Self-Catering at Stone Water Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Inverness

Holiday home
Stone Water is a delightful, detached cottage settled in a superb location on the shores of Loch Achilty, three miles from Strathpeffer in the Scottish Highlands. Set over the ground floor with one double bedroom and one twin, this cottage can comfortably sleep four people. There's also a bathroom and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with French doors opening onto a front patio garden with furniture. There is also ample off road parking outside this cottage. Fly fishing can be enjoyed on the doorstep, and walking routes and cycle paths can be found within easy reach, whilst for a wonderful day trip, Inverness, Loch Ness or even the Isle of Skye can be easily found from this charming cottage. At the end of a long day, Stone Water provides a calming base to return to.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

Area
Often compared to a Bavarian Mountain resort, the picturesque spa village of Strathpeffer owes its growth to the discovery of water springs during the 1700s, and was declared in 1819 to be the healthiest drinking water in Britain! The original Spa Pavilion has been magnificently restored after a period of disuse and now serves as a venue for a variety of events, including concerts, dances, dramas and exhibitions.

Region
From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Amenities
Electric storage heaters. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Private front patio garden with furniture, shared lawned garden. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1 mile, pub with restaurant 5 miles. Note: Cottage is close to lakeside, children to be supervised. Note Fly fishing available by arrangement with owner. Note: Property has a private water supply. Note: one small dog welcome

Mrs Wilson

October 2020

Lovely, comfortable cabin in a very peaceful location.. Easy drive to some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery. Warm welcome from the friendly owner who checked on us several times. This is one I'd love to come back to.

Mrs Wilson, October 2020

August 2020

Easy and straightforward - clear and transparent with information .. Just how I would want it to be!

Mr Robertson, August 2020

October 2019

We had a lovely week at Stone Water Cottage .. ..... the setting is beautiful & very peaceful. There is a "not drinking water" sign but we found out that you can!!! It needs a bit of tlc due to a leak but it is being fixed & this didnt ruin our time here. The owners were lovely & very friendly. We would definately return here!

Mrs Grant, October 2019

Its great place to relax and amazing photo opportunities

Mr Ball, October 2019

August 2019

We really ejoyed this holiday .. the cottage was warm and cosy. the bathroom could do with a few selves to put tooth brushes and shower gel on. otherwise well equipted

Mr Oswell, August 2019

The cottage was comfortable and the scenery stunning

Mr Adams, August 2019

June 2019

+ Excellent cottage, quiet peaceful location, lovely owner very helpful.. - proximity of shops Would definitely recommend to poeple

Dr Colmer

May 2019

Worth knowing that the tap water isn’t drinking water.. A homely stay, with a friendly, helpful host.

Mr Thornhill, June 2019

Lovely quiet location near bonny Loch Achilty.. Within easy reach of Strathpeffer for shopping and cafes etc. It's a very nice cottage, compact enough for someone with mobility limitations, but a spacious living room area.. The owner lives on site and was very friendly and helpful.

Mr Finn

April 2019

We really enjoyed our stay at Stone Water Cottage.. The cottage is very comfortable and has everything you need. The cottage is in a beautiful woodland setting on the shore of Loch Achilty, which is fantastic for boating and fishing. The owners of Stone Water Cottage gave us a proper highland welcome and couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. Would recommend Stone Water Cottage for a nice relaxing holiday and we will definitely be returning.

Mrs Hunter

October 2018

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Stone Water Cottage.. It is in a beautiful setting and with lots of walks and a lovely loch on the doorstep it was ideal for our dog. The owners were very welcoming and friendly. We hopefully will return to stay again.

Mrs Halavage

We loved Stone Water Cottage.. Firstly the setting is beautiful, there is a huge lawn looking over to the loch and it's position is absolutely ideal: quiet but not completely isolated. We loved exploring this gorgeous area, the towns are interesting and the scenery magnificent. The owners are so friendly and are on hand to give advice but they are not intrusive. It was a lovely touch to offer us the use of their rowing boat on the loch and we had great fun using it. Everyone mentions Toby, the owners' cocker Spaniel - he is delightful and very friendly, another wee bonus. Our weather was great and we were able to sit out with a glass of wine enjoying the tranquility and the beautiful surroundings. Can't wait to go back!

Mr Brazier

September 2018

The cottage is in a delightfully quiet setting adjacent to Loch Achilty and conveniently located for exploring the Highlands.. Friendly owners (with very sociable dog!) Overall good value for money and would recommend.

Mr Graham

Excellent location, idyllic surroundings, will definitely go again

Ms Macbeth

August 2018

A beautiful, quiet, loch-side location and a comfortable cottage with everything you need for a self-catering stay in the Highlands.. The owners are friendly, helpful and welcoming but not intrusive and their adorable dog makes everyone feel at home. The location is an easy drive to Dingwall for food shopping and to Inverness for the airport and the Victorian market. There is plenty to see locally - Tollie red kites, the pictish Eaglestone in Strathpeffer, the lovely Rogie falls are all close by (and free) and it's perfectly placed for exploring the Northern Northern Highlands. We had a very relaxing week of walking, swimming in the Loch and enjoying the clean, fresh air.

Mr Latorre Pascual

Nice and comfortable house.. Lovely location near to the lake, boat rides as added bonus. Friendly hosts. A pleasure.

Mrs Reniers

July 2018

Beautiful location, nice people..

Mr Brown

June 2018

Accommodation was roomy and quiet, well situated overlooking the loch and although away from the main road attractions in the area were easy to reach.. Owners were welcoming a.nd approachable to answer any queries

Rev Ross

Negative: No door on ice compartment in fridge.. No information about the cottage e.g. recycling bins. The overall décor both inside and out looked in need of and upgrade. Positive: The location of the cottage was very good, quiet and restful.

Dr Barclay

May 2018

Easy to reach from main road but far enough away to be beautifully quiet

Mr Hall

Cottage was in a quiet but convenient location and was clean and spacious.. Some supplies included fresh eggs were well received and we (and our dog) were made very welcome.

Mrs Allan

April 2018

The cottage was clean and tidy, lovely location near to loch, and the weather was very good so that made all the difference.. Cottage was nice and cosy. Facilities excellent. Fishing on loch was an added bonus. Owners were very pleasant and helpful, couldn’t do enough, with recommendations for places to eat and visit. All in all a very pleasant break.

Mr Fleming

September 2017

Great location lovely cottage and wonderful hosts Lastly very good value for money Highly recommended

Mr Pledger

August 2017

This is a truly amazing holiday cottage, the owners are lovely and very helpful the site has only three of these cottages and the scenery is second to none.. If you are planning a Scottish Highland holiday book one of these.

Coyle

June 2017

Lovely cottage with everything needed to enjoy a peaceful break.. Very helpful owners with friendly wee spaniel! Ideal location for hill walking. Would definitely use again.

Mr Stirling

May 2017

Owners very friendly and helpful..

Mr Stirling, May 2017

November 2016

The owner, Mrs Rose, went above and beyond to make us welcome.. We felt so relaxed and enjoyed our stay thoroughly. Such a lovely family. The cottage was beautiful, fresh and clean and just felt so comfortable. AMAZING!! We will definately return in the future for a longer stay. many thanks Mrs Rose.

Mrs Macneil, November 2016

September 2016

The location is superb and dog friendly to boot.. Lovely owners Michelle & Campbell who's own dog was brilliant with our own dog and was a firm favourite visitor along with the local ducks from the Loch :-) Would highly recommend for a relaxing break / holiday.

Mrs Sutherland

July 2016

Location was excellent for touring the area and the cottage was comfortable to return home, the owners were very helpful too.

Mr Ord

June 2016

A superb lodge holiday, it was peaceful with great views. The owners were friendly and helpful.

Mr Jackson, September 2016

Location was excellent for touring the area and the cottage was comfortable to return home, the owners were very helpful too..

Mrs Sutherland, June 2016

A superb lodge holiday, it was peaceful with great views.. The owners were friendly and helpful.

Miss Todd

January 2016

The owners were extremely friendly and helpful, suggesting various dog walks in the vicinity. It is a lovely place to relax and unwind.

Mr Ord, June 2016r

The owners were extremely friendly and helpful, suggesting various dog walks in the vicinity.. It is a lovely place to relax and unwind.

Mrs Thompson

November 2015

Beautiful setting close to the loch. Accommodation lovely with everything we needed. The owner was so friendly and helpful we would definitely recommend this as a getting away from it all destination.

Mr Gemmell

October 2015

We all had a fantastic time, the scenery was spectacular and the owners were some of the nicest and most helpful people we have ever met. We would highly recommend this cottage to anyone who would like a country break with beautiful towns and villages all within a 20 - 30min drive. We have already recommended this cottage to many of our friends and family and look forward to booking again for ourselves very soon.

Miss Todd, January 2016

Beautiful setting close to the loch.. Accommodation lovely with everything we needed. The owner was so friendly and helpful we would definitely recommend this as a getting away from it all destination.

Mrs Thompson, October 2015

We all had a fantastic time, the scenery was spectacular and the owners were some of the nicest and most helpful people we have ever met.. We would highly recommend this cottage to anyone who would like a country break with beautiful towns and villages all within a 20 - 30min drive. We have already recommended this cottage to many of our friends and family and look forward to booking again for ourselves very soon.

Mr Gonda

August 2015

A very lovely place, can't wait to go back there, and the owners are lovely and helpful.

Mr Gemmell, October 2015

July 2015

A very lovely place, can't wait to go back there, and the owners are lovely and helpful..

Mrs Campbell

May 2015

The owners made us feel very welcome. We loved the cottage. We chose it very last minute and had to take our dog with us, who was more than welcome and made great friends with the owners dog. The scenery was stunning and situated on a quiet road next to the loch - it was difficult to leave!

Mr Gonda, July 2015

The owners made us feel very welcome.. We loved the cottage. We chose it very last minute and had to take our dog with us, who was more than welcome and made great friends with the owners dog. The scenery was stunning and situated on a quiet road next to the loch - it was difficult to leave!

Mr Robertson

February 2015

This a great place, ideal for a quiet break in a beautiful setting.

Mrs Campbell, May 2015

This a great place, ideal for a quiet break in a beautiful setting..

Miss Kampz

January 2015

The owner was flexible with dates at the last minute which made this holiday possible. Owner left us a bottle of bubbles and some amazing homemade biscuits for our arrival because this was our honeymoon! There were even balloons on the door. I thought that was really nice. The kitchen and living room area is very modern and cozy. The owner allowed us to bring both our dogs. The cabin was always warm, the heaters are excellent! The owner and her children came to say hello on our first morning, and had text us the night before to make sure we were ok for directions because we were arriving at about 11pm in the fog and ice! Very kind. It was nice to just let the dogs run around in the morning in the grass outside the cabin. We will return to the cottage.

Mr Robertson, February 2015

December 2014

The owner was flexible with dates at the last minute which made this holiday possible.. Owner left us a bottle of bubbles and some amazing homemade biscuits for our arrival because this was our honeymoon! There were even balloons on the door. I thought that was really nice. The kitchen and living room area is very modern and cozy. The owner allowed us to bring both our dogs. The cabin was always warm, the heaters are excellent! The owner and her children came to say hello on our first morning, and had text us the night before to make sure we were ok for directions because we were arriving at about 11pm in the fog and ice! Very kind. It was nice to just let the dogs run around in the morning in the grass outside the cabin. We will return to the cottage.

Mrs Sweetman

October 2014

The owners were very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The area was good for walking, bird watching and facilities available for boating on loch and fishing. The furniture was very comfortable, it was very quiet and relaxing.

Miss Kampz, December 2014

September 2014

The owners were very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble.. The area was good for walking, bird watching and facilities available for boating on loch and fishing. The furniture was very comfortable, it was very quiet and relaxing.

Mr Hobson Mbe Bem

June 2014

This was the first time my family and I had rented a property to use as a base for touring Scotland, therefore, we arrived with some trepidation as to what we would find. This was completely unfounded as the property was FANTASTIC. We had contacted the owner, prior to our arrival who had told us which of the three properties we would be allocated. On arrival, she came and introduced herself and her family and stated that if we needed anything, we should go to her house nearby. Until we left, that was all the contact we had. The property was very clean, well furnished with everything we needed, there was no reason to see her again. A very quiet location overlooking Loch Achilty, it was a great place to relax. With a 9 month old Grandson, it was a great surprise to wake up and see ducks that came to the french windows each morning and evening.to be fed. Something, even at that young age, he recognised. Would i go back? Definitely. Would I recommend this property? Definitely and have already done so.

Mrs Walters

Fantastic picturesque location with extremely helpful owners. We would certainly consider recommending this to friends and returning there ourselves.

Mrs Sweetman, September 2014

This was the first time my family and I had rented a property to use as a base for touring Scotland, therefore, we arrived with some trepidation as to what we would find.. This was completely unfounded as the property was FANTASTIC. We had contacted the owner, prior to our arrival who had told us which of the three properties we would be allocated. On arrival, she came and introduced herself and her family and stated that if we needed anything, we should go to her house nearby. Until we left, that was all the contact we had. The property was very clean, well furnished with everything we needed, there was no reason to see her again. A very quiet location overlooking Loch Achilty, it was a great place to relax. With a 9 month old Grandson, it was a great surprise to wake up and see ducks that came to the french windows each morning and evening.to be fed. Something, even at that young age, he recognised. Would i go back? Definitely. Would I recommend this property? Definitely and have already done so.

Mr Hobson, June 2014

May 2014

Fantastic picturesque location with extremely helpful owners.. We would certainly consider recommending this to friends and returning there ourselves.

Mrs Darroch

April 2014

Very kind and attentive owners are always on hand if needed. The fresh eggs were delicious, thank you! The cottage is well finished and very comfortable and cosy, with everything you might require provided. The local scenery is beautiful and peaceful, although you need go no further than Loch Achilty, a few yards from the house, where the light reflects on the water in all its moods. Small birds abound and there's a resident wren in the eaves, while ducks come to feed on the grass outside the door. Our dog loved the varied walks close at hand and so did we!

Mr Gibson

March 2014

Excellent cottage in an amazing location with lovely owners. The cottage has everything you need and is extremely comfortable.

Mrs Walters, May 2014

Very kind and attentive owners are always on hand if needed.. The fresh eggs were delicious, thank you! The cottage is well finished and very comfortable and cosy, with everything you might require provided. The local scenery is beautiful and peaceful, although you need go no further than Loch Achilty, a few yards from the house, where the light reflects on the water in all its moods. Small birds abound and there's a resident wren in the eaves, while ducks come to feed on the grass outside the door. Our dog loved the varied walks close at hand and so did we!

Mrs Darroch, March 2014

February 2014

Excellent cottage in an amazing location with lovely owners.. The cottage has everything you need and is extremely comfortable.

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Stone Water Cottage in Inverness, Highland