Title: Great location: golf, walking, sandy beach, viewing dolphins. 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 # Great location: golf, walking, sandy beach, viewing dolphins. Family-friendly holiday home in Fortrose ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68050000/68043600/68043575/7137d2de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68050000/68043600/68043575/611cf653.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68050000/68043600/68043575/dbcce972.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68050000/68043600/68043575/3395c80d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68050000/68043600/68043575/f7786bb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Great location: golf, walking, sandy beach, viewing dolphins. and take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Great location: golf, walking, sandy beach, viewing dolphins. Ashdale is a very spacious single story villa surrounded by it’s mature garden, providing all facilities for real home comfort and a peaceful holiday. The sandy beaches at Rosemarkie with coffee bar, resturant, sports and playground are only within one mile. The Chanonry point lighthouse (most famous Scottish dolphin-watching spot) and the 15th oldest golf course in the world, are 10 and 5 minutes walk from the house. The Fortrose shops, restaurants, marina, pubs are also less than a mile away. Ashdale’s central location on the Black Isle peninsula is, not only ideal for visiting many Scottish Highland towns and villages, historic attractions, castles or distilleries, It is also well located for engagement in golfing, climbing, hillwalking, cycling, cruising and fishing while seeing wildlife in different areas, lochs and mountains. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Close to skiing - Optional ski privileges ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - 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 - In a village - In the city centre - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Optional golf privileges - Optional ski privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sledding 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 2,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34350000/34348600/34348521/567c958b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Uninterrupted sea views across the Moray Firth home to dolphins Rosemarkie - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Parking available - Laundry 10 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=34348521&PinnedHotelID=34348521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Please bring bedding for cots ### 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 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 is also known as Vrbo Property Great Location for Golf Beach Viewing Dolphins Great Location Golf Walking Sandy Beach Viewing Dolphins Great location golf walking sandy beach viewing dolphins. ## 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%7C57.58123%2C-4.11300&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=meC-Bcv7-uwe1DfD1KZoqALkYVA=) Fortrose, Scotland #### What's nearby - Fortrose Cathedral - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Rosemarkie Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Chanonry Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles - Castle Stuart - 28 min drive - 21.5 miles - Fort George - 37 min drive - 28.6 miles #### Getting around - Conon Bridge Station - 25 min drive - Inverness (INV) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Anderson - ‬16 min walk - ‪Wendys Cafe - ‬30 min drive - ‪Crofters Bistro - ‬15 min walk - ‪The Star Inn - ‬30 min drive - ‪The Plough Inn - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great location: golf, walking, sandy beach, viewing dolphins. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Great location: golf, walking, sandy beach, viewing dolphins.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Great location: golf, walking, sandy beach, viewing dolphins.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Great location: golf, walking, sandy beach, viewing dolphins. located? > This family-friendly Fortrose holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club, Rosemarkie Beach and Fairy Glen Reserve. Groam House Museum and Fortrose Cathedral are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Great location: golf, walking, sandy beach, viewing dolphins. Reviews 9.6 ### 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 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen S. 2 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful break. Owners were very welcoming. Accommodation is very spacious, comfortable, immaculately clean and has good facilities. The location was perfect for us, close to beaches, wildlife and local shops. Would definitely stay again. ##### Karen S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Fiona M. 16 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable house in ideal location for walks along Chamorro Point Comfortable 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom- half of original house with owners living in other half. Very small kitchenette. Great location for walks along beaches and golf course to chanonry Point. Very welcoming hosts - we enjoyed our stay ##### Fiona M. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Awais F. 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely host and lovely property The hosts were lovely and went out of the way to make our stay pleasurable. The property is big, spacious and clean. Enjoyed my time staying there relaxing with very young kids. The accommodation was well suited to our needs. Saw Dolphins at the bank and all the must have essentials are easily available in the nearby shops including a decent Co-Op around the corner. ##### Awais F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen K. 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect flexible space for our group We were here for a family birthday party (elsewhere) and the space was perfect for our a group of four couples. Sheila was very responsive and went out of her way to make a slight complication on our end go away. Just lovely. ##### Maureen K. 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