Guests say
Cottage Fia is a well-positioned property in the Northern Highlands, appreciated for its warmth, comfort, and generous welcome pack. While some guests found the cottage to be clean and well-equipped, others noted areas in need of maintenance and deep cleaning. The location is ideal for outdoor activities and exploring local attractions.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with several guests satisfied, while others reported the need for a deep clean and mentioned issues such as dust and odours. The property seems to be clean on the surface but has inconsistencies.
The location is consistently praised for its beauty, quietness, and proximity to local attractions, making it a strong point for the property.
Guests find the cottage warm and cosy, with comfortable beds and a peaceful atmosphere. However, some guests mentioned hard mattresses and uncomfortable smells, slightly affecting the comfort score.
Facilities are generally good with everything needed for a stay, but maintenance issues such as broken appliances and garden upkeep detract from the overall experience. Some facilities are noted as well-equipped, while others require attention.
The welcome pack and pre-arrival information from the owner are mentioned positively, indicating thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not guaranteed, this should be considered a pleasant addition rather than an expectation.
About this property
This sweet stone semi-detached cottage is located in the quiet and friendly village of Marybank in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. With roses next to the door, Cottage Fia is deceptively spacious and is ideal for a family or group of friends who will enjoy exploring this unspoilt part of Scotland together. This delightful cottage has a generous fitted kitchen with dining area together with a useful utility room, which has direct access out to the rear garden. There is a nicely presented sitting room with welcoming open fire and a single bedroom and bathroom at ground floor level, whilst on the first floor is a twin and double bedroom. With a small private garden to the front along with a parking space, there is also a large rear garden, mainly lawned with a pretty seating and BBQ area. From the rear of the cottage there are views to Ben Wyvis and the surrounding mountains and hills. Guests will most certainly appreciate the outdoor space here and enjoy opportunities for some alfresco dining in the summer months. Marybank lies close to the River Conon, a very popular fishing river and permits are available locally. It also has a small hotel just a very short walk from the cottage, which is ideal for visitors who want to enjoy a relaxing drink at the end of an active day. Muir of Ord is close by and offers a great selection of shops and hotels, as well as a riding stable. Ideally situated for touring the Highlands, visitors will enjoy Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness with its excellent visitors centre or perhaps venture up to Culloden Battlefield and soak up the rather special atmosphere and history there. With so much to see and do and with beautiful scenery and wildlife in abundance makes this cottage an enjoyable base at all times of the year. EPC Rating: Band E
The small village of Marybank in Ross-shire has a hotel, and just two miles away is the larger village of Contin which offers a shop and church. Close by is the Muir of Ord, which boasts the Glen Ord Distillery and Visitor Centre, and the town of Beauly and the city of Inverness are within reach.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor single.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility.
Sitting room with open fire.
Oil central heating with open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with basic Sky, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car, plus roadside parking beside cottage.
Lawned garden with furniture and BBQ.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, hotel with bar 5 mins walk.
River 5 mins walk.
Nearby points of interest
- The Glen Ord Distillery
Reviews (17)
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Denise
Unsightly front garden on arrival. Access to key box at rear, through overgrown/unusable back garden (rusted BBQ, rubbish, trip hazards everywhere) - very disappointing. Property very clean but overwhelming smell in living room (the plug-ins/diffusers unable to mask damp/dog odours?). Bathroom floor and uncarpeted areas very slippery. Dated internal decor. No can/bottle opener (purchased and left). Bowls chipped. Wok unusable. Some of the maintenance issues mentioned in past reviews unresolved. Photos on website not representative of gardens' current condition. NO OBVIOUS PROPERTY REFURBISHMENT! No visitor/tourist info. Would have been good value if property better maintained as it was a lovely location.
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Wolfgang
Highly recommended
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Sian
The kitchen and bathroom facilities were great. The cottage was super clean and the owner sent out very useful information prior to our stay.We were super cosy and the cottage was a great base for exploring parts of the Nc500 and Inverness. We would stay again.