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Self catering Moray Firth Holidays, The Black Isle, Scottish Highlands
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Moray Firth Holidays has seven self-catering cottages with between one and three bedrooms and is situated on a 160 acre farm of woodland glens and grazing land, overlooking the Moray Firth and its famous dolphins. Enjoy walks from your door step through woody glens beautiful in every season. Walk up the hillock and be amazed by the glittering blue sea below, continue to the steep but stepped footpath which leads to a secluded beach with sand, rock pools and fossil beds.The Black Isle is a short drive from Inverness and Loch Ness, and an ideal base for touring the Highlands of Scotland; salmon jumping, lochs, castles, whisky distilleries, mountains and glens can all be explored on a day out. The area is renowned for its scenic beauty and mild dry climate where pretty villages and lovely safe beaches wait to be discovered and it is a haven for wild life, birds, wild flowers and sea life, including Britain's largest school of wild dolphins, which can often be seen from the door of your holiday cottage.
The traditional sandstone steading (barn) has been converted to form four individual cottages, ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms. Pines, Dolphin, Swallow and Stables are all self contained and individual in character, each occupy a corner of the building. Three further spacious and well equipped self catering cottages, Juniper, Rowan and Chanonry form the Longhouse, all have panoramic sea views through large patio doors. Outside there are extensive level and lawned play areas and shared barbecue. Outdoor and indoor games equipment is provided. The properties are all well-equipped with dishwashers and microwaves, TV, DVD player, stereo and washing machines/dryers. Internet access is also available.
Dolphin: Overlooks lawns, beach, Chanonry Point, and Moray Firth. It has two bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, large kitchen/dining area, upstairs living room leading to balcony with far-reaching sea views. (Sleeps 5)
Pines: Overlooks wooded glen, The Hillock, and Moray Firth and has a kitchen/Dining area, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, first floor living room and balcony. (Sleeps 5)
Stables: Cosy, romantic property for two overlooking the beach and Moray Firth. It has one bedroom, open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, bathroom. (Sleeps 2)
Swallow: Cottage for two, spacious and cosy. Overlooks lawns, hillock and Moray Firth. It has one bedroom, open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, bathroom. Graded 4 star. (Sleeps 2)
Juniper: Stunning south facing sea views and has a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, two bedrooms, bathroom. Large patio doors to allow full advantage of sea views. (Sleeps 5/6)
Rowan: Stunning south facing sea views and has a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, two bedrooms, bathroom. Large patio doors to allow full advantage of sea views. (Sleeps 5/6)
Chanonry: This newly built highland cottage is decorated to a high standard, if you want a touch of luxury this is the cottage for you with it's laminate floors, modern well equipped kitchen and Jacuzzi bath. Spacious open-plan kitchen/Dining/Sitting room, two bedrooms, one bathroom and one wc. Large patio doors to allow full advantage of sea views. (Sleeps 5)
Beautiful Rosemarkie beach has something for everyone, sand and rockpools for the kids, coastal walks and secluded spots. A dip in the Moray Firth is for the brave, the kids never seem to mind though. Walk there from the self catering holiday cottages (tidal) or drive down to the sea front in 2 minutes.
There are around 150 Bottlenose Dolphins living in the Moray Firth, and these can often be seen from Chanonry Point by Rosemarkie (as seen on the BBC program Coast) Alternatively, boat trips can be arranged with Ecoventures in Cromarty (6 miles) or Avoch Dolphin Trips, - besides the dolphins, there are large seabird colonies, seals, occasional whales and spectacular scenery!
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We have stayed at these exceptionally clean and comfortable cottages on three occasions, always having a very warm welcome from Michele, Peter and the family, who are always willing to offer help and advice if required. The cottages have everything that you require for a family holiday or a romantic trip for two, they are set in a superb location, nestled on top of the hills over looking the Moray Firth and Fort George, the peace only broken by bird song and the occasional plane it is hard to leave at the end of your holiday. The Cottages are ideal to use as a base to travel the Highlands of Scotland, Ullapool is only an hour away, John O'Groats can be easily done in a day trip, there are so many other places close at hand, Cawdor Castle, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Ness, The Black Isle Brewery, Glenmorangie Distillery, The Black Isle Wildlife Park to name but a few and all with in one hours drive. For the wildlife enthusiast it ideal for watching the famous Moray Dolphins, these can be seen from the cottages or if you are lucky up close and personal at Chanoonry point. Birdlife abounds, from the Yellowhammers in the bushes to Red Kites and the occasional Osprey, with Deer, Pine Martins and Scottish Wildcats, for the privileged few. We recommend these cottages so highly that we used them for ourselves, friends and family when we got married in Fortrose in March this year, and intend to return at least once every year. Rating 5 out of 5, Stanley, Mar 2011.
We have stayed at these cottages on 3 occasions now and fully intend to go back. The views out over the Moray Firth, with Invernesss and the bridge to the West, the North Sea to the East and Fort George and the stunning Cairngorm Mountains to the south, are just amazing. The cottages sleep between 2 and 5 and are fully equipped with just about everything you need (except your food that is) and there is even a games room in the centre of the complex which will keep the kids quiet for hours. If you want to go walking, cycling, touring on a motorcycle or in a car this is an ideal base for them all. However probably the best attraction is that you are a couple of minutes drive from a place where you can see the only resident population of Bottlenose Dolphins in the UK and if you are lucky you can see them just off the beach at Chanonry point. If you see them you will not be disappointed. Rating 5 out of 5, Steve, July 2010.
My partner and our dogs have been visiting these self catering holiday cottages for 5 years now and will continue to do so every year for as long as we can. The quality of accommodation is second to none, the location gives beautiful views over the Moray Firth, the owners, Michele and Peter, are extremely helpful and friendly and it is a perfect spot for setting out to explore the highlands. We like our solitude on holiday and find we get that but that there are people around if we need any company. Dog friendly and a perfect place for a relaxing holiday. Rating 5 out of 5, Fiona, July 2010.
We love these Moray Firth self catering cottages because of the warm welcome from Michelle and her family, the relaxing atmosphere, the beautiful views and the dolphins at Chanonry Point. We have stayed on several holidays here as the cottages are comfortable and it the sort of place that you just want to go back to. Rosemarkie and Fortrose are a couple of miles away and have good shops and places to eat. It is in a good location to explore Scotland, it is about about an hours drive to Ullapool. Rating 5 out of 5, Mandy, July 2010
Holiday Reviews from the Owners’ site
Thank you for a lovely holiday; we definitely plan to return. After a great week of dolphin sightings, we were really pleased to finish our holiday by watching them for ages on Saturday morning from our cottage.
Many thanks for letting us stay at your lovely cottages. The view was just so relaxing, and waking up to it after arriving in the dark the evening before was just magical. Having the 2 cottages for our party was ideal as there was always a quiet space to escape too! The kids just loved your dogs and horses...and the games room, especially the selection of DVDs and videos. Personally I can highly recommend the lady who does massages- lovely and relaxing. ` We would love to come back....the only fault at all that I can think of is that we had to leave!
What a fantastic place - the views, the scenery around the area, the peace and quiet, the dolphins at Chanonry Point, even the weather was kind to us. Lynn says its the best holiday she has ever had, so I'm sure we'll be back some time in the future and will happily recommend the accommodation there to any friends, family, work colleagues etc that may consider a holiday in Scotland
Self catering Moray Firth Holidays :
7 cottages, 1-3 Beds, sleeps up to 30
£290 to £640 per week
Dog and pet friendly, no smoking, Internet
Changeover day: Fridays
Short breaks available off peak.
Moray Firth holidays has 7 self-catering cottages with 1-3 bedrooms and is situated on a 160 acre farm of woodland glens and grazing land, overlooking the Moray Firth and its famous dolphins.
Pines Cottage: has a kitchen/Dining area, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, first floor living room and balcony. (Sleeps 5)
Chanonry Cottage: modern well equipped kitchen and Jacuzzi bath. Two bedrooms, one bathroom and one wc. Large patio doors to allow full advantage of sea views. (Sleeps 5)
Juniper Cottage: has a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, two bedrooms, bathroom. Large patio doors to allow full advantage of sea views. (Sleeps 5/6)
Stables Cottage: Cosy, romantic property for two with one bedroom, open-plan kitchen/ dining/sitting room, bathroom. (Sleeps 2)
Rowan cottage: spacious open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, two bedrooms, bathroom. Large patio doors to allow full advantage of sea views. (Sleeps 5/6)
Dolphin cottage: two bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, large kitchen/dining area, upstairs living room leading to balcony with far-reaching sea views. (Sleeps 5)
Swallow cottage: Cottage for two with one bedroom, open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, bathroom. Graded 4 star. (Sleeps 2)
Magnificent views over Moray Firth - look out for the dolphins from Chanonry Point.
Walk up the hillock and be amazed by the glittering blue sea below, continue to the steep but stepped footpath which leads to a secluded beach with sand, rock pools and fossil beds.
