Title: Highlands at its best - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Highlands at its best Riverfront apartment in Garve with kitchen ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112915200/112915132/c78ac715.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112915200/112915132/d5984054.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112915200/112915132/90602804.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112915200/112915132/b4679191.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112915200/112915132/bb5c86b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Highlands at its best provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 8.0 Very good ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Highlands at its best There is a main bedroom with a king size bed and a shower en-suite. There is a bedroom with two single beds, walking through this room to another bedroom with two single beds. There is a shower en-suite off if this room. There is a lounge with a leather suite, a 2 seater, and 3-seater sofa and a single chair. A dining room table and chairs. A sideboard and There is a separate fully fitted kitchen. There is full heating and hot water A first floor flat, Stag View, is within a building that was originally a hunting lodge built by the laird who lived in Strathpeffer in 1850. The current owners purchased the property in 2004 since when it has retained much of its original charm, it has been guest accommodation since 1966. There is no lift. The property has extensive rear grounds that go down to the River Black Water, there is free fishing but very little salmon, Scottish Fisheries catch the Salmon as they jump Rogie Falls, however, Brown Trout is frequently caught in the River. Some of the smallest birds in the UK can be seen in the grounds, with a good selection of Raptors, Stags, Pine Martens, Badgers. There are beautiful views of the mountains and hills, the property sits within a 'basin' and is surrounded by mountains, & can be seen all the way to Ullapool, great for guests who are both social walkers & more serious Munro baggers. The property is perfectly placed for travelling the NC500, for going out & about to visit the sights or just a quick stop over before travelling to the outer Hebrides or the Orkneys Locally there are a number of Waterfalls, the Falls at Rogie Falls, 15 minutes away, were made famous by Robert Louis Stevenson who sat & drew the falls & put the picture in his book, Kidnapped, the main stone is still there to be seen. There is the Corrieshalloch Gorge along the road at 200 feet deep, Falls of Meshach 15 minutes away, Castle Leod as seen in the TV series Outlander 20 minutes away, Blackmuir Wood 14 miles away, The visitor centre at Culloden Moor is well worth a visit, just to name a few local visitor attractions. If you like 'scary' then you can visit Applecross with its most scary high roads, if you like remote landscapes then we are in the middle of moon like landscapes and scenery. If you are on motorbike, then we sit on the third most popular European road for bikers. This property sits in one of the most exciting, diverse and beautiful p ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking nearby - Rock climbing 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 - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4540000/4532300/4532254/100a7efc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aultguish Inn Garve - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 215 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=4532254&PinnedHotelID=4532254&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103800000/103791100/103791048/707b77b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Retreat Hotel Strathpeffer - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 7.2 Good 20 reviews CA $130 CA $157 total includes taxes & fees Oct 27 - Oct 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=103791048&PinnedHotelID=103791048&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1381900/1381828/6645cb68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ben Wyvis Hotel Strathpeffer - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 7.6 Good 356 reviews CA $94 CA $113 total includes taxes & fees Nov 6 - Nov 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=1381828&PinnedHotelID=1381828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101120000/101112400/101112382/32fc311c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The setting up Strathconon with loch and hill views is truly spectacular. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as StagViewIV232PG\_175759 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C57.68562%2C-4.68473&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zfTbAoHe5sqU2s2aP__PD20CHpw=) Garve, Highland #### What's nearby - Strathpeffer Pavilion - 27 min drive - 31.8 km - Inverness Castle - 49 min drive - 64.3 km - Inverness Cathedral - 50 min drive - 64.3 km - Eden Court Theatre - 50 min drive - 64.3 km - Urquhart Castle - 63 min drive - 72.6 km #### Getting around - Garve Station - 8 min drive - Inverness (INV) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Aultguish Inn - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Highlands at its best pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Highlands at its best? > As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highlands at its best on Oct 29, 2025 start from CA $307.38, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Garve-Hotels-Highlands-At-Its-Best.h112915132.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Highlands at its best? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Highlands at its best? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Highlands at its best located? > Situated on a river, this apartment building is within 16 mi (25 km) of Falls of Rogie, Loch Achilty, and Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve. Corrieshalloch Gorge and Blackmuir Wood are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Highlands at its best Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Dennis K. Sep 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Property was recently remodeled and was comfortable. Very good food at the pub located on the property. Access to the bathroom was through the master bedroom which was odd. ##### Dennis K. 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