“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
  • No restaurant

    • All stays include hampers brimming with local farm goodies. Have delicious oven ready meals delivered to your cottage on request
  • Wildlife Area

    • Charter a RIB for a custom wildlife cruise. The waters of the Black Isle are home to Bottlenose dolphins & pink-footed geese
  • Luxury

    • Incredibly thorough renovation has brought modern luxury to all guestrooms; the underfloor heating is a magic touch
  • 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
  • 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

  • Rooms

    9 rooms in this hotel
  • 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

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

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