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Osprey Cottage - stunning views in a peaceful but convenient location

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 365 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Conon Bridge, Scotland
  • Inverness Castle
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Inverness Cathedral
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Eden Court Theatre
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Osprey Cottage - stunning views in a peaceful but convenient location

Osprey Cottage is a pretty semi-detached cottage situated in tranquil wooded grounds in the hamlet of Alcaig on the Black Isle.

Osprey Cottage features stunning views over the Cromarty Firth, with the hills and mountains of Easter Ross beyond, from the lounge and both bedrooms. It's a view which is constantly changing with the tide and light. The tidal firth is a haven for wildlife and ospreys can be seen most days in the summer months from the cottage fishing over the firth and in the winter thousands of geese can be seen.

It has a kitchen and an open-plan dining and living area with wide-reaching views across the Cromarty Firth and towards Ben Wyvis. The cottage has easy ramp access making it suitable for some disabled guests and wheelchair users.

The kitchen is well-equipped with a dishwasher, washer-dryer machine, gas hob, electric oven, microwave, and fridge with a small freezer compartment.

There is one double bedroom (with a king-sized bed and a walk-in wardrobe) and one single bedroom. Both have views across the Inner Cromarty Firth.

The lounge has a TV with Freeview, a DVD player and selection of DVDs, a CD/Radio, games, books and lots of leaflets and information.

The cottage has under-floor heating with individually-controllable thermostats in each room and a heated-towel radiator in the shower room.

From the dining area french doors open out onto the private patio area with a table and chairs. There are shared wooded gardens that host a large amount of birdlife. The cottage is located at the end of a private drive and has parking for a car immediately in front of it.

The cottage has wifi.

Two well-behaved pets may be allowed by arrangement at no extra cost.

Despite the peace and quiet, the cottage is conveniently located for the town of Dingwall (3 miles away) and the Highland's capital Inverness (12 miles). It is also the perfect base for touring the Highlands being at the hub of the road network. Some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK - Glen Affric, Loch Ness, Torridon, Assynt - is less than an hour away. The Black Isle itself has historical villages like Cromarty, great beaches such as Rosemarkie, and at Chanonry Point has the best land location to see dolphins in the UK.

Osprey Cottage offers you the opportunity to stay in a clean, comfortable, quiet location with exceptional views and be perfectly located for the best the Highlands has to offer.

Disabled Suitability
Wheelchair accessible

There is a paved ramp from the drive, where there is parking, to the front door. All the interior door widths are suitable.

The shower is extra-large but has a lip for the shower tray of around 4cm. A shower stool is available on request.

There is no grab handle by the toilet but a freestanding toilet frame is available on request.

Just a slight adjustment to one of the sofas in the lounge is needed to accommodate wheelchair guests. We have accommodated many wheelchair guests in the past without any issues.

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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: 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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Dingwall

Located in Dingwall, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Inverness Castle and Glen Ord Distillery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fairburn Activity Centre or Caledonian Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Conon Bridge, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Dingwall Museum - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Inverness Castle - 19 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 19 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 19 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Culloden Battlefield - 25 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Conon Bridge Station - 4 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ord Arms Hotel Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Storehouse Of Foulis - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Glen Ord Distillery, Visitor Centre & Whisky Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Batty’s Baps - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cookies chinese - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Osprey Cottage - stunning views in a peaceful but convenient location pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Osprey Cottage - stunning views in a peaceful but convenient location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Osprey Cottage - stunning views in a peaceful but convenient location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Osprey Cottage - stunning views in a peaceful but convenient location located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Blackmuir Wood, Dingwall Museum and Glen Ord Distillery. Tore Art Gallery and Red Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rolf D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nix negatives, 100% Empfehlung
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Karen & Colin

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