Dolphin View Cottages Hillockhead is a small complex of holiday homes on the beautiful Black Isle, offering stunning views of the Moray Firth and beyond. Our cottages are perfect for couples, friends and families who are looking for a relaxing break. The cottages are north of Inverness, at Rosemarkie near Fortrose, so are perfectly located for those who want to enjoy the coast and country, whilst being close enough to a city for shops, restaurants and bars.

Dogs are welcome in all our cottages. We have the following accommodation available:

Farmhouse: A stone-built farmhouse that enjoys spectacular views over the Moray Firth and the hills beyond. It sleeps up to 10 people with a private and enclosed garden.

Pines: A comfortable holiday home sleeping up to 4 people in 2 bedrooms. To make the most of the views, the living room is on the first floor. There are also doors opening onto the balcony, allowing you to take in the stunning sea views.

Stables: Perfect for couples, this cosy cottage is part of “The Steading” and has a spacious open plan living space with kitchen/lounge areas.

Swallow: Sleeps up to 2 people and forms part of “The Steading”. Just like Stables, it has a spacious open plan living space along with spectacular sea views and the hills beyond.

The Black Isle and the surrounding area offer wonderful opportunities for watching wildlife. This area is best known for Chanonry Point, which can be seen from the cottages. This is one of the best places in Europe to watch Bottlenose dolphins from land, as they often appear just metres from the shore. There are also numerous reserves and walks close to Hillockhead where you enjoy this wonderful landscape and see some of its wild residents.

Chanonry Point is a short drive from the cottages and can be seen from the garden. The dolphins can be seen at any time, but a rising tide provides the best opportunities. Unlike in many areas, the Moray Firth dolphins can be readily viewed from land, although there are excellent boat-based opportunities. With a little patience, several local sites provide a high chance of seeing dolphins, particularly in the summer. Standing on the beach, they can often be seen just metres from the shore!

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Short breaks available from £80 per night.

Prices vary depending on season and unit.

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