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Escape To The Scottish Highlands "The Old Police House" Daviot, Inverness

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A patio with a stone table and chairs, a wooden fence, and a view of a sunset over a hilly landscape.
A stone building with a wooden gate and a paved driveway leading to a forested area.
A stone house with a wooden front door, a stone wall, and a grassy yard.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden nightstands, a desk, a chandelier, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted picture.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and white balusters, leading to a landing with a skylight and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Inverness, SCT
  • Place, Clava Cairns
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Culloden Battlefield
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Sarens PSG Stadium
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape To The Scottish Highlands "The Old Police House" Daviot, Inverness


Located in the historic Strathnairn valley just 5 miles (10 mins) from Inverness, this cottage is a family and dog-friendly retreat designed for relaxation and adventure. Accessibility & Family Features
Wheelchair Friendly: Includes a ground-floor bedroom and a dedicated walk-in wet room.

Family Ready: Highchair, travel cot, and safety gates are provided as standard.
Dog Friendly: Up to 2 well-behaved dogs welcome (please enquire). Bedding, bowls, towels, and a first aid kit for pets are provided.

Accommodation Layout
Ground Floor
Lounge: Cosy and spacious with a wood-burning stove and a dining area for 6 in a bay window. Patio doors lead directly to the garden.
Bedroom 1: Flexible setup (Twin or Super King), built-in wardrobes, and hairdryer.
Bathrooms: A good-sized shower room plus a separate walk-in wet room/drying room in the utility area.
Kitchen & Utility: Fully stocked kitchen with modern appliances; utility room features a washing machine, tumble dryer, and clothes pulley.
Upper Floor
Bedrooms 2 & 3: Two spacious rooms with flexible zip-and-link beds (Twin or Super King) and built-in storage.
Main Bathroom: Features a large bath with an over-bath shower and heated towel rail.

The Great Outdoors
Secure Garden: Fully fenced (lowest point 1.4m) with driveway gates for safety.
Views & Wildlife: Panoramic views of Daviot Church and the valley. Spot deer, Buzzards, and Red Kites from the front dining area.
Evening Ambience: Includes a wood-burning chimera for sunset watching.
Parking: Ample space on the private driveway.

Location & Activities
Destination Distance/Time Inverness City10 Minutes Cairngorm National Park15 Minutes
Loch Ness 12 Miles
Inverness Airport12 Miles
Local Adventures: Skiing, golfing, fishing, archery, quad biking, and world-class walking/cycling trails.

🐾 Important Dog Rules
To keep the cottage pristine for all guests, we kindly ask:
Enquire first: Please let us know if you're bringing up to 2 dogs.
No Solo Dogs: Pets must not be left alone in the cottage (crates are available if needed).Clean Paws: Use the utility wet room to dry dogs before they enter the main house.
Garden Etiquette: Please pick up all dog mess from the garden and surrounding areas.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: dogs less than 999 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Please contact if you would like to bring your pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Extra Guests and pets are not permitted.
Entertaining extra guests at the cottage is not permitted (parties)
Please contact regarding size and number of pets staying at the cottage

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number HI-50608-F
Property # 6789331
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Inverness

Located in Inverness, this cottage is in a rural area. Tazball Paintball & Lazer Combat Arena and Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairngorms National Park and Loch Ness. Travelling with kids? Consider Inverness Botanic Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Sarens PSG Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating, sledging and snowmobiling.
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Inverness, SCT

What's nearby

  • Clava Cairns - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Culloden Battlefield - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Sarens PSG Stadium - 10 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Inverness Castle - 13 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 14 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Number 27 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Gellions - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape To The Scottish Highlands "The Old Police House" Daviot, Inverness pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Escape To The Scottish Highlands "The Old Police House" Daviot, Inverness?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape To The Scottish Highlands "The Old Police House" Daviot, Inverness?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape To The Scottish Highlands "The Old Police House" Daviot, Inverness?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape To The Scottish Highlands "The Old Police House" Daviot, Inverness located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Clava Cairns, Tazball Paintball & Lazer Combat Arena, and Isle of Moy. Eilean nan Clach and Culloden Battlefield are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Susan

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I moved to Daviot in 2006 and had a family, the boys are now 13,13,15
Living next door to the Old Police House and watching it decay and ruin we decided to save the property and bought it...Then started to renovate the house, with a holiday cottage in mind...we had a good team of builders, stonemason's and joiners. The project took 18 month to complete and is now an amazing home.

Why they chose this property

The Old Police House was in a state of Disrepair and living next door It was the prime opportunity to do something with it and turn it in to a holiday cottage.

What makes this property unique

The History of the house was fascinating as it started around 1880 as a local grocers shop then around 1945 it was auctioned to the police where the local Bobby stayed and looked after Daviot and Strathnairn. It was then used by a local housing association and was not looked after very well...Then we transformed it to how it is today.

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