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
Considering the type of accommodation and the fact that the house is alive with bats, bees, and martins etc the accommodation is surprisingly clean and bug free internally. It is a pity that the first impression internally is a bit dark and dismal, especially upstairs, but that is probably a feature of the house design.
The controllable heating system is a great improvement on the typical storage heaters in the highlands and is essential with the massive variablity of summer weather.
Furnishings and bedding are very good and comfortable.
The main issue is privacy and the fact that walkers insist on walking up to the house and around the pond. More visible signage might help.
It might be useful if there was a tv downstairs, possibly in the kitchen, as upstairs you have to choose between the external view or the tv but can't watch both.
Also the satellite dish is surounded by tree branches and cutting back a bit might improve the signal.
It would be nice to have slightly more accessibilty to the grounds for guests and a decent map, but I guess this might cause more problems given the open public access.
M. H.
, United Kingdom
15 Jun, 2019
Furnishings and Equipment:
8.00
Location:
10.00
Cleanliness:
9.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
8.00
8.75
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This is our 6th time and as usual it was just relaxing and enjoyable within a beautiful house and an abundance of wild life.
Unfortunately on this occasion we felt a little like we were on display. Firstly a vehicle with ‘Happy Holidays’ blazoned all over the vehicle. They stopped and took photos. On another occasion a party lead by an individual in black cape and bonnet lead a party of five right up to the house. They to took photos. There were a couple of other parties that did the same. The ‘private’ sign is obviously misunderstood I think.
L. K.
, United Kingdom
25 May, 2019
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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Everything was excellent, cleanliness and facilities at the cottage. Also the surrounding area was beautiful and peaceful. would definitely recommend.
No, it was all lovely.
J. M.
Dollar, United Kingdom
11 May, 2019
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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This was our second visit to the Boathouse. We loved it even more, appreciating maintenance work done on the decking. The new black wood looks superb. The downstairs bathroom looks lovely with its new grey paint and the shower worked far better than last year.We brought our son and his wife for the week. As residents of central London, they loved the air, the landscape, the wildlife and the peace: a complete contrast to normal life. We all had such a fantastic time that I've already booked another week next year. Thank you.
There is quite a big,constant drip coming from the roof guttering on the corner outside the downstairs bedroom.
The kitchen could do with a slotted spoon, to lift poached eggs from a pan of boiling water.
I'm sorry, I broke a glass.
T. R.
, United Kingdom
06 Apr, 2019
Furnishings and Equipment:
10.00
Location:
10.00
Cleanliness:
5.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
10.00
8.75
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G. P.
, United Kingdom
10 Nov, 2018
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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A really top class holiday let. Fabulous accommodation, setting and area.
S. C.
, Australia
06 Oct, 2018
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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A wonderful place to stay and Gillian was fantastically helpful.
Internet wasn’t the best.
A. L.
, United Kingdom
01 Sep, 2018
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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Beautiful location, house was gorgeous, very peaceful, good selection of kitchen items. Beds comfy, heating easy to use. Showers hot.
WiFi signal could be better, but given the location may not be possible.
C. H.
, United Kingdom
25 Aug, 2018
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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Gorgeous cottage in a wonderful, tranquil location. Lovely to have the top balcony to sit out on the top balcony even when it's raining because you are sheltered. We thoroughly enjoyed our week there. As always, it was absolutely spotlessly clean and comfortable.
I'm really nitpicking here, but a garlic crusher would be a great addition to the cooking utensils - and maybe a few more teaspoons. It is really well equipped, though.
H. W.
, United Kingdom
28 Jul, 2018
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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Cottage and location fantastic, peace and quiet lots of wildlife and great place for your dog, kids had great fun in the river.
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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