10/10 Excellent
Emily B.
23 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Emily B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Entire home
Jacobite's Retreat, 17th century cottage
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathrooms112 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Inverness, Scotland
- Victorian MarketPlace, Victorian Market3 min walk
- Eastgate Shopping CentrePlace, Eastgate Shopping Centre5 min walk
- Inverness CastlePlace, Inverness Castle7 min walk
- Inverness (INV)Airport, Inverness (INV)15 min drive
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About the area
Inverness
Located in Inverness (Inverness City Centre), this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Inverness Castle and Inverness Cathedral. .This vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Victorian Market and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve.
What's nearby
- Victorian Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Eastgate Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Inverness Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
- Inverness Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
- Inverness Station - 5 min walk
- Inverness (INV) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
- The King's Highway (Wetherspoon) - 1 min walk
- Hootananny - 2 min walk
- MacGregor's - 1 min walk
- Black Isle Bar - 1 min walk
- River House - 3 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Jacobite's Retreat, 17th century cottage
Built in 1672 using stones salvaged from Cromwell’s fort, this unique townhouse has a rich story to tell. Once a safe haven for Jacobites fleeing the Battle of Culloden, it’s now a welcoming, family-friendly home - fully equipped and ready for your Highland adventure. Whether you’re here for a cosy city break or to explore the wider Highlands, Jacobite’s Retreat is the perfect base, with Loch Ness, the NC500 and countless iconic sights within easy reach.
Just a two-minute stroll from the River Ness, you’ll be spoiled for choice with local cafés, wine bars, whisky-tasting spots and independent shops right on your doorstep. Inverness train and bus stations are only 3–5 minutes away on foot, offering easy connections to Inverness Airport and beyond.
Just a two-minute stroll from the River Ness, you’ll be spoiled for choice with local cafés, wine bars, whisky-tasting spots and independent shops right on your doorstep. Inverness train and bus stations are only 3–5 minutes away on foot, offering easy connections to Inverness Airport and beyond.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books.
Guests will find features like internet access.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- TV
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 7 steps to reach entrance
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- On a river
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Local artist showcase
- Recycling
- Towels (changed on request)
- Unit size: 1,200 square feet
Policies
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property is also known as
707913
Jacobite's Retreat, 17th century cottage Reviews
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Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Anne S.
12 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The property is amazing for location, cleanliness and comfort. Charlie is an outstanding host and showed us the best in the are in his guided tours. I highly recommend this property. I will return if the chance arises.
Anne S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Josh C., Omaha
16 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing Better than Jacobite's Retreat!
I cannot say enough good things about this property and the owners. They are so responsive. They allowed us to checkin early. They communicated with us on two separate occasions. We messed up the hot water unit, and were so patient and helpful getting it restored. We were a lot to deal with and they helped us around every corner. The location could not be better.
Josh C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025