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Upper Dunain - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Family-friendly stay near Inverness Castle

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Property grounds
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Inverness, Scotland
  • Place, Inverness Botanic Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverness Cathedral
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Eden Court Theatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Inverness

In Inverness .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Inverness cottage, you'll find Inverness Botanic Gardens and Torvean Golf Club. Ness Islands and Eden Court Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Inverness Botanic Gardens - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • University of the Highlands & Islands - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Ness Islands - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 18 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grain & Grind - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rocpool - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Three Witches - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Waterside - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Prime Steak & Seafood - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Upper Dunain - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Upper Dunain Cottage is a luxury secluded cottage in a unique setting - midway between Loch Ness and the city of Inverness ( 5 Minutes each way). Sitting in an historic highland estate the secured location has fully fenced gardens offering direct access to wonderful hill and forest walks up to the Great Glen Way and the wilderness of the highlands and yet is only minutes from the amenities of a major town and nearby transport hubs. It is also a great starting point for the North 500.

The outdoor space also has plenty of seating and dining areas with a fire pit, bbq and wood fired hot tub with its own decking and pagoda. Please note that this is a working farm so there is often livestock around in addition to a plethora of wildlife including deer, pine martins, red squirrels and birds of all description.

Up to two dogs are welcome, but please keep in mind the wildlife - so keep gates shut.

The cosy sitting room has a wood burning stove, books, games and TV with free view, netflix, amazon prime etc. It also has beautiful views both sides of the room.

The extensive kitchen/diner is fully equipped with an integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher, induction hob, electric oven, air fryer and every amenity you could wish for. The dining section has a table with seating for up to 5 and has an electric wood burner and a sound docking system.

There is a separate Utility room complete with integrated washing machine and tumble dryer, out door equipment and plenty of storage.

Two comfortable bedrooms one with a King size bed and the other set up as 2 full 3 ft singles. On request, at time of booking, we can put these together to make one bed. required. Both bedrooms have direct access outside via french windows and have their own seating areas.

All linen and bedding is high quality Egyptian cotton from Tielle Loves Luxury as recommended by House and Garden Magazine and Country Life and is also used by many 5* hotels. The bedding is hypoallergenic

By request and by separate arrangement we can also provide a cot

All soaps and shampoos are organic and sourced from the Highland Soap Company.

There is one large shower room and one large bathroom with a beautiful view to the hills.

I have supplied a comprehensive house manual in which you will also find suggestions for day trips, visitor attractions, shops, restaurants etc - in addition I have also included all the required emergency numbers that you might need during your stay.

Guest access
Guest have access to whole space and extensive fenced garden

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number HI-50030-F

Property is also known as

621257

Upper Dunain - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was lovely and the grounds were beautiful. The host was amazing and helped us after we arrived there to find no power at the home, due to a storm that had passed through earlier in the day. Luckily she was able to move us to another place for the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful cottage in a beautiful location, lots of little touches, everthing provided. Idealic escape!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jevons c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic experience, responds so efficient and highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

The cottage was idyllic in a perfect location and so peaceful. Beautiful garden and the house was gorgeous. The only issue i had was with the sofa in the living room, being disabled i chose the cottage because it was accessible which it was apart from the sofa which eas so lowndown i was unable to get out ofbit without help and it was extremely uncomfortable for mento sit on. The outdoor seating was the same and i was unable to sit outside as i could not get in and out of the chair which was a shame as the garden was stunning. I would definitely recommend it but maybe not ideal for anyone suffering with arthritis.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly Appointed

We picked the Cottage in Upper Dunain based on its pictures and description, and it exceeded our expectations! The property owner has thought of everything to make for a comfortable stay. We cooked wonderful meals together in the well-equipped kitchen, took the picnic bag and swimming towels out on excursions, and enjoyed our time together in all the cottage spaces. Highly recommend this property, and would stay there again any time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

George G., Chino Hills

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Very beautiful location! The ONLY challenge was finding it the first time. The Upper Dunain sign by the highway is small and in a shady spot. The owner was very helpful once we settled in. Great cottage! Wish we'd stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional get away

The house was immaculate, clean and very comfy with great facilities. It was located in a rural area that felt remote and peaceful but was still just a short drive from shops, Inverness and a great base to see more of Scotland. Garden was safely enclosed for our wee dog to explore and right outside the back gate was a beautiful woodland trail where we saw lots of nature. The hot tub was especially welcome and so relaxing along with the fire in the living room that lasted for ages and kept the room cosy. Good shower, coffee machine and beds. Overall a wonderful place for a break.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024