Kestrel Cottage in Inverness-Shire | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Kestrel Cottage

Escape to the serene Scottish Highlands with a stay at the exquisite Kestrel Cottage, a beautifully restored croft that promises a luxurious break amidst stunning landscapes. This cottage comfortably sleeps up to four guests in two elegant bedrooms, each boasting an en-suite for added privacy and convenience.

Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of the open-plan living space, where an open fire adds a cosy touch to your evenings.

The cottage is equipped with modern amenities, including a dishwasher and broadband/WiFi, ensuring a seamless stay.

Step outside to find a delightful garden and patio area, perfect for al fresco dining or simply soaking up the tranquil surroundings. The highlight of your stay is sure to be the private hot tub, offering the ultimate relaxation after a day of exploring the majestic Scottish countryside.

Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway or a family retreat, Kestrel Cottage is the perfect base for creating unforgettable memories in the heart of the Highlands.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with open fire and underfloor heating downstairs
✓ Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, TV and WiFi
✓ Fuel, fire wood and power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Travel cot and highchair available
✓ Ample off-road parking
✓ Electric Car Charging on site available - payable locally
✓ Decked area with hot tub
✓ Three well-behaved pets welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop and pub 4.3 miles
✓ Please note: This property is on a working farm

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What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests have been captivated by Kestrel Cottage's outstanding setting and immaculate presentation. The cottage's cleanliness, comfort, and comprehensive amenities have made stays exceptionally enjoyable. The beautiful decor, stunning views, and the thoughtful touches for pet owners have also been highlighted as aspects that guests loved most.

Getting there

To get to Kestrel Cottage, if travelling by rail, the nearest train station is in Golspie, which is well-connected to major cities. For road travel, driving north on the A9 will lead you towards the rural hamlet of Rhilochan, where the cottage is located. The A9 is the main road that provides access to this part of the Scottish Highlands.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy	4.3 miles	IV25 3PG
Train station (Golspie)	9.5 miles	KW10 6SF
Pub	4.3 miles	IV25 3PG
Dog walk	0.5 miles	local trails
Supermarket	4.3 miles	IV25 3PG
Indian takeaway (Spice of India)	9.5 miles	KW10 6RA
Chinese takeaway (Golden City)	9.5 miles	KW10 6RA
Italian takeaway (Luigi's)	9.5 miles	KW10 6RA

For families with Kids

This destination is ideal for families with children, offering a secure garden for play and nearby beaches for building sandcastles. The open countryside provides ample space for young adventurers to explore, and the cottage's comforts ensure a welcoming return after a day of discovery.

Is Kestrel Cottage A good location for couples?

For couples seeking a romantic retreat, this destination offers a serene setting with stunning views. Nearby coastal walks, secluded beaches, and the enchanting Highland scenery provide the perfect backdrop for creating cherished memories together.

Dining and Cafes

The closest dining options include the inviting Coach House Bar & Restaurant (4.3 miles) offering hearty meals (phone: 01408 633 603), and the Golspie Inn (9.5 miles), known for its local cuisine (phone: 01408 633 234).

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find scenic countryside, local shops, traditional inns, and inviting pubs, perfect for experiencing the charm of Highland life.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, the accommodation boasts a private hot tub, offering guests the perfect opportunity to unwind and enjoy the picturesque views of the Scottish Highlands in a relaxing, warm setting.

Is this property pet-friendly?

Indeed, the property welcomes pets, making it an ideal choice for guests who wish to bring their furry friends along to enjoy the natural beauty and ample space for exploration in the surrounding area.

What type of heating is available at the accommodation?

The accommodation is fitted with oil central heating, ensuring a warm and comfortable environment. Additionally, it features an open fire and underfloor heating downstairs for that extra cosy atmosphere.

Are there any parking facilities on site?

Yes, there is ample off-road parking available for guests, providing convenient and secure parking right at the property.

Does the accommodation offer any facilities for young children?

Yes, the accommodation is family-friendly, offering a travel cot and highchair to cater to the needs of guests with young children.

Is there a garden or outdoor space at the property?

Yes, the property features a lovely garden and patio area, perfect for guests to relax, dine outdoors, or simply enjoy the peaceful countryside setting.

Kestrel Cottage Reviews

Miriam

Our stay at Kestrel Cottage was simply unforgettable. The blend of luxurious comfort and breathtaking natural surroundings far exceeded our expectations. The cottage was tastefully decorated and thoughtfully equipped with every detail from the cozy beds to the highquality amenities. The tranquil location offered the perfect escape, and the panoramic views of the Scottish Highlands were stunning. The hospitality of the hosts was outstanding, providing us with great recommendations for local excursions. We highly recommend this cottage and cant wait to return for another stay!

The owners have created a luxurious cottage in the country side. The location provides wonderful vistas of the rolling hills, but is not far from towns, beaches, golf courses, river and forest walks. This is one of the best cottages we have experienced. The cottage, the facilities and wonderful owner exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend this to couples and families with dogs.

On arrival, the fire was lit and we met the owner who gave us some great information on the local area along with a map of places that are worth visiting. The location is absolutely stunning and the wildlife around the area kept us entertained every day. Buzzards, Red Kites and the name sake, Kestrels, were seen regularly on a daily basis. The cottage is stunning. An excellent conversion, very comfortable with everything you need for your holiday. The hot tub was also a hit. I would recommend the cottage to everyone. Thank you.

Perfect in every way x

This is an amazing cottage. everything has been thought of and the cottage was immaculate on arrival. A lovely welcome basket was included and even the dogs were included! The log fire was lit on our arrival. this was a lovely touch making the cottage feel welcoming. The local area is beautiful and the host shared valuable local knowledge and ideas of places to visit. We highly recommend, we would love to return in the future.

Excellent property well designed and thought out, owners couldnt be anymore helpful everything you need for a great stay. Spectacular views photos dont do it justice

Audrey

What a wonderful place Kestrel Cottage is! Outstanding setting, beautifully restored and everything thought of. Mackie contacted us before we arrived so we had all the details, the fire was on when we got there, hot tub ready and an amazing welcome pack! The cottage was immaculately clean and had everything and more than we needed. Whilst Sutherland is brilliant for a holiday, this cottage really made it for us, a real home away from home. We got stuck in an Amber weather warning one day, and were blissfully unaware snuggled up in the warmth and comfort of Kestrel cottage what a place, cant recommend enough thank you!!

Dear Kestrel Cottage Team thanks a lot for the friendly welcome and hospitality during our stay. This Cottage is a nice place to spend holidays with dogs in the nature and ideally for excursions in the Highlands or to the coast. It is very nicely furnished, nothing is missing in the equipment, even the dogs are thought of. Thank you very much. We will be happy to come back. Greetings from Switzerland

Suzanne

Perfect base for exploring

We had a amazing week at Kestrel Cottage. From the welcome pack , suggestions of places to visit , the cottage , views & weather , just perfect. Highly recommend the cottage. Never been up into Sutherland area , just stunning. If I had a tiny piece of feedback ,it would be use to have some fans to cool the bedrooms at night . The Scottish midget like a couple of us , so opening the window wasnt a option . This did not spoil anything, we loved the cottage and hospitality from our host , thank you

Gilbert

Kestrel cottage exceeded our expectations, Beautiful decor and very comfortable. A wonderful place for a relaxing break.

Lorraine

Absolutely fabulous! Friendly, helpful owners, I feel very privileged to have stayed at Kestrel Cottage. I am sure we will return. It is a great base to explore the highlands from.

Angela

Absolutely beautiful cottage in a stunning location. Lovely host who provided a lot of helpful information about the area.

Fantastic cottage, owners & area. Cottage has everything you need and more for your stay. Very clean and easy to keep clean even with are 3 working dogs in front of the fire. Mackie is a great guy very welcoming with a tremendous amount of local knowledge. We were very lucky with the weather some wonderful scenery on parts of the NC500. Good area for walking either on the beach or woodland walks. Have already recommended cottage to are friends and will be returning ourselves . Thanks again Mackie & Eimear Dave & Sue

Richard

Wonderful luxurious cottage. Everything you need provided plus lovely extras. Amazing location. So relaxing. Will definitely be back.

We absolutely loved our stay at Kestrel Cottage. It was a beautiful cottage and the owners are very friendly and helpful. We would definitely go again. It was a good base to go and see the history and wildlife of Sutherland & Caithness. It was a shame we had to leave.

Hannah

Kestrel cottage was an absolutely immaculate property provisioned with absolutely everything you could possibly need during your stay. The owner additionally left a gift basket with some treats in it which was a really nice touch. The owner also made accommodations for our little blind dog and helped us with some excellent recommendations for places to eat and things to do and see during our stay. Would 100 recommend and we are hoping to return and visit again.

Yvonne

We had a fabulous time at kestrel cottage. Its a beautiful cottage with fabulous views . When we drove up towards the cottage our first impression was wow . That was before we had gone inside, Everything about it was first class . The owners were very welcoming an informative of places to visit. The welcome pack was a very nice touch.

Beautiful property in stunning location, immaculately clean and some lovely extras, gift basket was a lovely touch. Owners friendly and accommodating, would recommend to everyone, we will definitely return

Catherine

Kestrel Cottage is an absolute delight perfect combination of thoughtful furnishing to be attractive, comfortable and practical. Definite adherent to the William Morris principle of 'Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be beautiful or believe to be useful'. Loveliest cottage Ive ever rented.

Eileen

Outstanding property. Beautiful inside and stunning views. Mackie the owner was so lovely and helpful. Will def def return. We stay in many places and have really high expectations this met all of them! Brilliant stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Kestrel cottage, the property was spotless and well maintained, Mackie and Eimear were very welcoming and helpful, would definitely stay again in the future. We had a lovely holiday.

Gurvir

Kestrel cottage was a really amazing place to stay. The cottage completely exceeded our expectations and the views are breathtaking. We were 4 adults on our stay and we were more than comfortable. We had everything we needed. Mackie and Eimear were fantastic hosts. A slight issue with the TV in one of the bedrooms was fixed really quickly. The fireplace was one of my favourite features as well as the hot tub of course! Its a really remote location so a car is definitely necessary but the location is really great to explore the west coast which we did and thoroughly enjoyed. Were already planning when we can get back. Cant recommend highly enough, we all had a fantastic relaxing holiday. Thanks you Mackie abs Eimear.

Beautiful cottage, tastefully renovated and very comfortable. Set in a stunning location. Very dog friendly with secure garden. The owners were extremely helpful especially when we had a break down in our vehicle. Special thanks to them for their assistance and making our stay so enjoyable.

Hayley

Absolutely beautiful property would highly recommend

Beautiful cottage, everything we needed was available. Amazing views.Owner was very welcoming.

Daniel

Truely amazing cottage and place! Mackie and his wife were great hosts and gave us some great tips for trips

Absolutely fabulous cottage with everything thought of that you could need. Mackie also provided some great recommendations of things to do whilst there which made the stay even better. Our faves were Durness beach, walk up to The Mannie, walk along the beach from Brora to a beachfront waterfall and seeing the grey seal colony there too, Ynot cafe in Thurso, seafood shack at Dornoch beach, The Pier cafe at Lairg, Balblair woods and Loch Fleet..... But most of all....... The Views!!!!!!!! Couldn't recommend the area or the cottage highly enough.

Kestrel cottage was absolutely fantastic. Finished to the highest standard and spotlessly clean. Mackie, Eimear and their family and friendly, welcoming, informative and fantastic hosts. Will definitely be returning to this magnificent cottage in the most majestic part of our beautiful country

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Attractions Near Kestrel Cottage

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained at Kestrel Cottage itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Inverness-Shire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Royal Dornoch Golf Club - IV25 3LW

about 11 Miles

Royal Dornoch offers a wild and isolated place to play golf in beautiful surroundings. It's been around since the late 1800's and features a Championship 18 hole golf course. They also have a second 18 hole golf course that's suitable for the whole family.