JACOBITE'S RETREAT, 17TH CENTURY COTTAGE IN THE HEART OF INVERNESS, Inverness

Jacobite's Retreat is a 17th-century cottage offering a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom villa with a spacious living room and parquet floors. Each of the three double bedrooms has its own ensuite bathroom with high-end toiletries and fluffy towels. The property includes a private entrance and dressing gowns, though the stairs are steep - a quirk of the 400-year-old building.

The fully equipped kitchen includes a refrigerator, microwave, oven, and stovetop, plus a dining area and TV. Guests receive a welcome care package with coffee, oatmeal, bread, butter, jam, and a chocolate loaf cake. Complimentary streaming services and bathrobes are also provided in the villa.

The cottage sits next to the famous Leakey Bookshop, just a 9-minute walk from Inverness Castle and 500 metres from Inverness Railway Station. Guests can walk to Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, the River Ness, and an ice-skating rink nearby. Street parking is limited to 1 hour during the day but free from 6pm to 8am; a nearby garage offers affordable parking.

The host, Kirsty, responds promptly to messages and provides a welcome gift upon arrival, including handmade soaps and breakfast items. Reviews highlight the thoughtful surprises for special occasions, such as a birthday setup. The property has been recently refurbished, combining historic charm with modern amenities.

The villa's three bedrooms are spread out with a bathroom per room, ideal for multi-generational groups or three couples. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, spotless cleanliness, and the quiet location at the end of Church Street, close to bars and restaurants. Families with older children find the steep stairs manageable, and the property offers a cosy lounge for gathering.

Location: Next to Leakey Bookshop, 9 min from Inverness Castle

Rooms: 3 ensuite bedrooms with high-end toiletries & dressing gowns

Dining: Welcome breakfast package with coffee, oatmeal, bread & cake

Amenities: Fully equipped kitchen, streaming services, bathrobes

Guest Services: Welcome gift, responsive host, recent refurbishment