Title: The Boathouse at Croft Downie 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 # The Boathouse at Croft Downie Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119060000/119053400/119053324/85812301.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119060000/119053400/119053324/44692d45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119060000/119053400/119053324/57fc13e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119060000/119053400/119053324/8075c34c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119060000/119053400/119053324/2c494b1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Boathouse at Croft Downie provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom323 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning - Fireplace - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### The Boathouse at Croft Downie Be at one with nature in this beautiful and peaceful boathouse on the shores of the Moray Firth. Surrounded by beaches and ancient woodlands, the Boathouse at Croft Downie offers the perfect rural retreat with long romatic walks along the beach or through the forest. Immerse yourself in nature, surrounded by otters and heron, with the occasional glimpse of red squirrels, deer and even the Moray Firth dolphins. Idylic isolation just 15 minutes from Inverness town centre. This completely unique studio property with beaches either side sits on the South shore of the beautiful Black Isle between Kilmuir and the Kessock Bridge, with 270 degree views over the Moray Firth. The 30m2 studio apartment has a super-king-size bed at one end, a working/eating area in the middle and a fully fitted kitchen and living area at the other end. The property benefits from an en-suite shower-room and a wood burning stove. Downstairs, guests have access to wild-swimming in the shallows of the Moray Firth and a private room with double-ended bath and outside shower. There is plenty of outside seating along with a gas barbeque and plenty of space for camp fires. Guests have exclusive access to the studio apartment, private room at beach level, beaches, lawn and ample car parking with multiple sitting and dining areas. Beach and forest walks can be directly accessed from the property, and boats, canoes and kayaks can be launched easily from the beaches beside the property. Guests can contact Graham by email or telephone at any time with local backup numbers available for emergencies. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 99 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 323 square feet ## Similar properties ![Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24950000/24947100/24947062/e0886a50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Loch Ness Cottages Inverness - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 43 reviews £196 includes taxes & fees 24 Nov - 25 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=24947062&PinnedHotelID=24947062&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105980000/105979000/105978927/2067658e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Classroom Drumsmittal North Kessock Inverness North Kessock - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 35 reviews £136 includes taxes & fees 19 Nov - 20 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=105978927&PinnedHotelID=105978927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33390000/33389900/33389848/2ded70b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfortable 2 Bedroom Cottage, Real Home From Home Beauly - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 169 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=33389848&PinnedHotelID=33389848&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51840000/51832100/51832090/b652edf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Romantic, luxury lodge on the NC500 - Druid House Lodge Inverness - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=51832090&PinnedHotelID=51832090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60540000/60534100/60534060/379a1253.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waverley Inn Apartments Inverness City Centre - Free WiFi - Housekeeping 6.8 44 reviews £68 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=60534060&PinnedHotelID=60534060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9440000/9430200/9430188/ee000dd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Highland Apartments By Mansley Inverness City Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 519 reviews £90 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=9430188&PinnedHotelID=9430188&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67560000/67559500/67559401/c3e7f674.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Immaculate Cabin 5 mins to Inverness Dog friendly Inverness - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=67559401&PinnedHotelID=67559401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116100000/116090400/116090357/8d655450.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great Glen View by Interhome Inverness - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=116090357&PinnedHotelID=116090357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59350000/59344200/59344165/34099ecf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BlueNess, Inverness City Centre Crown - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Microwave 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=59344165&PinnedHotelID=59344165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100862900/100862807/539fb86a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 208 By the Bridge Apartment Inverness City Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 7.4 Good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=100862807&PinnedHotelID=100862807&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 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Start the dishwasher Remove leftover food and drinks Turn off the lights Please take recycling and rubbish to the bins at the end of the road. Please take any empty bottles to the bottle bank in the village. Please leave the key in the keybox (6870). Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 99 kg per pet) ### 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 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-20511-F ### Property is also known as 764903 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=57.512234,-4.218764&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qv%60%7EIf%7EvX%3F%5B%3F%5D%40%5B%3F%5D%40%5D%40%5B%3F%5DB%5B%40%5D%40%5B%40%5BB%5DB%5BB%5BB%5B%40%5BD%5BB%5BD%5BB%5BD%5BDYD%5BDYDYF%5BDYFYDWHYDYHWFWFYHWFWHUFWHUHWJUHUHSHUJSHUJSJSJQJSJQJQJQJQLOJQLOLMJOLMLOLMLKJMNKLKLKLKNILILINILGNGLGNGNELENELENCNCNCNCLANCN%3FNAN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40NBLBNBNBNDLDNDLDNFNFLFNFLHLHNHLHLJLJNJLJLLLJJLLNLLLNLNJNLNJNJPLPJPHPLRJPHRJRHTJRJTHRHTHTHVHTHVFVHTFVHXFVFVFXFXDVFXFZDXFXDXDZBXDZDZBZDZBZBZBZBZBZ%40%5C%40ZBZ%40%5C%40Z%40%5C%40Z%3F%5C%40%5C%3FZ%3F%5C%3FZ%3F%5C%3F%5C%3FZA%5C%3FZA%5CAZA%5CAZC%5CAZAZC%5CCZCZCZCZEZCZEZEXCZEXEZGXEXGXGXEXGXGVGXGVIVGVIVGVIVITITITITITKTKRIRKRIRKRMPIRKPMPKNKPMNKNMNMNMLMLKLMLMLMJOJMJMHMJOHMHMFOHMFOFODMFODMDODOBOBMBOBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOCOCOCMEOEMEOGOEMGOGMIOGMIMIOKMIMKMKOKKMMMMMMMMMKOMOMOKOMQKOKQKQKQKSKSKSKSISKSIUIUIUKUIUIUGWIWGWIWGWGWIYEWIYEYGYEYGYEYE%5BEYE%5BEYC%5BE%5BC%5BE%5BA%5BC%5BC%5BC%5DC%5BA%5BA%5DA%5BC%5D%3F%5BA%5DA%5B%3F%5DA%5B%3F%5D%3F%5D&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kfxlw_GD17BU1PA1SKcidIy_Qp0=) North Kessock, Scotland #### What's nearby - Caledonian Stadium - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles - Inverness Castle - 9 min drive - 3.7 miles - Inverness Cathedral - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles - Eden Court Theatre - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles - Urquhart Castle - 38 min drive - 23.9 miles #### Getting around - Inverness Station - 14 min drive - Inverness (INV) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Morrisons Cafe - ‬18 min drive - ‪MacGregor's - ‬14 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive - ‪Miele's Gelateria (Ice Cream & Dessert Shop) - ‬14 min drive - ‪Innes Bar - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Boathouse at Croft Downie pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet. ### How much is parking at The Boathouse at Croft Downie? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Boathouse at Croft Downie? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Boathouse at Croft Downie? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Boathouse at Croft Downie located? > This Inverness holiday home is on the beach, 2 mi (3.3 km) from Caledonian Stadium, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Victorian Market. Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Boathouse at Croft Downie 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### roderick m. 2 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What an amazing place. The design and location was just perfect. The views and cosyness of the boathouse was also perfect. Clean and comfortable. It has everything you need for a short stay. We want to go back just to spend time there and maybe bring our kayak as the location is ideal for watersports . We also went for a cold water dip as it’s ideally set up for that so took the opportunity. Brilliant . We will be back ##### roderick m. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025