3 bedroom accommodation in Fortrose provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Fireplace
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About this property
3 bedroom accommodation in Fortrose
The Shore is a traditional cottage that has been beautifully modernised to offer luxurious accommodation. Its location in wonderful Fortrose, right by the lapping shore of the Moray Firth is simply unbeatable.. Staycations honestly don’t come much better than The Shore in lovely Fortrose. It’s a dream of a holiday cottage and you will honestly love it.
Located in Fortrose, an historic, attractive Royal Burgh on the Black Isle, The Shore is a traditional cottage right beside the sea. A stone’s throw from the lapping Moray Firth, you have a very good chance of spotting bottlenose dolphins from the cottage - the resident pod that cruise these waters! The wee harbour of Fortrose is a slightly longer stone’s throw away and it’s where the sailing club is based. Within a few minutes’ walk you can be up a little footpath from The Shore and in the centre of charming Fortrose. A highlight is the amazing IV10 café/bar/deli that you’ll keep visiting during your stay - guaranteed!
The town is built around the beautiful red sandstone cathedral with current ruins dating back to the 1300s. Most of the building has fallen, but some fine architectural details do remain. Traditionally the seat of the bishops of Ross, Fortrose has seen a lot of wealth and therefore the buildings that make up the town are interesting and very attractive. It’s a lovely place to wander around. You’ll walk beyond the little town and explore Chanonry Ness, a sandy spit that juts out into the Moray Firth from Fortrose and the village of Rosemarkie a quarter of a mile to the north. The 15th oldest golf course in the world covers the spit and leads to the point where a Stevenson lighthouse stands.
Chanonry Point is the best spot to see the dolphins in these parts. The north side of the spit that leads back to Rosemarkie has a beautiful, long sandy beach. You can decide during your holiday which beach is your favourite: right outside the door of the cottage (at low tide!), or over in sandy Rosemarkie! Now you can stay at The Shore all week long and not venture far at all, but that would be a shame. You’re so very close to some amazing places in the Highlands. The Black Isle is on your doorstep and not far away the interior of the Scottish Highlands await exploration. Trailheads to Munros are within thirty minutes’ drive, and you can be in the Cairngorms National Park in 45 minutes. You also have lovely Inverness, the gateway to the Highlands only twenty minutes away.
The accommodation is finished to a very high standard. A historic cottage that has been modernised beautifully and perfect for a family to spend a week or two. We urge you to not hesitate in booking The Shore. It’s a truly fabulous holiday cottage that you’ll want to rebook as soon as you arrive! Pub within 1 mile.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Doors Leading To Garden
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Cot. Wifi. Welcome pack. Front garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Rear enclosed garden. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
Near the ocean
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Fishing
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets not 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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 Registration Number HI-00868-P
About the neighborhood
Located in Fortrose, this cottage is on a river. Groam House Museum and Cromarty Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park and Black Isle Wildlife Park. Inverness Botanic Gardens and Inverness Leisure are also worth visiting. Visit our Fortrose travel guide
Is 3 bedroom accommodation in Fortrose pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 3 bedroom accommodation in Fortrose?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 3 bedroom accommodation in Fortrose?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 3 bedroom accommodation in Fortrose located?
Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fortrose Cathedral, Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club, and Groam House Museum. Fairy Glen Reserve and Rosemarkie Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John Fairweather
12 March 2026
Very cosy and comfortable cottage with great views, really enjoyed our stay.
Very cosy and comfortable cottage with great views, really enjoyed our stay.
John Fairweather
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jo Pearce
5 April 2026
The pictures don’t do The Shore justice.
The pictures don’t do The Shore justice. It’s stunning and extremely well equipped. Even down to ensuring there is milk in the fridge for your arrival. We throughly enjoyed our stay here. Can’t recommend it enough. The views and sun rises were picturesque from the cottage. Loved seeing the wildlife and the resident harbour Herron.Fortrose is a quaint place and there is lovely Chinese in Avoch.The Allangrange in Munlochy is a great place to go for some nice home cooked food.If you love castles - then Dunrobin is beautiful but not open again until next year. (2025)We’ll definitely return.
Jo Pearce
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John B
12 June 2025
Four of us / two couples stayed at the Shore Jan 2025.
Four of us / two couples stayed at the Shore Jan 2025. The property is excellent with a great location right next to the sea - just a small road in-between. As others have said the property is (even) nicer inside than the photos suggest. There's plenty of room. The sitting room is very comfortable. The kitchen is modern and well equipped. Bedrooms lovely with great views upstairs especially (with a telescope on the landing in-between). Tall folk need to remember to duck in places, but we soon remembered! The owners were very helpful and responsive (eg following a query about coffee making facilities a bag of ground coffee was waiting for us on arrival). Check in via a key-box was painfree. We really liked Fortrose and the Black Isle though I guess it helps if you like outdoor activities / wildlike etc. The renowned lookout at Chanonry point is about 1.5 miles on foot - we saw dolphins, seals, and various birds so it became a regular stroll. In terms of food there's a fab butcher, a couple of decent bakeries, a good takeaway, and several nice cafe's in Rosemarkie and Cromarty. There are two pubs. We went to the Anderson a couple of times and although opinions varied after the first visit would recommend it both for drinks and food (especially if you like a good burger). In summary an excellent place to stay on the Black Isle.
John B
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Donald Farms
5 November 2025
Modernised cottage, extremely well done, tho for us we prefer more old-world and "cosy ".
Modernised cottage, extremely well done, tho for us we prefer more old-world and "cosy ". (Will not stop us going back, tho)Kitchen well equipped.