Muir of Ord, self-catering holiday cottages, barns, rural retreats and lodges to rent in Highland, Scotland

Escape for a country cottage holiday with a stay in the Muir of Ord in Inverness-shire. Set in a tranquil part of the Scottish Highlands close to the Black Isle, this splendid-sounding village is surrounded by terrific scenery and has a charming high street. You can connect easily to other places via the village railway station.

What Muir of Ord offers for Self-Catering Breaks

Whilst enjoying a self-catering break here you can take a tour of the Glen Ord Distillery and Visitor Centre, where you will watch single malt whiskey being made. This is one of Scotland's oldest distilleries. You can also visit the shop and buy whiskey memorabilia and single malts. If you'd rather tee off amidst superb scenery, Muir of Ord Golf Club has 18 holes and a friendly welcome.
 

Attractions to Discover Near the Muir of Ord on a Cottage Break

• The town of Beauly is two-and-a-half miles away and is good for shopping, with supermarkets and independent shops. Both salmon and trout fishing are available locally.
   
• Known as "The Capital of the Highlands", Inverness is 10 miles from the village. Take an open-topped bus tour of the city or a boat trip on the Caledonian Canal. Attractions here include tropical gardens at Inverness Floral Hall and Titanic history at the Titanic Inverness Maritime Museum.
   
• Loch Ness, of ‘Nessie’ fame lies just outside of Inverness and is well worth a visit.
   
• Spend time discovering the stunning scenery of the Black Isle by the Moray Firth. This is an ideal place to do some dolphin watching as the Moray Firth is home to a resident shoal of dolphins.

For enjoying a slower pace of life on a relaxing cottage break, walking, outdoor activities and wildlife watching, the area in and around Muir of Ord has plenty to recommend it.

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Muir of Ord, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Highland.