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Ardersier Vacation cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, walking and fireplace

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1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Beach/lakeside relaxation
Nearest beach %s mi
Not suitable for children
Car advised
Pet friendly
Private garden

From the owner

Dolphin View Cottage in Ardersier is a warm, well-insulated one-bedroom cottage with a wood-burning stove. From the cottage windows, you can look across the Moray Firth coastline to the Black Isle and the hills beyond.

Both the lounge/dining room and the bedroom have great sea views and the cottage is well equipped with On-Demand TV, books, board games. Local guides and ordnance survey maps are provided to help you get the most from your holiday.

The cottage is situated on the Moray Firth which is home to about 190 bottlenose dolphins. (There are two pairs of binoculars in the cottage for guests use). Popular places to see dolphins are from the ramparts at Fort George, the lighthouse at Chanonry Point and of course, the Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) wildlife visitor centre at Spey Bay (free admission). Entry to Fort George which is within walking distance of the cottage is covered by using the cottage friends pass.

Ardersier, which was originally a small fishing village is located between Nairn and Inverness. The village has several convenience stores, pharmacy, post office, pub and hotel serving excellent food along with a couple of cafes and organic food producers with their own shops.

Ideally located to tour the Highlands, you can explore fishing villages, mountains and miles of exciting coastline, lochs, including the famous Loch Ness - try to spot the Loch Ness Monster, Nessie. Visit the stunning Caledonian pine forests where you may see squirrels, Scottish Crossbills, Ospreys and Red Kites. Take a cruise on Loch Ness, stop for lunch at Drumnadrochit. Watch the boats on the flight of locks and visit The Caledonian Canal visitor centre at Fort Augustus. Return on the south side of the Loch visiting the spectacular Falls of Foyers. Also call in on the 14th century Cawdor Castle only 6 miles away. Cawdor was romantically linked by Shakespeare with Macbeth. Only 3 miles from Inverness Airport and under 4 miles to Castle Stuart Golf Course, you are close to Nairn with its wonderful long sandy beaches, the Speyside Way, Cawdor Castle, Brodie Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Fort George, Glen Affric and the world famous Malt Whisky Trail. Outlander fans have local locations to explore, Beauly, Culloden and Clava Cairns.

Great base for golfers with many championship courses nearby. Good flight connections to Inverness Airport which is only 10 minutes away.

The cottage is ideal for couples and pet-friendly. Dogs get their own hospitality pack which includes a toy and treat. Dog bowls, towels provided for guest dogs use. Free superfast fibre broadband WiFi

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

Bedroom 1: Full bed
1 Family bathroom

Families

Not suitable for children
Pets welcome

Access

Parking
Secure parking
Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Mountain Views
Private garden
BBQ
Patio
Waterfront

Sea view
Internet access
Fireplace
Stove
Fridge
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Washing machine
Clothes dryer
Iron
TV
Satellite TV
DVD player
Stereo system
Linen provided
Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

There is lots of visitor information in the cottage to help you make the most of your stay along with full instructions for the appliances. Entry will be contactless with a key left in the keysafe. All cottage information, directions, keysafe number and local area information will be emailed on payment.

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Dolphin View Cottage Ardersier.A cottage for all seasons, dog-friendly. seaview – Home 3350616

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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

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No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($188.29) £150.00

Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Dogs not allowed on furniture please and must not be left in the property unattended.
The property is not suitable for small children due to wood burning stove, kitchen cupboards do not have child proof fasteners, no suitable beds provided.

Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 6 night

About the owner

Lynn B.

Tourist License
HI-60006-FEPC.E

Calendar last updated:: 04 May 2024
Years listed:: 11
Based in:: United Kingdom

Languages spoken: English

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Lynn H

Wonderful cottage, ideally placed

Jul 2023

We have just returned from our 5th stay at the cottage and we've had the most wonderful time. The cottage is fully equipped with everything that is needed. The raised water bowls were a lovely ad… More

14 Aug 2023

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Response from the owner

Thank you Lynn for your lovely review, I was thinking of Mya and Kai when I got the raised bowls so I’m glad they.liked them. Delighted you saw the dolphins, they can be a bit elusive sometimes. We really look forward to welcoming you all back soon.

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Elaine C

York, United Kingdom

Dog friendly Dolphin View cottage Ardersier

Feb 2020

We have enjoyed a lovely stay at Dolphin View cottage, Ardersier. Have enjoyed a lovely stay at the cottage. After long walks with our two labradors along the path to Fort George and the common, or th… More

29 Feb 2020

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Response from the owner

Thank you Elaine, lovely to have you staying again, delighted you all had a great time. See you again soon. Lynn

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Dave C

Swindon, England, United Kingdom

Warm welcome, Great Stay, will be back.

Mar 2019

Lovely welcome by owner to this lovely cottage giving excellent sea views, and great walking area, especially along coast to Fort George which is a working fort well worth a visit, and dogs are allowe… More

1 Apr 2019

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Response from the owner

Thank you for your lovely review, I am delighted you enjoyed your holiday to the cottage and area. I look forward to seeing you both again along with the lovely Bella. Lynn

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RudyGoldilocks

Excellent dog friendly holiday

Mar 2019

Just back from Dolphin View cottage - couldn’t have asked for more. Spotlessly clean and cosy. Views to sea are amazing. Extremely dog friendly with a secure garden and lots of information provi… More

9 Mar 2019

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Response from the owner

Thank you for your lovely review, I am delighted you enjoyed your holiday and Dolphin View Cottage. It was lovely to meet you both and your gorgeous Oscar.

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Jasmin H

An amazing holiday

Feb 2019

Me, my husband and our little dog, Poncho stayed at Dolphin View Cottage for the 2nd year in a row. Dolphin View Cottage is an amazing place for a holiday. We enjoyed the spectacular views over the s… More

14 Feb 2019

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Response from the owner

Thank you Jasmin, Martin and Poncho for your very kind comments. It was lovely to have you back and I look forward to seeing you again next year. Delighted you enjoyed the new log burner. Best wishes. Lynn x

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Send Lynn (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Lynn the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Lynn (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Lynn (the owner) before booking?

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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Lynn (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Lynn (the owner) a message.

If Lynn (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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