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Scottish Highland Cottages "The Old Police House" Daviot, Inverness

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The Old Police House
Exterior
View North with Daviot Historic church
Outside Dining with views
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Inverness, SCT
  • Culloden Battlefield
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Inverness Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Inverness Cathedral
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Scottish Highland Cottages "The Old Police House" Daviot, Inverness

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The Old Police house is situated in the historic valley of Strathnairn 5 miles from Inverness. A fantastic location for visiting The Highlands and The Cairngorm National Park.
The cottage is Family, wheelchair and dog friendly Holiday Cottage to make your stay relaxing and fun. 3 good sized bedrooms all with built in wardrobes 3 Spacious Bathrooms including a walk in wet room. The house has full oil central heating.


Well Behaved dogs are permitted (please enquire) bedding, bowls, towels and a first aid kit are provided please read the rules for dogs.
Highchair and travel cot are available safety gates are standard.


Ground floor
Cosy spacious lounge with wood burning stove and dining for 6 in the bay window with stunning views and wildlife. There are patio doors out to the garden.
The Ground floor also has a Spacious bedroom which can be either a twin or super king size bed, Built in wardrobes with storage, Hairdryer
Good sized shower room with heated towel rail, WC and sink
Kitchen with microwave, single oven, hob, fridge freezer with table and seating for 6 with well stocked cupboards and essentials such as dishwashing tablets, washing liquid, condiments etc.
Spacious Utility room with clothes pulley, Washing machine and tumble dryer. Also a walk in wet room/drying room. Washing liquid is supplied
Free WIFI
Large TV with miracast
A games cupboard with family games, books and toys for children.


Upper Floor
2 Spacious bedrooms with twin beds again either superking beds or twin beds. Built in wardrobes, plenty of storage and Hairdryer
Main Bathroom with large bath and over bath shower heated towel rail.
Safety gate if required.


Large secure garden
Covered gazebo to the rear of the house with seating for 6. This is a cosy suntrap in the summer and perfect for having breakfast or an evening BBQ
Dining area to the front of the house with seating for 6. This has stunning sunny views North to the historic Daviot Church and South through the valley, fields and hills. Perfect and relaxing for watching the sun set over the hill with deer in the fields and Buzzards and Red Kites soaring above also a wood burning chimera.
Fenced garden lowest point being 1.4m Driveway gates.
Driveway with ample parking


The Cairngorm National Park is 15 minutes away with skiing, walking and watersports.

Inverness airport is only 12 miles, Inverness is 10 minutes where you will find the main rail links, a car is essential, Loch Ness is 12 miles.

Excellent for Skiing, golfing, fishing, walking, cycling, photography, beaches, Historic place, woodlands, horse riding, Archery, quads etc...lots to do, lots to see in every season.

Available for Families, Groups or couples.
Rules for dogs....Up to 2 dogs allowed please enquire for details
Dogs must not be left in the cottage on their own, I have dog crates available.
Dogs must be dried off before entering the cottage, There is a wet room off the utility room at the back door Towels etc are provided.
All dog mess must be picked up from the garden and surrounding areas.

A fantastic relaxing Cottage awaits.

Please call for corporate booking prices

Property manager

Susan
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Please contact if you would like to bring your pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Extra Guests and pets are not permitted.
Entertaining extra guests at the cottage is not permitted (parties)
Please contact regarding size and number of pets staying at the cottage

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
Property Registration Number HI-50608-F

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Inverness

Located in Inverness, this cottage is in a rural area. Tazball Paintball & Lazer Combat Arena and Torvean Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairngorms National Park and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Inverness Botanic Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Caledonian Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Inverness, SCT

What's nearby

  • Clava Cairns - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Culloden Battlefield - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Inverness Castle - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 11 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 15 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smithton Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish Highland Cottages "The Old Police House" Daviot, Inverness pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Scottish Highland Cottages "The Old Police House" Daviot, Inverness?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scottish Highland Cottages "The Old Police House" Daviot, Inverness?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Scottish Highland Cottages "The Old Police House" Daviot, Inverness located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Clava Cairns, Tazball Paintball & Lazer Combat Arena, and Isle of Moy. Eilean nan Clach and Culloden Battlefield are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunnin

Great location, host and house
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

norma m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Old Police House

This was a beautiful restoration of the Old Police Station. A true home away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property near Inverness!

Loved this cozy cottage and perfectly setup for families. Great host, very clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

The house is perfect for a group of six. All commodities needed for cooking and relaxing. The house is well located for visiting the area. Host is very friendly (Hi Sue) and available for help. It is a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular

Great century home with loads character and modern finishing. 10 minutes from downtown Inverness. Highly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

This is an absolutely lovely cottage with everything you could possibly need to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The beds are very comfortable and the house is so cosy. Susan is a fantastic host and was so helpful. She provided a dog crate which we were incredibly grateful for as it saved a lot of space in the car. The location is great as it’s incredibly peaceful with lovely views but a large Tesco (along with lots of restaurants and bowling etc) are less than 15 minutes away. I would highly recommend staying in this house.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Splendid Visit

The house was great! Susan was super accomodating and available.If we ever find ourselves back to Inverness, we would absolutely stay at the "Old Police House" again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last minute family holiday

Excellent find for our family. It was clean, and very comfortable. Showers were powerful, beds were very comfortable. Susan was so helpful salting the driveway as it had snowed over night- very magical. Would highly recommend this place and hope to return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week in Scotland

The house was a perfect home-away-from home for our family of 6 adults! Everything we needed was provided, and made it easy for us to have meals at the house once we acquired some groceries from Aldi. The beds were super comfortable and the showers were perfect! Susan was a great help-stopping by one time to introduce herself, and even coming out to shovel the driveway on the morning it snowed! There were tons of historical sites within a short drive. And breakfast at the North Gateway Restaurant is an absolute must!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas k.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice House

Good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at the Old Police House

Just about everything was as expected with our stay. The house itself had everything we needed, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The bedrooms were configured by Susan for the three adult couples in our group. Beds were comfortable. The kitchen was complete with utensils, pots and pans, and a coffee maker. The living room has plenty of comfortable seating and a big TV. Plenty of outdoor seating. The distance to Inverness was perfect for us (about 13 minutes by car). The house was in a very quiet area, and we could easily get to the city to visit shops and restaurants. Susan was very responsive to our needs. We would definitely stay again for a future trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home

This may be the nicest VRBO home where we have stayed. Super clean and comfortable. The house seemed modern, but still retained the old world charm of the original building.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovingly Restored and Proudly Offered Home

Our stay in the Old Police House was a great experience. The lodging has been completely renovated into a quaint and comfortable home for a perfect vacation stay. There's even a Facebook page to visit to see the before and after photos and it's amazing. We loved the well equipped kitchen, the great water pressure and lovely hot water after a few cold walks, and the extremely comfortable beds and living room furniture. The home is a stone's throw from a major artery so it was very convenient for exploring the area but still remained a quiet refuge in a countryside setting. Our communication with the property manager was perfect from the very beginning of our booking inquiry. There's a lot of information provided about the house and the area and Susan was always available should we have questions or need local recommendations of things to see and do. We travel frequently and stay in vacation rentals often and The Old Police House has jumped to one of our top ten lodgings in the past 5 years. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House

The location of the Old Police House was perfect for our 3 night stay. It was a few minutes drive to several sights we wanted to visit. The house is in a quiet and pretty location. The interior is modern and comfortable. Our host Susan dropped by to introduce herself and see if we needed anything. Check in and checkout was easy. We wish we had more time to stay and would love to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, lovely, 3 bed 3 bath house

This house was about 15 minutes from Inverness. It was quiet and well appointed. There is outdoor seating in the front and back yard. Plenty of parking. Two full bathrooms on first floor and one bedroom. Two bedrooms and one bath on the second floor. If someone can make it up a couple of stairs, this is a fantastic place It had a full laundry which was helpful since it was the end of our trip. The owner was kind and was willing to work with us when our driver got ill the last night. We were able to leave on time but she would have accommodated us, which took some stress off us. Overall, all four of us would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

The Old Police House was a wonderful! The house was immaculately clean and lots of amenities. It's in the quiet countryside and just a short ride to Inverness. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fairh D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Accommodations & Host - Highly Recommended in Daviot (East)

The Old Police House in Daviot (East), near Inverness is a lovely property, 3 King size beds, 2 bedrooms up with a shared bathroom with tub/shower, 1 bedroom main level, 2 bathrooms with showers on main level. Salt, pepper, and cooking oil in kitchen. Dog friendly (dog bed & bowls). Very clean, comfortable, and well maintained. Perfect spot to stay in the country and explore the area, lots of golf courses, trails, scenic drives. Highly recommended by these two couples in their 60s who have traveled extensively and stayed in many holiday lets. This is one of the very best in which we have stayed! Make sure that you take the Daviot (East) exit from the highway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cottage

Comfortable and great location for exploring the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Trip

We had fabulous time at the Old Police house. Location was great. Easy access to Inverness, grocery stores, and all our favorite golf courses around Inverness while enjoying being slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of town. Property manager was awesome. Property was very clean, well appointed with all basic supplies and utensils, and extremely comfortable. Would definitely recommend this property if visiting Inverness and particularly if planning to explore the many golf courses north and northeast of the city.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Highlands Stay

We enjoyed this property as it was close enough to everything and yet in the country. The hostess has gone to a lot of work and everything is spotless and looks new. She thought of everything that a guest might need or want- laundry detergent, dog paraphernalia for the dog lovers, extra adapters for our phones. She was friendly and suggested several places to eat and explore! Just the perfect stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay!

Great place, great host, great location. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent self catering home

Every amenity possible with great communication from owner. Deserves its high rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Cottage in Inverness

This was our Inverness location for our 16 day tour of Scotland. The Cottage was exceeded our expectations and the listing was 100% accurate. Susan was responsive to any time wecreached out. She made us feel welcome in her home. Highly recommend you choose this cottage if staying in the Inverness area is in your plans.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöne Unterkunft^

Wir haben alles sehr genossen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home just outside Inverness

This renovated cottage is just a 2 minute drive east of the A9 route, on the B9154 in Daviot heading towards Craggie. It's only a 15 minute drive into downtown Inverness and is well positioned for excursions to Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield and pretty much all the surrounding area. With 3 large bedrooms, each with super king-sized beds (which can be split up to form 2 singles in each room if you prefer) and 3 well appointed bathrooms (good showers), this rental is ideal for a large family or a group of friends. There's plenty of parking on the driveway, excellent laundry facilities (with separate washer & dryer, and a drop down clothes hangar) and a mud room at the back. The kitchen is well equipped and the living room area is spacious. Owner Sue lives next door, is responsive and helpful with inquiries and obviously takes pride in this property. The website photos don't really do justice to this cottage: which was very clean, full of character and benefitted from excellent views across the River Nairn valley. This place was quite a find, offering way more value for money than anything we looked at in Inverness itself and the best vacation rental we've ever stayed at in the UK. What are you waiting for?
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Susan

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I moved to Daviot in 2006 and had a family, the boys are now 13,13,15
Living next door to the Old Police House and watching it decay and ruin we decided to save the property and bought it...Then started to renovate the house, with a holiday cottage in mind...we had a good team of builders, stonemason's and joiners. The project took 18 month to complete and is now an amazing home.

Why they chose this property

The Old Police House was in a state of Disrepair and living next door It was the prime opportunity to do something with it and turn it in to a holiday cottage.

What makes this property unique

The History of the house was fascinating as it started around 1880 as a local grocers shop then around 1945 it was auctioned to the police where the local Bobby stayed and looked after Daviot and Strathnairn. It was then used by a local housing association and was not looked after very well...Then we transformed it to how it is today.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests