Title: Checkers Cottage - Beaufort Estate Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Checkers Cottage - Beaufort Estate ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32927500/32927499/a097cd62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32927500/32927499/0de3c7d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32927500/32927499/98292984.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32927500/32927499/60cbac36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher, high chair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32927500/32927499/c75db3e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Set in the tranquil Beaufort Estate, Checkers Cottage offers a peaceful retreat amidst 400 acres of natural grounds. With its own garden and patio, woodburner for cozy nights, and WiFi included, this cottage is perfect for relaxing. Enjoy woodland walks on site or explore nearby Beauly village with its shops and restaurants. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Checkers Cottage - Beaufort Estate Sit back, relax, unwind and enjoy the tranquil setting of this holiday property, located on the Beaufort Estate.. Ground Floor: Living room 2: 32" TV, Freesat Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer Living Room: (No TV), Woodburner Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Annexe: Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: (4 Steps), (No TV), Sofa Bed (Single) Dining area. Kitchen area: Bedroom area: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for fires included, remainder at £5 per basket (honesty box). Travel cot and highchair available on request. . Front garden with patio and garden furniture. 400-acre natural grounds with woodland (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. A warm Highland welcome awaits you at this holiday property, located in the Beaufort Estate. It enjoys a tranquil setting only a few miles from Beauly in the heart of the Scottish Highlands and without doubt, make a super base for exploring the many attractions and activities this area has to offer. The cottage has been equipped and furnished to ensure as relaxing and comfortable holiday as possible, and it has its own individual character and style. You can explore the extensive grounds of Beaufort Estate with its abundance of wildlife, idyllic picnic places and easy walking routes and also travel further afield to experience some of the stunning scenery, interesting and historic attractions and a large variety of sports. The popular village of Beauly is only four miles and offers a very good range of shops and restaurants with Inverness, the Highland Capital, just 12 miles. You can visit Culloden Battlefield and its interactive visitor centre, Fort George, Cawdor and Brodie Castles all steeped in local history or explore the picturesque fishing villages and beaches of the stunning Moray coastline. Take a boat trip and perhaps catch sight of the famous bottlenose dolphins or go to Drumnadrochit, which is set on the shores of Loch Ness, as well as Fort Augustus, where you can watch the boats coming through the locks in the centre of the village. Slightly further afield is the beautiful Isle of Skye and the wonderful unspoilt scenery of the West Coast where you will find some wonderful restaurants to sample to local produce particularly seafood. From Skye, you can hop on to a ferry to the Outer Hebrides – a truly unspoilt part of Scotland with its rugged landscape and sweeping white sandy beaches. A day trip to the Orkney Islands is recommended where you can visit numerous archaeological sites such as Skara Brae, the Eagles Tomb and The Ring of Brodgar to name just a few. For the energetic and outdoor enthusiast, there are numerous mountain bike and forest trails, walking and climbing in the nearby glens of Strathfarrar, Cannich and Affric, golf with a large number of acclaimed courses such as the Royal Dornoch and Castle Stuart within easy reach. Snow sports are available in Aviemore, Glencoe or Glenshee. For the less energetic, sit back, relax and unwind and enjoy this tranquil setting which is Beaufort Estate. Checkers Cottage can be booked together with Dairy Cottage (CC511444), Duffs Lodge (CC511446), Kennels Cottage (CC511447), Mercy Cottage (CC511448), Rose Cottage (CC511449), Stables Cottage (CC511450), The Retreat (UK5004), The Kennels Bothy (CC511451), The Larder (CC511452) and Nursery Cottage (UK5917) to accommodate up to 50 guests. Free WiFi ADDITIONAL CHARGE Honesty box provided for fuel for woodburner £5.00 per basket. Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track. EPC Rating = E Pets must be kept on a lead at all times. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 9:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 Property Registration Number HI-50885-F If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property 2 Bedroom Accommodation in Kiltarlity Near Beauly 3 bedroom accommodation in Kiltarlity near Beauly 3 bedroom accommodation in Kiltarlity, near Beauly Beauly su-CC511445-CC511445 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C57.44659%2C-4.49940&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=i-hv-dkbYEZxBrlmAwFQE5j4vfM=) Kiltarlity, near Beauly #### What's nearby - Moniack Castle - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles - Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 19 min drive - 13.2 miles - Inverness Cathedral - 22 min drive - 15.8 miles - Inverness Castle - 22 min drive - 16.0 miles - Urquhart Castle - 25 min drive - 15.3 miles #### Getting around - Beauly Station - 17 min drive - Inverness (INV) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ord Arms Hotel Bar - ‬12 min drive - ‪Glen Ord Distillery, Visitor Centre & Whisky Shop - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Old North Inn - ‬10 min drive - ‪Corner on the Square - ‬7 min drive - ‪Lovat Arms Hotel - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Checkers Cottage - Beaufort Estate pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Checkers Cottage - Beaufort Estate? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Checkers Cottage - Beaufort Estate? > Checkout is at 9:00 AM. ### Where is Checkers Cottage - Beaufort Estate located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Campbells of Beauly, Beauly Priory and Aigas Golf Course. Moniack Castle and Aigas Field Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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