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Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages

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Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$466
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home 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 manager

Bart

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Dogs are not allowed on the furniture and the beds. 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

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

Garve is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Falls of Rogie and Eilean nan Uan, while Highland Museum of Childhood and Strathpeffer Pump Room are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Campbells of Beauly, or check out an event or a game at Fairburn Activity Centre.
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Map
Garve, SCT

What's nearby

  • Falls of Rogie - 10 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Strathpeffer Pavilion - 18 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Inverness Castle - 40 min drive - 51.5 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 41 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 54 min drive - 60.7 km

Getting around

  • Garve Station - 11 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Strathpeffer Old Station - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tarvie Services - ‬5 min drive
  • The Coffee Shop
  • ‪Museum Coffee Shop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant at Inchbae Lodge Hotel - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages ?

As of 15 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages on 1 Sept 2025 start from NZ$465.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages located?

Set in Garve, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Falls of Rogie, Eilean nan Uan and Eilean Mhielidh. Loch Achilty and Lochan na Feinne are also within 9 miles (15 km). Garve Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Thistle Cottage, CrannachCottages Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siying M.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aileen B.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

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).
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022