Guests say
The Old Chandlery in Avoch is a charming and well-equipped cottage, praised for its beautiful views over the Moray Firth and its excellent location for exploring the Black Isle and nearby attractions. Guests consistently mention the comfort of the beds, the peaceful setting, and the convenience of local shops and takeaways. While most found the property clean and homely, a few noted minor maintenance issues and occasional problems with the smoke alarm. Overall, the cottage offers a delightful and memorable stay, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with only a few mentioning issues such as an untidy patio or dated equipment. The majority of reviews highlight a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views, proximity to Inverness, and easy access to local attractions and the NC500 route. Guests appreciated the peaceful village setting and the convenience of nearby amenities.
Guests frequently commented on the comfort of the beds and the overall homely feel of the cottage. The property is described as warm, cosy, and spacious, with only minor mentions of creaky beds or trip hazards.
The cottage is well-equipped with everything needed for a holiday, including a well-stocked kitchen. Some guests noted dated equipment, a problematic hoover, and recurring issues with the smoke alarm, but overall facilities met or exceeded expectations.
There is no mention of welcome gifts or special touches such as a welcome pack. Some guests noted the absence of a welcome pack and a lack of follow-up from the owner regarding maintenance issues. Please note that gifts or welcome packs are not guaranteed.
About this property
A fantastic, historical building in the fishing village of Avoch on the Black Isle. It enjoys harbour and sea views, and the property serves as a perfect base for a Highland holiday.. 13 steps to entrance.
First Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
Second Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Garden with patio and garden furniture. On-road parking, additional public car park free of charge. No smoking.. A converted fisherman store from years gone by. Now converted into a cosy family home with great views over Avoch harbour and the Moray Firth. Sleeping four guests in three bedrooms, this dog friendly holiday home is in a great location for exploring Fortrose, Cromarty and the Black Isle and for accessing the wider Scottish Highlands. Inverness is around a 20-minute drive, there is a regular bus service if travelling without a car.
The Old Chandlery is situated opposite Avoch Harbour near to the fisher town where the close packed streets are a reminder of the days when the fishing boats were hauled into the street to protect them during bad weather. Avoch is located on the Black Isle and is approximately 20 minutes North East of Inverness on the Inner Moray Firth. The property is built into the hillside opposite Avoch Harbour. At the front of the house, there is a staircase that leads up to the front door. At the back of the house, there is no staircase to access the back door. Beach 400 yards. Pub 1¾ miles.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
EPC Rating = D
There are steps to the property.
Letting licence no.: HI20033F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Fort George
- Cawdor Castle
- The Little Theatre
- The Glen Ord Distillery
Reviews (24)
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Lee Jones
Absolutely brilliant stay at The Old Chandlery. Beach views every morning, perfect location to explore the black isle and loch Ness.. we would have loved to have stayed longer and explored further north to. We will be back.
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John Bowgen
Superb accommodation overlooking the harbour and Moray Firth. Great location to explore the Black Isle and Nigg coastlines and the start of the NC500 route. Accommodation was cleanand warm with all the amenities you require for a comfortable stay. Local fish and Chip shop is brilliant.
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Helen
The house was comfortable, clean and in a good location, handy for walks along the shore and for the shops and takeaways. The Black Isle is a beautiful area with lots to explore. Unfortunately, we had an isue with the smoke alarm system malfunctioning which meant it was ringing constantly unles we used the override button which gave us 10 minutes respite. This continued for almost 24 hours and was compounded by the fact that there was a power cut due to storm Amy. The owner had asumed wrongly that the alarm would stop when the power went off, so agreed with the electrician that he should delay sorting it until the power came back on. He failed to check with us how things were and to tell us that the electrician wasn't coming so we didn't like to leave the house empty with an alarm ringing but we really needed to go out and find somewhere we could get warmed up. Eventually we were able to dismantle the system ourselves. Though we liked the house, this was a very difficult experience