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Wild beauty
Extraordinary stays

NAIRNSHIRE, SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

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Unique Highland Escapes
at Cawdor Estate

Eight characterful holiday homes set amid Highland wilderness - sweeping valleys, ancient woodland, heather-clad moorland and winding rivers - offering space, comfort and unforgettable days outdoors, close to Inverness and the Moray Firth beaches.

Cawdor Estate Holiday Cottages offer space to explore and time to slow down - rooted in Highland tradition, with modern comfort carefully considered.


The estate’s character is shaped by a close relationship with the land, whether experienced quietly or more actively, with a remarkable wild larder on its doorstep.

Highland moorland at Cawdor
Budgate House exterior

8

Miles of the River Findhorn

700

Years of heritage

8

Renovated holiday homes

12

Miles from Inverness Airport

3k

Acres of arable land

100+

Years of forestry operations

Breathe in the fresh air. Soak up the Scottish light. Let the stillness do the rest.

Moray Firth Cawdor
Budgate House

Budgate House

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8

Ivy Cottage

Ivy Cottage

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6

Lochanshelloch Cottage

Lochanshelloch Cottage

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6

Achneim Cottage

Achneim Cottage

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2

Gardener's Cottage

Gardener's Cottage

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6

 Fisherman’s Cottage

Fisherman’s Cottage

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6

Drynachan Lodge

Drynachan Lodge

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22

Resaurie

Resaurie

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6

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Adventure awaits

Settle in

Your home-from-home at the heart of the Cawdor Estate, where you will discover luxury amidst picturesque landscapes, our unique holiday cottages offer comfort and elegance in every stay.

Explore

From serene walks through ancient Caledonian forests to coastal days along the Moray Firth, Cawdor offers a quietly curated mix of pursuits, from sporting days and golf to peaceful, restorative time in the landscape.

Self-catering holiday cottages at Cawdor Estate in the Scottish Highlands.

Villages & local life

Self-catering holiday cottages at Cawdor Estate in the Scottish Highlands.

Walking & cycling

Self-catering holiday cottages at Cawdor Estate in the Scottish Highlands.

Cairngorms adventure

Self-catering holiday cottages at Cawdor Estate in the Scottish Highlands.

Coast & wildlife

Self-catering holiday cottages at Cawdor Estate in the Scottish Highlands.

Castles & gardens

Self-catering holiday cottages at Cawdor Estate in the Scottish Highlands.

Slow days outdoors

Self-catering holiday cottages at Cawdor Estate in the Scottish Highlands.

Fishing & sporting

Self-catering holiday cottages at Cawdor Estate in the Scottish Highlands.

Rivers & woodland

Self-catering holiday cottages at Cawdor Estate in the Scottish Highlands.

The wild larder

Self-catering holiday cottages at Cawdor Estate in the Scottish Highlands.

World-class golf

A living Highland estate

Your stay supports the work of a working estate - farming, forestry, conservation and community. We manage this landscape for wildlife, livelihoods and the long view.

Country Sports

Cawdor Estate offers some of the finest sporting experiences in the Highlands, extending to over 60,000 acres of farmland, woodland and moorland, within a 30-minute drive from Inverness.

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Fishing

Exceptional trout and salmon fly fishing on the River Findhorn, a classic Highland spate river with seven private miles of rotating beats through the Drynachan Valley.

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Shooting

Traditional driven game shooting across 11,300 hectares of Highland moorland, with privately arranged days for red grouse, pheasant and partridge.

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Three thousand years of Highland history

Easy to reach,
yet a world away

Close to Nairn and the Moray Firth, and within easy reach of Inverness Airport, Cawdor feels secluded without being remote - with cottages set across the estate, around 15–25 minutes from the airport.

Places to Stay

From intimate self-catered cottages for two to a spacious farmhouse and a fully catered Highland lodge for families and larger gatherings, the estate offers a hideaway to suit every occasion.

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