The Stable Bothy

About this listing

Nestled in the hills of the Scottish Highlands, the Stable Bothy is a charming 200-year-old converted stable where original rustic features blend with the luxuries of modern living – an ideal bolthole for a romantic escape or solo getaway.

Step inside

The Stable Bothy is a luxurious one-bedroom space for two people, with carefully curated interiors combining character and comfort.

At the heart of the bothy is an open-plan living, dining and kitchen space with cosy log burner, large picture windows and a sumptuous sofa, perfectly positioned to take in the breath-taking views of the surrounding hills and valley below. You can also expect the mod cons of Smart TV, Wi-Fi and Home Bluetooth speaker as well as a fully equipped kitchen complete with Nespresso coffee machine, electric hob, oven, microwave, fridge with ice box, dishwasher and washing machine with dryer.

The bedroom has a super comfy king-size bed with luxury linens, and the separate shower room has a large, walk-in rainfall shower, heated towel rail with fluffy towels, complimentary organic toiletries and underfloor heating.

There’s a spacious, entrance porch, an ideal spot for drying off muddy boots. The natural garden blends with the surrounding landscape, and the patio provides the perfect place to sip your morning coffee or stargaze when the day’s adventures are past – and perhaps even glimpse the Northern Lights which can be seen regularly!

To help you plan your adventures there are books, local maps and guides, as well as binoculars, walking poles and a picnic blanket. And a welcome basket of local artisan produce awaits guests on arrival.

Local area

Situated in the crofting parish of Rogart, just over an hour’s drive north of Inverness and a stone’s throw from the scenic North Coast 500, the Stable Bothy is ideally located for exploring the wider area, or as a peaceful hideaway for unwinding and enjoying the views over the tranquil valley of Strath Fleet to the hills beyond.

Tucked away off the beaten track in an area where walks, wildlife and magnificent scenery abound, the Stable Bothy is within easy reach of unspoilt beaches, picturesque villages, championship golf courses such as Royal Dornoch, and world-famous distilleries including Glenmorangie, Balblair and Clynelish. 

Get ready to spot a range from wildlife right from the comfort of the bothy including red kites and buzzards which often circle overhead; or listen out for the haunting sound of the snipe in flight and the roaring of the stags in the autumn rut. Nearby is the Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve, an estuary where seals bask on the sandbanks and waders and wildfowl feed along the shore. Take a dolphin-spotting boat trip; or head for the Falls of Shin to catch a glimpse of the migratory salmon leaping Herculean-style upstream to their spawning grounds. 

Discover the area’s many historic sites including Dunrobin Castle; the Carn Liath Broch, the remains of an Iron Age roundhouse; or walk to the abandoned clearance village of Badbea, a poignant place perched on a cliff top.  Or explore the Highland Pictish Trail in Easter Ross featuring the 8th century carved Pictish cross-slab at Nigg Old Church and the intricately carved Shandwick Stone. 

From relaxed cafés to fine dining restaurants, there’s a variety of options for eating out in nearby towns and villages. 

Rates

From £855 per week, based on a Friday – Friday stay. 

Short breaks for a minimum of 3 nights are available in low – mid season.