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“Collection of self-catered suites & cottages on a 900-acre estate in the Black Isle. Converted from a stunning 18th century farm building, elegant decor with fun splashes of colour is a masterful take on British tradition meets refined classic contemporary. Fab for friends, families & weddings.”

“Collection of self-catered suites & cottages on a 900-acre estate in the Black Isle. Converted from a stunning 18th century farm building, elegant decor with fun splashes of colour is a masterful take on British tradition meets refined classic contemporary. Fab for friends, families & weddings.”

Recommended For

  • Families
  • Two & three-bed cottages are the dream for any kind of group; fully kitted out & incredibly cosy, they offer plenty of privacy
  • Back to Nature
  • Spend days exploring the stunning - and seemingly endless - great outdoors by plane, boat, foot or car
  • Weddings
  • Take over the entire estate for a one-of-a-kind celebration
  • Wildlife Area
  • Charter a RIB for a custom wildlife cruise. The waters of the Black Isle are home to Bottlenose dolphins & pink-footed geese
  • Sights nearby
  • See the sites by private plane. Take off from the property & visit Loch Ness, the Cairngorms, Skye & Islay
  • Other Activities
  • For one of the best ways to drink in the Black Isle's stunning views, join the NC500 scenic driving route
  • Golf
  • Fortrose, Skibo Castle, Tain, Golspie, Brora, Bonar Bridge & Royal Dornoch are all within easy reach
  • No restaurant
  • All stays include hampers brimming with local farm goodies. Have delicious oven ready meals delivered to your cottage on request
  • Luxury
  • Incredibly thorough renovation has brought modern luxury to all guestrooms; the underfloor heating is a magic touch
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • While most cottages face the shared courtyard, the three-bedroom cottage has its own private garden
  • Self catering to rent
  • Cottages come with fully-equipped kitchens, disherwashers, washing machines, driers & Smart TVs
  • Pet friendly
  • Deluxe Three-Bedroom Cottage is pet-friendly
  • Family Suites
  • Quiet
  • Wedding license
  • Secluded setting
  • Country House
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Full of character
  • Boutique
  • Historic
  • Chic
  • Self catering
  • Farmhouse
  • Owner managed
  • Contemporary
  • Charming
  • Intimate
  • Romantic
  • Remote
  • Downtown

Facilities

  • No restaurant
  • All stays include hampers brimming with local farm goodies. Have delicious oven ready meals delivered to your cottage on request
  • Car not required
  • The property can boast to being the only luxury accomodation provider in the UK to feature its own airfield
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • While most cottages face the shared courtyard, the three-bedroom cottage has its own private garden
  • Self catering to rent
  • Cottages come with fully-equipped kitchens, disherwashers, washing machines, driers & Smart TVs
  • Bar
  • Bar food - think classic British fare - is served on Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings
  • Outdoor dining
  • For a special outdoor feast, book one of the property's signature Argentinian BBQs
  • Fireplace
  • Wood-burning stove add another layer of cosy to cottages & suites
  • Pet friendly
  • Deluxe Three-Bedroom Cottage is pet-friendly
  • Family Suites
  • Wedding license
  • Parking
  • Cots available
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Private villas
  • Garden
  • Sitting Room
  • Suites
  • Wifi

Activities

  • Wildlife Area
  • Charter a RIB for a custom wildlife cruise. The waters of the Black Isle are home to Bottlenose dolphins & pink-footed geese
  • Sights nearby
  • See the sites by private plane. Take off from the property & visit Loch Ness, the Cairngorms, Skye & Islay
  • Other Activities
  • For one of the best ways to drink in the Black Isle's stunning views, join the NC500 scenic driving route
  • Golf
  • Fortrose, Skibo Castle, Tain, Golspie, Brora, Bonar Bridge & Royal Dornoch are all within easy reach

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Other Reviews

The stylish Scottish retreat with its own airstrip

Wood-fired hot tubs, pizza ovens, huge cinema rooms — these days it seems that no self-catering accommodation comes without a few eye-catching extras. But can anything beat renting a cottage with its own airstrip? This is one of the unique attractions at Newhall Mains, a stylish 900-acre farm conversion near Balblair, on the Black Isle peninsula north of Inverness.

Originally published by The Times