Located in a tranquil spot of the Black Isle, Red Kite Log Cabin is a peaceful place to relax
and let your worries melt away. The property is light and airy with views across the mature
woodland garden. The decking and picnic tables offer a comfortable spot to sit down with a
drink and relax outdoors. Red Kite Log Cabin feels far away from the rest of the world,
creating a unique holiday atmosphere. Whoever chooses to stay here will not be
disappointed.
Red Kite Log Cabin’s name tells an interesting and heartwarming story. Having once been
extinct in Scotland, a red kite reintroduction project was launched in 1989 and 93 birds were
released in the Black Isle over 5 years. Now Scotland is home to around 350 breeding pairs!
This means that you have a good chance to spot the impressive birds of prey soaring
overhead or resting in the trees and fields.
The Black Isle is a lush, green paradise waiting to be explored. Just around the corner from
the cabin is Black Isle Berries, where you can pick your fruits or treat yourself to fresh local
produce at the farm shop. Beer lovers will enjoy a tour around the Black Isle brewery and a
tasting of their many delicious organic beers.
Dolphin-watching boat tours in the Moray Firth depart daily from Avoch. Want to see the
dolphins but don’t fancy getting wet? Head to Chanonry Point, a narrow spit of land that
projects out into the Firth, connecting the sister villages of Fortrose and Rosemarkie. Step
into Groam House and be amazed by their collection of intricately carved Pictish stones.
Rosemarkie is also famous for its beach, a tranquil spot for a stroll past the cliffs along the
red sands. Crofters Bistro in Rosemarkie and IV10 in Fortrose are popular restaurants for
sampling mouth-watering Scottish cuisine.
Further around the coast, near the tip of the peninsula, is the Cromarty with its streets lined
with Georgian merchants’ houses. Hugh Miller, the geologist and writer lived here and his
birthplace cottage is full of interesting fossils found at nearby beaches. Meanwhile, the
Cromarty Courthouse Museum tells the story of the harsh 18th-century legal system. The
village also has a pottery and craft shop, antique shop, cheese shop and the well-loved
Sutor’s Creek Cafe serving wood-fired pizzas and local seafood.
For the hustle and bustle of the city, Inverness is only 5 miles south. Here you can find
everything you could possibly need in the wide variety of shops, restaurants and bars.
Facilities
Included in the price
Pets Allowed
Two pets are allowed at the property.
Good Housekeeping Deposit
A £75 Good Housekeeping Deposit is required.
Best Features
STL Licence No: HI-20131-F EPC Rating: C
Guests rate Red Kite Log Cabin: Excellent from 21 reviews About Reviews
Just spent 2 weeks at Red Kite, our 4th visit to this lovely cabin . The cabin was comfy, well equipped andimmaculate as always, a very generous welcome pack and fresh flowers left for us. Thank you. Paul and Margret are great hosts, available if needed but not intrusive. The cabin is in a lovely location on the Black Isle, plenty of places to visit on the Isle, Cromarty, Rosemarie, Avouch and of course Chanonry point to watch for dolphins ( hour and half after low tide is best) the proximity of the A9 allows you to travel further afield. Invergordon mural trail is amazing ! You'll be spoilt for choice of places to visit. Or just sit in the lovely well cared for garden and relax. Another lovely, relaxing holiday in a stunning location. Don't forget to look up too, Red kites are daily visitors. Looking forward to our next visit . Many thanks to Judith, Julie and Jane at Wilderness Cottages who are always so helpful.
What a lovely place! Friendly welcome as we arrived and just a super spot. We know the area well as we've been many times before, but this was by far the nicest accommodation we've had in the area and we hope to return. Top tip - if you're coming from Inverness direction and the turn off/across the main road is a bit hairy due to traffic, drive a mile or so up the road and turn right at the roundabout for Tore, then right again at the road just before the petrol station. A nice, sedate drive just down the road a bit!
A lovely holiday - very comfortable and well equipped cottage in a quiet location near to Inverness. It was easy to drive to the west coast as well as the north.
Absolutely loved our stay at Red Kite cottage. The cabin is well equipped and was immaculate, a generous welcome pack and fresh flowers, thank you. Margret and Paul were on hand if needed. The garden is well cared for and the views of the surrounding countryside is beautiful. We loved watching the red kites overhead and the lambs frolicking in the fields. The cottage is perfect for exploring the Black Isle, the proximity of the A9 makes exploring further afield easy ( we didn't notice any noise from the A9) only about 10 minutes from Inverness. Lots of lovely beaches and opportunities to watch for dolphins ???? on the Black Isle. A fantastic cottage to relax in. Looking forward to our next visit.
Lovely, cottage in a lovely location. Margaret and Paul were the perfect hosts and a great welcome package was there to greet us. They made you feel at home and nothing was a bother to them. The garden was perfect for our dog Mac who enjoyed himself also. Thank you again to Margaret and Paul.????
Couldn't be better in an ideal location, very comfortable with all the amenities you could wish for. Nice secure garden too our little dog loved it.
Red Kite Log Cabin
