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Stunning quiet location with views across the Moray Firth home to dolphins.

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The wildflower meadow at the back of the lawned garden. Pines is on the right.
View of Hillockhead and the Moray Firth.
Kitchen / diner with views across the garden.
Kitchen / diner with views across the garden.
Stairs leading to the upstairs living room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Rosemarkie, Scotland
  • Place, Fairy Glen Reserve
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Rosemarkie Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Chanonry Point Lighthouse
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 First floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Ground floor.

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 First floor

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 Ground Floor

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning quiet location with views across the Moray Firth home to dolphins.

A two bedroom apartment situated in a small development in a converted farm building known as The Steading. Surrounded by lawns and open countryside it offers superb views of the Moray Firth particularly from the balcony. The accommodation comprises: on the ground floor a kitchen / dining area, bedroom with two single beds and an ensuite bathroom. Upstairs there is a living room and an en-suite, double bedroom with king sized bed. The balcony is accessible via the living room. Outside there is ample parking adjacent to the property. The property is set in communal gardens in a quiet rural location.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

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: limit 3 total

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8874895
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Fortrose

Located in Fortrose, this apartment is in a rural area and near the beach. Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club and Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Black Isle Wildlife Park and Dingwall Leisure Centre. Inverness Botanic Gardens and Inverness Leisure are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, cycling and hiking.
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Rosemarkie, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Fairy Glen Reserve - 12 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Rosemarkie Beach - 13 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club - 14 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Fortrose Cathedral - 14 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Chanonry Point Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Conon Bridge Station - 23 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cromarty Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slaughterhouse Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sutor Creek - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rasho’s - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Harry Gow - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning quiet location with views across the Moray Firth home to dolphins. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Stunning quiet location with views across the Moray Firth home to dolphins.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning quiet location with views across the Moray Firth home to dolphins.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning quiet location with views across the Moray Firth home to dolphins.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning quiet location with views across the Moray Firth home to dolphins. located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Black Isle Brewery, Black Isle Wildlife Park and Fairy Glen Reserve. Moray Firth and Groam House Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

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

Fantastic views

Great 'out of the way' location, peaceful with fantastic views but close to places to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great

Lovely. Great location and property for self catering. Welcomed dogs, who loved the walks.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Hillockhead

Five Stars all round. Remote , quite beautiful. Very comfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Remote House in Rosemarkie

The property in Rosemarkie was very nice. It is remote, quiet, and very peaceful. The views were tremendous! We had difficulty finding the property, but thanks to some very kind locals we found our way.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liza C.

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

Beautiful Getaway

Gorgeous views! This is a quiet, rural escape. You won’t be bothered and will enjoy the company of horses, sheep and cattle nearby. I would go to the point multiple times to look for dolphins- we only went once and missed them. You can park at the pier for about a euro an hour. Long walk down to the beach but worth the excursion.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Fabulous stay on Black Isle

We stayed in the pines cottage with our dog. I have to say the stay was fabulous, the house has everything you need and more. Very complete, all very well thought out throughout to the minor details and all very clean. The view and gardens are spectacular; love the benches in the gardens to relax, play, have a drink or picnic with the glorious view. The area is quiet and pure. We have done day visits to many places around the highlands but equally have done quite a few local walks, stunning. The highlight from my point of view was being able to see the dolphins at Chanonry Point just down the road and the day trip to Skye amongst many other ones. Poppy our dog had the best time, being able to roam around and her many swims in the sea. Tim the owner is lovely and very knowledgeable and we admire his passion for wildlife /outdoors (he even wrote a book) . We also got to chat to his dad and spend a bit of an evening chatting in the gardens and got to hear quite a few of his experiences and travels, fascinating. He let us look through his binoculars which were good ones and now I am going to get a pair for us. Thank you Tim, we had a lovely time and we will certainly be back in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

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

Pine cottage

Super jus wished that we could have stayed for the 2 weeks. Tim was super definitely go back again
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme B.

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

Fantastic time in Rosemarkie

Fabulous location, attentive host that didn’t invade you’re privacy. Facilities excellent, host provided hints and tips for local area, especially regarding Dolphin spotting. We will be back in the future. Thank you very very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Tim Stenton

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The current owner Tim Stenton purchased Hillockhead in July 2018. Despite originally being from Derbyshire in England, he had been visiting the area on a regular basis for nearly 20 years prior to the move. A professional wildlife photographer and tour guide his first book 'Moray Firth Dolphins' was published in 2013. He is a co-author of 'Europe's Sea Mammals' published in July 2019. Tim lives on site and can provide advice on beer, whisky, dolphins local attractions, walks etc ...... in no particular order.

Languages:

English

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