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Set in the picturesque coastal village of Avoch
Channory Point, famous for dolphin spotting
Enjoy a day at Rosemarkie Beach close by
The scenic Moray Firth coast
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17 / 21  Set in the picturesque coastal village of Avoch
18 / 21  Channory Point, famous for dolphin spotting
19 / 21  Enjoy a day at Rosemarkie Beach close by
20 / 21  The scenic Moray Firth coast
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The Little Small House

Avoch, The Highlands
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 2
4
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Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Avoch is a picturesque coastal village overlooking the Avoch Bay and the Moray Firth
  • Perfect base for families, couples and friends to explore the beautiful Highlands and Islands
  • Take a trip to Chanonry Point, famous for spotting a pod of resident Bottlenose dolphins 
Overview
Property code: 73550

Located on a quiet street in the old fisher’s part of the village, a peaceful setting for a relaxing break in the Highlands. A short walk from the Moray Firth shoreline, the area is acknowledged as one of the best places in Europe for spotting Bottlenose dolphins. Outdoor activities include golf, cycling, fishing, walking and climbing. Walk to the Medieval Ormonde Castle with views back to the village and over the bay. There are scenic drives all along the coast with pretty villages in between, and sandy beaches at Fortrose and Rosemarkie, with cafe and children’s play area. Visit the beautiful mystical Fairy Glen waterfalls. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, is just a short drive away or get the bus from the village. Culloden Battlefield, Fort George and the historic castles of Cawdor and Urquhart are on the banks of Loch Ness. Enjoy a ferry trip from Cromarty to Nigg, running from May 1st – September 30th 2021

Stepping into this delightful two storey property, on the ground floor, you will find the lovely spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The stylish and well-equipped kitchen offers you plentiful storage with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Tassimo coffee machine and microwave, and ample work space to prepare your meals. Enjoy your resulting meals together at the dining table provided, the dining area also has French doors leading out to the patio garden. Relax in the comfy lounge after a day out exploring the area and watch your favourite programme on the TV. The spacious family shower room with shower and WC is also located on the ground floor. When the day is done, retire via the wooden staircase to the first floor where you will find two bedrooms, a double and a twin, set in the eves with sloping ceilings. There is also a separate WC on the first floor.

The French doors from the dining area, take you to the delightful patio area with garden furniture where you can enjoy al fresco dining. There is roadside parking to the front of the property, subject to availability, with extra parking by the shore wall, only a short walk.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 shower room and 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Tassimo coffee machine and microwave
  • Electric and Eco-friendly air source heating included
  • Roadside parking, subject to availability
  • Beach 2 miles, takeaways and shops within walking distance
  • TV in lounge
  • Please note the maximum occupancy for the property is 4 guests including infants
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Catherine Stewart

This property joined our collection in 2019 and is managed by Catherine.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 37 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sonia, 26th October 2024

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The cottage was beautiful, warm & clean. We absolutely loved our stay. It was close to lots of things to do too. Couldnt have been better!

Reviewed by Alison, 4th October 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage with everything you would need for your stay. Great shower/bathroom and very comfortable beds!! Welcome pack was such a nice touch....with even treats for the doggie!

Reviewed by Susan, 21st September 2024

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Lovely cottage, ideally located to explore the Black Isle

Reviewed by Terry, 31st August 2024

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Reviewed by Stephen, 27th July 2024

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Reviewed by Lesley, 29th June 2024

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Reviewed by Susan, 22nd June 2024

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Lovely cottage and so comfortable and homely. A beautiful and thoughtful welcome package was left for us including treats for the dogs. Thank you for a lovely stay

Reviewed by Marlyn, 18th May 2024

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Reviewed by Christine, 30th April 2024

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Such a lovely cottage. Cosy, comfortable, spotlessly clean and so well equipped, everything you could possibly want. It was well located for all the places we wanted to visit - even saw the dolphins. Would recommend this cottage and hope to stay there again

Reviewed by Helen, 25th April 2024

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This is a super cottage located in a lovely little village. Our dogs enjoyed walking at the nearby harbour. Culloden Battlefields are a must visit - so glad we went. Loch Ness is also amazing. The cottage itself is very well equipped, super clean with a small but completely secure garden. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Morag, 6th April 2024

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Reviewed by Paul, 1st April 2024

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Comfort , cleanliness and convenience of the cottage exceeded expectations .Ample things to do within short distance of village especially having 2 dogs to occupy .The hamper and hand written note left by owner was a really lovely touch.,and very much appreciated .We would love to return in future

Reviewed by Louise, 16th March 2024

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A beautiful little cottage. As soon as we stepped through the door we felt at home. It was warm and there was a lovely welcome pack. The beds were very comfy and the shower was hot. The beach, local shop, fish and chip shop, Chinese and curry house were a 3 minute walk away. Even though it's called little cottage there's plenty of room, it didn't fRead moreeel small.We never had a problem parking the car. There are several walks from Avoch, which we did and would recommend, the info was in the cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Jeremy, 8th January 2024

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The Little Small House is an excellent highland hideaway very close to the beach at Avoch, great if you have small children or dogs wanting to let off some steam. The cottage was immaculately clean on arrival, really generous welcome pack and plenty of information. Modern and well equipped, washing machine, dishwasher etc which makes your stay easyRead more. 20 minute drive into Inverness for bigger amenities but with Scotmid, Chinese, Post Office and chippy on the doorstep and pub in Fortrose perfect! Hide

Reviewed by Allison, 23rd December 2023

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Loved it. Cosy, clean , great location, shop, and take away so near if you dont feel like catering. Everything we needed in cottage.

Reviewed by Kathleen, 6th December 2023

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Lovely warm cosy cottage ideal for winter breaks. Well equipped and even included a welcome hamper, bowls, towels and treats for your pet. Excellent location for visiting the many dog friendly beaches on the Black Isle and Moray coast. A little gem, would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Louise, 13th November 2023

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Excellent accommodation, one of the best places we have booked into. Very well equipped, the owner had thought of everything. Well positioned for travelling around the area for sight seeing, only regret is having booked for just a week. After a day being out it was a warm and cosy place to come home to. We highly recommend the Wee Small House, justRead more excellent. Hide

Reviewed by David, 21st October 2023

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Cosy cottage which has been renovated tastefully and with all equipment required. One point for dog owners - downstairs floors are wood with no anti-slip mats or rugs. Our old arthritic springer had several collisions with the dining table and the kitchen bin in his haste to turn the corner into the kitchen to get to his food bowl.

Reviewed by David, 14th October 2023

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What we like about this two bedroom cottage apart from the bathroom downstairs it has a separate toilet up stairs between the two bedrooms which is a plus.

Reviewed by Beverley, 30th September 2023

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A well maintained and well equipped property that caters for dogs. No need to go second class in order to take your dogs on holiday with you.

Reviewed by Ian, 17th September 2023

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This is a fab five-star property. The location and the level of quality in the house are both out of this world. I should probably not be saying this publicly as it will make getting a future booking very hard after others read this review!! But well done to you...

Reviewed by Janice, 12th September 2023

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Just returned from this lovely cottage, celebrating our Ruby Wedding Anniversary. Everything was perfect, from the welcome pack, which even included dog treats, to the lovely furnishings, comfortable bed and well-equipped kitchen. The outdoor space at the back was safe for our dogs and very pleasant. Avoch is a great base for touring and there are Read moreloads of lovely walks. Special thanks to the owner, Fiona, who made our stay special. Hide

Reviewed by Jonathan, 2nd September 2023

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Wonderful cottage, ideal location for exploring the east coast of Scotland, good choice of food outlets in Avoch, will definitely stay again. One of the highlights was going dolphin spotting from Avoch harbour and also using the Cromarty/Nigg ferry to shorten the trip further north.

Reviewed by Sarah, 26th August 2023

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Amazing cottage in a fantastic location. Well equipped and spotlessly clean. Fiona was an amazing host and kindly answered my many requests prior to arrival. Thank you Fiona! Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Bryony, 19th August 2023

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A fabulous little cottage that was beautifully clean and well equipped. Comfy beds and living area and a great kitchen with everything needed for cooking dinner. The location was perfect, quiet and peaceful and it was great to be able to bring the dogs and be so close to the shore for them to have a good run. The local park was also a big hit with Read morethe children. Hide

Reviewed by Morag, 5th August 2023

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We stay within the cottage and local village while on holiday. The cottage was exceptionally comfortable, clean and well equipped which made a pleasant stay for the second time. Would strongly recommend it for a holiday stay.

Reviewed by Denise, 22nd July 2023

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Large amount of wasps attracted to bushes in back garden and issue, couldn't make use of the garden, had 2 young children with us because of wasps, couldn't leave open patio doors because of wasps. Take your own tea pot, we couldn't find one. Cottage is lovely, Avoch is well centred for getting out and about.

Reviewed by Lynn, 8th July 2023

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This is a very cosy well kept cottage. Lovely Beds, everything you need in kitchen. Garden furniture great. The area is amazing 2, mins to harbour and lovely walks. Village has three good takeaways if you don't want to cook. Would love to return. Rosie our little shitzu had great time. The Hamper was an extra special surprise great touch.

Reviewed by Marlyn, 17th June 2023

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Reviewed by James, 10th June 2023

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Lovely cottage, in a lovely location. The Black Isle is our happy place, and this property has all we need to keep it that way. We will be back....if you'll have us.

Reviewed by Nicola, 3rd June 2023

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This is a beautiful cottage very very comfortable and the kitchen is equipped with everything you need and more! It's an ideal base for exploring the Black Isle and surrounding areas!

Reviewed by Lavinia, 27th May 2023

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The cottage was lovely and so clean. Little details such as phone charger sockets and a cafetire for coffee was much appreciated and the welcome hamper as well as the table being set and fresh flowers were lovely welcoming touches. The location was ideal with the shore being so close and Avoch is a lovely little village and great base to explore. ORead moreur little dog felt very at home too and had a great week with lots of time spent having fun on the beach. Highly recommended! X Hide

Reviewed by Michelle, 13th May 2023

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An amazing location especially for Inverness and Loch Ness. We even did John O'Groats. Cottage was very clean, shower was lovely and beds were comfy. Probably the best cottage we've stayed in so far. Would highly recommend it.

Reviewed by Louise, 6th May 2023

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Reviewed by Brenda, 11th April 2023

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Wonderful property in a brilliant location. Beautifully equipped and comfortable.

Reviewed by Toni, 1st April 2023

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Reviewed by Peter, 18th March 2023

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