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Traditional highland cottage with magnificent panoramic views

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Room
Property grounds
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
invernesshire, SCT
  • Popular LocationAigas Field Centre2 min drive
  • Popular LocationLoch Ness Centre & Exhibition18 min drive
  • Popular LocationUrquhart Castle22 min drive
  • AirportInverness (INV)46 min drive

Most relevant reviews

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8/10 Good

Beautiful cottage in a fantastic location. We enjoyed the stay very much. Very good starting point to explore the surrou...
Alexander S.
Aug 29, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Traditional highland cottage with magnificent panoramic views

Our cosy comfortable cottage, boasting a beautiful hillside location offers:-
All on ground level:
1 Double bedroom, 1 Twin bedroom, well equipped galley kitchen, dining room, sitting room with open fire., FREE WIFI, TV & DVD player, bathroom with shower.
Patio area with garden furniture/charcoal BBQ supplied, washing machine, washing line and pegs supplied, parking for two cars, pet friendly, garden is safely fenced garden for pets. The cottage has been equipped and furnished to ensure as relaxing and comfortable holiday as possible.

CENTRAL LOCATION FOR TOURING THE HIGHLANDS
Close to the town of Beauly offering a range of excellent and varied shops and eating places, 15 miles from Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. Close to the stunning local glens of Affric and Strathfarrar with convenient access to the East and West coasts including Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, Fort William and Glen Coe. Or just relax with local walks, viewing the wildlife and viewing the stargazers sky at night!

Property manager

Mrs. Pitchforth

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Courtyard and rear view of Old Stable
Relaxing self-catering retreat located at the stunning Aigas Golf Course
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, (15 reviews)
Relaxing self-catering retreat located at the stunning Aigas Golf Course

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Beauly

Located in Beauly, this cottage is in a rural area. Glen Affric Nature Reserve and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Aigas Field Centre and Campbells of Beauly. Travelling with kids? Consider Inverness Botanic Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Fairburn Activity Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
invernesshire, SCT

What's nearby

  • Aigas Field Centre - 2 min drive
  • Beauly Priory - 7 min drive
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 18 min drive
  • Inverness Castle - 20 min drive
  • Urquhart Castle - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Beauly Station - 15 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glenord Distillery Visitor Centre - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Corner on the Square - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Friary - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Harry Gow - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shimla - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional highland cottage with magnificent panoramic views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional highland cottage with magnificent panoramic views ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional highland cottage with magnificent panoramic views ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional highland cottage with magnificent panoramic views located?

This family-friendly Beauly cottage is located in a rural location, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Aigas Field Centre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Campbells of Beauly and Aigas Golf Course. Muir of Ord Golf Club and Beauly Priory are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alexander S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the stay very much.
Beautiful cottage in a fantastic location. We enjoyed the stay very much. Very good starting point to explore the surroundings. Within 25 minutes you are in Inverness and Loch Ness.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-François D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a view!
A cosy cottage at the top of a hill surrounded by woods and fields. The first drive up the hill might be an experience but then one gets used to it (just take your time). Moalnaceap has everything you need to enjoy your stay and is a great place to tour the Highlands: Inverness, Loch Ness, the Black Isle, Glen Affric, Ullapool and Assynt... There's so much to do and see!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stefanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschöne Lage
Die Lage ist einfach wunderschön und man hat keine unmittelbaren Nachbarn. Genau wie wir es wollten. Einzig der doch etwas dolle Hundegeruch von den Vormietern hat uns manchmal etwas gestört. Aber da Haustiere erlaubt sind kann das kein Minuspunkt sein.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Moelnacaep
Lovely cottage set up on the hillside away from roads. There was everything we needed for our stay. A very comfortable cottage with lovely views across the countryside. Very handy for us with our golden retrievers visiting the Guisachan Gathering in nearby Tomich
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jamie K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disgusting cottage- PLEASE STAY AWAY
On arrival the smell on opening the door was disgusting, floors dirty, kitchen filthy, kitchen pots,pans, plates, cutlery absolutely disgusting not been washed, kids bed had blue throws over them that were covered in dog hair and the same room had bugs crawling over the walls, had to clean the place before letting our children in and the next morning we have to leave when my son woke up with ticks that had bitten into his stomach so stays for about 20hours instead of 4 days and the owner doesn’t care and told me if I contact her again I would get reported for harassment. I would give it a zero rating but doesn’t have that option. Please STAY AWAY FROM THIS COTTAGE. Definitely one for environmental health to visit. No refund offered so had to go through my bank
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

GAVIN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Little house on the prairie
Lovely location. Awkward driveway. How would you access in winter. Overall very peaceful and great location for Glen Affric
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helma D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unieke plek!
Heel fijn verblijf gehad in dit huis op een prachtige locatie. Zelfs herten gezien laat op de avond. Mooi schoon huis wat van alle gemakken voorzien is. Niet super luxe maar voor ons meer dan fijn! Locatie is uniek. Weggetje naar het huis toe is ietwat stijl en was met de motor een beetje een uitdaging. Gelukkig had het al enige tijd niet geregend. Wij gaan zo weer terug!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and restorative
The cottage is obviously well loved and has a marvellous feel. And location! Furniture is comfortable, kitchen has what you need (and the slow cooker was very handy!) The host was very quick to respond when we had an issue (which was dealt with efficiently and effectively). We would happily stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Beautiful peaceful location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Cottage in the Scottish Highlands
Outstanding property with amazing views over the Aigas valley. Beautiful quite spot. Close to Glen Affric, Beauly and other equally charming small villages. Great meal and service at the Cnoc Hotel in Struy. Will definately stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting
Gorgeous cottage in an idyllic setting. Very peaceful. We have a nervous dog who absolutely loved the tranquility. A perfect break from a busy life.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Haus ist sehr gemuetlich eingerichtet .
Super Lage gemuetlich wir haben uns sehr wohlgefuehlt
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice rural location
Nice property however we could have done with more towels. Two bathroom towels for two adults over five days is a bit mean. Enjoyed two takeaways from Shimla in Beauly. Best Indian food we've ever had!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eline v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heerlijk
Heerlijk verblijf op een fantastische plek. Weg van de drukte, midden in de natuur., rust en stilte. Het huis is van alle gemakken voorzien en gezellig ingericht. We hebben erg genoten van het uitzicht, de wandelingen in de omgeving en niet te vergeten de herten die rond schemering verschenen. Absoluut een aanrader.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wondeful, Unique and Silent
Wonderful stay in the most unique location. The silence in the evenings was second to none, great walks in the forest (are these old mountain bike tracks?) amazing wildlife (golden eagle spotted) and most interesting historical area. Deli in Beauly was delish!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Donald M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country cottage experience
Road leading up to cottage required maintenance such as grass in middle of road poisoning/cut and overhanging trees cut back as they were scratching vehicle . Location is amazing lovely views .cleaning could be a lot more thorough but it was OK. For a house that accepts pets carpets not ideal wooden flooring more hygienic but that's just my opinion. Internal fixings and finishings need tidied up but overall it was a pleasant stay .loads of wildlife seeing red deer each morning and late evening and plenty of birds of prey. My small complaints wouldn't stop me booking this place again .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lonely Highland Cottage
This accomodation was really nice and very quite, we loved the pure nature around it very much. In this cottage you can switch off very well and we enjoyed the time. Thank you Catriona.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eleonore S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Holiday home
We spent 10 days in the house, which is comfortable in every respect. Clean, cosy, amazing nature. Good conditions to see the highland attractions.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erwin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mooi huis op een fantastische plek! Alles wat je we nodig hebt is aanwezig
Mooie plek en daaruit de highlands verkend. Heel veel gezien, Loch Ness, Skye, Smoo cave, Eilean Donan Castle, Dunrobin Castle….
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Moalnaceap in June
Very comfortable, well equipped in a wonderfully remote location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hu M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Solitude at Moalnaceap Cottage
Wow! As soon as we got here we instantly chilled. We’d already had week’s stay in beautiful Oban and thought we were pretty relaxed from that but Moalnaceap Cottage took it to another level. The peace, the views, the solitude and even the weather (we got suntans) made this the best holiday we’ve ever had. Beauly is lovely with the friendliest people and service you’ll get anywhere in the world. Really sad to leave; really looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S., Wimberley, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing isolated location
Property was ideal if you are seeking a place for relaxing. Location was very good with nice hikes close by.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R., Sunderland, England, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome hideaway in peaceful surroundings
Had a lovely week in Moalnaceap cottage, so peaceful and relaxing with awesome views and we were lucky enough to gaze at the milky way and shooting stars the last 3 nights. And our 2 begal cats settled in nicely, loving the real fire to sit in front of.. Fantastic hideaway and close to Beauly which is lovely too with various shops, cafes, pubs and Shimla Indian... Recommend and also Robinson farm shop. Great for walking, bike riding and generally not being at work.. 😊 Great communication with Catriona and highly recommend a stay at the cottage. Any thanks Jo, Charlie, Tarik and Melika. Meow 😻
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Clare P., Honeybourne Evesham. Worcestershire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful location
Stunning scenery & tranquil setting. Lovely old cottage perfect as a base for the surrounding area with fab beaches, lochs & glens to explore. Great place to stay with dogs who were in heaven with walks from the front door. We would have appreciated cleaning materials & spare bedding/towels for a 2 week stay as only 2 Standard towels provided & no hand towels. Otherwise lovely
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming remote Cottage
We loved staying at the cottage and used it as a base to explore the surrounding areas; Black Isle, dolphin watching at Cromerty and Chanory Point/Rosemarkie beach. Dunrobin Castle and Dornoch beach are only a short drive North. Dunnet Beach is a must, if you go to John o'Groats. Beauly is only a short drive from the cottage and has a petrol station ,restaurants and is pleasant to park up and walk around. Everything that you would need for your stay at the cottage was provided, we ended up buying three packs of logs for our stay of nearly a week. The highlight of our return every evening would be to light the log fire and sit in front of it watching the tv. I never managed so see any stars at night during our stay, there wasn't clear skies at night, but if you are fortunate to have clear skies, I could imagine the sky at night would be stunning, due to the cottages location. The drive up the hill to the cottage is easier if you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle, but not necessary. Would definitely return and would recommend to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mrs. Pitchforth

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Moalnaceap is a family owned cottage.

Why they chose this property

Moalnaceap Cottage provides the ideal location for the ultimate Scottish experience.




What makes this property unique

With the cottage being in a commanding position on the fringe of Aigas Forest with no neighbouring properties in view, it offers a perfect place to enjoy the rich wildlife, such as deer, badger, pine martins, red kites and perhaps you will be lucky enough to see a peregrine or osprey.

Beauly offers enjoyable local amenities and Inverness is about a 25 minute drive a way for a great day out.

Keen walkers and outdoor types will be pleased to discover the unlimited local forest and hill walks available in the area and can start from your doorstep.

Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle are about a 40 minute drive away or take a road trip to the Isle of Skye.

Glen Affric is a short drive way, one of the most beautiful glens in Scotland.

Golfers have the convenience of Aigas Golf course whose Club House is situated no more than 1.5 miles away, where you can enjoy refreshments after a round on their attractive fairways.


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