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Traditional highland cottage with magnificent panoramic views

Family-friendly cottage in Beauly

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Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Aigas Field Centre
  • Place, Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
  • Place, Urquhart Castle
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Traditional highland cottage with magnificent panoramic views

Our cosy comfortable cottage, boasting a beautiful hillside location offers:-
All on ground level:
1 Double bedroom, 1 Twin bedroom, well equipped galley kitchen, dining room, sitting room with open fire., FREE WIFI, TV & DVD player, bathroom with shower.
Patio area with garden furniture/charcoal BBQ supplied, washing machine, washing line and pegs supplied, parking for two cars, pet friendly, garden is safely fenced garden for pets. The cottage has been equipped and furnished to ensure as relaxing and comfortable holiday as possible.

CENTRAL LOCATION FOR TOURING THE HIGHLANDS
Close to the town of Beauly offering a range of excellent and varied shops and eating places, 15 miles from Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. Close to the stunning local glens of Affric and Strathfarrar with convenient access to the East and West coasts including Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, Fort William and Glen Coe. Or just relax with local walks, viewing the wildlife and viewing the stargazers sky at night!

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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
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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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Beauly

Located in Beauly, this cottage is in a rural area. Beauly Priory and Moniack Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Glen Affric Nature Reserve and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Aigas Field Centre, or check out an event or a game at Fairburn Activity Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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invernesshire, SCT

What's nearby

  • Aigas Field Centre - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 22 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Inverness Castle - 22 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 23 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 29 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • Beauly Station - 15 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glen Ord Distillery, Visitor Centre & Whisky Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lovat Arms Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Corner on the Square - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Khan Tandoori - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Harry Gow - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional highland cottage with magnificent panoramic views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Traditional highland cottage with magnificent panoramic views ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional highland cottage with magnificent panoramic views ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional highland cottage with magnificent panoramic views located?

This family-friendly Beauly cottage is located in a rural location, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Aigas Field Centre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Campbells of Beauly and Aigas Golf Course. Muir of Ord Golf Club and Beauly Priory are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying here and we are already planning the third! We adore this property and the surrounding area - it's truly a delightful retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely place to stay. Very quiet and peaceful. Great for a weekend away.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The cottage has everything we needed plus a truly stunning landscape surrounding it. The bed was comfy too :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you like solitude and the countryside, as we do, then this cottage is perfect. Just a short journey from Beauly yet so quiet and peaceful. The beds are comfortable and cozy as are the chairs and sofa in the living room. While the kitchen is small it is well equipped. We particularly enjoyed sitting in the garden admiring the wonderful views and watching the sheep wandering by.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely place! Only the sheep as neighbours. This little cottage has everything you need (including the first good knifes of our trip). Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

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Peaceful

Beautiful peaceful location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loretta M.

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

Beautiful and peaceful

We had a wonderful stay in this cottage at the top of the mountain. The home was comfortable, homely and well presented. Loved the views, the wary sheep, walking in the surrounding areas, the enclosed fireplace and the silence. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ika T.

Beautifull surrounding, nice open fire, remote and silent, great hospitality

A place to fall in love with: a charming house in a beautifull setting in nature and surrounded by sheep, a nice open fire place, great walks, very silent and a great hospitality. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

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

Wondeful, Unique and Silent

Wonderful stay in the most unique location. The silence in the evenings was second to none, great walks in the forest (are these old mountain bike tracks?) amazing wildlife (golden eagle spotted) and most interesting historical area. Deli in Beauly was delish!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Lonely Highland Cottage

This accomodation was really nice and very quite, we loved the pure nature around it very much. In this cottage you can switch off very well and we enjoyed the time. Thank you Catriona.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

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

Peaceful and restorative

The cottage is obviously well loved and has a marvellous feel. And location! Furniture is comfortable, kitchen has what you need (and the slow cooker was very handy!) The host was very quick to respond when we had an issue (which was dealt with efficiently and effectively). We would happily stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Donald M.

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Country cottage experience

Road leading up to cottage required maintenance such as grass in middle of road poisoning/cut and overhanging trees cut back as they were scratching vehicle . Location is amazing lovely views .cleaning could be a lot more thorough but it was OK. For a house that accepts pets carpets not ideal wooden flooring more hygienic but that's just my opinion. Internal fixings and finishings need tidied up but overall it was a pleasant stay .loads of wildlife seeing red deer each morning and late evening and plenty of birds of prey. My small complaints wouldn't stop me booking this place again .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

delightful cottage

Moalnaceap Cottage is lovely. It is truly on its own and the silence of the surrounding countryside is deafening!! It is very cosy and comfortable and we were blessed with beautiful weather too. Spotlessly clean throughout. When we arrived it was late afternoon but the cottage was warm and welcoming which is so nice after a long day driving. We had a lovely holiday staying here enjoying the peace, fresh air and views from our garden chairs and I suspect we will be returning. The track up to the cottage is to be approached with sensible driving but it was perfectly fine and we do not have a 4x4. Catriona's instructions were very clear on how to find the cottage even tho we doubted ourselves as we left the road behind us. The surrounding area is also beautiful and a treat to drive on such quiet roads. The bluebells in the surrounding area were as I remember from years ago when they covered woodland and ground in abandon and seemed to go on and on (and I'm not that old!!) Beauty is a very nice town and has some very individual shops which are great to browse in and then have lunch in the local deli (Gluten free cakes and lunch available if required) watching the world go by. I would highly recommend this very comfortable cottage. Julie, Steve and Percy the labrador May 2019
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carmen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cottage in a beautiful location by the forest on a mountain. If you're looking for peace and quiet, this is the place for you - apart from the wind and a few sheep, you won't hear a thing. Unfortunately, I couldn't admire the starry sky as it was cloudy at night.The furnishings are simple but cosy, nothing is missing.We had a very nice time and would love to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gottfried M.

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A quiet place

Exzellent. Very quiet place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and magical. We did not want to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephan m.

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Driving up the driveway seemed to go on forever. When we saw the yellow door, we realised we weren’t lost. What a beautiful peaceful location. The accommodation catered for our needs. We have two very loud autistic children and they were able to express themselves fully to the sheep. Unfortunately the deer only came out while they were asleep but we got a chance to see plenty. It was a great place to use as a base and tour the area. There is definitely plenty to see and do.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aneta K.

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Aneta Kocjan

Wonderful view, peace and quiet. A dream place for a real break from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, quite remote , peaceful surroundings, just sheep and deer. Beautiful scenery. Cottage is cost with the addition of ,,a wood burner. Everything you need is provided for a relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelin H.

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

Stunningly remote

We used Moalnaceap Cottage as both a base for exploring the Highlands and as a cozy retreat in itself for our honeymoon. It's a fantastic, well-maintained property with charm and privacy. We adored our time in Crash of Aigas and are already planning a return trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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

Beautiful stay at Beauly

Cottage was so quiet and peaceful. We got everything we need and it was an excellent stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kay W.

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

Remote and peaceful

Lovely cottage but quite remote, up a very long gravel track. Thank goodness for google maps! The cottage itself is ample in size for 4, apart from the kitchen, which is tiny. It was fine for cooking pizzas, or a one pan meal, as we were just there for a weekend, but we’d have struggled to cook for a whole week. There is no wardrobe in the twin bedroom, so we had to use the back of the door for hangers taken from the double room wardrobe. The mattresses on the single beds were good quality but haven’t been turned so they dip and slope quite steeply, meaning we could only really sleep in one position; if you turned over you ended up rolling down the slope! The cottage was spotlessly clean, well equipped with a highchair and stairgate for our toddler, and a disabled friendly fold down stool and handrail in the shower. Communication from owner and cleaner is excellent. The cottage suited our needs perfectly for a weekend visiting family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia N.

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Peace and quiet

We had a wonderful stay in peaceful surroundings. The cottage was adorable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne G.

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Week away with friends

Great property nice and peaceful. The owner was very helpful even let us use the garage for our mountain bikes
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas S.

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

Highland Holiday in June

Lovely cottage, perfectly equipped kitchen. Completely lonely, really enjoyed our 10 days in the Highlands. Highly recommended! Gravel Road to the house, worked fine with normal (non 4x4) VW Golf in summer.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mrs. Pitchforth

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Moalnaceap is a family owned cottage.

Why they chose this property

Moalnaceap Cottage provides the ideal location for the ultimate Scottish experience.




What makes this property unique

With the cottage being in a commanding position on the fringe of Aigas Forest with no neighbouring properties in view, it offers a perfect place to enjoy the rich wildlife, such as deer, badger, pine martins, red kites and perhaps you will be lucky enough to see a peregrine or osprey.

Beauly offers enjoyable local amenities and Inverness is about a 25 minute drive a way for a great day out.

Keen walkers and outdoor types will be pleased to discover the unlimited local forest and hill walks available in the area and can start from your doorstep.

Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle are about a 40 minute drive away or take a road trip to the Isle of Skye.

Glen Affric is a short drive way, one of the most beautiful glens in Scotland.

Golfers have the convenience of Aigas Golf course whose Club House is situated no more than 1.5 miles away, where you can enjoy refreshments after a round on their attractive fairways.


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