Margaret Street Cottage, self catering holiday cottage in Avoch on the Black IsleSituated in the village of Avoch, on the Black Isle, on the shores of the inner Moray Firth, this traditional fisherman's cottage retains much of its late 19th century character and is fully modernised to a high standard. Located in a quiet street off the road to Fortrose, Rosemarkie and Cromarty, the cottage is in the old fishers part of the village on the shore of the Beauly Firth, close to the Cromarty and Moray Firths, acknowledged as one of the best places in Europe for spotting Bottlenose dolphins. Margaret Street Cottage offers a peaceful and tranquil setting for a relaxing break whilst being only twenty minutes away for Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands. |
The cottage is a comfortable well equipped home from home and an ideal location as a base to explore the city of Inverness, Loch Ness, Nairn-side, the Black Isle and the wider Scottish Highlands.
The village has a convenience store, cash point, a couple of take-away food shops, restaurant and pub, church and bus stop for access to the Black Isle and Inverness.
A few of the local attractions and places of interest
- Avoch Dolphin Trips - a wildlife trip with a difference. Dolphin and seal spotting on the Moray Firth.
- The Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre
- Jacobite Cruises - For the finest way to see Loch Ness, nothing compares to a luxury cruise with Jacobite
- Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf
- Cairngorm Mountain -funicular railway, skiing and snowboarding, guided walks and events.
- Eilean Donan Castle - one of the most iconic images of Scotland, Eilean Donan is recognised all around the world.
UK Travel Insurance
cover medical expenses, breakdown travel cover, personal injury & liability and cancellation cover. Premiums are priced per group and not per person - starting from £8.00 per group. Supplied by P J Hayman & Company Ltd - click here for details - please quote reference number GAE1001 - book online and save 10%.
All bed linen, towels, electricity and logs for the stove are included in the price. A deposit of 25% of the total tariff is requested in advance. The balance is payable 6 weeks prior to the commencement of your holiday (or by arrangement for short notice bookings). No smoking is permitted within the holiday home. A refundable good housekeeping deposit of £50 will be required as part of your final balance payment. |
For SatNav - - 17 Margaret Street, Avoch, Ross-shire, IV9 8PX
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Accommodation & facilities Ground floor - The ground floor traditional entrance leads in to a good sized hallway, giving access to a comfortable lounge, kitchen/diner and bathroom.Lounge - 3 piece suite, wood burning stove, coffee table, free-view colour TV,/DVD and a selection of DVD's, books and games. Kitchen/Diner - Modern kitchen well equipped with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle, plus all the pots, pans, crockery, glasses and utensils you will need. There is a dining table with seating for 6 Bathroom - Fully modernised bathroom with electric over-bath shower, basin and w.c. There is an heated towel rail also. Upper floor - Staircase leading up to the first floor. A double bedroom and a twin bedroom. All with bedside cabinets, table lamps and clothes storage units. The twin room has a small fold down bed suitable for a young child. Outside - The fully enclosed garden at the rear of the house is mature and secluded. There is a patio, with table and chairs. There is parking outside the cottage at most times and additonal parking less than 50 metres away on the shoreside road. Additional informationThe washing machine and tumble drier are located in a utility cupboard under the staircase. There is also an outside drying area. The house is warmed by electric heating. |
Directions & travel info By Car - From the South travelling north on the A9, at the Kessock bridge roundabout in Inverness take the 2nd exit across the bridge. Continue on the dual carriage way (A9) for approx' 3 miles. Turn right off the A9, following the sign for “Black Isle, Munlochy". Follow the road through the village of Munlochy, turning right at T junction when you leave the village and follow the signs for Avoch. Proceed through Avoch, passed the 'Morning, noon & night' convenience store and shortly after turn right opposite the church onto Margaret Street– the Cottage is the 3rd on the right, marked No 17. By Air - On Saturdays a bus service runs from Inverness airport every half an hour into the city centre. See map of city centre Jet bus service timetable - Bus number 11 on page 17 of timetable - click here for timetable details. There is a taxi rank outside the airport terminal - fares to and from the city are approx £20. For all other taxi requirements and Private Tours we would recommend Highland Taxis - click here for more details For information on how to travel to Inverness - click here 
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