Très confortable. Il nous a cependant manqué quelques ustensiles de cuisine et des sacs poubelles nous auraient également été utiles. Sinon, tout y était. La photo nous laisse penser que la maison a vue mer, ce qui n'est pas le cas. Cependant, la mer est à deux pas et la promenade très agréable. Nous recommandons vivement cet endroit !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M., Winnipeg, Canada

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

Perfect getaway spot!

Wow is all we can say! The Ceol na Mara cottage was what our Scottish dreams are made of. We stayed only one night in this cozy cottage in Nairn and the minute we walked in we regretted that we had not stayed longer! There was plenty of room for our family with very comfortable beds where we slept solidly for the first time in a while. The kitchen was very well equipped and would have been even more perfect if we had stayed to make better use of it. The town of Nairn is picture perfect, and the cottage's location to the beach was second to none. We went down to the beach in the morning before we packed up, and then headed back to the beach after checking out! Nairn is a perfect location to use as a home base for the greater area. Thank you so much, Joyce for making your cottage such a special place to call a home away from home. You were fantastic! We WILL be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

We loved our time here!

We had a great time and would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

julia z.

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

The best seaside holiday ever

We love staying at the fisherman’s cottage in Narin. The cottage was so quiet and so comfortable. We love being able to walk half a block to the beach for a gorgeous walk. We were amazed at how close we were to city center anD Parks. We enjoyed Nairn tremendously and wanted to stay longer. Unfortunately the rest of the week was booked up so we only stayed a few days. Check-in was a breeze and the cottage was perfect. There is a sweet yard and even a parking space. The bathroom and kitchen are both newly updated and the cottage is perfectly preserved to have the old world charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steffen B.

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

Idyllisches Cottage in Strandnähe

Nairn macht Spaß ! Und dieses Cottage ist toll eingerichtet, hat eine ganz neue und hervorragend ausgestattete Küche und ist sehr gepflegt. Der Kontakt war wahnsinnig nett! Und der Parkplatz direkt gegenüber macht einem das ständige Umpacken mit Kindern einfach. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

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