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Stunning quiet location with views across the Moray Firth home to dolphins.

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning quiet location with views across the Moray Firth home to dolphins.

A one bedroom, ground floor apartment situated in a small development in a converted farm building known as The Steading.
Surrounded by lawns and open countryside it offers superb views of the Moray Firth.
The accommodation comprises an open plan living / dining / kitchen area, a bathroom with large walk in shower, and a bedroom with king sized bed. Pets welcome at the property.
The property is set in communal gardens in a quiet rural location.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

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: limit 2 total

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8882494
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Fortrose

Located in Fortrose, this apartment is in a rural area and near the beach. Inverness Castle and Fortrose Cathedral are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Black Isle Wildlife Park and Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park. Dingwall Leisure Centre and Inverness Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Rosemarkie, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Fairy Glen Reserve - 12 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Rosemarkie Beach - 13 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club - 14 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Fortrose Cathedral - 14 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Chanonry Point Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Conon Bridge Station - 23 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cromarty Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slaughterhouse Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sutor Creek - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rasho’s - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Harry Gow - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning quiet location with views across the Moray Firth home to dolphins. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Stunning quiet location with views across the Moray Firth home to dolphins.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning quiet location with views across the Moray Firth home to dolphins.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning quiet location with views across the Moray Firth home to dolphins.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning quiet location with views across the Moray Firth home to dolphins. located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Black Isle Brewery, Black Isle Wildlife Park and Fairy Glen Reserve. Moray Firth and Groam House Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

David V.

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

Great Place

We had a beautiful time in the cottage, which is comfy and has all, one needs. The extra pluses are the spectacular view acrossthe firth and the host Tim, who was very helpful, gentle and is an expertin dolphin spotting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Location
Very beautiful surrounds. Peaceful, with beautiful views. The accommodation was a great size to spreadout, enjoy meals and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

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

Dolphin View Cottages

Stunning views overlooking the Moray Firth, the accommodation was extremely comfortable, well equipped and clean. Tim, our host, was there on arrival and at our departure to ensure our experience had been successful. Beautiful local walks and a twilight rainbow on our last night. Rather perfect! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole M.

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

Fabulous wee two night stay. Comfortable well equipped property with stunning views. Beautiful.

Easy to book and great communication with the owner. Will definitely book again for longer and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

Sunny in Scotland!

My husband and I had a wonderful holiday here and would recommend this place to anyone and everyone! We will be back again, and maybe bring our kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Tim Stenton

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The current owner Tim Stenton purchased Hillockhead in July 2018. Despite originally being from Derbyshire in England, he had been visiting the area on a regular basis for nearly 20 years prior to the move. A professional wildlife photographer and tour guide his first book 'Moray Firth Dolphins' was published in 2013. He is a co-author of 'Europe's Sea Mammals' published in July 2019. Tim lives on site and can provide advice on beer, whisky, dolphins local attractions, walks etc ...... in no particular order.

Why they chose this property

Hillockhead offers peace and tranquillity - whilst being close to the nearby villages of Rosemarkie and Fortrose with its range of shops, restaurants and bars. The vibrant city of Inverness is half an hour away. However the feature that almost all visitors comment upon are the views. Many of the windows and balconies offer superb views of the Moray Firth. From Lossiemouth in the east (25 miles) to Ben Nevis and the mountains of the west which are even further away - the views are stunning – particularly from the bench on the lower lawn. The famous Moray Firth Dolphins can often be seen, particularly in summer. Binoculars or a scope can offer superb views from the property and gardens as the dolphins feed around Chanonry Point. Or of course you can drive down to the point itself, though parking is limited particularly at peak times. The properties are surrounded by lawned areas, away from traffic great for recreation. relaxation and outdoor dining on the large benches. Many visitors spend hours sitting on the bench watching the sea. A path leads to the beach below Hillockhead a 25 minute walk. The nearest sandy beach is at Rosemarkie a 15 minute drive away. You can normally park on the front.

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