19th Century Millers Cottage with stunning views, beautifully renovated. | House in Evanton

10.0 (42 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Evanton House | 19th Century Millers Cottage with stunning views, beautifully renovated.

4 Bedroom House in Evanton

We have been short term rental hosts for several years with Premier Host status in our personal family homes in Scotland and in London. You can also check out our other 5-star-rated listing called: "Your Central London Home Base" with over 150 reviews. Pricing is simple: seasonally adjusted base price for 4 guests, then GBP 20/extra guest/night. No hidden cleaning or other fees from our side - just the VRBO guest service fee in addition to the fees we pay them as hosts..
The cottage stands in its own large garden, with open fields in front and a small wood and lake behind, about 1 km from Evanton village (Note: guests will need a car to access and stay here). It has stunning views in front down over the Cromarty Firth, and behind up to Fyrish Hill with its famous monument. Deer, stoats, pheasants, woodpeckers are among regular visitors in the garden (check out our online feed for more photos: @balavoulin_cottage). The Black Rock Gorge, filmed in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, is just a 10 minute walk.
Contactless self-check-in is standard. Ideal for family Staycations, with lots of room to spread out and relax indoors and out in the safe garden. Nearest neighbours are 300 metres away. For people needing/wanting to Work From Home, there is good fibre-optic WiFi; a printer/fax/scanner/copier; dedicated spaces with desks/tables (we have regularly operated 3 workstations in parallel in the house); ergonomic desk chair.
Sleeping arrangements: The cottage is ideally suited for large family groups, and sleeps up to maximum 10 guests (adults or children). It has two large bedrooms on the ground floor (one with a superking-size bed, one with two single beds that can be moved together), a full bathroom with separate shower and bath, and a second bathroom with large shower. Upstairs there are two further bedrooms with king-size beds, a bathroom with bath and toilet, and a TV room area with a double sofa bed. All bed linen and towels are provided. We also have a baby travel cot.
The large kitchen and dining area is fully equipped for 10 guests, with crockery, cutlery, dishwasher, tea and coffee, etc. Off the kitchen is a laundry room with washing machine and separate clothes dryer. The main kitchen window looks onto the back garden, where you can often watch deer and pheasants while eating your breakfast
The large sitting room runs the whole length of the cottage, with a beautiful old stone open fireplace at one end. A glass door leads out onto the front lawn, where you can enjoy the long summer evenings.
The cottage has all the amenities you would expect: washing machine, clothes dryer, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, TV, DVD, fibre internet & WiFi, kitchen equipment (espresso machine, filter coffee machine, Kenwood blender, dishwasher etc.) 100% Renewable Energy - Heating via an air-source heat pump; electricity supply 100% renewable.
Pay-as-you-go smart charging point, type 2, with maximum power output of 7.2kW, for the exclusive use of our guests.
Occasional Little Visitors – Please note and excuse:
Balavoulin is a rural cottage and surrounded by beautiful flower gardens so on occasion, and despite our best efforts, a stray bug, spider, or other nature-loving creature may wander inside, especially if a door is left open.

19th Century Millers Cottage with stunning views, beautifully renovated is located in Evanton. 19th Century Millers Cottage with stunning views, beautifully renovated provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, TV, among other amenities. This House features Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, TV, to make your stay a comfortable one.

19th Century Millers Cottage with stunning views, beautifully renovated has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Evanton has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Evanton, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Electric kettle
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
  • Electric car charging station on site
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
Entertainment
  • Video library
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Games
General
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)
  • Recycling
  • Composting
  • Italian
  • German
  • Russian
  • French
  • English
  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • On the river
  • Near the sea
  • Desk
  • Computer monitor
  • Printer
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number hi-20016-p property registration number hi-20016-p safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

License number: HI-20016-P

Reviews

Sharon B.
Jul 8, 2025 10:41:56 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Balavoulin House is a beautiful, updated centuries-old home close to Inverness and Black Isle. The house has a fully equipped kitchen with everything you could need, three modern bathrooms and four comfortable bedrooms. The views from the house are stunning and you feel like you are in a little paradise away from the hustle and bustle. The Coop in Evanston had everything we needed and we often visited the nearby Storehouse for lunches and afternoon teas. Dornoch and Ullapool were an hour or so away and must visit. Piers was a delightful and attentive host and we would be so happy to have the opportunity to visit again in the future. Many thanks for your hospitality, Piers!
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