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Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland.

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A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and a stone accent wall.
A stone building with a central window, a green door, and a small circular window above the door.
A cozy living room with a checkered floor, a sofa, two wooden coffee tables, a bookshelf, and a large window with curtains.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, a plaid armchair, and a wooden coffee table.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a stone wall backdrop, a hanging basket, and string lights.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Dingwall, Ross-shire
  • Place, Fyrish Monument
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dalmore Distillery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Alness Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland.

The cottage is in a small, quiet hamlet two miles up the hill from Evanton village. It is actually part of a converted farm steading consisting of ten cottages, all made of natural stone. Ours is the only one fortunate enough to have a vaulted ceiling and Juliet balcony on the first floor, where the lounge is situated. Bespoke wooden beds and shelves for bathroom basins. Fantastic kitchen with breakfast bar and en-suites with walk-in showers, and one with a slipper bath. A cosy courtyard with heating and lighting and a covered pergola. This is a great place to stay and use as a base to explore, or stop off for a few days while driving the NC500. Whilst our cottage sleeps 4 - one king-size room and one double room - we do have a single fold-up bed (which can be put up in the living room) and a travel cot - both are available upon request when booking. https://swordalestays.com

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
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.
Please limit noise after 21:00 and before 07:00

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11293588
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Dingwall

Located in Dingwall, this cottage is in a rural area. Fyrish Monument and Tulloch Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alness Golf Club and Dalmore Distillery. Dingwall Leisure Centre and Invergordon Arts Centre are also worth visiting.
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Dingwall, Ross-shire

What's nearby

  • Fyrish Monument - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Dalmore Distillery - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Alness Golf Club - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Tulloch Castle - 14 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Cromarty Firth - 15 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Alness Station - 16 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miss Ying Thai - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Highland Farm Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Commercial Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Masala - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Mallard - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland.?

As of 16 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland. on 15 Dec, 2026 start from S$630, 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.

How much is parking at Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Fyrish Monument and within 9 miles (15 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was a lovely place to return to after exploring the magnificent Highlands, Isle of Skye and the many castles and distilleries that Scotland has. It was cozy and very comfortable with lovely views! The little town nearby had a well supplied co-op to grab groceries and the kitchen was well equipped to cook those groceries! We would absolutely love to return someday!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect base or hideaway in the Highlands! Located away from the hustle and bustle but close enough for a short drive to shops and restaurants. The cottage is beautifully decorated, cosy and very well equipped for a self catering stay. Robert is a great host and provided a few fantastic places to visit for an authentic Scotland trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and well appointed accommodation, tastefully decorated. About a mile or so up a quiet lane from the village (as described) where there is a good pub. The surrounding area is beautiful and a pleasure to explore coast and hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dingwall Stay

Great property had everything we needed for a week stay. Enjoyed the outdoor patio and the coffee machine was awesome, a really nice touch for those of us who enjoy a good cup or two in the morning. Location was great for seeing all the Highlands had to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 night stay - at family wedding in evanton

Amazing property, well appointed, highest standard of furnishings and decoration. Owner Robert has thought off everything that people would need for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Roundtrip Scotland

Its a lovely and perfect place to stay. Wonderful accomodaytion, all new and well sortet. Robert is also a fantastic and helpful host. Swordale is on our favorite list
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Evanton Family weekend

Fabulous property even better than the photos show. Luxurious kitchen and bathrooms, what a treat. Extremely comfortable property and would return in a heartbeat. Outdoor area a bonus too. Loved cooking in the amazing kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage with luxurious finishing

The best place to discover the beauty of the Scottish Highlands. The house is up to a exceptional standard and has all you could possibly need, from UFH to high end bathrooms and a magnificent kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country stay

Loved the place, beautifully done. Only issue was we thought there was a dryer which they do not have.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent base for exploration around Inverness

Superb property. Clean and well appointed. Kitchen has all necessary to cook meals and a dishwasher for east cleanup. The built in espresso machine is phenomenal! Showers and baths are clean and very modern. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super comfy

We loved this house. It was raining outside and we were tired and this house was perfect, exactly what we needed. Comfortable, relaxing. We immediately felt at home. The kitchen is amazing. And the living room spacious, warm and inviting. Loved all the details. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best coffee ever

Fantastic stay! The house is beautiful and the location affords easy access for what ever direction you choose to travel. Best coffee maker we have ever seen. Maybe better directions to the home would be nice otherwise 10 out of 10! Fresh flowers were a very nice touch! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is absolutely stunning! It was clean, had everything you need. The posh coffee machine was fantastic, especially for a coffee snob like myself. Robert was very fast at responding to my messages beforehand. We didn't need to message whilst there as there were clear instructions for everything. We would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous time

The booking from start to finish with Robert was so easy and we really appreciated our early check in as we weren’t coming far. The house was amazing as was the huge effort put in to all the Christmas decorations. This property was fantastic and had everything (and more) we needed to enjoy our stay. The wine and goodies were much appreciated and I will honestly be recommending this beautiful house to others. Thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding country apartment

Without doubt one of the best places we’ve stayed, anyone The apartment is beautifully restored and renovated and it is very clean and equipped for some serious cooking and living. It accommodates four in real comfort. The location rating reflects that it is out of town and so requires a car for any trip or shopping. Could be 5 stars if country quiet is your thing. On a single track road; use What Three Words to find it. Google and Apple Maps won’t get you there.Communication with Roger was excellent as well. Overall very highly recommend. With bells on.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Das beste Ferienhaus in den Highlands

Eines der best ausgestattenen Häusern ,die ich je gesehen habe. Es fehlte einfach an nichts und es ist ein genialer Ausgangspunkt für Erkundungen in den schönen Highlands
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2024
Thank you Mike for your kind words. Come back anytime 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tolle Ferienwohnung mit Annehmlichkeiten

Die Ferienwohnung ist extrem gut und modern ausgestattet — die Bäder sind geschmackvoll und großzügig hergerichtet und auch in der Küche und im Wohnzimmer ist alles zu finden. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Unseren Kindern gefiel insbesondere die schönen Beleuchtungsmöglichkeiten in der gesamten Wohnung und die Terrasse.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wunderschönes Haus in idyllischer Umgebung

Das Haus hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen. Sehr geschmackvoll und gemütlich eingerichtet und technisch top ausgestattet. Bei Ankunft standen Blumen in den Zimmern und es zur Begrüßung Wein und Süßigkeiten. Alles was man bräuchte, war vor Ort. Der Gastgeber war immer erreichbar und sehr freundlich. Wir haben auch Tipps für Ausflüge und Wanderungen bekommen. Also sehr zu empfehlen .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

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