Title: Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=48856477&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages Family-friendly cottage in Garve ## Photo gallery for Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages ![Property grounds - Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages (Garve)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48860000/48856500/48856477/16e5541f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages (Garve)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48860000/48856500/48856477/7cd06750.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages (Garve)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48860000/48856500/48856477/7dd62cb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages (Garve)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48860000/48856500/48856477/960dd3ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages (Garve)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48860000/48856500/48856477/67644d62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the peaceful surroundings of Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages, nestled within its own 4-acre private woodland. This Victorian cottage boasts a wood burner in the living room for cosy nights and enjoys plenty of sunshine with beautiful views over surrounding fields and mountains. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available £183 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan ## 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. ### Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages is situated in a secluded, peaceful location within its own 4 acre private woodland just outside the picturesque village of Garve on the North 500 Route. An ideal spot to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life with beautiful walks and cycling routes right on the doorstep. The Victorian cottage has been tastefully renovated with all modern amenities to ensure that guests enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay. It is south facing and enjoy plenty of sunshine even in winter. It has a wood burner in the living room to make the cold nights nice and cosy. The space Thistle Cottage is a semi-detached property. It is south facing and enjoys plenty of sunshine all year round, with beautiful views over the surrounding fields and mountains. It has two spacious bedrooms, a living room with a double sofa bed and wood burning stove to keep you cosy during cold nights. We take the utmost care to ensure that we provide our guests with the most comfortable night's sleep. Our duvets and pillows are 100% British wool and all linens 100% natural linen. No polyesters or microfibres are used. ## 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 - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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/35000000/34740000/34738000/34737910/47fc2f1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning quiet location with views across the Moray Firth home to dolphins. 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Do not leave your dog(s) alone in the cottage. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Maximum 2 dogs 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 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 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 is also known as Peaceful Quiet Cottage Garve Peaceful and Quiet Cottage Garve Peaceful and Quiet Cottage Cottage Peaceful and Quiet Cottage Cottage Garve ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=57.614662,-4.668897&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wvt%7EIr%7Bn%5B%3F%5D%3F%5D%40%5B%3F%5D%40%5B%40%5D%40%5D%40%5B%40%5D%40%5B%40%5BB%5DB%5BB%5BB%5DB%5BB%5BB%5BD%5BDYB%5BD%5BDYD%5BDYFYDYFYFYFYFYFWFWFYHWFWHUFWHWHUJUHUHUHSJUHSJSJSJSJQJSJQJQJOLQJOLOLOJOLMLMLMLMLMLKLKLKNKLILILININGLGLGNGNELENENENCLCNCNCNANCL%3FNAN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40NBLBNBNBNDLDNDNDLFNFLFNHLFNHLHLJLHNJLJLJLLLLLLLLJLLNLNJNLNJPJNLPJRJPJPJRJRHRJRHTJRHTHTHTHVHTHVFTHVHVFXFVFVFXFXFXDXFXDXFXDZDXBZDZDXBZDZBZBZB%5CBZBZ%40%5C%40ZBZ%40%5C%40Z%40%5C%40%5C%3FZ%40%5C%3FZ%3F%5C%3F%5C%3FZ%3F%5C%3F%5CAZ%3F%5CAZA%5CAZA%5CCZA%5CAZCZC%5CCZCZCZEZCZEZEXCZEZEXGXEZGXEXGXGVGXGVGXGVIVIVGVITIVITITITITKTIRKRIRKRKRKRKPKPMPKPKNMNKPMLMNKLMNMLMJMLMJMJOJMJMHMHOHMHOFMFOFMFODOFMDOBODOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOCOAOCMCOEOCOEMGOEOGMGMGOGOIMIMIMIOKMKMKMKMKMMMMMMMOKOMMMOKQMOKQKQKQKQKSKSKQKUISKSIUIUIUKUIUIWGUIWGWIWGWGYGWGYGWGYGYEYG%5BEYEYE%5BE%5BCYE%5BE%5BC%5BC%5BC%5BC%5BC%5BC%5DC%5BA%5DA%5BA%5BA%5DA%5DA%5BA%5D%3F%5BA%5D%3F%5D%3F%5B&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BxDqSNNH6CohDivhcRGTw6lpfPg=) Garve, SCT #### What's nearby - Falls of Rogie \- 10 min drive \- 8.3 miles - Loch Achilty \- 10 min drive \- 8.7 miles - Eilean nan Uan \- 10 min drive \- 8.7 miles - Lochan na Feinne \- 12 min drive \- 10.2 miles - Blackmuir Wood \- 14 min drive \- 10.7 miles #### Getting around - Garve Station - 11 min walk - Inverness (INV) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tarvie Services - ‬6 min drive - ‪Strathpeffer Old Station - ‬16 min drive - ‪Museum Coffee Shop - ‬14 min drive - ‪Coffee Bothy - ‬10 min drive - ‪Deli in the square - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages ? ### How much is parking at Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages ? ### What time is check-in at Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages ? ### What time is check-out at Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages ? ### Where is Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### James T. 20 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great The property was just as advertised. It was charming, warm, quite, and secluded. The hosts Alex and Bart reached out in advance and communicated well to ensure everything went smooth. Looking forward to visiting again. ##### James T. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy H. 22 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thistle cottage We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Cottage was quintessential Scottish and beautiful. Beds very comfortable. Only suggestion would be to have a coffee maker for those of us who would like a pot of coffee and didn’t have a dryer. Fortunately we were able to dry clothes in the glorious sunshine while we were in the Highlands. Strathpeffer was a lovely place to visit. Drove to Ullapool for the day, great day trip. Overall, highly recommend this beautiful spot! ##### Amy H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Siying M. 20 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunningly beautiful property We did not want to turn the music or TV on to spoilt the quietness and nature around us . We just simply relaxed . The bedding is so comfortable. Unique experience indeed. ##### Siying M. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aileen B. 4 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### In Transit stopover What a wonderful hidden gem. We stayed travelling back from the Western Isles and wished we had booked longer. Checkin was easy - property immaculate - sorry we had to leave ##### Aileen B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda P. 24 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Retreat Bart and Alex were excellent hosts - good communication and were available if needed. The cottage was lovely - clean, well equipped and furnished with the most comfortable of beds! Views from the cottage are beautiful and it’s in a most peaceful and tranquil setting. A real gem of a place! ##### Amanda P. Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie B. 9 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceeding our expectations. Deze cottage overtrof volledig onze hoge verwachtingen. Prachtige plek, ruim opgezet, STIL , schoon, vriendelijk-hartelijk ontvangst en schitterend uitzicht. Perfecte uitvalsbasis voor het ontdekken vd Schotse Hooglanden. Komen hier zeker nog keer terug, inclusief onze honden. \*\* This cottage realy exceeded all our high expectations! A Beautifull place, spacious, clean, with all comforts to feel 'at home' instantly including a warm welcome by the owners. A perfect fall out to explore the beautifull Scottish Highlands. We'll definately come back to this place, including our two dogs (Leonberger's). ##### Connie B. 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