Title: The Writers Den - A private, soulful retreat 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 Writers Den - A private, soulful retreat Cottage in Nairn ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120010000/120001800/120001709/ad1ef0ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120010000/120001800/120001709/afac1550.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120010000/120001800/120001709/21321c0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120010000/120001800/120001709/82c1aa46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120010000/120001800/120001709/d42c4f8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Writers Den - A private, soulful retreat provides everything that you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities ## 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. ### The Writers Den - A private, soulful retreat About this space The Writer’s Den is a historic Highland hideaway, once the original kitchen of the 18th-century main house. Full of character and vintage charm, it’s been lovingly transformed into a private, soulful retreat with a California king bed, handcrafted details, and a charming kitchen. Surrounded by nature and rich with history, it’s a perfect space for rest, reflection, and creative escape. The space Welcome to the Hill of the Sun You’ve arrived at Knock Grena—from the Gaelic Cnoc Gréine, meaning “Hill of the Sun.” This land has been a place of light and quiet power for centuries, and it still is. The Writer’s Den once served as the old kitchen for the estate’s big house, its thick stone walls holding warmth from the hearth and stories from long ago. Now transformed, it’s a space for deep rest, inspiration, and creative flow. Writers and thinkers have always sought solitude to listen to the whisper beneath the noise…and this is that kind of place. Let the stillness guide you. Let the sun spark your ideas. Let the hill hold you while you dream. Guest access Step through the old stone threshold and into a world of quiet wonder. Guests have full, private access to the Writer’s Den—a sanctuary of spaces designed to stir the senses and soothe the soul. Wander between rooms that each hold their own magic: a whimsical kitchenette with vintage flair, perfect for crafting simple meals or midnight tea; a cozy living area where a piano waits to be played, stories to be shared, and a wood-burning stove offers flickering warmth and quiet comfort; a dining table for candlelit suppers or morning musings; and a writing room where thoughts can stretch and settle like mist over the hills. The bedroom offers a California king bed wrapped in comfort and character, and the ensuite shower room provides everything you need for a peaceful, unhurried stay. There is no television here—by design. Instead, the space invites you to tune into the rustle of leaves, the crackle of the fire, the rhythm of your own thoughts. It’s a place to disconnect from screens and reconnect with yourself. This is your retreat. Your rhythm, your haven. Other things to note Knock Grena is a place of age and atmosphere. The Writers Den, with its thick stone walls and centuries-old bones, carries the subtle scent of history—a quiet reminder of the lives and stories that have passed through. It’s part of the charm of staying in a building that has stood for generations. While we keep the space clean and cared for, the natural character of the old stone and timber may greet you with a gentle, earthy aroma—especially on damp Highland days. If you love places with soul, you’ll feel right at home. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94740000/94734400/94734333/4b85a34b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Sea Cottage Avoch - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Beach view - Microwave 9.2 Wonderful 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=94734333&PinnedHotelID=94734333&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37790000/37783800/37783706/986f251b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Camping Without the Toil and Trouble! 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=57.577984,-3.861629&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:oqm%7EIdfqV%3F%5D%3F%5B%40%5D%3F%5D%40%5B%40%5D%3F%5B%40%5DB%5B%40%5D%40%5BB%5BB%5DB%5BB%5B%40%5BD%5BB%5BD%5BB%5BD%5BDYD%5BDYDYF%5BDYFYDYHWDYHWFYFWHWFWHWFUHWHUJUFUJUHUJSHSJSJSJSJQJSJQJQJOLQJOLOLOJOLMLMLMLMJMNKLKLKLKNILILINILGNGLGNGNELENELENCNCNCNCLANCN%3FNAN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40NBLBNBNBLDNDNDLDNFNFLFNHLFLHNHLJLHLJNJLJLLLLJLLLLLLNLNJNLNJPJNLPJPHRLPJRHRJRHRJTHRJTHTHTHTHVHTFVHVFVHVFXFVFXFVDXFXFXDZFXDXDZBXDZDZBZDZBZBZBZBZ%40%5CBZ%40ZB%5C%40Z%40%5C%40Z%40%5C%3FZ%40%5C%3F%5C%3FZ%3F%5C%3F%5C%3FZ%3F%5CAZ%3F%5CA%5CAZA%5CAZCZA%5CCZAZC%5CCZCZCZEZCZEZEXCZEXEZGXEXGXGXEXGXGXGVGVIXGVIVGTIVITIVITITKTIRKTIRKRIRKRMPIPKRMNKPKPMNKNMNMNMLMLKLMLMJMLOJMJMHMJOHMHMFOHMFOFODMFODODMDOBOBMBOBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOCOCOCMEOEMEOGOEMGOGMIOGMIMIOKMIMKMKOKKMMMMMMMMMKOMOMOKOMQKOKQKQKSKQKSKSKSISKUISKUGUKUIUIWGUIWGWIWGWGYIWEYIYEWGYE%5BGYEYEYE%5BE%5BEYC%5BE%5BC%5BE%5BA%5BC%5BC%5BC%5DC%5BA%5DA%5BC%5BA%5D%3F%5BA%5DA%5D%3F%5BA%5D%3F%5B%3F%5D&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9XBABdDjTmnWGyJzIOo4slGneRU=) Househill, Scotland #### What's nearby - Nairn Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Boath House Spa - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles - Nairn Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles - Cawdor Castle - 7 min drive - 6.3 miles - Brodie Castle - 10 min drive - 7.9 miles #### Getting around - Nairn Station - 5 min drive - Inverness (INV) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk - ‪Nairn Tandoori - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sun Dancer - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Classroom Bistro - ‬4 min drive - ‪Drifters Bar - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Writers Den - A private, soulful retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Writers Den - A private, soulful retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Writers Den - A private, soulful retreat? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Writers Den - A private, soulful retreat located? > Situated in Nairn, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nairn Museum, Iolaire and Nairn Beach. Moray Firth and Nairn Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km). Nairn Station is 24 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Writers Den - A private, soulful retreat Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.