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Beautiful cottage by the sea.

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A stone building with a white door, two potted plants, and a sign above the door.
A wooden dining table with chairs, a vase with flowers, and kitchen appliances in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a vase of roses.
A directional sign pointing to the beach.
A room with a stone wall, a black tiled floor, a wooden table, a glass lantern, a potted plant, and a metal teapot.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Nairn, SCT
  • Place, Nairn Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nairn Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Nairn Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Double bedroom

1 Double Bed

Single room

1 Single Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful cottage by the sea.

Ceol Na Mara is a stone built cottage set in the Fishertown of Nairn .It has been recently refurbished to a very high standard.
Private driveway with south facing garden.
The property comprises of 3 bedrooms, 2 upstair -1 double, 1 twin and 1 single downstairs.
Luxury bathroom with walk in shower is on the first floor.
Open plan fully equipped kitchen and dining area.
The East beach and Harbour are 200 meters away.
The stunning Moray Firth with its beautiful beaches offers miles of coastline which is a paradise for water sport enthusiasts.The Nairn river and Culbin woods offer great trails for walking and cycling or just enjoying the natural wildlife
Bottlenose dolphins are regularly spotted in the Firth.
If you enjoy fishing......The river Nairn is 400 meters away.
Nairn has 2 championship golf course - both are within half a mile.
Nairn leisure centre and sports club are also very close by.
Beautiful promenade walks within minutes from the cottage.
The links area and children’s play park are also close by.
Superb restaurants and cafes within easy walking distance.
Inverness city centre is 15 miles away.
Inverness airport is 10 miles away.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets 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, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No outdoor shoes to be worn inside the cottage

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number FS-Case-549140650
Property # 8853914
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 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

About the area

Nairn

Located in Nairn, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a river. Nairn Museum and Forres Tolbooth are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nairn Golf Club and Boath House Spa.
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Nairn, SCT

What's nearby

  • Nairn Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nairn Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nairn Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cawdor Castle - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Loch Ness - 44 min drive - 46.1 km

Getting around

  • Nairn Station - 13 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Classroom Bistro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brodie Countryfare - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waverley Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cawdor Tavern - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful cottage by the sea. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Beautiful cottage by the sea.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful cottage by the sea.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful cottage by the sea.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful cottage by the sea. located?

This family-friendly Nairn cottage is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Nairn Beach and Nairn Museum. Nairn Golf Club and Boath House Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km). Nairn Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cosy house near sea front.it was great stay here 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cottage and being close to the beach. Would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and cute. Having dedicated parking was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I give a 12 out of 10 for the property. Was one of the best we have stayed in
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2026
Thank you Colin. It was a pleasure to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very good stay. Close to a few pubs, and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2025
It was a pleasure to host you .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

Great cottage with just a short walk to the beach. Has everything you need and was very clean and comfortable. Couldn’t ask for more and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thank you for your review. It was an absolute pleasure to host you . I look forward to welcoming you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pretty house in beach location

Just what we expected. Lots of local walks made for a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

A truly lovely home in a wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic from start to finish

A beautiful cottage in a lovely location in Nairn.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ceol na Mara was the most wonderful stay! We didnt want to leave but were moving in to the Isle of Skye.If at all possible, we will be back for a longer period!Absolutely charming and a wonderful point for exploring around that area.Joyce was the loveliest host! The cottage is cozy, comfortable, and clean!Dont hesitate to book this beautiful place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short but nice stay

The house was very accommodating. We had everything we needed for our stay, albeit only one night. Check in was easy, the condo was clean, and you are fairly close to the beach with easy access to that and a park for kids. Your own place to park was also a big plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great day.

Do you have a terrific, albeit too short stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 March 2023
Thank you for choosing Ceol na Mara cottage. I hope I can welcome you back another time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this cozy little cottage. It was comfortable and a good place to have as home base while we explored the area. I wish that we could have stayed longer. The cottage was clean and well appointed. The only issue we had was trying to use the kitchen stove. We had no idea on how to turn the burners on. Never dreamed that cooktops could be so different. I highly recommend this lovely little cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage with modern amenities

This was definitely the best place we stayed in Scotland. To have 3 bedrooms including two twin beds was wonderful! The kitchen and bathroom are modern and the entire home is clean and tidy. The host patiently dealt with some time consuming problems VRBO caused and we were very grateful. We did not find a clothes dryer even though it’s on the listing. But 10/10 would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host you and your family. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday. 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr gepflegtes Cottage. Alles was man braucht um sich wohl zu fühlen. Der kleine Garten und der eigene Parkplatz war natürlich ein Highlight. 5 min. Gehweg zum Strand. Die Gastgeberin Joyce war sehr nett und nachgefragt ob was fehlt. Wir kommen wieder Anja und Wolfgang
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage in fantastic location

I stayed in Joyce's cottage with a couple of my friends for a relaxing weekend. The cottage is so welcoming and cosy with a great kitchen for cooking in. We loved the garden, which was perfect for catching some sun, having chats and an evening drink or two., surrounded by some lovely flowers and blossoming trees. The cottage was only 2 minutes away from the beach and a really fantastic park and splash pad which would keep kids amused, if they had been with us. Close to shops, restaurants and walkable from the train station. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you 💕
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wee gem in the middle of Nairn

Lovely cozy cottage, very well equipped and within easy walking distance to the beach, restaurants, shops, park and harbour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2021
Thank you I’m do pleased you enjoyed your stay at Ceol Na Mara Cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absokutely charming

We had the most amazing stay from start to finish. The owner Joyce is lovely & very communicative. The Cottage is very well equipped, with an extremely homely welcoming atmosphere, WiFi great , the photos on website do not do it justice. I would have no reservation on recommending it and shall most definitely return. If you're visiting Nairn this is the place to be , you will not be disappointed.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2020
Thank you very much for reviewing Ceol na Mara. I’m delighted you enjoyed your stay. The weather was amazing for you. Our sunsets are wonderful. Take care . Joyce
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay in Nairn

The property was perfectly charming, very well equipped and very near to the water , and a short walk to great restaurants and bars. One big plus is the dedicated parking space just across from the property. Communication with the property owner was easy and comfortable, and she made some very useful recommendations for us about places to visit. The check-in process was flawless. If my travels ever take me back Nairn, I guarantee that I will be heading back to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Très jolie maison, très confortable, avec beaucoup de charme

Très jolie petite maison, typique de la région. Très propre et aménagée avec élégance. Très confortable. Il nous a cependant manqué quelques ustensiles de cuisine et des sacs poubelles nous auraient également été utiles. Sinon, tout y était. La photo nous laisse penser que la maison a vue mer, ce qui n'est pas le cas. Cependant, la mer est à deux pas et la promenade très agréable. Nous recommandons vivement cet endroit !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway spot!

Wow is all we can say! The Ceol na Mara cottage was what our Scottish dreams are made of. We stayed only one night in this cozy cottage in Nairn and the minute we walked in we regretted that we had not stayed longer! There was plenty of room for our family with very comfortable beds where we slept solidly for the first time in a while. The kitchen was very well equipped and would have been even more perfect if we had stayed to make better use of it. The town of Nairn is picture perfect, and the cottage's location to the beach was second to none. We went down to the beach in the morning before we packed up, and then headed back to the beach after checking out! Nairn is a perfect location to use as a home base for the greater area. Thank you so much, Joyce for making your cottage such a special place to call a home away from home. You were fantastic! We WILL be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved our time here!

We had a great time and would highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best seaside holiday ever

We love staying at the fisherman’s cottage in Narin. The cottage was so quiet and so comfortable. We love being able to walk half a block to the beach for a gorgeous walk. We were amazed at how close we were to city center anD Parks. We enjoyed Nairn tremendously and wanted to stay longer. Unfortunately the rest of the week was booked up so we only stayed a few days. Check-in was a breeze and the cottage was perfect. There is a sweet yard and even a parking space. The bathroom and kitchen are both newly updated and the cottage is perfectly preserved to have the old world charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllisches Cottage in Strandnähe

Nairn macht Spaß ! Und dieses Cottage ist toll eingerichtet, hat eine ganz neue und hervorragend ausgestattete Küche und ist sehr gepflegt. Der Kontakt war wahnsinnig nett! Und der Parkplatz direkt gegenüber macht einem das ständige Umpacken mit Kindern einfach. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

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