Title: Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland. 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 # Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland. Cottage in Dingwall with kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93238900/93238879/5e2e7e75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93238900/93238879/b8700c5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93238900/93238879/ea162355.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93238900/93238879/93ac3827.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93238900/93238879/23c572f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a secluded hamlet near Evanton village and unwind at this charming cottage. Enjoy the natural beauty of its stone exterior, cozy courtyard with heating and lighting, covered pergola, bespoke wooden beds in one king-size room and one double room. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Outdoor space - Kitchen - 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. ### Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland. The cottage is in a small, quiet hamlet two miles up the hill from Evanton village. It is actually part of a converted farm steading consisting of ten cottages, all made of natural stone. Ours is the only one fortunate enough to have a vaulted ceiling and Juliet balcony on the first floor, where the lounge is situated. Bespoke wooden beds and shelves for bathroom basins. Fantastic kitchen with breakfast bar and en-suites with walk-in showers, and one with a slipper bath. A cosy courtyard with heating and lighting and a covered pergola. This is a great place to stay and use as a base to explore, or stop off for a few days while driving the NC500. Whilst our cottage sleeps 4 - one king-size room and one double room - we do have a single fold-up bed (which can be put up in the living room) and a travel cot - both are available upon request when booking. https://swordalestays.com ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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 ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33591700/33591604/bfbaae00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle Dingwall - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 95 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=33591604&PinnedHotelID=33591604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67440000/67430700/67430696/9bfd7f4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Applegrove - Perfect and cosey 2 bed bungalow in the heart of Fortrose village Inverness - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=67430696&PinnedHotelID=67430696&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36160000/36156100/36156001/0279a5d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Highlands Luxury Cottage on the Cromarty Firth Dingwall - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available - Fireplace 10 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=36156001&PinnedHotelID=36156001&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71150000/71143800/71143738/96b90af8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Character House in Muir of Ord Muir of Ord - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=71143738&PinnedHotelID=71143738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100864200/100864167/302b55f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kinkell Cottage, a true hidden gem with views to die for! 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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 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 ## 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%7C57.66126%2C-4.37648&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ADA8Ss3SOmMfjU7TbPnn3WrwGUk=) Dingwall, Ross-shire #### What's nearby - Fyrish Monument - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles - Dalmore Distillery - 9 min drive - 7.1 miles - Dingwall Museum - 11 min drive - 8.5 miles - Inverness Castle - 27 min drive - 21.9 miles - Inverness Cathedral - 27 min drive - 21.9 miles #### Getting around - Alness Station - 16 min drive - Inverness (INV) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cafe India - ‬9 min drive - ‪Storehouse Of Foulis - ‬5 min drive - ‪Batty’s Baps - ‬11 min drive - ‪Wimpy - ‬11 min drive - ‪Miss Ying Thai - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland. located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Fyrish Monument and within 9 miles (15 km) of Alness Golf Club and Dalmore Distillery. Dingwall Museum and Blackmuir Wood are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Swordale Stays. Self catering holiday cottage in the Highlands of Scotland. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 15 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### ROBERT C. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dingwall Stay Great property had everything we needed for a week stay. Enjoyed the outdoor patio and the coffee machine was awesome, a really nice touch for those of us who enjoy a good cup or two in the morning. Location was great for seeing all the Highlands had to offer. ##### ROBERT C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ailsa m. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3 night stay - at family wedding in evanton Amazing property, well appointed, highest standard of furnishings and decoration. Owner Robert has thought off everything that people would need for an enjoyable stay. ##### ailsa m. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc H. 1 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Roundtrip Scotland Its a lovely and perfect place to stay. Wonderful accomodaytion, all new and well sortet. Robert is also a fantastic and helpful host. Swordale is on our favorite list ##### Marc H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah B. 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Evanton Family weekend Fabulous property even better than the photos show. Luxurious kitchen and bathrooms, what a treat. Extremely comfortable property and would return in a heartbeat. Outdoor area a bonus too. Loved cooking in the amazing kitchen. ##### Deborah B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erwin d. 21 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage with luxurious finishing The best place to discover the beauty of the Scottish Highlands. The house is up to a exceptional standard and has all you could possibly need, from UFH to high end bathrooms and a magnificent kitchen. ##### Erwin d. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James S. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country stay Loved the place, beautifully done. Only issue was we thought there was a dryer which they do not have. ##### James S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter J. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best coffee ever Fantastic stay! The house is beautiful and the location affords easy access for what ever direction you choose to travel. Best coffee maker we have ever seen. Maybe better directions to the home would be nice otherwise 10 out of 10! Fresh flowers were a very nice touch! Thank you! ##### Peter J. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan K., Moorefield, WV, USA 20 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent base for exploration around Inverness Superb property. Clean and well appointed. Kitchen has all necessary to cook meals and a dishwasher for east cleanup. The built in espresso machine is phenomenal! Showers and baths are clean and very modern. Highly recommend! ##### Susan K. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra C. 30 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous time The booking from start to finish with Robert was so easy and we really appreciated our early check in as we weren’t coming far. The house was amazing as was the huge effort put in to all the Christmas decorations. This property was fantastic and had everything (and more) we needed to enjoy our stay. The wine and goodies were much appreciated and I will honestly be recommending this beautiful house to others. Thanks so much ##### Sandra C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Damon O. 22 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding country apartment Without doubt one of the best places we’ve stayed, anyone The apartment is beautifully restored and renovated and it is very clean and equipped for some serious cooking and living. It accommodates four in real comfort. The location rating reflects that it is out of town and so requires a car for any trip or shopping. Could be 5 stars if country quiet is your thing. On a single track road; use What Three Words to find it. Google and Apple Maps won’t get you there.Communication with Roger was excellent as well. Overall very highly recommend. With bells on. ##### Damon O. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike J. 8 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Das beste Ferienhaus in den Highlands Eines der best ausgestattenen Häusern ,die ich je gesehen habe. Es fehlte einfach an nichts und es ist ein genialer Ausgangspunkt für Erkundungen in den schönen Highlands ##### Mike J. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katharina K. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Tolle Ferienwohnung mit Annehmlichkeiten Die Ferienwohnung ist extrem gut und modern ausgestattet — die Bäder sind geschmackvoll und großzügig hergerichtet und auch in der Küche und im Wohnzimmer ist alles zu finden. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Unseren Kindern gefiel insbesondere die schönen Beleuchtungsmöglichkeiten in der gesamten Wohnung und die Terrasse. ##### Katharina K. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meike E. 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderschönes Haus in idyllischer Umgebung Das Haus hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen. Sehr geschmackvoll und gemütlich eingerichtet und technisch top ausgestattet. Bei Ankunft standen Blumen in den Zimmern und es zur Begrüßung Wein und Süßigkeiten. Alles was man bräuchte, war vor Ort. Der Gastgeber war immer erreichbar und sehr freundlich. Wir haben auch Tipps für Ausflüge und Wanderungen bekommen. Also sehr zu empfehlen . ##### Meike E. 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