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City Centre Cottage beside the River Ness

Family-friendly cottage in Inverness

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Nestled in the city centre, this charming mid-terraced cottage offers a tranquil retreat with a beautiful back garden perfect for BBQs. Unwind by the wood burner while watching your favourite shows on the 55inch 4K Smart TV or stay connected with fast Wi-Fi. Enjoy private tours to Skye, Glencoe and other scenic spots or take advantage of golf transits to nearby courses.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

City Centre Cottage beside the River Ness

Beautiful and fully equipped city centre 3 double bedroom mid terraced cottage with beautiful back garden. My place is a 30 second walk to the Waterfront Bar/Restaurant and supermarket. It is also a 5 minute beautiful walk along the River Ness into the city centre. It has a beautiful back garden where you can enjoy a BBQ whilst seated at the garden furniture. The cottage comes with a 55inch 4K Smart TV with wood burner, fast Wi-Fi. Private hire tours available to Skye, Glencoe, Outlander or to distillery's or to truly beautiful Glens with mountain and river views, herds of deer/stags, wild mountain goats and golden eagles. Ideal for large golf or cycling groups with 3 cottages next to each other. The other property numbers are Rose Cottage 10193008 and Clava Cottage 8166160. Tours transits etc in 9 seater people carrier.

Day tours to Skye, Glencoe, Glenfinnan or Outlander tour, distillery tours or heritage tours and your own bespoke tours on request.

Golf transits to courses available. Take the strain away and enjoy some beers on the course and in the bar afterwards.

Airport pick up from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness on request.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Easy to smoke in garden.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please contact

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Highchairs and cots available on request

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Easy to smoke in garden.

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 547892448

Property is also known as

Central Cottage Near River Ness

About the neighborhood

Map
Inverness, SCT

What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Inverness Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Eden Court Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 14 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The King's Highway (Wetherspoon) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hootananny - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪MacGregor's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪River House - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is City Centre Cottage beside the River Ness pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at City Centre Cottage beside the River Ness?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at City Centre Cottage beside the River Ness?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is City Centre Cottage beside the River Ness located?

This family-friendly cottage is located in the city center, within 1 mi (2 km) of Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Inverness Castle. Eastgate Shopping Centre and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Inverness Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

City Centre Cottage beside the River Ness Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House for a family stay, had everything needed and very comfortable with a lovely garden, close enough to walk to town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Honey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best host ever and great location

Gregor is an amazing host and tour guide. He treated us like family while we were visiting. The house is very clean and in the perfect location. We highly recommend staying there and touring with Gregor if he is available. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay in Inverness

Great location to seeing sights of Inverness, walking distance to downtown, restaurants and grocery shopping.Communication with owner was great and very timely. Very comfortable place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place & host

The location was great. The accommodations were perfect for our group of six. The backyard was delightful and we especially enjoyed the fireplace and watching the Euro cup final on the very large TV in the living room! Gregor was absolutely wonderful to deal with - very helpful, very responsive and wonderfully accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Cottage exactly as listed, clean, light, and cozy. Location was excellent - small pleasant walk across bridge into shopping and restaurants. Gregor was communicative through entire process and helped us out a bunch on planning and direction. We took him up on a rather bespoke tour that was the absolute highlight of our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marion M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Close to the town centre so very easy to find restaurants close by and Aldi is right around the corner!The space is generous and will accommodate 6 but has only one bathroom so it can be a bit challenging.We thoroughly enjoyed the space and even had a fire in the evening which was lovely. The little conservatory dining space was really nice when the sun came out.The host was very responsive and very generous with the amenities. I would definitely recommend the cottage for future travellers
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lochness Etape

Great location, just yards form the river, for great walks, access to the town etc... We had dogs, so the secure garden was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation stay

Everything was excellent. Would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Riverview

Gregor is an impressive host. The location is perfect and the cottage was lovely and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Easy access to town, restaurants, groceries, walk to bike rental and walking paths. Rode bikes to Dores on Loch Ness which was a great way to see the countryside!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking

Very nice stay in Inverness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lacy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The size and location were nice. Loved being able to walk to restaurants and being so close to Aldi. A few maintenance issues, but he was there to tell us about them, which i appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pattie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Host Gregor

The cottage is very spacious and close to town with many restaurants. Gregor made us feel at home. And provided us with a wonderful city and Outlander tour. We loved Inverness!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and host

Close to stores, bike tour, restaurants, River Ness. Host was very responsive to any of our requests. We hired him to pick us up at Edinburgh and give us a tour of the Isle of Skye. He was a great resource on Scottish culture and enjoyable to be around.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Cottage

Our stay with Gregor in Inverness was fabulous! The Cottage was perfect for our needs. Everything was clean and comfortable while also being walking distance to many Inverness restaurants and shops. Having a working fireplace made ready for use was lovely. While the kitchen and bathroom were small, they met all our needs. Gregor was nice enough to have a few things for us in the kitchen for breakfast! Gregor is a fount of wonderful information and history which made out stay even better! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable property in great location

We really enjoyed the City Centre Cottage. It was clean and comfortable with plenty of room for the six of us. Kitchen was fully stocked and we cooked several meals there. Very much appreciated the wood burning fireplace and the logs that were provided. Just a short walk to the center of the city! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful !

What a great stay! Fantastic location, super well-equipped, extremely comfortable, very clean. So thankful for the gracious small touches throughout. Spectacular host, in depth local knowledge and guide to everything Inverness and beyond. Do stay here and count on the host to guide you in all the right ways!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERICH H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home in Inverness

Check in/out was smooth. The owner came by to check on us and offer info on the area. The back yard and porch were wonderful. The location was just across a bridge from the down town area - easy walking to dining and shopping. The home was clean, comfortable and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Time in Inverness

Gregor was a delightful host-guide. His VRBO was well- situated very near an ALDI grocery store and many restaurants. We also used Gregor's services for several days of touring and he was incredibly accommodating , knowledgeable and a most pleasant person. A memorable stay !
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rose Cottage. What a find!

Rose Cottage is homely, functional, walking distance to town along the River Ness and with proximity to AMAZING locations whether you feel like a short day out or a longer drive. It's host Gregor is friendly, down to earth and a great tour guide if you like him to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wee Gem in inverness

We were two couples staying in the flat. It was clean and had every amenity that we could have needed. The location was a short walk to the downtown. When we arrived we found food items in the fridge for our first breakfast. Very generous! I would highly recommend staying here and we will stay again the next time we are in Inverness.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, perfect location

This place was perfect. Centrally located, nice neighborhood with grocery close by. We were able to walk everywhere. Gregor was amazing and we booked a “tour” with him. We got to see all over the countryside, he was very helpful and welcoming. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and time here. Extra touches like bread and milk was amazing. Would definitely recommend and if we find ourselves up there again we will be staying here again if we can. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highland Tour

This property is within walking distance of downtown Inverness it is close to stores and restaurants. Gregor is a tour guide and is very familiar with the Highlands. We went on several private tours with him and never saw a tour bus at the locations he took us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne W., Chicago, Illinois. US

Amazing host

Absolutely perfect home in a central location, a half block from the riverfront and a half block from the grocery store. Also, not even a half block to a wonderful Gastro Pub. Gregor went above and beyond in many ways but especially by taking an entire day to drive us around and show us sights we wanted to see and he wanted us to experience. It's a well maintained home with everything you could need. I highly recommend this property and hope to go back some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P., Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best in Inverness

Gregor was great! Loved the apartment, close walking to city center. Very clean and well stocked. Gregor was very acceptable and great to chat with. Beds were very comfortable as was the entire apartment. Loved the sun room for breakfast, great place to bird watch. Very close to McLeod’s Fish & Chips, best fish & chips in Inverness, if not of all UK. Hopefully we get back here soon, and will book again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019