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$144 / night
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Bothy at Balblair Cottages – Home 255017 Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 sleeps
  • 7 nights min stay

Bothy at Balblair Cottages – Home 255017

  • Cottage
  • 1 bedroom
  • sleeps 2
  • 7 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Not suitable for children
  • Car advised
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from manager

Description

The Bothy is one of three cottages in a u-shaped farm steading conversion in the Highlands of Scotland. It's rural but situated close enough to Inverness and Nairn to enjoy town life too. After a days' exploring return to the Bothy to relax and unwind.

The Bothy sleeps 2 and provides comfortable accommodation and an ideal location to tour the Highlands - Loch Ness, Aviemore & the Cairngorm Mountains, Dolphin Spotting, superb golf, Inverness (10 miles) and Nairn (6 miles). Culloden Battlefield, Cawdor Castle and Fort George nearby.

The Bothy cottage is next door to the Byre cottage and the Barn cottage at Balblair Self Catering Cottages.

Further details

Electricity and logs for the woodburning stove included in the price. Wi-Fi is available at no extra cost.

The owners live in the farmhouse next to the cottages so are on-hand to help with any queries. The Bothy is one of three cottages in a u-shaped traditional stone farm steading conversion and the upstairs bedroom window overlooks the Byre cottage patio. Please respect neighbours.

For mobile phone coverage in the area please speak to your provider.

Further details outdoors

Small south facing patio area with patio furniture. Parking is in front of the cottage.

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Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Stereo system
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Interaction with guest

Once the balance payment has been paid details regarding the key, grocery shopping, and directions will be emailed. A guide manual with details of wi-fi, woodburning stove, heating and appliance instructions will also be emailed.

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.

Check-in date

House rules

Balblair Cottages is strictly no smoking. One dog per cottage is permitted and there is a small extra charge of £20 per week. Guest booking must be aged over 18. Strictly no parties.

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About the manager

Barbara Bariskan
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
29 Apr 2024
Years listed:
12
Based in:
United Kingdom
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
45 reviews

Excellent
43
Very Good
2
Average
0
Poor
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Terrible
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“Lovely, relaxing holiday.”

Reviewed 3 Aug 2023

Just enjoyed a lovely stay in the Bothy cottage. The cottage is only about a 10 minute drive from the shops and eateries in Inverness and also well situated for travelling around the Highlands. Situat… More

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“Wunderschöner Urlaub in Inverness”

Reviewed 2 Jul 2023

Eine wirklich nette, gemütliche Ferienwohnung; wir haben die Woche echt genossen. Frühstück im Garten, nette Gespräche mit der Vermieterin (wohnt gleich gegenüber), unproblema… More

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“A Little Gem”

Reviewed 6 Oct 2022

My husband and I stayed at The Bothy for 7 nights in September. The cottage is beautiful furnished and equipped. The location is perfect for touring the local area and further into the Highlands. … More

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“excellent, best cottage we have stayed in”

Reviewed 5 Sep 2021

location perfect, cottage excellent, very clean spotless, cosy comfortable and every thing you could possibly need for a stress free stay. we would highly recommend this cottage and the owners . We will return and would highly recommend.

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“LOOKED JUST LIKE THE BROCHURE...”

Reviewed 11 Aug 2019

We arrived in Scotland to begin our 3 month holiday in the UK and our first of many self-catering cottages was "The Bothy" at Balblair Cottages. Some pics on holiday booking sites can be a b… More

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“Amazing!!”

Reviewed 10 Jun 2019

Stunning property, very quaint. Great location for travelling. Well equipped and extremely clean, fitted to a very high standard. Lovely host. Will definitely be back. Would highly recommend.

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Response from the manager Thank you! It was lovely to have you stay in the Bothy. We are delighted you enjoyed the cottage and found it to be a great location to explore the Scottish Highlands. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Best wishes, Barbara, Balblair Self Catering Cottages

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“Wunderbares kleines Cottage”

Reviewed 30 Aug 2018

Eine herliche kleine Ferienwohnung in der Nähe von Invernes. Mit allem bestens ausgestattet, sogar ordentliches WLAN. Der Flughafen stört absolut garnicht. Ideal gelegen für Ausflü… More

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“Lovely cottage in a great area”

Reviewed 29 Jun 2018

We had an excellent fortnight at the Bothy and would recommend it to anyone wanting a peaceful holiday with easy access to a wide range of interesting and beautiful places. The cottage is very comfort… More

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Response from the manager Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and the local area! We look forward to welcoming you back one day. Best wishes, Barbara & family.

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“Amazing little cottage. Perfect for couples!”

Reviewed 10 Apr 2018

We stayed at Bothy cottage last month in March and we enjoyed it so much! Great little cottage where you have absolutely everything you need (electric oven and hob, washing machine, dishwasher, microw… More

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“Excellent base to explore”

Reviewed 12 Aug 2017

A cosy cottage for 2....perfect to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It's comfortable and cute with everything you could need for your stay. Barbara and her family are very fr… More

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FAQs

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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

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Why can't I call the property manager before booking?

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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

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We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send the property manager a message.

If the property manager agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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