Guests say
Moonshine Cottage receives high praise for its peaceful location, stunning views, and dog-friendly amenities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, underfloor heating, and spacious garden. The property is noted for its cleanliness and comfort, making it an ideal base for exploring the Highlands. The owners are commended for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Reviewers consistently mention the very good cleanliness of the cottage, indicating a high level of satisfaction with the property's tidiness and maintenance.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its beautiful, peaceful setting with wonderful views, and its proximity to local towns and attractions, making it an excellent base for exploration.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, noting the warm underfloor heating, generous bedrooms with ensuites, and the cosy atmosphere provided by the property.
The property is lauded for its well-equipped kitchen, large bathroom, and additional amenities such as a laundry/boot room and secure garden. The presence of an EV charge point and excellent Wi-Fi are also appreciated.
The owners' thoughtfulness is evident through mentions of a warm welcome and helpfulness. Gifts such as milk, bread, and fresh eggs are noted, enhancing the guest experience, though it is politely noted that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Flooded with natural daylight, this fabulous, detached, Swiss-style lodge lies amidst fabulous countryside on the Black Isle peninsula, which is abundant in wildlife.. Moonshine Cottage is a delightful lodge situated in its own generous garden and grounds with stunning views over open farmland to the mountains beyond. Just a mile from the charming Black Isle village of Culbokie, it offers peace and seclusion yet within close proximity of good facilities. The main living area is open plan, and this stunning room, with its high vaulted ceiling, is superbly presented. The cathedral-style floor-to-ceiling windows drink in the amazing views and ensure it is light and bright. The furniture and furnishings have been chosen with every consideration to quality and detail.The large fully fitted kitchen is exceptionally well equipped and there is a separate utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, and sink.
There is both a bathroom with a large 1.6 m bath to sooth aching joints after a ramble and shower room on the ground floor, which have been decorated with a ‘beach hut’ theme and are both unusual and charming.
Stairs lead up from the main room to the mezzanine landing. A wonderful chandelier light hangs from the ceiling and highlights the magnificent views.
There are two beautifully presented bedrooms, both with en suite toilet and wash basin. The double bedroom has a feature carved oak antique bedstead with sumptuously deep high-quality mattress. The twin room is prettily decorated with lovely colour co-ordinated soft furnishings and looks out across the grounds. Beyond lie the fields and hills up towards Glen Affric.
Moonshine cottage has a whole house ventilation system with heat recovery system installed making it ideal for allergy sufferers, this together with an ozone sanitisation system which is used between clients together with an intensive cleaning system helps to ensure the safety of our guests. If you need to use electric to charge your car, please contact the owners for fees.
The gardens consist of preservation woodland and grassed areas as well as shingle with outdoor seating; a wonderful spot in which to sit and admire the changing scenery and watch your four-legged friend run around off lead as the gardens are enclosed. The owners’ house is situated on the adjoining land, where ducks roam.
The village provides good local amenities, including a shop, bar and restaurant. This historic area, thought to have got its name from the dark rich soil of the area, is actually a peninsula. Bounded on three sides by the sea and surrounded by unspoilt countryside, it is a haven for wildlife. Rare birds, deer, seals and otters are regularly spotted. The most famous residents of the area are the bottlenose dolphins that are frequently seen in the surrounding waters. There are numerous places of interest close by and Inverness is just 14 miles away. Beach 7½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 30" Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, No Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Toilet (Only)
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Toilet (Only).
Heat source underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack. Large enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture and woodland. 3 pets welcome. Electric car charging point. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.
Free WiFi
The owner lives next door. dogs are free to wander off lead around enclosed garden/grounds. Electric car charging point available, contact owner for fees.
Letting Licence No: HI20117F
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
EPC Rating = C
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Reviews (14)
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Graeme
What a lovely cottage. Facilities and cleanliness is very good. We booked this a bit last minute and were not disappointed. The cottage is situated in a beautiful peaceful area and that's exactly what you get, peace and wonderful views. Would have no hesitation in returning or recommending this cottage
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Dawn and Matt B
Moonshine Cottage is an absolutely beautiful stunning lodge.Huge enclosed garden. Great views across the snow topped hills.Very well equipped kitchen, underfloor heating so the lodge always felt warm.2 generous bedrooms both with an ensuite toilet & sink on the 1st floor plus large bathroom with bath and a separate shower room on the ground floor-water was lovely and hot! Great laundry/boot room with lots of hanging space so perfect for dog coats/towels etc.Separate entrance hall with lots of hanging space, perfect for coats, boots, dog leads etc.WIFI was excellent.Good base to explore the Highlands and only a mile or so to the main A9 road so even in bad weather is very accessible.Very friendly owners who are in the property next door but totally separate.We travelled up from Northumberland and had a stop half way at 'Taste of Perthshire', which was about half way-great food options and very clean toilets. A very easy journey.In summary-a fantastic lodge, great value and can highly recommend.
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Jane Cameron
Absolutely amazing homely holiday home. Very well equipped for all needs. Totally dog friendly with a large, well fenced garden. Perfectly situated to explore. Inverness, Dingwall, Cromarty, Tain are but a few local towns and villages. Culbokie village is within walking distance, supporting a great, friendly pub, and a well stocked spar. We also took e-bikes with us which we used every day on our explorations. I honestly can’t recommend moonshine cottage enough. Will definitely be going back!!!!