Ivy Cottage – Home 236346 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- min stay varies
Ivy Cottage – Home 236346
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Nearest beach 20 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Ivy Cottage is a cosy Highland croft house set above a working croft on the hillside between Dingwall and Strathpeffer at the foot of Ben Wyvis.
The cottage has stunning panoramic views from the Grampian Mountains to the east across the hills to the south and west with Ben Wyvis to the North.
The fully enclosed garden has a picnic bench and garden seat which allows you to relax outside and catch a glimpse of the local population of red kites swoop down on the croft to feed most days. Black grouse, golden eagles, red deer and roe deer can be spotted in the hills up above the cottage.
At the bottom of the croft is a tourist viewpoint and memorial to the famous novelist Neil Gunn.
If its peace and tranquillity you want from your Highland break then step out the back door and walk for miles on end enjoying the wildlife and you are unlikely to meet another human being.
A 5 minute drive or 30 minute walk west will take you to the historic Victorian spa village of Strathpeffer with its vast array of hotels and restaurants or turn east to arrive in the bustling market town of Dingwall with its swimming pool, supermarket and food takeaways.
If you are on a golfing break then the challenging Strathpeffer hillside course is only a 5 minute drive away and at least 10 golf courses are available within a 30 minute drive including the Castle Stuart course.
Should you want to fish then stocked lochs are available within a 15 minute drive and permit fishing for brown trout and salmon is available throughout the locality. Sea fishing trips are also available from both the east and west coast.
There are also 5 whisky distilleries within a 30 minute drive of the cottage which do regular visitor tours.
Loch Ness, and the Culloden Battlefield visitor centre is only a 30 minute drive away and the Moray Firth with its dolphin population is only 25 minutes away.
Pets are not allowed in the cottage however dogs can be accommodated in an outhouse complete with run subject to them being kept under control at all times as sheep and cows graze nearby.
Further details
Minimum 3 nights stay ( July/ August weekly bookings only accepted).Reviews from recent guests:Beautiful country and by far one of the best cottages we have stayed in. In simple words this is a 5 star cottage, exceeding our expectations . David ,Karen,Wayne,Ted and Ramona . Malta .Great holiday in a great cottage that is well fitted out. Great hospitality from owners and kids loved seeing the lambs being born. Craig , Wendy and family Perth .Beautiful well equipped cottage- how nice to be woken up by birdsong and sheep and not the alarm clock. Saw cuckoo and the Red Kite most days and Shep the sheepdog!!Pat and Barry Coventry. Had a great week in this lovely comfortable well equipped cottage – will be back soon to climb Ben Wyvis.Anne and Hugh Glasgow . May 2013What a magical place – we have been coming to Scotland twice a year for over twenty years and this is one of the best cottages we have experienced. Saw the “Perigee Moon “ and got some pictures. Colin and Shirley Leicestershire. Ivy Cottage was 1st class well equipped and with a different picturesque view from each window. Thanks for the ideal break away in the peace and tranquillity.Karen , Eck and Kerry - Great cottage in a great location - will come again without a doubt Karen and Nigel (Argyll) - Great break in a lovely cottage-recommend a walk up Ben Wyvis mountain for amazing views over the area and boat trip from Cromarty to see dolphins seals and birds. We saw about 20 dolphins.Be back soon Emma and Iain. London If there is a place one would like to return to it is certainly this one . Cornill family Belgium
Further details indoors
Renovated and re-decorated to a high standard the cottage is fully centrally heated and has a wood burning stove in the living room adding to the traditional feel. Master bedroom with kingsize bed , twin bedroom with 2 single beds and 3rd bedroom with superior bunk beds . Fully fitted kitchen with tumble dryer. Cot and child’s high chair available on request
Further details outdoors
The cottage has stunning panoramic views from the Grampian Mountains to the east across the hills to the south and west with Ben Wyvis to the North. The fully enclosed garden has a picnic bench and garden seat which allows you to relax outside and catch a glimpse of the local population of red kites swoop down on the croft to feed most days. Black grouse, golden eagles, red deer and roe deer can be spotted in the hills up above the cottage
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: Bunk bed
Beds in other rooms: - 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Deck
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
Getting around
Interaction with guest
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.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
There is two steps at the door however a disabled ramp is available with prior notification
About the owner
Angus M.
Tourist License
HI-30131-F
- Average reply time:
- 24 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 04 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 32 reviews
Excellent
32 reviews
- Excellent
- 32
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
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- Poor
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- Terrible
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“Amazing views in a home away from home!”
We’ve been visiting Ivy Cottage for a number of years now. Every visit has been amazing. Angus is always so helpful with any questions. The VIEWs are stunning. Being on a croft with lambs in th… More
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“Blissful”
My husband and I stayed at Ivy Cottage recently. The scenery is stunning, the cottage itself is spacious, clean and tidy with a very well equipped kitchen. The fire place in the evenings was the ici… More
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“Outstanding cottage”
Perfect home away from home. Far enough from Dingwall to feel remote but close enough to nip for anything you need. Views absolutely stunning and the cottage is fully equipped for your stay. Angus and… More
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“Peaceful Christmas in the countryside”
We have just returned from spending 3 weeks over Christmas and Hogmanay at Ivy cottage, this was our 3rd stay. We had a wonderful time and didn't want to come home. On arrival there was a gorge… More
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“Fabulous place to stay”
This well appointed cottage is located in a stunning country location surrounded by farmland, sheep and cows and has the most enviable views. The cottage is well equipped and makes a perfect base for … More
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Response from the owner Glad you enjoyed your stay at Ivy Cottage . Thank you for taking the time to review our cottage and hopefully we will see you back some time in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Wonderful week at Ivy Cottage”
We have had a wonderful stay at Ivy Cottage - a lovely, well appointed cottage with incredible views and lovely sheep neighbours. Owner Angus has taken great care of us and we have made lots of lovely… More
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Response from the owner It has been a noisy night at Ivy Cottage as Peat and Diesel wonder where their foster family has gone !! Thanks for feeding them all week. Glad you enjoyed your week despite the heavy rain surrounding the area and look forward to seeing you again some time.
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“Beautiful location, lovely cottage”
A delightful, comfortable cottage in spectacular surroundings. Our hosts, Angus and Fiona, had thought of everything, including a lovely welcoming basket of bread, milk, butter, cake, oatcakes and a b… More
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Response from the owner Glad you enjoyed yourselves at Ivy Cotttage and the weather for April was exceptionally good. Lambing is over now so a welcome full nights sleep was had last night. Hope to welcome you back to Ivy Cottage in the future.
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“Cosy comfort”
Ivy Cottage was a superior accommodation - wonderfully warm, cosy and livable. We really appreciated the very generous welcome basket - oatcakes, shortbread, wine, milk, bread and butter. Angus and Fi… More
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Response from the owner Thank you Peter - Glad you enjoyed yourselves at Ivy Cottage despite the weather but if its any comfort to you it got worse after you left !!
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“Perfect for a special Scottish experience.”
After a month’s vacation in Scotland and Ireland, this delightful cottage is #1 on our list of accommodations. It is beautifully situated with most amazing views and is extremely well equipped… More
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Response from the owner Glad you had a lovely stay at the cottage and with some beautiful weather during your stay you were able to see The Scottish countryside at its best.
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“Very well equipped holiday cottage, with fantastic views.”
Just back from a week in this beautifully presented holiday cottage, with everything you need, even a lovely welcome pack. Angus and Fiona both very helpful, as my husband was looking for somewhere to… More
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Response from the owner Delighted that you enjoyed your stay and that the cottage and fishing was suitable for you both. It was a pleasure having you.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Angus (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Angus (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Angus (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Angus the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Angus (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Angus (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Angus (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Angus (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
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.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Angus (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
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.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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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.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
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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You’ll need to contact Angus (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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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?
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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 Angus (the owner) a message.
If Angus (the owner) 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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