Ordhill Cottage - A Beautiful, Secluded Forest Holiday Cottage
Cottage with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Garden
Ordhill Cottage. Black Isle, Inverness 5 miles away. Sleeps 4 - Pets are Welcome - Log Fire - Aga, more than just a cooker.
Ordhill Cottage a traditional stone built cottage in a truly splendid position, on its own in the forest just a few miles north of Loch Ness with Inverness just across the Firth. A typical Scottish country home in a forest clearing at the end of Ordhill forest track guarantees you peace and tranquility.
All the forest birds and creatures are right outside your door, you simply have to look out of the window to see the wildlife. Should you wish to go for a walk there are numerous forest paths leading straight from the door. All this makes it hard to believe that you are so close to Inverness and its amenities.
The large beautifully secluded garden grounds are securely fenced to keep your pets safe. The forest is used for orienteering, but also has many waymarked footpaths on your doorstep. You will have unlimited scope for birdwatching and walking.
Ordhill Cottage from the garden area
Part of the kitchen area
The dining area a part of the kitchen
Ordhill Forest in winter snowstorm
One of the double bedrooms
Ordhill as seen from the Firth at Kilmuir.
Ordhill Cottage is very tastefully furnished and decorated country style with a welcoming log fire in the sitting room. The farmhouse kitchen with the Aga stove and cosy dining area provides a very warm intimate atmosphere for enjoying those wonderful meals that you will cook on the Aga!
There are two double bedrooms upstairs, continuing the country theme with country style decor and furnishings, the coombed ceilings give added character. Other features: Oil fired central heating, double glazing throughout. Pets are welcome, the garden is securely fenced. Bed linen, Electricity, and a bag of logs are included in the price. Bathroom with a bath, there is an unlimited supply of hot water from the Aga! - Cooking by Aga, supplemented by a gas hob.
We have fed Red Kites in the garden during winter, they nest very close by so they are regularly seen in the garden area. Fox, Deer, Pine Martin, Red Squirrels and an endless variety of wild birds. If you set food out for them you're sure to attract many varieties.
There are Shops , Pubs and a Post Office at North Kessock just 2 miles walk through the forest. The Moray Firth is spanned at North Kessock by the Kessock Bridge. The A9 crosses here. You can see Dolphins most days either from the shore or the dizzy heights of the bridge. There is a Dolphin and Seal observation centre above the village where you can even listen to them by underwater microphones. It is also a Red Kite centre with a camera set up for nest viewing.
If you like to walk either alone or with your pets then there is an endless web of forest paths and tracks, marked and unmarked for your pleasure. The forest is a very peaceful place to be in and even inside the cottage you will feel this.
The fishing villages of the Black Isle are very picturesque and well worth a visit - especially Cromarty which is very pretty. All the beauty of Loch Ness is just a short drive away and both sides of the Loch are worth visiting.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Inverness, Highlands & Islands
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Inverness - 12 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
North Kessock - 3 miles
Nearest Restaurant:
North Kessock - 3 miles
Nearest Beach:
Nairn - 16 miles
Nearest Golf Course:
Inverness - 5 miles
Nearest Ski Resort:
Aviemore - 30 miles
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village, Skiing, Town
Bedrooms:
2 Double Bedrooms. Both bedrooms have double beds with central heating and double glazing. They both look out on the garden and the forest beyond. Peaceful and quiet.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom. The bathroom is situated between the two double bedrooms. There is constant hot water from the Aga. The bathroom contains a bath, but does not have a shower.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. You will find the Aga very simple to use. The kitchen is fully equipped, always warm and very welcoming. A great area for breakfast and the evening meal. The real hub of the house.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen. The use of Towels can be arranged at an extra charge of £10 per set.
Dining:
Seating for 4. The dining area is part of the kitchen and because of the Aga is always a very warm and welcoming part of the cottage. You will spend many pleasant evening hours in this part of the cottage.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games.
Outside:
Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. The garden is in a wild forest clearing with flower beds which are at their best in spring and summer. Winter attracts many birds and animals to the garden where suitable food can be left for them.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Inverness, Highlands & Islands
There is vast scope for outdoor activities and touring. However, if your idea of a Scottish holiday is to get away from it all, unwind or take the dog for a walk, then this is the right place for you. Or if you want to sit by the shore at sunset then Ordhill Cottage is certainly the place for you. Walking tracks round the forest are at your doorstep but if you wish to go further afield then the mountains and glens of the Highlands are all just a short drive away.
Fishing permits are available in Inverness for the river Ness and other areas. Golf courses are also to be found at Inverness and Nairn.
Winter Sports of course are to be found at Aviemore in the Cairngorms about 30 minutes drive away. Aviemore is also worth a visit in the summer months.
If you want to go monster spotting then the home of Nessie is not far away at all. Loch Ness is a spectacularly beautiful and haunting loch, best seen early morning or at dusk.
There is a large Borders Bookshop a few miles away at the Tesco shopping area on the Aberdeen Road just on the edge of Inverness. There are other bookshops and shops of all sorts in Inverness city centre.
Coffe shops can be found at North Kessock, Inverness Fortrose, Cromarty and other villages in the area.
Dolphins & Seals
The Dolphin & Seal Centre is at North Kessock.
Bottlenose Dolphins are resident in the Moray Firth.
There is an iron age fort in the forest just above Ordhill Cottage. It is at the very top of Ordhill so it is a bit of a climb.
From A9 Inverness cross the Kessock Bridge take N. Kessock exit. Turn at first roundabout to go under A9 and follow for Kilmuir. You will see the Ordhill forest sign on road to Kilmuir. Map supplied.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
11 Oct - 1 Nov 2008
£355.00
€447.30
$575.10
1 Nov - 20 Dec 2008
£285.00
€359.10
$461.70
21 Dec - 3 Jan 2009
£640.00
€806.40
$1036.80
3 Jan - 24 Feb 2009
£285.00
€359.10
$461.70
24 Feb - 14 Mar 2009
£365.00
€459.90
$591.30
14 Mar - 10 Apr 2009
£395.00
€497.70
$639.90
10 Apr - 18 Apr 2009
£490.00
€617.40
$793.80
18 Apr - 23 May 2009
£395.00
€497.70
$639.90
23 May - 20 Jun 2009
£520.00
€655.20
$842.40
20 Jun - 4 Jul 2009
£575.00
€724.50
$931.50
4 Jul - 29 Aug 2009
£615.00
€774.90
$996.30
29 Aug - 12 Sep 2009
£575.00
€724.50
$931.50
12 Sep - 26 Sep 2009
£495.00
€623.70
$801.90
26 Sep - 10 Oct 2009
£395.00
€497.70
$639.90
10 Oct - 1 Nov 2009
£360.00
€453.60
$583.20
1 Nov - 19 Dec 2009
£357.00
€449.82
$578.34
19 Dec - 2 Jan 2010
£650.00
€819.00
$1053.00
Rental Notes: Saturday entry time 4pm Saturday exit time 10am
Pets are very welcome but we would ask you to keep them off the furniture at all times. At no times should your pets be allowed upstairs. This ensures that all guests enjoy their stay at the cottage. The garden must be cleaned up after your pet. A charge will be made for any extra cleaning that should be required because of soiling in the house or garden.
We know that your pets will enjoy their stay here and be very safe. Our dogs have always loved it in the forest. In the event of you requiring a vet for any reason you will find one at Inshes - The telephone number can be found in the information folder at the cottage.
Guestbook
"Ordhill is located within spitting distance of Inverness above North Kessock and yet is totally ’in the wild’. To be able to walk out of the gate into what seems to be your own private forest (not many folks about in October) with a miriad of paths and tracks is wonderful. The cottage itself is homely with a large secure garden and everything you might need, and if you take food for the birds, you’ll have them aplenty.
" - Ernie & Pat stayed at Ordhill Oct 2005
" What a brilliant week we have spent at Ordhill Cottage. It was perfect for our 2 Newfoundland dogs who loved the large, secure and very private garden (with lots of wildlife). There are walks through the forest straight from the cottage so perfect for dog walking. Also the cottage is only 10 mins drive into Inverness for anything you need. Over the Easter week we saw only 1 person, so if you want to get away from it all this cottage is an excellent choice. The cottage itself is cosy and homely" - Tammie stayed at Ordhill April 2007
"Ordhilll exceeded our expectations, the location was out of this world, the remoteness of this cottage up high on the Black Isle surrounded by the woods and stunning views of the Moray Firth along with the closeness of Inverness town and amenities was amazing.
The dogs had a WONDERFUL time at Ordhill, they were cosy in the Kitchen by the Aga of a night time and whizzing round the garden and surrounding woods like lunatics by day, not forgetting us all collapsed infront if the wood fire of an" - K. S. stayed at Ordhill Jan 2008
"Ordhill is delightfully private and secluded, in the middle of a wood, but is still extremely close to Inverness, so it’s handy when you feel like a dose of civilisation. The cottage is beautifully decorated and much more homely than any other cottage we’ve ever stayed in as it is, in fact, the owners’ home. The Aga was great fun and the dogs loved it just as much as we did.
We’d be more than happy to return for another visit.
" - Fiona & Niall stayed at Ordhill Nov 2004
"
This cottage was absolutely beautiful.The garden was a joy (even in November) and despite one of our dogs being quite the escape artist we could be assured she was completly safe in the large garden as the fencing was very secure.So many personal little touches made us feel very welcomed at this cottage.Thank-you very much to the owners for their care and acceptance of dogs at their property
" - L.E. stayed at Ordhill Nov. 2005
"What a gem! Set in the forest it a very secluded peaceful cottage. All mod cons. Dogs spent little time in the cottage. The secure garden means that they spent most of their time outside( Both dogs enjoyed the freedom of the forest..although there in last week of july I encountered a total of 5 people during the week.
If you are looking for a relaxing, get-away-from-it-all place to stay I would recommend Ordhill.
" - J. L. stayed at Ordhill July
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