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Seacot Cottage in the heart of the Highlands

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Front view of Seacot Cottage from the High Street
Living area
Interior detail
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Clachnaharry, Scotland
  • Place, Merkinch Local Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Cathedral
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Sitting room sofa bed

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom downstairs

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Seacot Cottage in the heart of the Highlands

Built in 1920, Seacot is a comfortable, traditional cottage in the former fishing village of Clachnaharry beside the Caledonian Canal in Inverness.
Seacot is perfect for family holidays and staycations.
There are 2 cozy bedrooms, a reading nook, 2 sitting rooms, electric fireplace, well equipped kitchen and a family dining room.
From the bedroom you can enjoy stunning views across the Moray Firth where the canal meets the sea.
You may even catch a glimpse of the bottle-nose dolphins!
Seacot is perfectly located as the start and finish of the famous North Coast 500; one of the world’s top coastal touring routes.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
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 (limit 1 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
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Frequently asked questions

Is Seacot Cottage in the heart of the Highlands pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Seacot Cottage in the heart of the Highlands?

As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seacot Cottage in the heart of the Highlands on 27 June 2026 start from NZ$595, 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 Seacot Cottage in the heart of the Highlands?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seacot Cottage in the heart of the Highlands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seacot Cottage in the heart of the Highlands?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seacot Cottage in the heart of the Highlands located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Muirtown Canal Locks. Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Victorian Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy N.

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

Seacot Cottage

Charming cottage, and surrounding area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The house was very clean and had a lot of nice amenities. The beds were very comfortable and the host was helpful and communicated well. Wish we could have stayed an extra day. Some things to note: The home is located right on a main road, so be careful parking to unload your car. Scottish drivers are mindful, so we felt safe. You are permitted to park in a school lot behind the house. Also, the bathroom is a bit snug so just be prepared. This is common in Scotland, so it wasn’t just this home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Seacot cottage

This is a lovely little house. It was clean and cozy. It is right up next to a busy street which has fast, loud traffic.It’s very close (by car) to Inverness and near highway access.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen A.

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

Great cottage by olde town Inverness

We only stayed one night but it was very cozy after a long trip!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Beautiful & comfortable cottage in a lovely location

Our family of 5 thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was comfortable, clean, and well stocked. There was space to spread out, and we loved being able to to take walks along the canal. The nearby pub was a friendly place to visit. And we all enjoyed the cottage so much that we look forward to a return visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2025
Thank you for your kind words and great review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. We'd love to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Everything fine.

We enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Beautiful getaway!

Staying at Seacot Cottage was fantastic! The cottage was extremely comfortable, well-appointed, perfectly accommodated our family of five. We loved being near the canal and locks - it made for a perfect run in the morning and a great space to explore close to “home.” A grocery store is a 10-15 minute walk away, and central Inverness is less than a 10 taxi ride away. We were sad to leave and hope to someday come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was so cozy and comfortable! Best little pub in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tom

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

Great location in a friendly hood

Only two nights but a pleasant stay that was accentuated by the great inn and pub next door (great food, great drinks, friendly staff)! Easy access entry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Nice location with a pub 2 doors down

A very nice place to stay. We didn't have a car, and the path by the nature reserve (starts behind the house) is a pleasant walk to the center center.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan P.

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

Scotland tour

We had a great time. Your place was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Comforts galore!

This was our last stop on a 2 week road trip through Scotland. This cottage provided super comfy beds and sitting areas. This was perfect for resting up before our travel home. Very clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Inverness stay

Host was incredibly responsive. Very nice house. Only challenge was figuring out how to lock doors
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi F.

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

Cozy Stay with a 35 Minute Walk from Inverness

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here! A nice, straightforward, and easy 35 minute walk to the center of Inverness. We had 5 adults and 2 children (ages 4 and 2) and there was plenty of space for all of us. It got a bit toasty at times with no AC, but we made it work. The washer/dryer combo took a long time to wash and dry, and we could never figure out how to turn on the hot water to the bathtub (those things were probably on us), but overall was a clean and cozy stay; it was our favorite place out of all the places we stayed on our trip to Scotland.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

A Lovely Cottage

Check in was easy. There is parking in back of the house but you can literally par on the road right in front of the house. Hosts were responsive and the location is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

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

Cute cottage

We loved our stay at Seacot! After over a week in a small hotel room in London it was so nice to have a whole house to ourselves. The canal walk behind the house was lovely and the house itself was cute and clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Inverness Bliss!

My two friends and I had a great time at the Seacot cottage. It was impeccable, beautifully decorated, comfortable and a great location for us. Excellent setting by the water, yet walkable into town- lovely walk along the canal path. I highly recommend! Helpful and attentive hosts too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Inverness Stop

We enjoyed staying at the cottage. It was spacious and clean. We parked in the school parking lot the entire time and never had a problem. Good place for accessing tourist locations around Inverness.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis L.

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

Review

Greta time. Lovely property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Iverness

We enjoyed staying at the cute cottage! However, the listing implied that it has a view of water—it did not
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

A little jewel near Inverness.

Seacot Cottage is delightful. The Clachnaharry Inn and pub is two doors down, delicious local dishes and friendly staff. Marc and Megan, our hosts, could not have been more helpful or kind. My husband and I had a great trip, a jumping off point to explore the Scottish highlands. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn K.

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

A quiet stay

It is right off the main rd and not on the water. Parking was confusing as was the washer/ dryer to operate. I would say this cottage was an ok place to stay. It’s safe and clean but we could not turn up the heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like home. Roomy enough for 6 people did not feel crowded. Only complaint is the washer/dryer unit took 4 hours per load and clothes were still wet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

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

Clachnaharry

The holiday home exceeded our expectations. It was clean warm and had everything we wanted. The area is quiet and even though it is a couple of doors down from a pub we did not hear any noise so don't be put off. It is just about close enough to allow you to walk into Inverness and is perfectly placed for trips down Loch Ness. All in all we had a perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2020
Thank you for the wonderful comments. Delighted you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
All great but hard to communicate with Expedia and the host. Everything else was wonderful.

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