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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Clachnaharry, Scotland
  • Place, Inverness Cathedral
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Eden Court Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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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.

Seacot Cottage in the heart of the Highlands

Built in 1920, Seacot is a comfortable, traditional cottage in the former fishing village of Clachnaharry beside the Caledonian Canal in Inverness.
Seacot is perfect for family holidays and staycations.
There are 2 cozy bedrooms, a reading nook, 2 sitting rooms, electric fireplace, well equipped kitchen and a family dining room.
From the bedroom you can enjoy stunning views across the Moray Firth where the canal meets the sea.
You may even catch a glimpse of the bottle-nose dolphins!
Seacot is perfectly located as the start and finish of the famous North Coast 500; one of the world’s top coastal touring routes.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. Laundry facilities are available. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and 13 minutes on foot from Muirtown Canal Locks
Seacot Cottage in the heart of the Highlands offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Inverness cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Seacot Cottage in the heart of the Highlands Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay. The house was very clean and had a lot of nice amenities. The beds were very comfortable and the host was helpful and communicated well. Wish we could have stayed an extra day. Some things to note: The home is located right on a main road, so be careful parking to unload your car. Scottish drivers are mindful, so we felt safe. You are permitted to park in a school lot behind the house. Also, the bathroom is a bit snug so just be prepared. This is common in Scotland, so it wasn’t just this home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi F., Asheville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Stay with a 35 Minute Walk from Inverness

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here! A nice, straightforward, and easy 35 minute walk to the center of Inverness. We had 5 adults and 2 children (ages 4 and 2) and there was plenty of space for all of us. It got a bit toasty at times with no AC, but we made it work. The washer/dryer combo took a long time to wash and dry, and we could never figure out how to turn on the hot water to the bathtub (those things were probably on us), but overall was a clean and cozy stay; it was our favorite place out of all the places we stayed on our trip to Scotland.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seacot cottage

This is a lovely little house. It was clean and cozy. It is right up next to a busy street which has fast, loud traffic.It’s very close (by car) to Inverness and near highway access.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful getaway!

Staying at Seacot Cottage was fantastic! The cottage was extremely comfortable, well-appointed, perfectly accommodated our family of five. We loved being near the canal and locks - it made for a perfect run in the morning and a great space to explore close to “home.” A grocery store is a 10-15 minute walk away, and central Inverness is less than a 10 taxi ride away. We were sad to leave and hope to someday come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seacot Cottage

Charming cottage, and surrounding area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful & comfortable cottage in a lovely location

Our family of 5 thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was comfortable, clean, and well stocked. There was space to spread out, and we loved being able to to take walks along the canal. The nearby pub was a friendly place to visit. And we all enjoyed the cottage so much that we look forward to a return visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Inverness stay

Host was incredibly responsive. Very nice house. Only challenge was figuring out how to lock doors
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comforts galore!

This was our last stop on a 2 week road trip through Scotland. This cottage provided super comfy beds and sitting areas. This was perfect for resting up before our travel home. Very clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharon V.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Horrible experience

Booking this property turned out to be a frustrating experience for us. We mistakenly booked the wrong dates well in advance and promptly notified the hosts. Despite this, upon the intended day of check-in and after confirming with the host, we arrived to find ourselves unable to access the property. The lockbox provided was empty, and subsequent attempts to reach the host via text, phone, and the app went unanswered for an hour. Feeling stranded and unsure of what to do with our luggage, we reluctantly booked alternative accommodation for the night. It wasn't until VRBO intervened that the host finally responded, albeit with a defensive and unwelcoming attitude. We attempted to discuss a refund due to the inconvenience but were met with further discomfort from the host, who was unnecessarily accusatory towards us. Moreover, the property's confusing multiple key locks with the same code added unnecessary stress to an already challenging situation. Overall, our experience with this booking left us feeling disappointed and unsupported. We would not recommend this property to others based on our interactions and the lack of professionalism displayed by the host. We were deeply unsettled to learn that the property had multiple key locks with the same code. This raised significant safety concerns for us, as it appeared that the code might be shared among different guests. This practice felt insecure and unsafe. We absolutely do not recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Inverness Stop

We enjoyed staying at the cottage. It was spacious and clean. We parked in the school parking lot the entire time and never had a problem. Good place for accessing tourist locations around Inverness.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A quiet stay

It is right off the main rd and not on the water. Parking was confusing as was the washer/ dryer to operate. I would say this cottage was an ok place to stay. It’s safe and clean but we could not turn up the heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable house, walking distance to the pub two doors down, and an Esso/small grocery 5 minutes the other direction. The only two suggestions I have for the owners are to clearly state that bedrooms are upstairs and that there is no parking on the property itself (we used the canal parking lot down the street a bit).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Greta time. Lovely property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Iverness

We enjoyed staying at the cute cottage! However, the listing implied that it has a view of water—it did not
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location with a pub 2 doors down

A very nice place to stay. We didn't have a car, and the path by the nature reserve (starts behind the house) is a pleasant walk to the center center.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage by olde town Inverness

We only stayed one night but it was very cozy after a long trip!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like home. Roomy enough for 6 people did not feel crowded. Only complaint is the washer/dryer unit took 4 hours per load and clothes were still wet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage

We loved our stay at Seacot! After over a week in a small hotel room in London it was so nice to have a whole house to ourselves. The canal walk behind the house was lovely and the house itself was cute and clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Inverness Bliss!

My two friends and I had a great time at the Seacot cottage. It was impeccable, beautifully decorated, comfortable and a great location for us. Excellent setting by the water, yet walkable into town- lovely walk along the canal path. I highly recommend! Helpful and attentive hosts too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Lovely Cottage

Check in was easy. There is parking in back of the house but you can literally par on the road right in front of the house. Hosts were responsive and the location is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in a friendly hood

Only two nights but a pleasant stay that was accentuated by the great inn and pub next door (great food, great drinks, friendly staff)! Easy access entry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little jewel near Inverness.

Seacot Cottage is delightful. The Clachnaharry Inn and pub is two doors down, delicious local dishes and friendly staff. Marc and Megan, our hosts, could not have been more helpful or kind. My husband and I had a great trip, a jumping off point to explore the Scottish highlands. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so cozy and comfortable! Best little pub in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Boulder City,Nevada,USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location and house near Inverness

The property mangers were fantastic with their communications before, during and after the stay. This is an amazing large house just outside of Inverness. All amenities you could want with two bedrooms and a small sting room. Kitchen, dining room and a large sitting room. Well worth the money!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022