1 / 21Tollie Cottage
Ardross, Highlands
A cottage for four at Ardross in Easter Ross with half an acre of enclosed garden, a wood burner and the Fyrish Monument walk nearby, three dogs welcome.
The hill above this corner of Easter Ross carries the Fyrish Monument, a replica Indian gateway built in 1782 to give famine relief work to local men, and the walk up to it is the area's classic. Tollie Cottage at Ardross is the dog friendly base for it: a two bedroom cottage for four in half an acre of enclosed garden, with three dogs welcome to share it.
The living space curls around the light, sitting area into dining into kitchen, all natural colours and wood, with a wood burner at the centre and a welcome basket waiting. The double bedroom sits downstairs with French doors onto the patio, the twin is up a stair from the lounge, and the shower room serves both. Outside, the patio wraps the cottage and the half acre does the rest: room for three dogs to run themselves sensible.
It is a small cottage with a big outside, which suits a particular booking: two people, or two plus two, whose dogs outnumber them and deserve the ground. The gas BBQ handles the long evenings, the fields around handle the walks, and the private supply means even the water comes off the hill.
Fyrish's monument walk is the local rite, Ben Wyvis lifts the horizon for the mountain day, and the Cromarty Firth coast, the Black Isle and Inverness all sit within easy range. Alness, 4 miles off, covers the practicalities. Three dogs, half an acre, and a hill with a folly on it: a good week's ingredients.
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from £687 for 7 nights
Tollie Cottage takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed large garden | Gas BBQ | Unlimited parking beside the cottage | Private water supply | Welcome basket provided | Shops, restaurants, supermarket, banks and a rail station - 4 miles away at Al
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £687 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Tollie Cottage from £687 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Tollie Cottage dog friendly?
Tollie Cottage is genuinely built around dogs — up to three are welcome, and the half acre of enclosed garden gives them serious room to roam. The patio wraps the cottage, the fields beyond handle the walks, and the Fyrish Monument is right on the doorstep for a proper day out together.
Are dogs allowed at Tollie Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions, so it's worth checking directly with the owner to confirm availability for your dates. What's clear is that the cottage is set up for dogs as a core part of the experience, not an afterthought.
What should I know before visiting Tollie Cottage with my dog?
The cottage takes up to three dogs and has half an acre of enclosed garden, so they'll have plenty of space to let off steam without you worrying. It's a smaller two-bedroom cottage best suited to two people or two couples whose dogs are a priority, rather than larger groups. The nearest town for supplies is Alness, about 4 miles away, so it's worth stocking up before you arrive.
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Tollie Cottage from £687 for 7 nights
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