The Rosehaugh Estate is a private landed Estate on the south side of the Black Isle, well off the beaten track but within a short drive of Inverness. The estate offers two unique and historically interesting properties, The Boathouse and Otter Lodge, both beautifully renovated to provide luxury self-catering holiday accommodation in this lovely corner of the Highlands of Scotland.
The Boathouse stands on a hillside just above a small lake. It is a cantilevered, two storey oak framed building with a half-timber gable and pink Rosemary roof tiles. It has been beautifully renovated and sympathetically extended. Furnished to an exceedingly high standard and fully equipped to provide a truly exceptional and charming self-catering holiday retreat. This incredibly special cottage has two king, en-suite bedrooms, sleeping four guests.
Layout:
Ground Floor:
Comfortable and airy double bedroom, with king-size bed and plenty of hanging and drawer space. The windows run the full length of the room and looks over the veranda to the Goose burn, with the lake over to the left-hand side. The en-suite bathroom provides and electric power shower, wash hand basin, W.C., and heated towel rail.
The open plan dining kitchen has a table and six chairs; French door leads out to the deck with stunning views over the lake. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, freezer, microwave oven, electric oven and hob, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, washer/dryer.
A steep spiral staircase gives access to the Upper Floor:
The spacious living room boasts an original (over) 100-year-old fireplace (feature only) with hearth tiles, and the dual aspect windows gives the room considerable light. A door from the living room takes you onto the high-level covered balcony which runs along the front and side of the lounge area.
A second door gives access to the master bedroom, with king-size bed and ample hanging and drawer space. From here, a door leads onto the covered balcony and a casement window with deep sill looking out over the lake to the Douglas pines beyond the dam wall. The en-suite bathroom has a bath, separate shower, wash hand basin, W.C., and heated towel rail.
Outdoors is a covered upper balcony, and ground floor decking area with timber garden furniture views overlooking the lake, and ample car parking.
Caution: Due to the proximity of the lake, the high-level balcony, and the steep spiral staircase which gives access to the living room on the upper floor, we ask our guests to take extra care when staying in The Boathouse.
Heating and electricity included in your rental. We provide all bedding, bed linen and towels, TV, and WiFi (subject to fair usage policy).
Dogs are welcome at an added fee of £20 per dog.
Please note: Gardens/Outside areas not necessarily dog proof, even if fenced/walled, so dogs must be kept under control at all times, especially near farm animals.
- EPC rating D
- Highland Council Short Term Let Licence no. HI-20443-F
The Boat House sits in an absolutely stunning location.
It is secluded, quiet and by a beautiful lake teeming with fish, and to sit and watch them leap from the water to feed on abundant insects is incredibly peaceful.You can also do that from Boathouse balcony overlooking the lake. The setting isn't isolated though and all this peace is only a short drive from local shops, restaurants and bars of Avoch or Fortrose and Rosemarkie.
For golfers the Fortrose and Rosemarkie golf club, (the 15th oldest in the world) offers stunning links golf and a warm and friendly club and clubhouse.
For walkers the hills and peak of Ben Wyvis are just a short ride away.
We loved our stay and will definitely be back in the near future.This is the perfect getaway.
The only improvement we could suggest would be to have the possibility to spend the evenings in front of an open fire. However, we appreciate there may be safety or issues with building preservation why this isn't so.
J. M.
, United Kingdom
31 May, 2025
Furnishings and Equipment:
7.00
Location:
10.00
Cleanliness:
10.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
8.00
8.75
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Although classified as dog friendly it is really more dog accepting. The shiny spiral stair case was lethal and dangerous for the dogs but there were no gates provided to block them off so we had to build a barricade of chairs each night to keep the dogs safe.
Aside from the dog issue we absolutely adored staying here, its was magical - peaceful, relaxing, secluded yet easy to get to places, and great for walks
there are wasps nests under the decking by the door and at the very top of the building (didn't bother us but will need sorting)
the drain in the downstairs shower did not work well and filled up the shower tray
the main door gets stuck and had to be yanked to close
only providing 2 loo rolls for an entire weeks stay is a bit stingy
it could do with child/dog gates to block the stairs as they are too dangerous for dogs to use
A. B.
, United Kingdom
10 May, 2025
Furnishings and Equipment:
8.00
Location:
10.00
Cleanliness:
10.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
10.00
9.50
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Stunning location, beautifully peaceful and private. Well equipped for self catering, very comfortable bed and powerful shower.
The shower door ( upstairs) is rather tricky to close and some may struggle. We loved our time at the Boathouse, thank you!
J. B.
, United Kingdom
03 May, 2025
Furnishings and Equipment:
9.00
Location:
10.00
Cleanliness:
10.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
10.00
9.75
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very private and stunning location
D. K.
, United Kingdom
26 Apr, 2025
Furnishings and Equipment:
10.00
Location:
10.00
Cleanliness:
10.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
10.00
10.00
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Easy to book and good customer service. Fantastic quirky property in a beautiful and peaceful location.
D. K.
, United Kingdom
19 Apr, 2025
Furnishings and Equipment:
10.00
Location:
10.00
Cleanliness:
10.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
10.00
10.00
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Easy booking and payment process. Property is quirky, comfortable and in a really beautiful and tranquil location, there is lots however to do in the area which should provide something for everyone.
G. C.
, United Kingdom
08 Feb, 2025
Furnishings and Equipment:
9.00
Location:
10.00
Cleanliness:
8.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
9.00
9.00
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The accommodation clean, warm and had what was necessary for our stay.
All was ok.
C. B.
, United Kingdom
21 Sep, 2024
Furnishings and Equipment:
9.00
Location:
10.00
Cleanliness:
10.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
10.00
9.75
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This is a stunningly beautiful property in an idyllic location. The property is very well presented and well equipped.
None to speak of
M. H.
, United Kingdom
14 Sep, 2024
Furnishings and Equipment:
5.00
Location:
10.00
Cleanliness:
8.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
8.00
7.75
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This was my 6th stay I believe. I absolutely love it and the location and the wild life. The hose is beautiful.
It is a small moan but one that is reflected in the score. The seat I think is very tired now and truthfully uncomfortable. The windows were not very clean. I know it is difficult with the bats but lots of dog nose marks etc on door glass. Please do not take this as a moan but I would imagine other s may have seen the same.
Cancellation: The Holidaymaker is liable for the total hire charge unless written notice of the intention to cancel the booking is received at least eight weeks prior to the commencement of the holiday. The deposit paid to confirm the booking, and other monies paid, will only be refunded if the Owner is able to re-let the holiday cottage for the period of the holiday let. In the event of re-letting, the Owner will retain the sum of 100GBP to cover administrative costs and (subject to deduction of that sum) refund to the Holidaymaker the balance of monies received from the Holidaymaker, or the sum received from re-letting whichever sum shall be the lower. Every effort will be made to re-let a cancelled booking, but the Holidaymaker is advised to take out holiday insurance to cover that eventuality.
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