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Beautiful cottage by the sea.

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Exceptional

3 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Nairn, SCT

Nairn Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Nairn Golf Club
‪4 min drive‬
Boath House Spa
‪4 min drive‬
Inverness (INV)
‪16 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.

Property manager

Joyce Donachie

Languages

English

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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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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

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

Property Registration Number FS-Case-549140650

About the area

Nairn

Located in Nairn, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a river. Nairn Beach and Moray Firth reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Iolaire and Black Isle Wildlife Park.

Nairn, SCT

What's nearby

Nairn Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Nairn Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Nairn Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Boath House Spa - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
Cawdor Castle - 10 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Classroom Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
‪Drifters Bar - ‬8 min walk
‪Mr Tan - ‬5 min walk
‪Sun Dancer - ‬2 min walk
‪Uncle Bob's Bar - ‬9 min walk

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 does it cost to stay at Beautiful cottage by the sea.?

As of 10 August 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful cottage by the sea. on 10 September 2025 start from NZ$603.03, 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.

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 Iolaire, Nairn Beach and Nairn Museum. Moray Firth and Nairn Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km). Nairn Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Annette

27 June 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicky R.

21 September 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

18 October 2023

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

Lovely

A truly lovely home in a wonderful location.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay Y.

21 June 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

24 September 2019

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

Fantastic from start to finish

A beautiful cottage in a lovely location in Nairn.

10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

30 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristie K.

14 March 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Trina H., Muir of Ord

12 May 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

30 July 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheena M.

10 August 2020

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.

10/10 Excellent

Wayne R., Bethesda, Maryland USA

10 September 2019

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

8/10 Good

Thierry B.

7 August 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M., Winnipeg, Canada

5 August 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

18 July 2019

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We loved our time here!

We had a great time and would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

julia z.

14 July 2019

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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

10/10 Excellent

Steffen B.

11 June 2019

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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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Hosted by Joyce Donachie

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Double bedroom

Single room

Twin room

Bathroom

Spaces

About this property

Beautiful cottage by the sea.

Property manager

Languages

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Amenities

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Nairn

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

9.8/10

9.8/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Fantastic stay

Annette

10/10 Excellent

Nicky R.

Pretty house in beach location

Nicky R.

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Lovely

Christine B.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay Y.

Lovely cottage with modern amenities

Lindsay Y.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

Fantastic from start to finish

Joanne G.

10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

Short but nice stay

Nick N.

10/10 Excellent

Kristie K.

Great day.

Kristie K.

10/10 Excellent

Trina H., Muir of Ord

Beautiful cottage in fantastic location

Trina H.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Wee gem in the middle of Nairn

Ellen B.