Skylarks

We had a very comfortable stay at Skylarks.

It was clean and provided everything we needed for our week long stay. The location was perfect for us, as it allowed easy access to a variety of locations across northern Scotland - only an hour's drive from the west coast, but also near to the beautiful Black Isle, Inverness and even Loch Ness.

Our 3rd visit to this property.

Very comfortable, high quality furnishings and equipment and very well located to explore the far north east or across to the west coast. The village of Cromarty is well worth a visit especially the Last Splash coffee shop where you can watch people reversing off the tiny car ferry. Great bakery too. Highly recommended

Beautiful comfortable property,spotlessly clean and well equipped.

Quiet and peaceful area, all enjoyed relaxing on the veranda listening to the birds. Saw the Red Kites ,Pheasants and a Hare most days. Cromarty is a lovely place, dogs and children enjoyed the Beach . The boys went on the Ecoventure wildlife tour and had a great couple of hours on the boat. Lovely Haddock and Chips at the Royal Hotel afterwards. My 8 year old grandson can't wait to return! Thank you Emilia and Roger.

Skylarks is in a beautiful quiet location and the cottage was perfect for our first holiday with our 5 month old grandson.

Very well equipped. The sauna was excellent with great views across the Cromarty Firth. We all had a wonderful time and as did our two dogs. We definitely recommend and we hope to return. Thank you to Emilia and Roger.

Thoroughly enjoyed our week @Drummondreach Steading… peaceful, cosy, spectacular views across Cromarty Firth, fabulous woodland and beach dog walks and easy access to Inverness ….

what more do you want for a Highland break? Thanks Emi

This is our third visit to Skylark, we love it.

So warm and cosy with the underfloor heating and log burner, plus there is lots of hot water. The lay out makes for easy living on holiday. The location is great for exploring the Black Isle and going to Cairngorm, you feel you are away from everything but only 10/15mins off the main road. Perfect if you have a dog as the back garden is great for them to wander around and there is a wonderful woodland walk just a short walk away. If I had one tiny criticism it could do with a softer lighting in the living area when you cosy in for the evening but it doesn’t spoil the overall enjoyment of spending your holiday in Skylark.

This is a lovely cottage in a prime location, the inside is very well kept and ideal for 4-5 people and exactly as listed.

Slightly disappointed in the outside, there is very little usable garden as most is left for wildlife, and the decking could use some TLC. We would certainly recommend the cottage even though the comments above.

We stayed during Storm Floris and the owner Emilia was the perfect host.

Made sure we were safe and cater for. The house is beautiful and a great base for exploring Inverness and NC 500. Have booked again already for next year.

Good location and spacious and comfortable property.

As we travelled with a very young baby, we were greatful for the baby bath and clothes airer provided. There are also several different items such as a dog crate, umbrellas and torches, books and a few board games provided. Few things need attention such as the grouting in the bathrooms; the double bed had a broken leg that was attached by duck tape. The mop head needs replacing and the hoover was smelly which needs addressing if asking holiday makers to hoover prior to leaving. The two singles bedroom, you can’t shut the door without moving the single bed away from the door. A polite suggestion, if you are asking people to use eco friendly products, an idea would be to provide these as if you have no access to a car, shops are out of the way. The decking area is enclosed however the garden isn’t so to be aware if you are taking a dog as there is a road right by. Small basic items such as salt and pepper, dishwasher tablets etc would be appreciated and go a long way. Also, a note to future guests, you are required to put the bins out on collection day, strips the beds and hoover prior to leaving. Which is okay, however if you have a long journey ahead this isn’t really what you want to be doing.

Such a gorgeous place to stay.

We arrived in the dark and woke up to AMAZING views across the firth. Beautiful property and so clean. Loved all the extra touches like lovely toiletries in the bathrooms and the house had everything you could need. Great location not far from Inverness, but still feels like you are in the middle of nowhere. Emilia the owner was on hand to help and very responsive when we had an issue with the key safe.... A really lovely lady. Would definitely recommend this property to others ... Such a gem!

Loved the view and the cleanliness of the property.

Superb location for our day trips along the Moray coast, Black Isle and even over to the West. Thanks - we’ll be back.

Amazing cottage.

Had everything you could possibly need. The kitchen equipment was like being in your own home. Beautiful location and great outside space. Would highly recommend this cottage.

Highly recommend staying in this beautiful property situated in a stunning area.

Clean and comfortable. Very well equipped with everything we could possible want.

the house was incredibly warm, very beautiful, everything we needed was there making the travel lighter than we thought, we were very happy

Lovely cottage along with the facilities.

1st time using a log fire, works great but cost me over £45 to buy wooden logs to run it over the 7 nights. I'm glad I was out all day everyday or it would have cost a bit more. Still, my fault for not realising the cost of running it. Apart from that it's a 1st class cottage and would definitely recommend

Plug in family bathroom needs attention, front door jams when closed.

Otherwise everything was very satisfactory, loved the orchard. Lovely countryside round about.

Great stay you can’t ask for more, we loved the property

We were very disappointed with the place.

The photos on your website must be 10+ years out of date. This was not a true representation of the property and extremely misleading. We book cottages equally for outside space aswell as inside. The garden was NOT enclosed which is vital for us having a dog despite your write up saying it was. There is little view due to overgrown hedges. The larger garden was immensely overgrown and again you couldnt see it due to high hedges. The smaller garden next to the cottage was appalling it looked such a mess and the two little gates were pointless. The weeds on the path could easily be pulled out. There is rewilding and cant be bothered this sadly was the latter. Moss growing all along the decking rails and the picnic bench needs scraping off. Its such a shame because it could be beautiful but it was just so neglected. Inside was clean and tidy and comfortable apart from the sofa and only tepid water out of the shower heads so we had to use the hand held shower attachment to obtain hot water.

We have just come back from a week stay, what a wonderful place, location is fantastic as well as the views from every window.

The owners were so nice and helpful. My husband and our two Frenchies cannot wait to go back! Would highly recommend if you want a fab place to stay in the highlands that is dog friendly with walks from the door

The property inside was good but as for the outside it was very poor and uninviting.

The walk up to the door was weedy and the front door was pealing and rotten not a good impression. The decking and handrails all needs a lot of attention, the outside furniture needed replacing and the deckchairs were to low. The heat pump just outside the living area was filthy and at times smelt so you couldn't have the door open. The garden area at the back was very overgrown and not as sykes pictures advertise it. Not sure what the sauna was like as the approach to it was overgrown with grass and weeds. I think sykes should re-evaluate it. The inside would benefit with having a walk in shower as an elderly person would struggle to get into the bath/shower as it was to high.

Lovely quiet location and well situated for visits to the surrounding locations of interest.

Easy access to a number of good restaurants. There were two of us and we found the property very comfortable and well equipped. The weather was kind to us and we really enjoyed our stay. Thanks

Fantastic cottage in a fantastic location.

In a peaceful area while only a 10/15 minute drive from the nearest town. Beautiful woodland walk for our dog just a few minutes from the cottage. Overall, we had a very relaxing time away and would definitely book again.

A smart tv would just make this property perfect.

We had a wonderful week in a beautiful location.

The house is very well equipped and made a wonderful base. Mountain biking, Dolphin watching and a brewery tour all within a short drive. For a slightly longer trip, We’d recommend Loch Ness with a visit to Plodda Falls. Stunning scenery in October, the colour of the trees was magical. We’ll be back.

What a great location and beautiful place to stay we were sorry to come home and could have stayed longer.

The little cottage itself was very clean and comfortable and a walk round the block every morning before breakfast with the views across the firth was just breathtaking. We found lovely places to eat close by which were not very expensive and would whole heartedly recommend a stay at this cottage Thank you so very much for making our holiday

A well maintained property, with beautiful views.

We would happily come back again and again. It was perfect. The cottage was so spacious, clean and well equipped. Thank you. You could sit on the decking and watch the red kites over head, the abundance of birds on the Cromarty Firth or just sit and read in the peace and quiet.

Our third stay at Skylarks, and wonderful as ever.

The house is great, the red kites hovered over it every day (how do you train them to do that?) and the weather was kind to us.

We want to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay at Skylarks.

We realise that it is new to your portfolio; in fact we think we were only the fourth or fifth clients in the property. We simply want to say that the property is superb in every way. Emilia and Roger really have thought of everything. We usually book self-catering accommodation because we enjoy the flexibility and the chance to cater as we wish. The kitchen is superb and had everything we could wish for; it is a real cook's kitchen! The views across the Cromarty Firth toward Ben Wyvis and the other hills to the north and west are really lovely. The quality of finish and other equipment is also superb. Furthermore, its position is ideal for accessing a massive area of the Far North. As you know we are regulars with LHH and have loved all our visits to your portfolio of "cottages" but suffice to say we very much hope to return to Drummondreach soon.

Just back from a wonderful week at Skylarks, Drummondreach!

There were 6 of us plus our wee dog. This property was to a very high standard, everything was top notch. Very comfortable beds with clean fresh white linen. Bathrooms with top quality fittings, as was the kitchen. We have stayed in many many self catering lodges/cottages but I have never been in one so well equipped, it even had a huge array of spices & cooking, baking equipment. Games, books & dvds. One thing that made it special was the range of Ordnance Survey Maps!! From the moment we walked in, it felt like a home from home. The view from the property was spectacular, no matter the weather. I must also mention the outdoor sauna, a perfect place to de-stress & unwind! I would say if you are looking for somewhere to relax, this is it! If you are looking for somewhere to explore this magnificent part of the country, this is it! I cannot speak highly enough of this property, you really just need to bring your clothes & yourself!

We had a great week in this beautifully converted steading in a peaceful setting.

Lots of light and lovely views inside with great outside space. All the fixtures and fittings are tasteful, high quality and very comfortable. We enjoyed the area more than expected with easy driving to the northern flow country and west to the big hills. We are planning our return soon

Back from our trip to Scotland, we would like to give you some feedback about our stay at Drummondreach Steading.

The house is very well furnished, everything has been thought of. The location of the house is great for a stay on Black Isle. You are in the middle of nature, but only a few minutes by car to shops, sights or restaurants. The cleanliness of the house is definitely worth mentioning! The surroundings of the house also offer children the opportunity to spend time outside. Of course, we could also enjoy the wildlife in the immediate vicinity (birds, rabbits, etc.). Many thanks for the nice stay. We can recommend this house without reservation.

You know when you are unpacking the car and the wife has already opened the door and gone inside and all you hear is “Oh Wow” over and over that your expectations of the place that you have booked have been confirmed.

What a well appointed Steading conversation this is. I love the vaulted ceiling in the kitchen/living room, there is everything here that you need to make your stay very comfortable. There were only two of us so we never needed to us the twin and single bedrooms. But the double bedroom with en-suite is perfect, with a firm mattress, which we both like. The views are fantastic especially from the sauna which we made good use of. We will certainly be back if our holidays tie in with availability. There were 3 little things, there is no cupboard space for putting away groceries, we couldn’t get the plugs in the bathroom sinks to stay down, but this may be operator error and lastly there were only 8 pegs for hanging out washing, so we bought a pack and left them there for others to use. Over all a fantastic place to stay.

Was a lovely well kept and clean property with the added bonus of the sauna.

Lots of hot water and well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed the 40 minute walk most nights round the "block". Lots of places to visit within an hour's drive. Particularly liked Ingrid's House (scandi craft shop) at Cromarty.

We recently spent 6 days at Skylarks.

The accommodation was immaculate. The furnishings and fittings were perfect for the style of property and were very comfortable. Property has underfloor heating which worked very well and maintains a constant temperature. We did use the log burner at night which added to the cosy feel of the cottage. The master bedroom has a very comfortable Hypnos mattress and the bedding was a good quality. Both the en-suite and the main bathroom are fitted to a high standard. We decided to take our Amazon Fire stick and it worked perfectly with the available WiFi. The Black Isle is a very picturesque area and the cottage is well placed to take advantage of the views of the Cromarty Firth. We would definitely recommend this property for both comfort and quiet location.

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful part of Scotland.

There are so many places to visit including woodland and coastal walks. The hosts local information was most welcome. Thank you. The house is perfect for a staycation with all mod cons. The most comfy beds and luxury linen and a well stocked kitchen and appliances. We loved the wood burning stove and our only could do better was only having 3 logs for the fire. Let people know that in advance or supply enough logs for one night. We would definitely recommend Skylarks.

Booked with LHH Scotland for a holiday in the Black Isle in June/July 2021 and had a wonderful time - the weather this summer was a BIG bonus.

The property we used, Drummond Reach, was excellent and matched the property description on the LHH website. The property was clean, spacious and had everything we needed, even with Covid-19 restrictions in place. The location is quiet, but never too far from anywhere. Inverness, for example, was just 20 minutes from the door of the house to parking in the city centre. There was a fab wood just along the road to walk the dog, and the view over the Cromarty Firth was wonderful - day or night. Well, it was better at night as we watched the sun slowly sinking over the distant hills. The rooms within the property are all of a good size, and it was never crowded. The outside decking was wonderful to sit on, whether eating breakfast or an evening dinner. We would not hesitate to use this particular property or LHH Scotland again. Communication with LHH was excellent, and we had no problems with any descriptions or instructions provided in their emails.

We had a really enjoyable Spring holiday at Skylarks.

Everything was first class - spotless, warm, very comfortable, quiet and extremely well equipped. Loved the log burner and the view. Great central base for exploring and lots of super dog walks. There's so much to see and do in the area and we look forward to returning for another holiday. Such a pleasure to go on holiday to a house that is exactly as shown online/in the brochure. Thank you to the owners for the love and care they put into Skylarks and the Housekeeper for making sure everything is exactly as you hope it will be. Thanks also to the staff at LHH for their very efficient handling of our booking.