19th Century Millers Cottage with stunning views, beautifully renovated.

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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a bookshelf.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a piano, and a dining table.
A room with a large window overlooking a garden with wooden benches.
A white building with blue shutters and a garden with various flowers and plants.
A house with a white exterior and multiple windows, under a night sky with visible stars and a colorful aurora.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Evanton
  • Place, Fyrish Monument
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Ness
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Blue Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Tartan Room

1 Queen Bed

Travellers Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Blue Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Main bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Dingwall

Located in Dingwall, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Dingwall Museum and Invergordon Mural Trail are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Dingwall Leisure Centre and Invergordon Arts Centre. Invergordon Leisure Centre and Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Map
Evanton

What's nearby

  • Fyrish Monument - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Inverness Castle - 32 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 33 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Culloden Battlefield - 39 min drive - 44.6 km
  • Loch Ness - 46 min drive - 53.7 km

Getting around

  • Alness Station - 11 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miss Ying Thai - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Highland Farm Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Commercial Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Masala - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Mallard - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 19th Century Millers Cottage with stunning views, beautifully renovated. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 19th Century Millers Cottage with stunning views, beautifully renovated.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 19th Century Millers Cottage with stunning views, beautifully renovated.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 19th Century Millers Cottage with stunning views, beautifully renovated.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 19th Century Millers Cottage with stunning views, beautifully renovated. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Fyrish Monument and within 6 miles (10 km) of Alness Golf Club and Dalmore Distillery. Tulloch Castle and Dingwall Leisure Centre are also within 9 miles (15 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 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 46 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, beautiful location. Lovely for a family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2026
Thanks for the kind words and for leaving the Cottage clean and tiday! Would love to welcome you or friends of yours back one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a special place, beautiful and interesting. The house and grounds are spacious and the view is stunning. Balavoulin is one of the best VRBO homes we’ve rented. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2026
Thank you so much for your very kind review! It was a real pleasure to host such appreciative and carIng guests, and we would love to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay, will come again!

Greate cottage in a nice area. Vey good comunication with the owerner. Would come again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2024
A pleasure to host you Marcus - haste ye back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Balavoulin Cottage

The prefect place for the Scotland feel. Just what we were looking for. Will rate this wonderful home a 10.Sherry Hill
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2025
Thank you for the kind comments Sherry, and for being such good guests! Would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect stay in the north of Scotland!

A beautiful cottage just outside Evanton.We immediately felt at home. Not just because of the cottage but also thanks to the beautiful surroundings. The host was very friendly and cooperative!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Evanton

We had a very good stay, Everything worked perfect. The enviromnt in the local area was excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage with beautiful view of the firth

Perfect for a group of all ages with upstairs and downstairs bedrooms and bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, and three sitting areas, two with views of the Firth of Cromarty. Piers was a very helpful host, responding quickly to our enquiries. We would love to stay again and see more of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2021
Thanks for the very kind review Ann. Glad you had a good stay and would be delighted to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In short: Perfect! What a friendly welcome by Piers Cumberledge and his daughter Angela! Our hosts were very helpful in every aspect throughout our stay! Balavoulin cottage is such a successful mixture of a charming old house at a most beautiful site and all modern amenities you need for totally relaxing holidays. We enjoyed the cottage so much! A wonderful experience!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Home and much more than the photos on VRBO..

We will be back. Perfect location especially if you want to travel in the Highlands. Perfect for family and friends and if you want quite time the size makes it easy to find! The Evanton Woods are a wonderland! Finally the owner is easy to work with and is a fine fellow’.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2022
Many thanks for your kind comments Mike! And so glad that we were finally able to honour your booking and host you in the Highlands after two years of covid delays! Safe travels - and look forward to welcoming you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful experience

So much to like - a beautiful house in a serene setting, but still close to a charming village, and with easy access to sightseeing in all directions. Very comfortable living arrangements, with a kitchen and dining room that invite cooking and eating in.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2023
Thanks for the really kind review Jim; great to host you all! And thank you for leaving the place impeccably clean!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming family cottage

It’s a lovely cottage. Very wellsnd equipped with everything you need. A pretty rural location with a great sense of space and freedom, nature abounding. Lovely views. The house is large and full of delightful personal details - great art on the walls etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2023
Many thanks for your kind review Peter. Great to host you and the family and hope to welcome you back one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, peaceful house in the country

We really enjoyed our stay at Balavoulin. It is very spacious, beautifully renovated, clean, and has all the amenities - dishwasher, washer-dryer etc. It's clear this is a well loved family home with lots of character. There are loads of walking trails nearby to explore which made a nice change from our Edinburgh walk-up! Wish we could stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Juli 2022

we had a wonderful week in Millers Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2022
Thank you for staying at Balavoulin and hope the rest of your holiday was equally wonderful!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golfing in the North

This was an outstanding cottage for our foursome of wandering aged golfers. The most well equipped kitchen of any home I’ve rented and scrupulously clean. Sitting by the fire after a day on the links was bliss
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your very kind review, Bob! It was a pleasure to host you and your golfing friends, and I hope we may do so again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Cottage

Perfect for our group. Beautiful home, nicely equipped, plenty of space. Beds comfy, shower powerful, yard nicely kept. Historic feel with all the modern amenities. Amazing views, especially at sunrise. The host was thoughtful, kind and responsive to any inquiries. So thankful for the flexibility.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2022
Thanks so much for the very kind review, Karen. Such a pity that you and the family were unwell while you were at the cottage, and happy to have been able to give you some extra time to recover. Do come back again to do the rest of the Highland sightseeing that you missed this time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10 Star place

Amazing farm house. Well stocked and comfortable settings. True gem. Quiet with walks nearby. Piers, Diane and Chris are wonderful hosts. High recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2023
Thank you Pamela and family for being such charming, thoughtful and appreciative guests! May I wish other hosts the pleasure of having you to stay. (And may I hope you will come back to visit Balavoulin again.)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous in every way!

Beautiful home with everything you could possibly need (except perhaps a cheese knife). Very comfortable with a beautiful relaxing view from every room. Some wonderful walks in the area and a great location for day trips across the Highlands. Highly recommend!
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov, 2023
Thank you for your very kind review, Maggie. It was a pleasure to host you and your party. (And I have just ordered a cheese knife in the hope that will entice you to come and stay again!)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cottage in the Scottish Highlands

Amazing authentic cottage in the highlands of Scotland. Beautiful gardens surround the cottage. The only regret we have is not staying longer. Very clean and comfortable with great attention to detail taken by the Host. We hope to be able to come back one day and stay longer! The Blankenships, USA
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2024
Thank you for the very kind review, Vicki and Arthur! It was a real pleasure to host such appreciative, friendly, and careful guests. You would be most welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding

The perfect rural highlands cottage for up to 8 people…. Well equipped and an outstanding location surrounded by beautiful perennial gardens. There is no flaw….
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
Thanks for the very kind review Neil. Delighted to have hosted you and your family for your exploration of the Highlands - and for your contribution to the local Celtic music scene! Hope the rest if your trip goes well and that maybe we can welcome you and the family back one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect Highland

Amazing! A beautiful property with wonderful views. Two families travelling with teenage boys, this cottage gave everyone the space and amenities that they needed and more. Our host was responsive, considerate and patient. We hated to leave the peace and comfort of this spot! Thank you, Piers…we hope to come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
It is always so rewarding to feel the cottage is being stayed in by such friendly, appreciative and caring guests, and that it can be a comfortable base for exploring the region. Thank you for staying, Kelley and your group, and hope to welcome you back another time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Don't hesitate, book this stay!

I cannot say enough about Piers and his amazing cottage in Evanton. The house is adorable, the views from each window are amazing, and our host, Piers, was very attentive. This house has everything you need. It's tucked away for plenty of privacy, but close enough to town to get food and visit the local shops. I highly recommend the Scottish Breakfast at Batty's Baps in Dingwall. And at the end of your day of travels, you can head back to the cottage and play cards while warming by the fireplace in the family room. The beds are comfy, and the kitchen is well supplied for all types of cooking. We will certainly stay here again when in the area :)
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2022
Thank you for your very kind words, Deanna! It was a real pleasure to host you for your Highland visit, and would be great to welcome you back another time. Wishing you and the family a happy holiday period!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven

This was the perfect place for a peaceful, quite, slowed down holiday. It was a great contrast from being in the middle of St. Andrews or Edinburg. This is the country and we loved it. We had some home cooked meals and some cozy game nights by the fire. This made a fabulous home base while we explored the west coast highlands and played some golf. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone interested in some time in the country. It is not unlikely that I will be back, I'm dreaming of it at least!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2023
Hi David, thanks to you and your party for staying and hope to welcome you back one day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Country Home

Immaculate cleanliness. Well stocked. Be sure to take the walk recommended very nearby to the Gorge. Our group wants to to return for a longer stay. Just Perfect. Kitchen has Everything. The view was wonderful sitting on the couch, looking out the window across beautiful field and the Firth. Literally and Figuratively “picture perfect”.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2023
Thanks for your kind comments Michael and glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous

House and location could hardly be better. Greatest communication with the owner. Excellent base for day trips (Spey side area, east coast, west coast) and nice local hikes (we went up to the Fyrish twice to enjoy the fantastic view). The house is perfectly equipped (even a salad spinner!) and we loved sitting outside in the beautiful garden with view to the black island. We only had a week which was way too short. Would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2022
Thanks so much for the very kind comments - and glad the salad spinner hit the spot😉! Do please come back again, and share any photos for our Instagram account @balavoulin_cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, peaceful home near Inverness

Balavoulin House is a beautiful, updated centuries-old home close to Inverness and Black Isle. The house has a fully equipped kitchen with everything you could need, three modern bathrooms and four comfortable bedrooms. The views from the house are stunning and you feel like you are in a little paradise away from the hustle and bustle. The Coop in Evanston had everything we needed and we often visited the nearby Storehouse for lunches and afternoon teas. Dornoch and Ullapool were an hour or so away and must visit. Piers was a delightful and attentive host and we would be so happy to have the opportunity to visit again in the future. Many thanks for your hospitality, Piers!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2025
Thanks so much for the very kind review Sharon! It was lovely to host you and do hope we may be able to welcome you or friends of yours again!
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