River Cottage

Uibhist, Milton, Drumnadrochit, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6XS, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>40</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
40 reviews
a person laying in a hammock next to a river at River Cottage in Drumnadrochit
a living room with a fireplace and a television at River Cottage in Drumnadrochit
a house with a deck and a bench in front of it at River Cottage in Drumnadrochit
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River Cottage

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  • Entire apartment
  • 517 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

Boasting lake views, River Cottage features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 26 km from Inverness Castle. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 26 km from Inverness Railway Station. The apartment features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. The parquet floors, fireplace and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can take advantage of the property's barbecue facilities, saving a trip to the supermarket by requesting grocery delivery. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Drumnadrochit, like fishing, canoeing and hiking. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness is 29 km from River Cottage, while Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 41 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
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  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The cabin and grounds were glorious, top notch and delightful.”
  • Moira
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Loved the location beside the river.The cottage itself was very clean with a lovely comfortable bed and a large shower.Would thoroughly recommend it for a peaceful relaxing stay and would love to go back again sometime.”
  • Tomasz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful place, clean, silent and very friendly hosts.”
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Catherine

9.6
9.6
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Catherine
Hi, River cottage is a comfortable and cosy property where you can relax and unwind with lovely views to the river enrick from the private decking . Free wifi speed is 46.9mbps download and 13.3mbps upload April 2024 There is an abundance of wildlife around deer roam in the large garden, red squirrels feed from the feeders at the cottage and in the garden grounds . A list of birds seen from River cottage by a guest in June2022 reads11to 18th June 2022 Birds of River cottage Oystercatcher, Common sandpiper, Black headed gull, Common gull, Herring gull, Wood pigeon, Cuckoo, Swift, Great spotted woodpecker , swallow, Housemartin, Grey wagtail, pied wagtail, Wren, Dunnock, Robin,Blackbird, Song Thrush, Willow wardler, Goldcrest, Long Tailed tit, Blue tit, Great tit, Tree creeper,Jackdaw, Rook, Hooded Crow, Housesparrow, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, siski, Bullfinch, 18th to 25th June 2022 Mouse martin, Blackbird, Wren, Grey wagtail, Sparrow(house) Pigeon(wood), Rook, Great Tit , Blue Tit, Red start, Kite,Heron, Common Gull, Robin, Mallard Reed Warbler ,- seen out and about , oyster catcher , pied wagtail , chaffinch, comerant, swift, black headed gull, crested tit , Actual lists are left in River Cottage information booklet. Please get in touch if you have any queries , many thanks Catherine and John
Hi I'm Catherine and looking forward to welcoming you when you stay at River cottage . I leave you to arrive and self check in easy and enjoy your stay but if required I'm not too far away to assist if required best regards Catherine
River Cottage is situated in a Rural area but still within easy walking distance of drumnadrochit 1 mile away along a well lit footpath , List of Birds seen from river cottage by Guests . 11to 18th June 2022 Birds of River cottage Oystercatcher, Common sandpiper, Black headed gull, Common gull, Herring gull, Wood pigeon, Cuckoo, Swift, Great spotted woodpecker , swallow, Housemartin, Grey wagtail, pied wagtail, Wren, Dunnock, Robin,Blackbird, Song Thrush, Willow wardler, Goldcrest, Long Tailed tit, Blue tit, Great tit, Tree creeper,Jackdaw, Rook, Hooded Crow, Housesparrow, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, siski, Bullfinch, 18th to 25th June 2022 Mouse martin, Blackbird, Wren, Grey wagtail, Sparrow(house) Pigeon(wood), Rook, Great Tit , Blue Tit, Red start, Kite,Heron, Common Gull, Robin, Mallard Reed Warbler ,- seen out and about , oyster catcher , pied wagtail , chaffinch, comerant, swift, black headed gull, crested tit , Actual lists are left in River Cottage information booklet.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of River Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Alarm clock
    • Dressing room
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • iPod dock
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • Satellite channels
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Grocery deliveries
    Activities
    • Horse riding
      Additional charge
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • River view
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Lake view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Adult only
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    River Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 17:00 to 23:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 04:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 9 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    		Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform River Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about River Cottage

    • River Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • River Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at River Cottage on this page.

    • River Cottage is 1.1 miles from the centre of Drumnadrochit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at River Cottage on this page.

    • The prices at River Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at River Cottage is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • River Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding