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May Cottage - Alness

Alness, The Highlands
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sun
Dogs allowed 2
3
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Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Internet access
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Traditional stone-built Cottage within the 19,000 acre grounds of Kildermorie Estate.
  • Combines exquisite scenery with peace and quiet, delightful walks straight from the doorstep
  • Charging available for Hybrid/electric vehicles

 

Overview
Property code: CA232

Located on the Kildermorie Estate, this spot is the perfect hideaway for those that want to spend their holidays walking, adventuring and reconnecting with nature. Right from the doorstep you will have access to forests, lochs and rolling hills with endless walks, so staying entertained throughout your stay will be wonderfully easy. 14 miles away is the town of Alness where you can grab all of the provisions you should need for your stay as well as a bite to eat in the evenings you don't fancy cooking. A trip to Scotland surely isn't complete without a visit to a whisky distillery, and one particularly great one is the Dalmore Distillery in Alness with its beautiful waterside location and the opportunity to book a full tour of the premises.

Upon entering this cosy cottage, you will arrive into the small entrance hall/boot room which is perfect for keeping your outdoor gear when it needs to dry off. Everything within this property is neatly finished and well equipped, including the kitchen/dining area which is perfect for crafting a delicious feast. The sitting room is quaint and traditional with clean and crisp touches giving the area a nice light and bright feel. Heading up a few steps, you will then enter the bedroom which can either be made into a twin room or double room, alongside a dressing area and large bathroom. This entire area has been lovingly finished to ensure a comfortable stay for all, as well as making it a breeze to get ready for the day ahead and have a restful night's sleep.

Outside, there is a driveway which can accommodate two cars and a lawned area that you could lay a blanket on for a picnic. In addition to this, you cannot forget the vast countryside that lies right on your doorstep, ready for you to explore at your  leisure.

 

  • 1 bedroom – made up as zip-and-link king or twin upon request at the time of booking
  • 1 bathroom – shower over bath and WC
  • Electric cooker, fridge, chest freezer, microwave
  • No mobile phone signal - WiFi calling is available
  • Use of laundry facilities in a separate building
  • Private spring water supply 
  • Parking for 2 vehicles
  • 2 dogs allowed - Please note that animals are not allowed in the cottage at any time. Kennels are heated when necessary
  • Fishing by separate arrangement with own tackle
  • Additional activities offered by the estate should be arranged directly and will incur an extra cost
  • Nearest shop – 13 miles away in Alness
  • Note that the property is accessed via a single track road through forestry; please drive carefully, on reaching the boundary of the estate the speed limit is a strict 15 mph
  • Short-term Licence - HI-20127-F
  • EPC rating - E
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 17:00 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 £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Fiona MacDonald

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

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 8 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Stephen, 13th October 2024

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This cottage is ideal for destressing and relaxing. It is situated in a remote area surrounded by forests and tracks. May cottage is compact but met all my needs. No tv . The road to the cottage has mixed surface starting off with good surface up to jus beyond distillery then goes into twisty single track with passing places, forest section is a biRead moret rough so keep speed down, section of road on the estate is a credit to the owner single track and smooth 15 mph speed limit. Would recomend Hide

Reviewed by Jacquelyn, 29th September 2024

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Fantastic location with excellent views and walks, clean and cosy cottage and lovely friendly staff, cant wait to go back again.

Reviewed by Matthew, 25th August 2024

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Reviewed by Mark, 12th May 2024

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The cleanest cottage we have stayed in. All you could need for 2 people for a peaceful, relaxing week. A fabulous location hidden in the Easter Ross hills. A lovely cottage on a Highland sporting estate where you see the staff who are genuinely friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed the freedom of the estate to walk, Carn Cuineag, to fish, the hill locRead morehs, and to watch the birds, osprey, black and red throated divers, etc. We are returning next year. Paradise found? For us yes. Hide

Reviewed by Barry, 17th February 2024

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we really enjoyed are stay at may cottage and the estate is in fantastic location, very peaceful we really enjoyed the time we spent there and the location was amazing for hiking. we would definitely stay there again and also recommend it to family and friends. the cottage was lovely and clean and we got a lovely welcome when we first arrived. overRead moreall we were very happy with the property. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Clifford, 10th September 2023

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The cottage was well equipped and very comfortable.

Reviewed by Mark, 11th June 2023

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May Cottage is spotlessly clean and is on a extremely well kept traditional Highland Sporting Estate. All the staff were polite, helpful and friendly including Magda who welcomed us on our arrival. We enjoyed having the freedom to explore the Estate (stalking activities allowing). We fished in the lochs and the river glasa, watched Ospreys, Red ThrRead moreoated Divers, etc. We enjoyed the drive in on the private track which gave a real feeling of 'getting away from it all'. We hope to be back soon. Hide

Reviewed by Michael, 30th April 2023

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The cottage is a lovely place to stay, well-heated, well-equiped and spotless. The sitting room is not comfortable however, being only just wide enough for a two-seater sofa and certainly not big enough to swing a cat. Magda, Kris, and all the other staff that we met could not be more friendly and helpful. The road in however, is so rough that no nRead moreormal family car could make it. A high clearance appears a necessity. If you like remoteness as we do, this is the place for you Hide

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1/3 Deposit

Take advantage of our deposit scheme when booking 9 weeks or more in advance.