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Drumsmittal School, Black Isle, Inverness

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, books
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Inverness, Scotland
  • Popular LocationVictorian Market6 min drive
  • Popular LocationInverness Cathedral8 min drive
  • Popular LocationInverness Castle8 min drive
  • AirportInverness (INV)18 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.

Drumsmittal School, Black Isle, Inverness

Our recently renovated property which was the old village school, is completed to a high standard and is wonderfully bright and spacious. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms we are ideally located in a beautiful rural location less than 10 minutes from Inverness City Centre. The best of both worlds! Use us as your base to explore the Highlands. Our situation is perfect for exploring Inverness, The Black Isle, Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava Cairns, as well as further afield. If you are arriving by public transport we can pick you up in Inverness. There is a large private parking area outside the house and it's free of charge.

The house has it's own utility room with a washing machine and an electric clothes drier.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need including a microwave and a dish washer. If you prefer to eat out the near by village of North Kessock boasts a pub and a tea-room, both of whom serve great food. Free wi-fi is provided, although with so much to see and do, we hope you will relax and switch your phone off!

Property manager

Donnie and Ellie

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient showers

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number HI-20113-F

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Drumsmittal School Black Isle Highland
Drumsmittal School, Black Isle, Inverness Inverness
Drumsmittal School, Black Isle, Inverness Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Inverness

Located in Inverness, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve, while Inverness Museum and Art Gallery and Eden Court Theatre are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park and Inverness Botanic Gardens. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 6 min drive
  • Inverness Cathedral - 8 min drive
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 8 min drive
  • Inverness Castle - 8 min drive
  • Eden Court Theatre - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 10 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Innes Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The King's Highway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe V8 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪MacGregor's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Drumsmittal School, Black Isle, Inverness pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Drumsmittal School, Black Isle, Inverness?

As of Jun 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drumsmittal School, Black Isle, Inverness on Jun 21, 2024 start from $222.39, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Drumsmittal School, Black Isle, Inverness?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Drumsmittal School, Black Isle, Inverness?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Drumsmittal School, Black Isle, Inverness located?

This family-friendly Inverness vacation home is located in a rural location, 2 mi (3.3 km) from Caledonian Stadium, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park and Inverness Botanic Gardens. Inverness Castle and Eastgate Shopping Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property in a beautiful quiet setting very close to the city. The hosts graciously welcomed us and supplied coffee, milk and breakfast items for the morning. The property is spacious, bright clean and very well equipped. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P., Airdrie Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Great location and bright and welcoming spot. Owners are extremely helpful Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic rural space close to everything
Our party of 4 had a wonderful time at Drumsmittal School. It is close to The city center and Culloden. But it is in a lovely pastoral setting with sweet discoveries around every corner. Donnie and Ellie could not have been more gracious and welcoming, and we would look forward to visiting this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
Lovely and peaceful setting. The owners went above and beyond to help when we discovered a flat tire on our rental. Would definitely recommend this location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay.
Had a wonderful stay. Hosts were very pleasant. The home was very clean and accommodating. I highly recommend to stay here, beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Absolutely love this property!! So close to Inverness (just a quick drive across the bridge), but in the beautiful countryside. We loved to sit in the living room and watch the sheep in the field behind the property and the birds. The property is clean, large, beautifully decorated. The breakfast and other goodies provided by Ellie and Donnie were perfect and a wonderful surprise!! Donnie and Ellie are so friendly and helpful! Wish we could have stayed longer!! If you get a chance to turn left out of the property (instead of right to go back towards Inverness), you will find the most beautiful rural landscape! We drove to Chanonry Point to see the dolphins and would have loved to spend more time driving the countryside. Would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a central location for day trips (Culloden Battlefield/museum was just 15 minutes away, Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle were 25 minutes away), but a quiet retreat to return to for the evenings!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Drumsmittal Delight
Great property in a fantastic location. Our hosts were very welcoming and helpful. The house had everything we needed and the sheep in the field behind were a welcome sight peeking over the stone wall.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janette J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House & Location
Ellie & Donnie were great hosts & nothing was too much trouble for them. Its a beautiful house fully equipped, clean & has been beautifully done up. The location is stunning with lovely countryside views. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a highland getaway, yet still close to Inverness.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place, great area
We were pleasantly greeted and shown around the apartment. Such a cool place to stay with everything we needed, including food/drink. Hosts were very helpful with suggestions for food and other info. (N Kessock hotel dinner was 5 star!) We loved the view of grazing sheep from the bedroom / living area windows. Wish we could have stayed here longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little piece of Heaven
We loved staying @ School of Drums! Ellie & Donnie were so kind and considerate. The place is huge, with plenty of room for relaxing. It's not everyday one can look out the window and watch the sheep grazing in the field. Lovely lovely place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

DUNCAN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nc500
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donnie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, quiet place
The property was nice and quiet. Having two bedrooms and two full baths was awesome! Ellie is very sweet and helpful. Breakfast items were very appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie E., Clinton, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful!
We could not have asked for a better stay in the highlands! Donnie and Ellie were the sweetest and most attentive hosts. They have gone out of their way to make their property a special experience for their guests. Spacious and comfortable accommodations. I would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the start, great communication from host! Easy to find and get into with provided instructions. We loved the location-outside of town but not too far. Donnie kindly greeted us shortly after we arrived and showed us around the property. This place had everything we wanted and more: spacious, quiet, clean, beautiful scenery, full kitchen with breakfast foods provided, large family room, washing machine, 2 nice bathrooms, and parking right outside the door. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Peaceful Retreat
The School of Drums residence is a perfect location to rest and relax after a day of highland touring. The hosts provided all the items needed to be comfortable and independent. All appliances are up-to-date and the location is very convenient to Inverness. No more than a 10 minute drive. Special thanks to our host Donnie. He was a pleasure and always available to give vacation suggestions and provide a lending hand when needed. I highly recommend this location.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the sheep farms around us. Donnie was fantastic and we appreciate all that he had done for us. It was a great location to spend our birthday holiday and look forward to returning. We would definitely recommend to everyone!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethel E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best little school house stay ever!!!
This sweet little home was impeccably clean and comfortable. Donnie was a great host and gave excellent recommendations for dinner at a near hotel. The home provided us with great space to prepare meals and relax together. I would absolutely want yo return and share another visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W., Mason, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
This was the absolute perfect spot for home-base in for our highland adventure. We traveled to both the east and west coasts. The property was clean, up to date and nestled in a country setting complete with the hillside of sheep out the large windows. Donnie and Ellie were the perfect host. Thanks again for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than the description
A wonderful place to stay. Spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy end to our day
Donnie is a perfect gentleman and Ellie was very approachable and on point whenever we needed her. The house was immaculate and breakfast provided which saved us a late night trip to the shops. The garden is very beautiful and the atmosphere so quite and relaxed. The. Decor is beautiful and the location for us with a car was ideal for wherever we needed to be. Real love and attention is put into making this place a home away from home. Somewhere to chill after exploring the area. Kitchen is well equipped and us ladies were overjoyed to see a slow cooker! There is a lovely local pub and community hall with various activities like a market. Abundant with things to forage near the property for lovers of foraging. Beds are comfortable also plenty wildlife to see if lucky from the lovely big windows. We felt like we had privacy but also felt safe knowing Donnie and Ellie were near by as two women travelling alone. They really know the area and make some ex cellent suggestions. We loved it here and cannot wait to share this property as well as Scotland with our families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Helpful stay
Facility was clean, used the washer which was nice to have. Kitchen very well setup with groceries already which was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay!
This property was fabulous! Very roomy, clean, well-kept and well-appointed. Ellie and Donnie are very friendly and welcoming, and the location is perfect just off the A9 highway, but far enough from the bustle of Inverness to be quiet and peaceful. The village of North Kessock is 5 minutes drive away, and there's a good place to eat at the North Kessock Hotel, if you don't want to go back into Inverness. This is the perfect jumping-off place to explore the area around Inverness and Speyside, or to explore north toward John O'Groats and that area. If we come back to Inverness, we'll stay here again in a heartbeat. Thanks, Donnie and Ellie!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David, Hemel Hempstead

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and owners very helpful. Left us some bread/milk/ juice etc which was very nice and unexpected. Excellent facilities and clean, modern utilities, mostly new. Enjoyed the wonderful peace and quiet after some noisy hotels. My only minor criticism was that the bed mattress was a little too soft for my liking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole K.

Liked: Cleanliness
True Treasure
The Drumsittal School cottage is exceptional in all aspects. The cottage is spacious with comfortable beds, good showers and an inviting living room/sitting room. It’s located a bit north of Inverness and thus it’s quiet and serene with a pasture of sheep outside the windows. The host family is incredibly warm and helpful. Breakfast items were provided with eggs, milk, bread, jam, coffee etc. I highly recommend this cottage and wished we could have stayed longer than our two days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time!
We loved our stay. Donnie and Ellie have a beautiful place. It was pristine. It is a large place which we enjoy. There are many windows that let in sun making it bright and cheery. We apreciated the food provided for breakfast. Waking up in the morning looking out the windows at the sheep and the lush green landscape of Scotland is the best!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023