Highland Farm Cottages, Mountgerald, Dingwall
- property # : 2819
- accommodation type : self catering,self catering
- number bedrooms : 2
- sleeps max : 4
- number shower/bathrooms : 2.5
- Children : children welcome
- Infirm or limited mobility : Not suitable
- Wheelchair users : Not suitable
- Visitors with pets : Some pets - please enquire
- Smokers : No smoking
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Property description
Accommodation at Walnut Cottage
Originally the western end of a stone built Highland Steading (Scottish word for barn), built in the early 1800s. The walls in this cottage are two feet thick and have been keeping the Scottish weather at bay for around 200 years.
Walnut Cottage is named after the six walnut trees planted only fifty yards away. The walnuts from these trees were originally used for dying clothes long before modern dyes were available.
This Steading was built by Major Colin Mackenzie and was converted by the current owners Kenneth and Lesley Mackenzie in 2009/10.
Originally used as a grain and wool store the accommodation available upstairs now includes two double bedrooms. Both have en-suite bathrooms and the master bedroom boasts a balcony looking west with stunning views to the mountains of Kintail and the towns of Dingwall and Strathpeffer.
Downstairs offers heated floors throughout, another family shower room with W.C, a well equipped kitchen with granite worktops, a spacious lounge with 42†plasma television, blu-ray DVD player, ipod dock, free wi-fi, solid oak flooring and luxurious leather sofas.
Outside Walnut Cottage is the original courtyard with parking available to the main door. There is a patio which is accessed through patio doors from the lounge and is the perfect place to relax and take in a beautiful highland sunset. From April until October in the field immediately adjacent three Highland cattle known as "˜The Mountgerald Highlanders" roam freely and are very fond of having their photographs taken.
We have tried to make Chestnut Cottage child friendly, providing a travel cot, stair gate, and high chair. There is a children’s play park available on the flat grass area just down hill from Walnut cottage which includes swings, slide, picnic table, monkey bars and a tower.
Dogs are welcome but as we are on a working farm they must be on a lead at all times when outside the cottage. We respectfully ask that they are only allowed only downstairs and not on the carpets on or upstairs. We are pleased to offer dog bowls/blankets etc on request.
Address : Walnut Cottage Mountgerald Dingwall Ross-Shire
Zip / Postal code : IV15 9TT
Area description
Things to do
For the children we have our own play park where they can play whilst enjoying the unspoilt views of the Black Isle and the fresh Highland air. They can also see and learn about the animals that later provide us with a lot of the food we eat, whilst enjoying life in the Scottish outdoors.
Helicopter Transfers
For a really special occasion we can arrange for a helicopter transfer from Inverness Airport to the door here at Highland Farm Cottages. Another option is to see the Highlands as the eagles do by arranging a sight seeing flight of the local area.
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Here at Highland Farm Cottages we offer clay pigeon shooting exclusively to our guests. It is available during the winter months when the animals are inside and out of harm’s way. Whether a beginner or you just want to hone your skills we would be delighted to take you out with one of our qualified instructors.
Dolphin Watching
www.ecoventures.co.uk
Based in Cromarty on the eastern most tip of The Black Isle ecoventures will take you to see a variety of wildlife, the most famous being the resident colony of Bottlenose Dolphins.
Whisky Tours
Dalmore Distillery
Home to The Dalmore Malt Whisky and a great history with the Mackenzies this distillery is well worth a visit. It has the added bonus of being only 15 minutes away from Highland Farm Cottages.
www.thedalmore.com
Glenmorangie Distillery
30 minutes away in the Historic Town of Tain you will find the beautiful distillery of Glenmorangie.
www.glenmorangie.com Why not make a day of it and visit Tain Pottery whilst you’re there www.tainpottery.co.uk
This is where we at Highland Farm Cottages find all the fine Scottish stoneware that we use in our cottages.
Glen Ord Distillery. A local distillery with a superb tour. Famous for producing The Singleton Malt Whisky. Click on the link for more details. www.discovering-distilleries.com/glenord/
Dalwhinnie Distillery
A fine Whisky and well worth a visit. If driving to Highland Farm Cottages you will pass this on the A9 with about an hour to go on your journey. Click on the link for more details.
www.discovering-distilleries.com/dalwhinnie/
Golf Courses.
www.royaldornoch.com/ Hugely famous as one of the best links courses in Scotland and a must for any real golfing enthusiast.
www.fortrosegolfclub.co.uk A good value links course that doesn’t require advance booking.
www.aigas-holidays.co.ukcourse.htm Aigas Golf course is a nine hole course in the most beautiful setting. This course is generally pay and play and is perfect for someone that only picks the clubs up a few times per year.
www.muirofordgolfclub.com Parkland course only 15 minutes away from Highland farm Cottages. Generally flat and quite forgiving.
www.alness-golfclub.co.uk A well kept secret. Inexpensive, welcoming and the closest course to Highland Farm Cottages.
www.strathpeffergolf.co.uk Challenging and hilly with some blind summits. Described by Peter Allis as a jewel in the Highlands of Scotland.
Mountain Biking
Dedicated Mountain Bike Trails Close By:
As well as the innumerable trails around the Highlands there is a dedicated mountain bike area on the Black Isle. The Red Rock trails at Learnie: 16km of trails for all skill levels, combined with some of the best views from any mountain bike trails, anywhere!
There are green, blue, and black graded trails, with a bike park and a dirt jump area (both graded orange). Even the green grade singletrack is not 'billiard table' smooth - it gives a sufficient challenge for those wanting more than just forest road mountain biking. www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-6NZE9W
Walking in the Local Area
As we are sure most of our customers are aware, walking in The Highlands of Scotland is amongst the best in Europe, if not the world. To help you find the walk that best suits your requirements please take a moment to click on one of the links below.
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochness/dingwall.shtml
www.walking.visitscotland.com/walks/northhighlands/214019
www.firstfoot.com/tour/history-and-walks-around-dingwall-1839.htm
Loch Ness
The journey time to Loch Ness takes approximately 25 mins from Highland Farm Cottages and it’s a great place to visit during your stay with us.
Highland RIB - Rigid Inflatable Boat.
See the beautiful Loch Ness close up in your own private high speed boat. All safety equipment is supplied and the owner promises, Fun is guaranteed!
www.highlandrib.co.uk/
Jacobite Cruises
Cruise Loch Ness at a more sedate pace. Why not choose from one of the various award-winning cruises?
www.jacobite.co.uk/
Local events
Here are just some of the things that are going on in our local area:
The Black Isle Show, first Thursday in every August.
The Strathpuffer Mountainbiking 24 Hour Endurance Event held every January.
Loopallu Music Festival 16th and 17th of Sept.
Belladrum Tartan Heart Music Festival, 5/6th August 2011.
The Highland Cross Duathlon, 18th of June 2011.
Loch Ness Marathon, October 2nd 2011.
2011 Barclays Scottish Open 7th-10th July.
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Requirements
- BBQ
- Close to Golf Course
- Dishwasher
- Internet / Wifi
- Linen Included
- Parking
- King Size Bed : 1
- Single Bed : 2
Additional Needs
- Dogs Welcome
Activities - distance away by car
- Country Walks : less than 5 min(s)
- Cycling : less than 10 min(s)
- Fishing : less than 15 min(s)
- Golf : less than 15 min(s)
- Hiking : on site
- Horse Riding : less than 10 min(s)
- Sailing : less than 20 min(s)
- Shopping : less than 5 min(s)
- Swimming : less than 5 min(s)
Rates
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| Low Season | - | - | £ 0 | £ 50 | £ 50 | Flexible |
| High Season | - | - | £ 0 | £ 100 | £ 100 | Flexible |
Booking Enquiry and Availability
Owner/Agent info
- Name : Kenneth McKenzie
- Address
The Coach House Mountgerald Dingwall IV15 9TT
- Phone (work) : 01349867644
- Phone (mobile) : 07973746798
- Other : -
- Spoken languages : -
- Web address : http://www.highlandfarmcottages.co.uk