Guests say
Guests consistently praise the East Craigdhu Cow Byre for its cleanliness, comfort, and welcoming atmosphere. The cottage's location is celebrated for its stunning scenery and proximity to outdoor activities. Hosts Warwick and Becky are frequently mentioned for their friendliness and thoughtful touches, such as homemade bread and fresh eggs.
Reviewers unanimously commend the cottage for its exceptional cleanliness, describing it as immaculate and well-maintained, which indicates a very high standard of hygiene.
The location is highly praised for its picturesque setting and convenience for exploring the Northern Highlands, with easy access to local attractions and outdoor pursuits.
Comfort is a standout feature, with guests highlighting the cosy, warm atmosphere, comfortable beds, and the overall relaxing environment of the cottage.
Facilities are noted to be modern and well-equipped, including a wood burner and a selection of TV programs. The high standard of furnishings and amenities contribute to the positive experiences reported by guests.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is frequently mentioned, with special notes on the provision of homemade bread and fresh eggs. While these gifts are greatly appreciated, it is politely noted that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A lovingly converted farm outbuilding perched on the sunny side of Strathglass, with views over the River Beauly. Located a short drive from the picturesque village of Beauly in the Scottish Highlands. With its fantastic elevated position and beautiful rural setting, this cosy, single-storey conversion is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway in the Highlands. Enter the property through the front door into a small corridor area complete with space to store coats and walking boots. On your left is the tastefully decorated open-plan living area, including the kitchen, dining and seating areas. Whip up a tasty feast in the well-appointed kitchen and then relax together in front of the wall-mounted television while being warmed by the log-burner. This room features a pair of French doors that lead out onto a decked area at the front of the property, perfect for taking in the spectacular views while enjoying your morning coffee. Opposite the living area is the peaceful, front-facing master bedroom, wake from a deep sleep and admire the fantastic morning views of Strathglass from the comfort of your king size bed. Next to the bedroom is a modern bathroom boasting a large walk-in shower as well as a heated towel rail. Sat adjacent to the owner’s property, East Craigdhu Cow Byre is located just off the A831, reached by a hard standing track. It is co-located with the Appletree Croft (link to property 1009456) allowing small groups of friends to book separate cottages, should they wish. Guests of the Cow Byre now also have a Scandinavian BBQ hut available to them free of charge. This recent addition is shared with the family and the Croft. It sits on a deck with superb views over the glen. It is fully equipped with all the charcoal and BBQ accessories you might need, including a pizza oven. All you need to do bring your own sausages!. The Cow Byre is just over 6 miles from Beauly, a pretty village equipped with a small supermarket, gift shops, restaurants, butcher, post office and much more. The increasingly popular NC500 route around the north coast of Scotland runs right through Beauly! The Highland Capital of Inverness is also just 16 miles away. The property is surrounded by stunning Highland scenery; located just a stones throw from beautiful glens such as Glen Strathfarrar, Glen Cannich and Glen Affric. A little further afield you'll find Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, Rosemarkie Beach and Chanonry Point on the Black Isle (one of the best places to see bottlenose dolphins from UK land!), Culloden Battlefield, various distilleries including Glen Ord in the neighbouring town of Muir of Ord, and much much more. As well as endless opportunities for some of the countrys best hill walking, there are also opportunities for paragliding, canoeing, pony-trekking, loch cruises and dolphin-watching boat trips. Ideally located for touring the Highlands, with key locations like Inverness only a half an hour drive away, East Craigdhu Cow Byre is the perfect spot for a secluded romantic getaway. EPC Rating: Band E
Kiltarlity is a village in the Highland council area of Scotland. With countryside surroundings, it lies 12 miles west of Inverness, and 2.5 miles south of Beauly, on the Bruiach Burn. Set amongst rural scenery, this village offers the opportunity to explore attractions, and the heritage of the Highlands. Further afield, Beauly is an excellent base for outdoor pursuit enthusiasts, ideal for hill walkers and climbers who can enjoy some of the most mountains.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
One bedroom: 1 x double.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen dining area and seating area with woodburning stove.
Electric heating, woodburning stove.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV with Freeview, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Decking with furniture.
Sorry, no smoking and no pets.
Pub 2.2 miles, shop 8.8 miles.
Please note: this property may not be suitable for those with mobility issues, or those who are uneasy on their feet.
Please note:This property is only licensed to accommodate up to 2 guests maximum.
Nearby points of interest
- The Glen Ord Distillery
- Urquhart Castle
- Loch Ness Tours
Reviews (57)
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Shaun
The property is clean, welcoming, and nicely decorated with a cosy feel inside. We were greeted by the owner when we arrived and the warm loaf of bread left out for us was a really nice touch. The property has really nice views over the River Beauly with French doors that lead out onto a decked area at the front of the property advertised as having spectacular views you can enjoy while having your morning coffee. However, the decking area is over looked by the ownerâs house and side windows and you are clearly visible on their security cameras so from day one we knew we would never be comfortable or be able to relax sitting out on the decking. During our stay, there were several vehicles parked directly outside the French doors facing directly into the property including the owners large van interrupting any view and as a consequence spent most evenings inside the property. This was not the isolated or peaceful environment we were hoping for so we decide to book alternative accommodation along the NC500 for a few nights. As we were self-catering we called to the shop to get some supplies but when we arrived found that every kitchen cupboard was full with no storage space so had to leave most of it out on the sides leaving very limited space for any preparation. We were also very surprised to find there was not a wardrobe in the bedroom when there was plenty of room and provided with just four draws to cram everything into which then became creased!!! We do not normally leave any negative reviews and normally like to focus on the positives but felt it important to leave an honest and constructive review of our experience to make other people aware that the property is not quite as private or secluded as the photographs would suggest!
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Shaun
Positioned in a stunning part of Scotland.
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John
Our hosts were welcoming and helpful. And the locationâ¦â¦.!