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Seaside cottage by a sandy beach - dolphins, golf, near Inverness and Loch Ness

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A house with a glass door entrance, a small garden with a wooden planter, and a greenhouse.
A view through a window with a wooden frame, leading to a grassy area with a paved path and a bench.
A beach with a rocky shoreline and a sunset in the background.
A modern kitchen with light blue cabinets, a dining table set for four, and a window with blinds.
A garden with a stone retaining wall, various shrubs, and flowering plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Rosemarkie, Scotland
  • Place, Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rosemarkie Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Chanonry Point Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fortrose

With a stay at this cottage in Fortrose, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Moray Firth and 6 minutes by foot from Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club. .This beach cottage is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Inverness Castle and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Rosemarkie Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rosemarkie Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fairy Glen Reserve - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fortrose Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Chanonry Point Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Conon Bridge Station - 27 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crofters Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rosemarkie Beach Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Iv10 Cafe Bar Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪The Anderson - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Seaside cottage by a sandy beach - dolphins, golf, near Inverness and Loch Ness

Recently renovated comfortable two bedroom cottage with a spacious garden with views of the sea and a sandy beach which is less than a minutes walk away. Watch out for the wild water swimmers every morning. Rosemarkie Golf course is five minutes walk away.

The Boathouse has a brand new contemporary kitchen, sofas, beds, decor and soft furnishings.

Peaceful relaxing area on the edge of Rosemarkie with its local amenities, cafes, restaurants and tourist attractions. Beautiful walk along the beach to Chanonry Lighthouse where the dolphins can be spotted daily as they swim up and down the Moray Firth.

All the amenities of the city of Inverness are only 20 minutes drive away with shops, restaurants, cinema, theatre and tourist attractions nearby e.g. Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, local Distilleries, Culloden Battlefield and much more.

The stunning west Coast of Scotland, the North Coast 500 and world famous golf courses and fishing are all easily accessible from the Black Isle.
New listing of an established and popular holiday home with many repeat customers.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds

Remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please return the key to the keysafe once the door is locked. Thank you. The spare key lives on the pegs at the back door.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number HI-20250-F

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Seaside cottage by a sandy beach - dolphins, golf, near Inverness and Loch Ness Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, right next to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Boathouse is a family favourite! So close to the beach and just a nice size for 3 or 4. Always clean and cosy and the owner is very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic located cottage,very clean,cosy. Carol is perfect host,communication was very easy.Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robert r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation and location. Could not fault it. Perhaps you could supply a double quilt for the single bed as it kept on falling off.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful cottage we couldn't wish for anymore, so clean and well equipped and a lovely location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and accommodation

The house was in a great location, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jemma F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Loved our stay. The place was great and location stunning. Kids didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kira L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Seaside Cottage

Wonderful stay in an adorable little cottage right by the beach and a short walk from town. Loved it and hope to go back sometime soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheils M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was excellent for everything...location,cleanliness,size, amenities. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable with the beach and walks on the doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great location

The situation of the Boathouse is convenient for the sea and countryside walks. Everything we needed was provided and it's a cosy and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anja R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lodge at the beach

It was a perfect location for everybody. if you want sightseeing, nature or beach everything is possible in that area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kath W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Ideal beach side.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We visited the Boathouse in April and came back for our annual Autumn two week visit to the Black Isle. We love the wildlife etc, the walks and Harry Gow pies. Excellent take-aways from the Crofters.
Dolphin from Kitchen window
Seal from Kitchen window
Sunset over Cromarty
Geese over Udele Bay
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Location
Out of the door and within a few steps on the beautiful beach at Rosemarkie - what more could you want? If you also want a comfortable, peaceful, well-equipped property to stay in, then we can highly recommend ‘The Boathouse’.The light filled open-plan lounge/dining/kitchen is a very relaxing place to be with views across to the beach to the green headland. If you are awake at 4am then the sunrise is stunning! A comfortable bed, plenty of storage space, and copious amounts of hot water to fill the large bath. The local walks are delightful, plus castles, historic houses, gardens all within easy driving distance. Overall a 5* experience! Our thanks to Carol for letting us stay in her lovely property and for fast friendly communication.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment we arrived we were delighted!Lovely cottage very clean with everything you needed for your stay. We loved it so much we stayed an extra night.We would definitely return 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Such a lovely, clean, home from home cottage. Amazing location. Simply perfect. Didn't want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely clean property and spacious throughout. Great location, idea base for exploring the northern highlands.Inverness within 10-15 minute driveWill definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Seaside Cottage

The property is superb, it's well maintained comfy light and airy with a nice garden with furniture and stunning views . .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful, well-laid out property right by the sea. Warm, comfortable and well-equipped. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachfront home from home

Beautiful location, a stones throw from the beach. The Boathouse was clean, cosy and had everything a family might need to be comfortable and safe. Relaxing place to stay in a quiet area. Thank you x
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rosemarkie stay

Excellent accommodation spacious and comfortable well equipped great location lots of good walks close to the beach had a great holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant

This was a lovely cottage and well equipped. It was so peaceful and looking out to the sea was a bonus. Can't wait to go back.xx
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place

We have visited the Black Isle for the last 15 years. This was our first stay and the Boat House. It was as described - clean, comfortable and a great place to stay. Had lovely walks up the beach to Chanonry Point.time.but previous
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a fabulous stay, location excellent, property clean, modern and well equipped. Saw dolphin's from lounge window, although a walk to Chanonry point is best. Excellent communication from Carol. Would recommend for a relaxing break on the Black isle.
Sunset from the house
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025