“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
Map & Location
What's Nearby
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