Dingwall and the Black Isle Cottages

Located on the tip of the Black Isle peninsula, Cromarty is situated 22 miles north east of Inverness. With much of the development of the town being in the early 18th century and now unspoilt by modern architecture a real sense of history and tranquillity surrounds this idyllic spot.

Fisherman's Cottage, originally 2 cottages built in 1775, now a listed building, retains much of its original design and features and has been fully modernised in the Summer of 2007 to the highest of standards. This well equipped property, sleeping up to 5 people, has a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.

Situated on the Black Isle,this superior roomy three star self-catering accommodation is 7 miles from Cromarty, 20 from Inverness and 13 from Dingwall. The lodge enjoys spectacular uninterrupted panoramic views of the Cromarty Firth and the Ben Wyvis mountain range.

The local attractions in the historic town of Cromarty include the Courthouse, Hugh Miller’s home and organised Dolphin boat trips. In nearby Fortrose and Rosemarkie are extensive beach facilities, the peninsular for observing dolphins and the Groam House Pictish museum. There are several good restaurants in the local area and a full range in Inverness and Dingwall. There are three malt Whisky distilleries and eleven golf courses withinin easy driving of the Lodge.

This luxurious 19th century cottage has recently been fully refurbished, although attractive traditional features have been retained, such as the wood-burning stove in the cosy sitting room. The cottage makes a wonderful pied a terre for a walking or climbing holiday, offering stylish accommodation in a central Highlands location. 180 Munros lie within a 50 mile radius, with the wild northwest Highlands on the doorstep. Returning to your accommodation in the beautiful spa village of Strathpeffer, enjoy a soak in the bath and a dram by the stove.

Balinoe stands in nearly an acre of private landscaped gardens with spectacular unspoilt views. On the western edge of the Black Isle in a tranquil and peaceful location, it is close to the towns of Dingwall and Conon Bridge.

The property provides spacious accommodation for four people and is furnished and equipped to a high standard. It has a double bedroom and twin bedroom, with en suite, and there is a family bathroom as well. There is a well equipped kitchen and lovely views from the lounge, bedrooms and garden.

Situated overlooking the harbour in the quiet village of Avoch on the Black Isle, Turnstone Cottage is the ideal place from which to explore the peace and tranquility of the Scottish Highlands.

Lounge, dining room & kitchen, 3 bedrooms (1 kingsize, 1 double, 1 twin, and a sofa bed, the cottage sleeps 6 – 8). Back garden with barbecue & sheltered seating area. Front garden with picnic area & views over the Moray Firth. Off-road parking for two vehicles.

Nestled under the watchful eye of Little Wyvis Garve cottage is situated in the quiet and peaceful rural community of Garve and lies just beyond a loch of the same name. Set amidst moorland and rugged mountains Garve stands at the gateway to the Ross-Shire Highlands.

The self-catering accommodation, which sleeps 4 is completely self contained with its own entrance, adjoins our own home Rosemount cottage. We are therefore on hand should you have any queries whatsoever, but at the same time the cottage offers peaceful and private accommodation.

Fodderty Lodge, with three well-equipped cottages, provides an ideal base to explore the Highlands and Islands from Loch Ness to Orkney in the North, to Skye in the West. The Lodge is set in breathtaking scenery. For walkers the Ross-shire Pathway network passes the front gate. Fishing for trout and salmon is available locally and the golfer has a wide choice of excellent courses including Royal Dornoch and Nairn. The wide range of Highland flora and fauna offers many opportunities for the nature lover, from dolphin sightings to birdwatching (red kites and buzzards are seen daily from the garden!)

Enjoy panoramic views of the Beauly Firth and surrounding countryside from this most attractive self contained wing of a working croft. It has been tastefully modernised and well furnished, and is all on one level. From the lounge, watch the resident seal colony in the firth below, or the owner working his sheep dogs.

This traditional fishermans cottage has been superbly renovated to provide a very high standard of accommodation, whilst retaining its original features. Situated in a quiet backwater that leads down to the seashore this cottage provides a tranquil base from which to explore this superb coastline and wonderful Highland scenery.

Built around 1900, this beautiful former coach house has been sympathetically renovated and now provides good quality, comfortable accommodation. Set on the side of the hill overlooking the Cromarty Firth and surrounding farmland, the Old Coach House enjoys lovely views in a peaceful location.

Detached house for 4 Enjoy the splendour and magnificence of Strathconon, a beautiful glen deep in the highlands. A country lodge together with a studio cottage, old gun house and spacious detached property offer the holidaymaker a good standard of accomodation in a "get away from it all" location.

With magnificent views over the Moray Firth (renowned for its dolphin colonies) to the Highland capital of Inverness just 4 miles away, this tastefully modernised cottage to the S.T.B. `4 Stars' standard, features much pine and is set next to the owner's home in 2 acres of shared grounds.

Terraced cottage for 5. Situated in the charming seaside town of Fortrose that is 12 miles northeast of Inverness on the Black Isle Peninsula, so called because of its fertile agricultural land. This property overlooking the historic Cathedral, for which Fortrose is well known, is an ideal base to tour the Highlands from, with many of the tourist centres an easy drive away.

This refurbished cottage is set in an orchard amidst the Ord Hill Forest, a few miles from the city of Inverness. In 2 acres of shared garden grounds near the owners home and next to Woodpecker Cottage, it is ideally placed to explore the beautiful north and west Highlands. Inverness offers a variety of amenities including theatre, restaurants and shops.

Ground floor apartment for 3 It is an ideal base to tour the Highlands, with Ullapool, the world famous Inverewe Gardens and the Isle of Skye all an easy day's drive away. Set in the Victorian village of Strathpeffer these properties have enjoyed renovation yet retain many of the original features associated with a house of this period. The rooms are bright and airy with tasteful furnishings.

This charming, listed, detached cottage has been sympathetically and tastefully restored to a very high standard and now provides most comfortable accommodation. Set in the heart of the small village of Contin and near to the road, the cottage makes the perfect base for touring this beautiful part of the Highlands. Within easy reach are the rocky shores of the west coast and the magical Isle of Skye with Inverness, the Highland capital, just half an hour's drive.

Wirain enjoys an enviable setting on the shores of Cromarty Firth with superb views across the waters to the mountains beyond. From the lounge and conservatory you can see a wide variety of sea birds and hopefully catch a glimpse of the bottlenose dolphins.

Enjoy the splendour and magnificence of Strathconon, a beautiful glen deep in the highlands of Scotland. This detached country lodge with a garden that leads down to the delightful River Meig offers the holidaymaker cosy accommodation in a get away from it all location with wonderful views all around.

Set in a pleasant location this modern annexe is situated overlooking the village of Muir of Ord and the Beauly Firth home to the famous Bottlenose Dolphins. It is an ideal base for exploring the Black Isle, which is a peninsula north of Inverness whose amenities include a 14th century Cathedral at nearby Fortrose, the Court House museum and geologist Hugh Miller's cottage in Cromarty, water sports and golf at numerous fine courses an easy drive away, along with numerous coastal and forest walks.

Terraced cottage for 6. This 150 year old cottage is situated in a quiet location overlooking the beautiful grounds of Fortrose Cathedral. It is just a stones throw from the harbour, in the attractive and historic seaside town of Fortrose.

Set in the heart of the Black Isle peninsula's stunning scenery, just 18 miles north of the Highland capital of Inverness, this lovely former stable has been lovingly restored to provide a very high standard of accommodation in a quiet rural setting. Superb location for exploring or just relaxing and enjoying the unspoilt scenery. Lovely beaches, castles, golf courses, boat trips, bird-watching, hill walking and mountain biking are just a few of the many delights of this area.

Studio cottage for 2/3 Enjoy the splendour and magnificence of Strathconon. A beautiful glen deep in the Highlands. A country lodge, together with a studio cottage, old gun house and spacious detached property offer the holidaymaker cosy accommodation in a 'get away from it all' location.

Ground floor studio apartment for 2 Set in the Victorian village of Strathpeffer, this cosy studio apartment is actually a wing of a large house. The accommodation has enjoyed renovation, yet still retains many of the original features associated with a home of this period. The rooms are bright, airy and well furnished. This is a wonderful area offering the holidaymaker peace and tranquillity.

Enjoy the splendour and magnificence of Strathconon, deep in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. This extremely bright and spacious detached property is built to a high standard, with exceptionally large living and dining rooms.

This modern bungalow is set in an elevated position overlooking the surrounding countryside in the village of Gorstan, 1 mile from the village of Garve. The property is well equipped, brightly decorated and furnished to a high standard. It is an ideal base to tour the Highlands, with all the main tourist attractions including; Ullapool, Inverewe Gardens, Beinn Eighe nature reserve and the scenic Isle of Skye all within easy driving distance.

This pretty cottage enjoys superb views and is set in landscaped gardens which are a real feature of the property. A stunning small loch acts as the focal point, stocked with rainbow and brown trout. There are a wealth of activities and places of interest close by, including the spectacular Rogie Falls, the charming Victorian Spa town of Strathpeffer and wonderful woodland walks direct from the door. Shops and pubs 2 miles.

This detached house enjoys panoramic views over surrounding countryside towards Ben Wyvis taking in the Beauly Firth. Furnished to a high standard, the property makes an ideal base for touring this beautiful part of the Highlands. Enjoy exploring the Black Isle and the historic village of Cromarty, the Highland capital of Inverness and Loch Ness.

Enjoying breathtaking views over the Cromarty Firth, to Ben Wyvis beyond. This comfortable detached house lies off a country road that runs towards the coast. Spacious and beautifully furnished, it boasts an attractive open fire and a large garden. Six golf courses within half an hours drive. Inverness and Fortrose both 10 miles.

Bungalow for 2. This well appointed property is situated approximately 50 yards from the shores of the Moray Firth where from the comfort of your cottage one will be able to catch a glimpse of the famous Bottle Nosed Dolphins as they swim past, and enjoy free fishing from the bay opposite the property.

This attractive single storey cottage is situated in the pretty village of Munlochy, close to the shores of the Moray Firth. The property provides accommodation for couples wishing to explore this peninsula, just 15 minutes drive from Inverness. The Black Isle is renowned for its unspoilt beaches, fishing villages and sightings of bottle-nosed dolphins...

Modern fisherman's cottage for 6. The charming seaside village of Fortrose is situated on the shores of the Moray Firth, on the Black Isle peninsula some 12 miles north east of Inverness. Cosily furnished, the cottage offers delightful holiday accommodation and a good touring base, near to Fortrose's 14th century cathedral and just 1 mile from Rosemarkie with its fine beach, Groam House Museum and Pictish relics.

This delightful lodge overlooking the picturesque loch Achilty is built to an extremely high specification. Superb fly fishing is on the doorstep. Beautiful walks abound in the area and the property is close to the Victorian Spa town of Strathpeffer making an excellent day out, and golfers will enjoy the challenging 18 hole golf course.

Single storey semi-detached cottage for 2 This property is an annexe to the owner's Georgian home and is situated in the charming seaside town of Fortrose. It makes an ideal base to tour the Highlands with many of the main tourist centres an easy drive away. There are many attractive walks in the area including the beach at nearby Rosemarkie where you may see the dolphins at play.

Set amidst farmland on the beautiful Black Isle, this spacious detached bungalow is furnished to a very good standard and furnished in an elegant style. Lots to see and do, for all ages, at any time of year. Take a trip to Loch Ness or watch the dolphins play in the Moray Firth.

On the shores of Loch Achilty this delightful chalet has been built to an extremely high specification. Excellent fly fishing on the doorstep and forest and hill walks abound for the more active.

Bungalow for 5. Set in the Victorian village of Strathpeffer this property has rooms that are bright and airy with tasteful furnishings and it has been designed to be disabled friendly. This is a wonderful rural area offering peace and tranquillity, local amenities include hill walking and climbing with nearby Ben Wyvis, a Munro (mountain over 3,000 feet).