Stone Water Cottage

A lovely quiet warm and welcoming place to stay we will be booking again highly recommended

Lovely setting should have been informed beforehand about not using water for drinking, lack of mirrors in bedroom unable to dry hair etc.

No shelf in bathroom to put toothbrush also no place to hang towels, no place to hang up jackets, no information about heating etc no information about places to eat near by etc. Infact poor information all-round for guests should not have to keep contacting owners for information.

We had a fabulous time at Stone Water Cottage, it was so lovely and chilled (2 weeks wasn’t even long enough

Great location for a relaxing break with our 6 month old Labrador.

Lodge was well equipped and comfortable. Great to sit outside and enjoy the sun. Very well located for Inverness, Beauly and Dingwall. Owners were very friendly and helpful, gave us some good ideas for walks etc in surrounding areas.

Fantastic lodge and location for a quiet holiday away.

Not a spec of dust in sight and the lodge was kept well clean. The owner has a lovely dog that will happily come say hello, such a friendly one. Looking forward to booking again!

Excellent location and value.

Spacious and comfortable lodge with useable Wi-Fi. Only issues were the tv was a pain to operate and state of frying pans. Highly recommended.

Stonewater Cottage is an ideal location for exploring the Highlands, and coupled with great hosts in Michelle and Campbell, made for a great holiday.

The property exceeded our expectations and the walk-in shower was great. We loved the tranquillity of the setting by beautiful Loch Achilty and enjoyed many evening walks along the shore. We are missing our daily visits from the 2 dogs. We would have no hesitation in returning to Stonewater Cottage in the future.

The property suited us perfectly.

It had everything we wanted/needed, good quality fittings and kitchen/BBQ tools, comfy beds and a fantastic shower! It felt private even though neighbouring property was nearby, helped by clever positioning of patio area and angle of chalets. Loch across the minor road was brilliant for us novice paddle boarders. Would be perfect for renting out all 3 chalets simultaneously for big family and friends get together.

I think Sykes could enlarge on the fact that this one of three holiday cottages.

That the Lake is enormous and used by swimmers, fishing, rowing boats etc. Because of its size it remains an unspoilt beauty. Also the proximity of Strathpeffer a Victorian Spa Resport full of the most elegant houses, Pavillion, Pump Room, magnificent hotels. Also the famous Colloden Battle field not to be missed. And the treasure that is Inverness with its castle next to a beautiful clean River, and its hostoric centre with many small shops.

We had a great week staying in the self catering property.

It is in an excellent location far enough away from a town but not too far. There was plenty of outdoor walk’s and mountain bike tracks on your doorstep. Best of all there was a good sized loch a stone throw away from the property. We had taken paddle boards with us so we were in the loch every day. The owners made us very welcome on our arrival and we’re available if there were any problems. If you like outdoor sports or just want to chill out and relax then this property will tick every box.

Ideal location to explore the Highlands.

The cottage is peaceful, spacious and ideal for a family getaway, with the Loch on the doorstep an added bonus. The owners are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. We will definitely return again.

Great stay at Stone Water.

Small problem right at the beginning which Michelle sorted immediately. Michelle and family extremely friendly (including Toby the dog) and helpful. The cabin is spacious, clean and well maintained. Access to the fishing and rowing boats on Loch Achilty was an added bonus. Strongly recommend staying here.

Stone Water cottage was amazing in every way faultless with everything you need for a perfect holiday.

Location was idyllic with the Loch right infront of the cottage. The cottage was spacious bigger than we thought , peaceful , ideal for a family getaway. We would describe it as a hidden little treasure. The owners Michelle and Campbell were very approachable and couldn't help enough. We had a visit daily from Toby the owners dog and several ducks knocking on the patio window.. We will certainly be returning soon with other family and cant wait. A huge thank you Michelle and Campbell once again. Sykes Cottages were brilliant to book with an easy informative company.

Michelle was a very good hostess very friendly and accommodating if you visit the cottage you may have a visit from Toby with plenty of cuddles

Amazing little place to stay, Amazing views.

Very peaceful would definitely stay again. Its just in the right location for you travel around the Highlands, not form a local supermarket to get your shopping.

We had a fantastic stay at Stone Water Cottage.

The cottage exceeded our expectations and the rooms were bigger than we thought, based on the photos. The cottage was clean, had all amenities and is located in a great position overlooking Loch Achilty. Quiet, peaceful and off the beaten track, with easy access to lots of places! The local area is wonderful to explore on foot, bike and boat- we loved the rowing boats that were available to use. The hosts were friendly, helpful and available for any question. Toby (the dog) was always very welcome visitor. We had a fantastic stay and will return again!

A lovely cottage in a beautiful and peaceful location.

Being so close to the Loch, where you can swim, paddleboard, canoe etc, was great. The owners were really welcoming and helpful.

We had a lovely stay in this very comfortable lodge which is situated close to the lochside.

Our hosts popped in a couple of times to check all was well (and to supply some strawberry tarts!), and Toby the spaniel conducted regular patrols around the large lawn area. Close to Contin, you can easily head to either east or west coasts, or down to Loch Ness, etc. The walks around Garve and Rogie Falls are lovely but you're close to Ben Wyvis and plenty of more energetic options too. We'd very happily stay again!

WHAT WE FOUND ENJOYABLE WAS BEING ABLE COME AND GO ALSO THE OWENERS HELP IN BEING ABLE TO TELL OF PLACE TO VISIT WOULD RECOMEND THIS HOLIDAY LOCATION TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR NICE AND QUIET TME GREAT PLACE FOR PETS WORTH A RETURN TRIP THANK TO ALL OF YOU

The actual accommodation was fine and owners friendly.

However I will never use Sykes again or recommend you to others because of the appalling customer service and arrogant management in your company.

Lovely, comfortable cabin in a very peaceful location.

Easy drive to some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery. Warm welcome from the friendly owner who checked on us several times. This is one I'd love to come back to.

Sykes kept me up to date at all times with very useful information.

The cottage was excellent, very clean, comfortable and well position for touring in the area. The owners were very helpful and friendly, on hand for any issues we may have (which we never). I would highly recommend sykes and the owners to anyone. Thank you for a great holiday.

Easy and straightforward - clear and transparent with information .

Just how I would want it to be!

We had a lovely week at Stone Water Cottage .

..... the setting is beautiful & very peaceful. There is a "not drinking water" sign but we found out that you can!!! It needs a bit of tlc due to a leak but it is being fixed & this didnt ruin our time here. The owners were lovely & very friendly. We would definately return here!

Its great place to relax and amazing photo opportunities

we really ejoyed this holiday .

the cottage was warm and cosy. the bathroom could do with a few selves to put tooth brushes and shower gel on. otherwise well equipted

The cottage was comfortable and the scenery stunning

+ Excellent cottage, quiet peaceful location, lovely owner very helpful.

- proximity of shops Would definitely recommend to poeple

Lovely quiet location near bonny Loch Achilty.

Within easy reach of Strathpeffer for shopping and cafes etc. It's a very nice cottage, compact enough for someone with mobility limitations, but a spacious living room area.. The owner lives on site and was very friendly and helpful.

We really enjoyed our stay at Stone Water Cottage.

The cottage is very comfortable and has everything you need. The cottage is in a beautiful woodland setting on the shore of Loch Achilty, which is fantastic for boating and fishing. The owners of Stone Water Cottage gave us a proper highland welcome and couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. Would recommend Stone Water Cottage for a nice relaxing holiday and we will definitely be returning.

Worth knowing that the tap water isn’t drinking water.

A homely stay, with a friendly, helpful host.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Stone Water Cottage.

It is in a beautiful setting and with lots of walks and a lovely loch on the doorstep it was ideal for our dog. The owners were very welcoming and friendly. We hopefully will return to stay again.

We loved Stone Water Cottage.

Firstly the setting is beautiful, there is a huge lawn looking over to the loch and it's position is absolutely ideal: quiet but not completely isolated. We loved exploring this gorgeous area, the towns are interesting and the scenery magnificent. The owners are so friendly and are on hand to give advice but they are not intrusive. It was a lovely touch to offer us the use of their rowing boat on the loch and we had great fun using it. Everyone mentions Toby, the owners' cocker Spaniel - he is delightful and very friendly, another wee bonus. Our weather was great and we were able to sit out with a glass of wine enjoying the tranquility and the beautiful surroundings. Can't wait to go back!

The cottage is in a delightfully quiet setting adjacent to Loch Achilty and conveniently located for exploring the Highlands.

Friendly owners (with very sociable dog!) Overall good value for money and would recommend.

excellent location, idyllic surroundings, will definitely go again

A beautiful, quiet, loch-side location and a comfortable cottage with everything you need for a self-catering stay in the Highlands.

The owners are friendly, helpful and welcoming but not intrusive and their adorable dog makes everyone feel at home. The location is an easy drive to Dingwall for food shopping and to Inverness for the airport and the Victorian market. There is plenty to see locally - Tollie red kites, the pictish Eaglestone in Strathpeffer, the lovely Rogie falls are all close by (and free) and it's perfectly placed for exploring the Northern Northern Highlands. We had a very relaxing week of walking, swimming in the Loch and enjoying the clean, fresh air.

Nice and comfortable house.

Lovely location near to the lake, boat rides as added bonus. Friendly hosts. A pleasure.

Beautiful location, nice people.

Accommodation was roomy and quiet, well situated overlooking the loch and although away from the main road attractions in the area were easy to reach.

Owners were welcoming a.nd approachable to answer any queries

Negative: No door on ice compartment in fridge.

No information about the cottage e.g. recycling bins. The overall décor both inside and out looked in need of and upgrade. Positive: The location of the cottage was very good, quiet and restful.

Easy to reach from main road but far enough away to be beautifully quiet

Cottage was in a quiet but convenient location and was clean and spacious.

Some supplies included fresh eggs were well received and we (and our dog) were made very welcome.

The cottage was clean and tidy, lovely location near to loch, and the weather was very good so that made all the difference.

Cottage was nice and cosy. Facilities excellent. Fishing on loch was an added bonus. Owners were very pleasant and helpful, couldn’t do enough, with recommendations for places to eat and visit. All in all a very pleasant break.

Great location lovely cottage and wonderful hosts Lastly very good value for money Highly recommended

This is a truly amazing holiday cottage, the owners are lovely and very helpful the site has only three of these cottages and the scenery is second to none.

If you are planning a Scottish Highland holiday book one of these.

Lovely cottage with everything needed to enjoy a peaceful break.

Very helpful owners with friendly wee spaniel! Ideal location for hill walking. Would definitely use again.

Owners very friendly and helpful.

The owner, Mrs Rose, went above and beyond to make us welcome.

We felt so relaxed and enjoyed our stay thoroughly. Such a lovely family. The cottage was beautiful, fresh and clean and just felt so comfortable. AMAZING!! We will definately return in the future for a longer stay. many thanks Mrs Rose.

The location is superb and dog friendly to boot.

Lovely owners Michelle & Campbell who's own dog was brilliant with our own dog and was a firm favourite visitor along with the local ducks from the Loch :-) Would highly recommend for a relaxing break / holiday.