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-P (provisional)
The BOATHOUSE was just perfect , very clean and well equipped ,and the walks around the estate were wonderful,we hope to try OTTER LODGE next time .
THE ONLY IMPROVEMENT WOULD BE A LOG BURNER OR FIRE OF SOME SORT IN THE LOUNGE THE BEAUTIFUL FIREPLACE WOULD SHOW IT OFF TO PERFECTION.
K. B.
Moscow, United States
13 Sep, 2014
Furnishings and Equipment:
9.00
Location:
10.00
Cleanliness:
9.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
10.00
9.50
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Peace and tranquility abound. We were fortunate as to weather, but it is hard to imagine it making a difference. Completely charmed.
Condiments limited to salt and pepper--we would have been glad to replenish an existing supply of vinegar or basic spices.
G. R.
Letham Grange, United Kingdom
02 Aug, 2014
Furnishings and Equipment:
8.00
Location:
9.00
Overall value for money:
7.00
Cleanliness:
9.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
9.00
8.40
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Beautiful setting
Clean and has good facilities
Glad we can take the dogs
Sky box needs updating
Wood on boathouse and decking needs painted
Lots of people wandering around the property while we were there, which spoilt our stay as we had assumed given the price of our stay we would be afforded a certain amount of privacy
Gardener came to cut the grass while we were there meaning we had to stay indoors
Dog bowls and old towels would be helpful
C. S.
Pirmasens, Germany
05 Oct, 2013
Furnishings and Equipment:
10.00
Location:
10.00
Overall value for money:
10.00
Cleanliness:
10.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
10.00
10.00
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A. G.
Pype Hayes, United Kingdom
14 Sep, 2013
Furnishings and Equipment:
10.00
Location:
10.00
Overall value for money:
7.00
Cleanliness:
10.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
10.00
9.40
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The view from the house, the setting, the quality of the furnishings, the feeling of comfort and the beds, most unusual for Scotland, really comfy
Nothing
s. c.
DUNBAR , United Kingdom
17 Aug, 2013
Furnishings and Equipment:
9.00
Location:
10.00
Overall value for money:
9.00
Cleanliness:
10.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
10.00
9.60
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welcome hamper, overall a really good holiday
the bats. smelly and bat poo always around on decking. Felt nervous about sitting out after 6pm.
J. C.
Great Shelford, United Kingdom
03 Nov, 2012
Furnishings and Equipment:
9.00
Location:
10.00
Overall value for money:
10.00
Cleanliness:
10.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
10.00
9.80
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We loved the seclusion and the peace that went with it. The house in the location has got the wow factor. Very comfortable property and well equipped. The essentials that were left for us were a really nice touch. Thank you for the bubbly in the fridge to celebrate our wedding, that was really kind and unexpected.
The spiral stairs could be a bit tricky carrying luggage to and from the master bedroom. A real fire/log burner would be a nice addition.
J. E.
Off Overdale Drive, United Kingdom
15 Sep, 2012
Furnishings and Equipment:
9.00
Location:
10.00
Overall value for money:
9.00
Cleanliness:
10.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
10.00
9.60
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fantastic property with high class fittings, great setting
Really could do with internet access & a new set of sharp knives & a potato peeler
A. M.
Lelant, United Kingdom
11 Aug, 2012
Furnishings and Equipment:
9.00
Location:
10.00
Overall value for money:
10.00
Cleanliness:
10.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
10.00
9.80
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The house was as beautiful and well kept as the pictures on the website and the setting was stunning and tranquil. We loved the personal touches, such the arrival package of bread, jam, coffee, tea and sugar on arrival and the home made muffins were absolutely delicious! The system for booking was simple and queries were dealt with quickly and efficiently.
The TV could do with updating (no hdmi connection).
S. V.
Folkton, United Kingdom
19 May, 2012
Furnishings and Equipment:
10.00
Location:
10.00
Overall value for money:
10.00
Cleanliness:
10.00
Overall Service from Country Cottage Holiday:
10.00
10.00
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We have stayed in the boat house for the last 5 years. It is the most special place to spend a week or so of your life in. It's very well equipped, beautifully clean and perfectly situated if you want to 'be on your own' for total peace and quiet. It's a few minutes drive to the local village where you can get just about everything you may need. The boat house is an tiny haven of tranquility.
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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