Boasting garden views, Herons Rest features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 26 km from Inverness Castle. Featuring private check-in and check-out, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The apartment features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. The parquet floors, fireplace and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The property has an outdoor dining area. For those nights when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered. A bicycle rental service is available at the apartment, while cycling and fishing can be enjoyed nearby. Inverness Railway Station is 26 km from Herons Rest, while University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 41 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.4
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  • Martina
    Ireland Ireland
    Herons Rest was a lovely place to stay after touring the area..Very clean and everything you need is available..Village is a mile away ,so very handy for food,etc.Tea,coffee and a lot of the basics are supplied and a jar of tunnicks teacakes was a...
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location nice and quiet but the best part was haveing the log burner and how hot the shower was
  • Shelley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was perfect for where we wanted to explore , only a couple of hours and you’re at Glencoe! The property was comfy and clean with a sturdy gate to ensure toddler and dog couldn’t escape . Heating was good , using the stove was easy...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Catherine

Company review score: 9.6Based on 244 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

Hi I'm Catherine and looking forward to welcoming you when you stay at Herons rest . I leave you to arrive and self check in easy and enjoy your stay but if required I'm not too far away to assist if required best regards Catherine

Property information

Lovely Cosy cottage for two all on one floor, with Log burner and Smart 43" TV free wifi wi fi speed is 31mbps download and 12.7 upload April 2024. Sitting-out area with garden furniture and BBQ. 1½-acre natural woodland grounds 1 small dog welcome. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There is an river in the grounds, a 2-3 minute walk.The name Herons rest comes from the lovely resident heron which can be seen often at the river a 3 minute walk away. It might have been called squirrels cottage as the squirrel feeds from the bird feeders. For exact location use what3words "burns.scoping.combos". If you intend to bring a pet we respectfully request that you inform us as we have a very strict policy on guests with a pet.

Neighbourhood information

Herons rest is situated in a Rural area but still within easy walking distance of drumnadrochit 1 mile away along a well lit footpath , .Herons Rest, List of birds seen near Herons Rest at River cottage, Milton, Drumnadrochit. Two separate lists kindly left by guests in River cottage 11to 18th June 2022 Birds of River cottage Oystercatcher, Common sandpiper, Black headed gull, Common gull, Herring gull, Wood pigeon, Cuckoo, Swift, Great spotted woodpecker , swallow, Housemartin, Grey wagtail, pied wagtail, Wren, Dunnock, Robin,Blackbird, Song Thrush, Willow wardler, Goldcrest, Long Tailed tit, Blue tit, Great tit, Tree creeper,Jackdaw, Rook, Hooded Crow, Housesparrow, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, siski, Bullfinch, 18th to 25th June 2022 Mouse martin, Blackbird, Wren, Grey wagtail, Sparrow(house) Pigeon(wood), Rook, Great Tit , Blue Tit, Red start, Kite,Heron, Common Gull, Robin, Mallard Reed Warbler ,- seen out and about , oyster catcher , pied wagtail , chaffinch, comerant, swift, black headed gull, crested tit ,

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Herons Rest
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Dressing room
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Herons Rest takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 17:00 to 23:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Herons Rest

  • Check-in at Herons Rest is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, Herons Rest is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Herons Rest has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Herons Rest offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Horse riding
    • Bicycle rental

  • The prices at Herons Rest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Herons Rest on this page.

  • Herons Rest can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Herons Rest is 1.1 miles from the centre of Drumnadrochit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.