Guests say
By the Sea cottage in Avoch is highly praised for its superb seaside location, calming atmosphere, and suitability for couples and dog owners. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, secure garden, and proximity to local amenities and scenic spots. The property is described as clean and comfortable, with friendly hosts who have considered guests' needs. Some minor issues were noted, such as limited parking, small size for families, and occasional maintenance concerns, but overall, the cottage offers a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Most guests found the cottage very clean and well-presented, though one review mentioned an isolated incident with laundry left in the washing machine.
The location is consistently praised for being right by the sea, close to local shops and takeaways, and ideal for exploring the area and dolphin watching.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable and relaxing, with positive comments about the calming atmosphere and suitability for couples and dog owners. Some noted it can feel a bit small for families, and a lack of curtains in the lounge was mentioned.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with a secure garden and all necessary amenities. Minor maintenance issues were mentioned, such as a moving toilet seat and no hot water in upstairs taps.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a hot water bottle and a secure garden for dogs. While some guests mentioned these extras, please note that such gifts or amenities are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The coastal location in a historic fishing village is hard to beat. To open the door and look to the right and see the shimmering sea only a stone’s throw away, it’s pure bliss!.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview Smart TV, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Microwave, Freezer, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack and doggy extras. . Enclosed back garden with patio, courtyard, sitting-out area and garden furniture. Sea fishing on-site. On road parking. No smoking.. Situated in the characterful fishing village of Avoch on the Black Isle, By the Sea is tucked up along historic James Street and is only a stone’s throw away from the sea. In fact, you stand on the front door step, look to the right and the sea is a mere hundred yards away. This is a truly coastal cottage. Avoch is only twenty minutes drive to the Highland capital Inverness and even closer to the world-renown North Coast 500 touring route. You’re so very well placed at Driftwood Cottage to explore the fantastic far north of Scotland. You can reach Applecross, Torridon, Ullapool and even the Isle of Skye for day trips if you wish, as well as iconic places up the east coast including John O’Groats.
However, at By the Sea you have a fabulous area in the Black Isle to easily journey around and get to know. It’s one of Scotland’s treasures, it really is. Beyond Avoch’s historic cottages and buildings you have an old harbour that has seen much activity over hundreds of years. There’s still a small fishing fleet, but larger boats are now landed elsewhere. Instead you will find a dolphin watching trip departing from the harbour that we highly recommend taking. A few miles down the road from Avoch you have historic Fortrose & Rosemarkie. More amazing old buildings for you to wander round, including the incredible ruin of Fortrose Cathedral built in the early 13th century. There are some wonderful places to eat and drink in Fortrose as well as in Rosemarkie, so head on over to these neighbouring villages.
In addition to places to visit and to eat, Fortrose & Rosemarkie are home to a fabulous and very old links golf course (15th oldest course in the world), a beautiful sandy beach, a Stevenson lighthouse at Chanonry Point and at the same location one of the best places in the world to watch Bottlenose Dolphins from the shore. The boat trip to see dolphins from Avoch usually makes a beeline to the waters just off Chanonry Point. Another place you must visit on the Black Isle is another historic village called Cromarty. It’s a welcoming community with an amazing coffee shop, more options for a dolphin watching trip as well as an arthouse cinema, another Stevenson lighthouse and a fishertown to rival that of Avoch’s. You’ll be very happy spending a short break or longer stay at the cottage. Beach 4 miles.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (12)
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Brian Doninger
Lovely cottage with good facilities
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Confirmed Guest
Disappointed. The house itself has the potential to be amazing but unfortunately it wasn't. No hot water in taps upstairs, mens damp boxer shorts left in washing machine, a toilet seat that kept moving.No curtains in the lounge made it feel overlooked.
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Confirmed Guest
nice little house, had all we needed, I did feel the request for dogs to sleep in the utility room should have been disclosed before arrival.Surrounding area lovely, nice base for exploring.