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Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland.

Cottage in Dingwall with kitchen

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to a secluded hamlet near Evanton village and unwind at this charming cottage. Enjoy the natural beauty of its stone exterior, cozy courtyard with heating and lighting, covered pergola, bespoke wooden beds in one king-size room and one double room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland.

The cottage is in a small, quiet hamlet two miles up the hill from Evanton village. It is actually part of a converted farm steading consisting of ten cottages, all made of natural stone. Ours is the only one fortunate enough to have a vaulted ceiling and Juliet balcony on the first floor, where the lounge is situated. Bespoke wooden beds and shelves for bathroom basins. Fantastic kitchen with breakfast bar and en-suites with walk-in showers, and one with a slipper bath. A cosy courtyard with heating and lighting and a covered pergola. This is a great place to stay and use as a base to explore, or stop off for a few days while driving the NC500. Whilst our cottage sleeps 4 - one king-size room and one double room - we do have a single fold-up bed (which can be put up in the living room) and a travel cot - both are available upon request when booking. https://swordalestays.com

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Exterior
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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please limit noise after 21:00 and before 07:00

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Map
Dingwall, Ross-shire

What's nearby

  • Fyrish Monument - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Dalmore Distillery - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Alness Golf Club - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Dingwall Museum - 11 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Strathpeffer Pavilion - 19 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • Alness Station - 16 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe India - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Storehouse Of Foulis - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miss Ying Thai - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Mallard - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Fyrish Monument and within 9 miles (15 km) of Alness Golf Club and Dalmore Distillery. Dingwall Museum and Blackmuir Wood are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jitske F.

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

Super comfy

We loved this house. It was raining outside and we were tired and this house was perfect, exactly what we needed. Comfortable, relaxing. We immediately felt at home. The kitchen is amazing. And the living room spacious, warm and inviting. Loved all the details. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT C.

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

Dingwall Stay

Great property had everything we needed for a week stay. Enjoyed the outdoor patio and the coffee machine was awesome, a really nice touch for those of us who enjoy a good cup or two in the morning. Location was great for seeing all the Highlands had to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ailsa m.

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

3 night stay - at family wedding in evanton

Amazing property, well appointed, highest standard of furnishings and decoration. Owner Robert has thought off everything that people would need for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

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

Roundtrip Scotland

Its a lovely and perfect place to stay. Wonderful accomodaytion, all new and well sortet. Robert is also a fantastic and helpful host. Swordale is on our favorite list
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Evanton Family weekend

Fabulous property even better than the photos show. Luxurious kitchen and bathrooms, what a treat. Extremely comfortable property and would return in a heartbeat. Outdoor area a bonus too. Loved cooking in the amazing kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erwin d.

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

Beautiful cottage with luxurious finishing

The best place to discover the beauty of the Scottish Highlands. The house is up to a exceptional standard and has all you could possibly need, from UFH to high end bathrooms and a magnificent kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Country stay

Loved the place, beautifully done. Only issue was we thought there was a dryer which they do not have.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

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

Best coffee ever

Fantastic stay! The house is beautiful and the location affords easy access for what ever direction you choose to travel. Best coffee maker we have ever seen. Maybe better directions to the home would be nice otherwise 10 out of 10! Fresh flowers were a very nice touch! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K., Moorefield, WV, USA

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

Excellent base for exploration around Inverness

Superb property. Clean and well appointed. Kitchen has all necessary to cook meals and a dishwasher for east cleanup. The built in espresso machine is phenomenal! Showers and baths are clean and very modern. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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

Fabulous time

The booking from start to finish with Robert was so easy and we really appreciated our early check in as we weren’t coming far. The house was amazing as was the huge effort put in to all the Christmas decorations. This property was fantastic and had everything (and more) we needed to enjoy our stay. The wine and goodies were much appreciated and I will honestly be recommending this beautiful house to others. Thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damon O.

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

Outstanding country apartment

Without doubt one of the best places we’ve stayed, anyone The apartment is beautifully restored and renovated and it is very clean and equipped for some serious cooking and living. It accommodates four in real comfort. The location rating reflects that it is out of town and so requires a car for any trip or shopping. Could be 5 stars if country quiet is your thing. On a single track road; use What Three Words to find it. Google and Apple Maps won’t get you there.Communication with Roger was excellent as well. Overall very highly recommend. With bells on.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

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

Das beste Ferienhaus in den Highlands

Eines der best ausgestattenen Häusern ,die ich je gesehen habe. Es fehlte einfach an nichts und es ist ein genialer Ausgangspunkt für Erkundungen in den schönen Highlands
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharina K.

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

Tolle Ferienwohnung mit Annehmlichkeiten

Die Ferienwohnung ist extrem gut und modern ausgestattet — die Bäder sind geschmackvoll und großzügig hergerichtet und auch in der Küche und im Wohnzimmer ist alles zu finden. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Unseren Kindern gefiel insbesondere die schönen Beleuchtungsmöglichkeiten in der gesamten Wohnung und die Terrasse.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meike E.

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

Wunderschönes Haus in idyllischer Umgebung

Das Haus hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen. Sehr geschmackvoll und gemütlich eingerichtet und technisch top ausgestattet. Bei Ankunft standen Blumen in den Zimmern und es zur Begrüßung Wein und Süßigkeiten. Alles was man bräuchte, war vor Ort. Der Gastgeber war immer erreichbar und sehr freundlich. Wir haben auch Tipps für Ausflüge und Wanderungen bekommen. Also sehr zu empfehlen .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023