Skylarks

4.8★

Excellent

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Sauna
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

15 Customer Review(s)

Mr Dingwall
November 2022

“A smart tv would just make this property perfect.”

- Mr Dingwall, November 2022
Smith October 2022

“We had a wonderful week in a beautiful location.”

The house is very well equipped and made a wonderful base. Mountain biking, Dolphin watching and a brewery tour all within a short drive. For a slightly longer trip, We’d recommend Loch Ness with a visit to Plodda Falls. Stunning scenery in October, the colour of the trees was magical. We’ll be back.

- Smith, October 2022
Scholefield August 2022

“What a great location and beautiful place to stay we were sorry to come home and could have stayed longer.”

The little cottage itself was very clean and comfortable and a walk round the block every morning before breakfast with the views across the firth was just breathtaking. We found lovely places to eat close by which were not very expensive and would whole heartedly recommend a stay at this cottage Thank you so very much for making our holiday

- Scholefield, August 2022

Delighted to hear this. Thank you so much for being our guest! Property Owner
Mr Noble August 2022

“A well maintained property, with beautiful views.”

We would happily come back again and again. It was perfect. The cottage was so spacious, clean and well equipped. Thank you. You could sit on the decking and watch the red kites over head, the abundance of birds on the Cromarty Firth or just sit and read in the peace and quiet.

- Mr Noble, August 2022

Delighted to hear you enjoyed yourself so much! Thank you for being our guest Property Owner
Mr Park July 2022

“Our third stay at Skylarks, and wonderful as ever.”

The house is great, the red kites hovered over it every day (how do you train them to do that?) and the weather was kind to us.

- Mr Park, July 2022

Wonderful to have you back and delighted you had a good time again! Property Owner
Sheila Elliot Apr 2022

“We had a really enjoyable Spring holiday at Skylarks.”

Everything was first class - spotless, warm, very comfortable, quiet and extremely well equipped. Loved the log burner and the view. Great central base for exploring and lots of super dog walks. There's so much to see and do in the area and we look forward to returning for another holiday. Such a pleasure to go on holiday to a house that is exactly as shown online/in the brochure. Thank you to the owners for the love and care they put into Skylarks and the Housekeeper for making sure everything is exactly as you hope it will be. Thanks also to the staff at LHH for their very efficient handling of our booking.

- Sheila Elliot, Apr 2022
Andrew Wallace Jul 2021

“Booked with LHH Scotland for a holiday in the Black Isle in June/July 2021 and had a wonderful time - the weather this summer was a BIG bonus.”

The property we used, Drummond Reach, was excellent and matched the property description on the LHH website. The property was clean, spacious and had everything we needed, even with Covid-19 restrictions in place. The location is quiet, but never too far from anywhere. Inverness, for example, was just 20 minutes from the door of the house to parking in the city centre. There was a fab wood just along the road to walk the dog, and the view over the Cromarty Firth was wonderful - day or night. Well, it was better at night as we watched the sun slowly sinking over the distant hills. The rooms within the property are all of a good size, and it was never crowded. The outside decking was wonderful to sit on, whether eating breakfast or an evening dinner. We would not hesitate to use this particular property or LHH Scotland again. Communication with LHH was excellent, and we had no problems with any descriptions or instructions provided in their emails.

- Andrew Wallace, Jul 2021
Dot Oct 2020

“We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful part of Scotland.”

There are so many places to visit including woodland and coastal walks. The hosts local information was most welcome. Thank you. The house is perfect for a staycation with all mod cons. The most comfy beds and luxury linen and a well stocked kitchen and appliances. We loved the wood burning stove and our only could do better was only having 3 logs for the fire. Let people know that in advance or supply enough logs for one night. We would definitely recommend Skylarks.

- Dot, Oct 2020
Aileen & Andy Currie Oct 2020

“We recently spent 6 days at Skylarks.”

The accommodation was immaculate. The furnishings and fittings were perfect for the style of property and were very comfortable. Property has underfloor heating which worked very well and maintains a constant temperature. We did use the log burner at night which added to the cosy feel of the cottage. The master bedroom has a very comfortable Hypnos mattress and the bedding was a good quality. Both the en-suite and the main bathroom are fitted to a high standard. We decided to take our Amazon Fire stick and it worked perfectly with the available WiFi. The Black Isle is a very picturesque area and the cottage is well placed to take advantage of the views of the Cromarty Firth. We would definitely recommend this property for both comfort and quiet location.

- Aileen & Andy Currie, Oct 2020
Anne Telfer Aug 2020

“Was a lovely well kept and clean property with the added bonus of the sauna.”

Lots of hot water and well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed the 40 minute walk most nights round the "block". Lots of places to visit within an hour's drive. Particularly liked Ingrid's House (scandi craft shop) at Cromarty.

- Anne Telfer, Aug 2020
Kevin Dingwall Oct 2019

“You know when you are unpacking the car and the wife has already opened the door and gone inside and all you hear is “Oh Wow” over and over that your expectations of the place that you have booked have been confirmed.”

What a well appointed Steading conversation this is. I love the vaulted ceiling in the kitchen/living room, there is everything here that you need to make your stay very comfortable. There were only two of us so we never needed to us the twin and single bedrooms. But the double bedroom with en-suite is perfect, with a firm mattress, which we both like. The views are fantastic especially from the sauna which we made good use of. We will certainly be back if our holidays tie in with availability. There were 3 little things, there is no cupboard space for putting away groceries, we couldn’t get the plugs in the bathroom sinks to stay down, but this may be operator error and lastly there were only 8 pegs for hanging out washing, so we bought a pack and left them there for others to use. Over all a fantastic place to stay.

- Kevin Dingwall, Oct 2019
Family Halbeisen Jul 2019

“Back from our trip to Scotland, we would like to give you some feedback about our stay at Drummondreach Steading.”

The house is very well furnished, everything has been thought of. The location of the house is great for a stay on Black Isle. You are in the middle of nature, but only a few minutes by car to shops, sights or restaurants. The cleanliness of the house is definitely worth mentioning! The surroundings of the house also offer children the opportunity to spend time outside. Of course, we could also enjoy the wildlife in the immediate vicinity (birds, rabbits, etc.). Many thanks for the nice stay. We can recommend this house without reservation.

- Family Halbeisen, Jul 2019
maris Nov 2018

“We had a great week in this beautifully converted steading in a peaceful setting.”

Lots of light and lovely views inside with great outside space. All the fixtures and fittings are tasteful, high quality and very comfortable. We enjoyed the area more than expected with easy driving to the northern flow country and west to the big hills. We are planning our return soon

- maris, Nov 2018
K&L Nov 2018

“We want to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay at Skylarks.”

We realise that it is new to your portfolio; in fact we think we were only the fourth or fifth clients in the property. We simply want to say that the property is superb in every way. Emilia and Roger really have thought of everything. We usually book self-catering accommodation because we enjoy the flexibility and the chance to cater as we wish. The kitchen is superb and had everything we could wish for; it is a real cook's kitchen! The views across the Cromarty Firth toward Ben Wyvis and the other hills to the north and west are really lovely. The quality of finish and other equipment is also superb. Furthermore, its position is ideal for accessing a massive area of the Far North. As you know we are regulars with LHH and have loved all our visits to your portfolio of "cottages" but suffice to say we very much hope to return to Drummondreach soon.

- K&L, Nov 2018
The Ritchie Family Nov 2018

“Just back from a wonderful week at Skylarks, Drummondreach!”

There were 6 of us plus our wee dog. This property was to a very high standard, everything was top notch. Very comfortable beds with clean fresh white linen. Bathrooms with top quality fittings, as was the kitchen. We have stayed in many many self catering lodges/cottages but I have never been in one so well equipped, it even had a huge array of spices & cooking, baking equipment. Games, books & dvds. One thing that made it special was the range of Ordnance Survey Maps!! From the moment we walked in, it felt like a home from home. The view from the property was spectacular, no matter the weather. I must also mention the outdoor sauna, a perfect place to de-stress & unwind! I would say if you are looking for somewhere to relax, this is it! If you are looking for somewhere to explore this magnificent part of the country, this is it! I cannot speak highly enough of this property, you really just need to bring your clothes & yourself!

- The Ritchie Family, Nov 2018

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Summary

Single-storey
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bathroom with bath with shower over, basin, bidet and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single with pull out truckle bed
Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner with sitting area and woodburning stove
Air source underfloor heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
TV, DVD player, DVDs, WiFi, Sonos sound system, selection of books and games
Fuel, power and a starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available on request
Off-road parking for 3 cars
Enclosed garden with lawn, raised decking, barbecue, sauna and furniture
Pet-friendly, sorry, no smoking
Shop 2.9 miles, pub 2.8 miles
Note: Storage for bikes available
Note: Linen for travel cot is available on request.

The property

Skylarks is a superb, luxury lodge on the popular and beautiful Black Isle north of Inverness. The position of the house is just perfect; not too far away from the routes north, south, east and west for easy touring yet an idyllic, peaceful retreat for those looking to just relax, listen to the birds, take long woodland walks and return to relax in the spacious new barrel sauna. The view from the sauna through the one way curved window is amazing and will allow for the most rejuvenating end to any days activity or even more spectacular, watch the Northern Lights in winter from this perfect vantage point. Regardless of time of year, the warmth and comfort of this beautiful house will wrap itself around you and ensure that you can truly relax and escape. The Black Isle is a fascinating peninsula which well rewards exploration from the most easterly tip where the historic town of Cromarty sits, offering excellent dining opportunities, a beach, headland walks and dolphin boat trips in season, through to the western part which connects to the major roads going north and south giving you the opportunity to quickly head to Dornoch and the north, Ullapool and the west or Aviemore and the Cairngorms to the south. Despite its perfect location for touring, we do recommend that you consider just enjoying this timeless area of the Black Isle and all it will bring to you, most of all peace and quiet and an absorption in the natural world. The garden is planted with native trees, gorse and wildflowers.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

DINGWALL

Strathpeffer 5 miles; Inverness 14 miles; Chanory Point 17 miles.

The attractive market town of Dingwall is situated at the head of the Cromarty Firth and has a rich history dating back to Norse times. The town today enjoys an excellent range of services and facilities, and its pedestrianised main street boasts a generous range of speciality cafes and charming small shops. Why not follow the Dingwall Heritage Trail, a walk that will take only 1 1/2 hours but will provide a wonderful insight into the history of this area? Close to Dingwall is the Victorian spa town of Strathpeffer, which is well worth a visit, or perhaps take a short drive to Chanonry Point where the Moray Firth Dolphins are quite often seen jumping close to shore. There is also the option of seeing red kites at the RSPB Tollie red kites natural reserve, as well as a close proximity to Inverness that allows day trips to Inverness Castle, trampoline park, Inverness Botanic gardens and the many shops on offer.

Note: Linen for travel cot is available on request. Note: Though electricity is included in the rent, electric for charging cars is not included in the rental.

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Ferintosh near to Dingwall, The Highlands - The Black Isle (Ref. 1110761)

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Reviews & Ratings

“A smart tv would just make this property perfect.”

“We had a wonderful week in a beautiful location.”

“What a great location and beautiful place to stay we were sorry to come home and could have stayed longer.”

“A well maintained property, with beautiful views.”

“Our third stay at Skylarks, and wonderful as ever.”

“We had a really enjoyable Spring holiday at Skylarks.”

“Booked with LHH Scotland for a holiday in the Black Isle in June/July 2021 and had a wonderful time - the weather this summer was a BIG bonus.”

“We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful part of Scotland.”

“We recently spent 6 days at Skylarks.”

“Was a lovely well kept and clean property with the added bonus of the sauna.”

“You know when you are unpacking the car and the wife has already opened the door and gone inside and all you hear is “Oh Wow” over and over that your expectations of the place that you have booked have been confirmed.”

“Back from our trip to Scotland, we would like to give you some feedback about our stay at Drummondreach Steading.”

“We had a great week in this beautifully converted steading in a peaceful setting.”

“We want to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay at Skylarks.”

“Just back from a wonderful week at Skylarks, Drummondreach!”

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About the location

DINGWALL