Monkland Cottage

Thurlow Road, Nairn, IV12 4EZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>15</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
15 reviews

Quite spacious and simultaneously cosy! Host Ally is lovely and very helpful, sharing tips on things to do and what to look out for. All around amazing and can’t wait to return!

Yegon United Kingdom
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Monkland Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 973 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms
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Monkland Cottage is located in Nairn, just 16 miles from Inverness Castle and 11 miles from Castle Stuart Golf Links. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the vacation home. The vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath and bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. This vacation home is allergy-free and non-smoking. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. Guests at Monkland Cottage will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nairn, like cycling and hiking. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Nairn Central Beach, Nairn Museum, and The Nairn Golf Club. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 7.5 miles from Monkland Cottage.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.6
Location
10
High score for Nairn
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  • Yegon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Quite spacious and simultaneously cosy! Host Ally is lovely and very helpful, sharing tips on things to do and what to look out for. All around amazing and can’t wait to return!”
  • Brinners
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “What a beautiful cottage. Spacious and well equipped with everything and more . All the little extras that you wouldn't expect are provided for and there was also a lovely hamper on arrival with a card making it very welcoming .The cottage is...”
  • Guy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This property is in an excellent location, an easy drive from the airport, well situated in the town of Nairn for access to local amenities and wider access to places to visit during the stay. The property is a beautiful cottage in a lovely quiet...”

Hosted by Ally

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Host Review Score
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Ally
Monkland Cottage has been lovingly renovated to a very high standard providing luxury self catering accommodation. Originally built for the Monkland House coachman in 1896, it is situated in the grounds of the main house and is attached to the original stables creating a private, sheltered courtyard ideal for outdoor dining. There is a spacious open plan sitting, dining area with a welcoming wood-burning stove and a fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and under floor heating. The cottage comfortably sleeps 6 with 3 bedrooms all finished to a very high standard with large comfortable beds, high quality mattresses and luxury bedding. Bedroom 1 has a Super King Size Zip & Link bed which can be split into twin beds. Bedroom 2 has a King Size bed and Bedroom 3 is open plan with a King Size bed. There is a modern family bathroom with bath and shower plus a separate luxury shower room with large rain shower. The bathroom and the shower room have under floor heating, heated towel rails, luxury towels and toiletries. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and there is on site parking for 2 cars and on-street parking for any additional vehicles.
We can't wait to welcome you to Monkland Cottage and hope that you enjoy all that Nairn and the surrounding area offers as much as we do! Do not hesitate to ask us for any advice or recommendations.
Nairn provides an ideal base to explore the wider Highlands, a natural playground which begs to be explored. It’s also a great starting point for the North Coast 500. The cottage is ideally situated in a quiet residential area within easy walking distance of most amenities. Less than a 10 minute walk will take you to Nairn Beach, a wonderful, award winning beach with quirky outdoor cafes, a children's splashpad, playpark, crazy golf, putting and indoor swimming pool. Paddle boarding and wild sea swimming is becoming ever more popular here too. Tennis and squash courts are also available only an 8 minute walk away. Nairn is a golfer’s paradise with Monkland Cottage only a few minutes drive to 2 stunning links courses, Nairn Golf Club and Nairn Dunbar. Castle Stuart is a 15 minute drive and many others a 30 to 45 minute drive. Visit nearby Culloden Battlefield, Fort George, Cawdor Castle, Brodie Castle and Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness. Take a whisky distillery tour or simply relax and take advantage of the superb locally sourced food and drinks. There are fabulous restaurants, bars and cafes, both indoor and outdoor also within easy walking distance. There is something for everyone with an amazing choice of culture, history, architecture, scenery and activities.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Monkland Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Monkland Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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

Check-out

From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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 need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Monkland Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about Monkland Cottage

  • The prices at Monkland Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Monkland Cottage is 1,800 feet from the center of Nairn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Monkland Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Racquetball
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Aerobics
    • Beach
    • Horseback riding
    • Archery

  • Yes, Monkland Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The nearest beach is 2,150 feet from Monkland Cottage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Monkland Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

  • Monkland Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • Monkland Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

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