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Craigievar

Craigievar is a well-appointed, comfortable holiday home, ideally located with uninterrupted views of the Cromarty Firth, there is a beach to walk or just sit and take in the beauty of the location.

A bus service runs every hour to and from Cromarty to Inverness and will stop outside the property if you put your hand out. If you prefer why not explore Cromarty Village about three miles along the shore road and has a beach with grass areas where the children can play.

Cromarty also has a quaint harbour from where you can try the Ecoventures experience which really is an experience not to be missed (make sure you have your picture taken when you leave for the boat). This trip will hopefully allow a close up of the Dolphins and seals that use the Cromarty Firth, you are also taken out to see the various birdlife and the old fortifications on the Sutors - these folks are not clock watchers they are really keen on what they do.

The Emporium, is my favourite stop and here you will receive a very friendly welcome plus you can have coffee/tea with biscuits, while you consider which gift to take home or browse the huge and diverse selection of books. The Village offers a Bakery, Small supermarket, Waterfront Hotel, Pub and Post office. A new 4 car ferry has arrived which will take you across to Nigg. From Nigg head to the Seaboard Villages of Hilton,Balintore and Shandwick and from these villages it is a short distance to Tain where you will find the famous Glenmorangie Distillery, continue north across the Dornoch Firth to Dornoch or take the A836 towards Bonar Bridge, from here you could go up to The Falls of Shin, then head back out to the A9 along the A949 to continue onto The Royal Burgh of Dornoch. Dornoch has it own castle where you can get good food before you explore Dornoch.

A must see would be Dunrobin Castle just out side of Golspie, not to be missed if you like Castles.

Head West to the Isle of Skye and experience the Skye bridge or head South and along the famous Loch Ness taking in Urquhart Castle from where it is said would be the best vantage point to see NESSIE continue onto Fort Augustus where Thomas Telford constructed the locks in the 1800s and opened in 1820.

The Black Isle has some easy walks and for the fitter amongst you the not so easy walks, a small booklet detailing local walks may be bought at the Emporium. Learnie Red Rock has mountain bike trails, I think bikes can be hired in Cromarty, opposite the Bakery. Staying on the Black Isle for the day then a must visit is Chanory point to see the dolphins, it might prove more successful if you time your visit for an incoming tide when may be you will see the dolphins in their hunt for fish which can lead to exceptional leaps from the water, after all that fresh air and exercise you can get good coffee and excellent food at the Eilean Dubh on the high street of Fortrose.

I have tried to cover your first few days but you are in the most beautiful part of Scotland and exploration will lead you to some lovely locations. We hope you enjoy your visit at Craigievar.

Many thanks - Adena & Roy (owners of Craigievar)

Accommodation & Facilities

Craigievar offers a fantastic location with views to match, the sitting room has a bay window from which you get 180 degree view of the Cromarty Firth and if you keep a watchful eye on the Firth you may catch sight of Dolphins, Seals or the Ospreys. Binoculars are provided for the purpose of seeing the Osprey and if you are an early riser you may see otter on the beach.

Accommodation consists of: Sitting Room with panoramic views of the Cromarty firth from the bay window has 2 settees, coffee tables plus lamps,CD/Radio player, 32" LCD free-view TV, DVD player and DVD films, tourist information, books, magazines and games.

The Dining room is off the sitting room and offers a view to the front (sea) and across the rear garden which has an abundance of wildlife, Pine Martin, pheasants, Fox, Deer and of course plenty of bird activity.

The kitchen which is off the dining room has electric cooker, fridge, dishwasher, electric kettle, toaster, micro wave, slow cooker, steamer, caffetere, breadmaker, saucepans, crockery and cutlery, cooking aids are also provided. A freezer can be found in the utility along side the washer/dryer and sink.

The Master bedroom with en-suite shower has a double bed, electric blanket (should you need it) chest of drawers , bedside cabinets each side of the bed each with a lamp, large fitted wardrobe with plenty of hangers and a DAB radio/alarm. The bedroom has the same amazing views across the Cromarty Firth water as the sitting room.

A second bedroom has two single beds, electric blanket each(should you need it), chest of drawers, bedside cabinets each with a lamp, fitted wardrobe and DAB radio/alarm with lovely views over the rear garden into which the wildlife, Pine Martin, pheasants, Fox, Deer and of course plenty of bird activity.

There is a family bathroom with shower over, over sink is a shaving point and light.

There is plenty of outside space with gardens at the front and rear of the house.

List of Features

• Stunning Views over Cromarty Firth and Beyond
• Electricity, hot water and heating included
• Linen and towels included
• Dogs welcome (max 2)
• Large off-road parking
• Garden seats to front
• Patio with furniture at rear

All bed linen, towels and electricity are included in the price. The holiday home is stocked with a starter supply of washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, toilet rolls and other kitchen and bathroom supplies. A deposit of 25% of the total tariff is requested in advance. The balance is payable 6 weeks prior to the commencement of your holiday (or by arrangement for short notice bookings). Bookings are from Saturday 4pm to Saturday 10am. No smoking is permitted within the holiday home. A refundable good housekeeping deposit of £50 will be required as part of your final balance payment.

Other information - We are happy to accommodate well behaved dogs. A high chair and travel cot are available and can be requested on the online booking form.

Tariff & Prices

Prices shown are for available weeks only and are the standard price for full occupancy. Occupancy discounts and special offers may apply. To check Availability and Prices, with any applied discounts, click on Check Now button and choose your desired dates with number of guests staying. The pop up box will provide a final price quotation.

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Location & Directions

By Car - From the South - Follow the A9 north until you reach Inverness.

Continue along A9 toward the Kessock Bridge roundabout. Across the roundabout over the bridge (2nd exit).

Continue on the A9, after crossing the bridge, for approx 1 mile then turn right along the B9161 (sign posted for Munlochy & Cromarty/A832).

After approx 3 miles you will be in Munlochy. Continue through Munlochy until you reach the T junction as you leave the village. Turn right toward Fortrose along the A832.

Continue through Fortrose then Rosemarkie and follow the road up the hill out of Rosemarkie, take a left by the Blacksmith onto the B9160 continue along this scenic road for about 6miles until you reach a right onto the B9163 Signposted Cromarty turn right here follow this for approximately 3 miles continue through Jemimaville along the shore road for about 2 miles until you reach Shoremill, Craigievar is the third property.

To view directions from the Kessock Bridge in Inverness to Craigievar on Google maps with Google Street View click here

Guest Reviews

Clean Cottage everything you need to stay. including freshly baked Bread on arrival and Groceries in the Fridge what the owners leave for you. Fresh Flowers and Sweets on the Coffee Table Friendly People in the Village Good Places if you want to Eat Out makes you want to go back again and again would certainly recommend this Cottage to stay in.

Family W.

Wonderful house with spectacular views over the Cromarty Firth. By far the highest quality holiday accommodation we have ever lived in.
Mr C, Hatton

It was very spacious and and confortable with good views. The little extras made it rather special.
Mr G, Earleston

Dressing gowns and the cool box were a real bonus. The welcome food provision was also much appreciated. There was a feeling of spaciousness owing to the general layout and panoramic windows offering great vistas.
Mr & Mrs G, Letchworth

A high quality cottage in a superb location. All the extra touches (binoculars, provisions, magazines, etc) were great!
Mrs B, Lindfield

A lovely lovely cottage in a great location, everything you could wish for and more.
Mr H, Edensor

This was one of the best cottages we have ever spent a holiday in. The cottage had lots of extra special touches inc, bread maker and all the ingredients to make bread, shampoo, washing powder, dishwasher tablets, The food cupboard had tea coffee sugar salt tinned fruit , etc we were short of nothing. and what a view, I could go on and on, what a lovely cottage and so clean, thanks so much
Mrs B, Tranant

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