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City Centre Cottage beside the River Ness

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Dining
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
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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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 manager

Gregor

Languages

English

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

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

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 area

Map
Inverness, SCT

What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Inverness Castle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The King's Highway (Wetherspoon) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hootananny - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪MacGregor's - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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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City Centre Cottage beside the River Ness Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline D.

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

Visiting for the weekend.

The cottage was perfect for our needs and made exploring Inverness a breeze as it was an easy 10-15 min walk into the city along the river. The stroll down to Ness Islands was a delight and we enjoyed the hospitality at the Waterfront gastropub which was a couple of minutes from the cottage. There was a local supermarket around the corner which made getting groceries easy (we were without a car on this occasion) Gregor was super helpful and communicative and we really appreciated the welcome provisions. We had the pleasure of meeting Gregor on our departure and he was very pleasant and full of local information. He also offers bespoke tours which we hope to experience on a future longer visit. A lovely stay the whole family enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Absolutely Perfect in Every Way!

Our host, Gregor, and his lovely cottage exceeded all our expectations! His hospitality went above and beyond, the cottage was immaculate and so very comfortable, and the location was ideal. Our flight to Inverness got in late on a Saturday night, but Gregor was waiting to greet us and made us feel at home right away. The cottage is just as described, and the sunroom out back is idyllic. I can't say enough wonderful things about this property and this host -- we will definitely be back! Thank you, Gregor, for such an amazing, memorable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Fantastic host

The location is an easy walk to restaurants, shops, and grocery stores. Gregor goes above and beyond for his guests. Having seen his bike tours, I asked him about doing a different tour, which he helped research and arrange. When things out of our control went wrong, he did everything he could to help us work through it and provided an excellent day’s adventure! The cottage has plenty of charm, especially the back yard! Highly recommend this cottage or any of Gregor’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen F., Fenton, Michigan

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

Perfect Home Base

Loved our stay at Gregor’s. Easy walk to downtown Inverness, quiet street with permit parking (which Gregor provided for us). Right across from an Aldi so we could stock up on snacks and drinks. Plenty of space downstairs to spread out and bedrooms worked for our needs - one couple in the queen, one single person in the double bed and another couple taking the room with twin beds. Like camp! :) French press in kitchen was nice for coffee and Gregor even left us a few food items to get us going (eggs, bacon, bread, milk, butter). So so kind. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Karen M.

Cluttered

The house was very cluttered with the owners personal items, clearly he lives there some of the time - lovely guy and location, but I wouldn't recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Avis F.

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

Perfect Location in Inverness and Perfect Host

Gregor's property is steps away from downtown Inverness with all it's colour and entertainment. He is a great host and also helped us with a wonderful tour of the Isle of Skye. It was a long day but he took us to spots where no tour busses were seen. Our photos of these locations are stunning. He is a hard working, and warm man. We highly recommend his property and his tours. Had we more time, we might have used his electric bike tours of skye. Five stars from Jim Dean Greg and myself. thank you Gregor!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

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

Hospitality Extraorinaire

Gregor has a beautifully appointed home in a central location. The home was clean, comfortable and restful. The back garden and sunroom was such a lovely place to relax and enjoy meals. The closeness to the downtown centre was a real plus. We could enjoy all Inverness had to offer, and then cross the river back to our home away from home. A point of note was Gregor’s kindness when it came to check out. We had a delay and were not able to get out on time. He was generous and kind even though it effected the cleaning staff. Can’t wait for our next stay and have Gregor take us on a few tours. Thank you Gregor!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Great location nice size

We’ve never been greeted by an owner before. Gregor was the funniest by far. Our first meeting with a true Scot. He was so easy to communicate with and always made us laugh. Being our first time in Scotland there’s always adjustments how things are done. His place was super clean and even put food in fridge. Parking on street was never a challenge. Loved the backyard and glass enclosed breakfast nook.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna J.

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

Beautiful home from home

This house was a home from home and an absolute pleasure to spend the start of our holiday in. It is light, airy and much larger inside than the outside appearance suggests. Downstairs there is a very spacious and comfortable living room with a supply of fuel for the burner and, at the rear, one of the double bedrooms and a sunroom with dining table. For those who like to cook, the kitchen is high quality and, unlike many holiday places, equipped for some proper cooking with a good gas hob, proper pans and pots, lots of equipment and a lot of oils, vinegars, spices and other ingredients. Gregor kindly added to to these and left us some groceries and a bottle of wine. Upstairs the bedrooms are bright and the master bedroom is very large. Outside is a well tended, peaceful and also quite private garden with a dining set and a BBQ. The location is perfect, simply walking to the end of the street brings you to the outer edges of the town centre and for evening strolls there is immediately a view of the bridges and the castle lit up on the hill. Gregor himself is an extremely kind host and falls over himself to be helpful. After showing us the house and giving us lots of advice about getting the most from our holiday, he was based nearby and available if needed. We can't recommend a stay with Gregor enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021