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Black Isle Stud

10 5 reviews

View from the top of the stud (added by manager 26 Jul 2020)

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Peaceful site on an Arabian horse stud farm and smallholding
On the Black Isle peninsula, with direct access to Millbuie Forest
A five-minute drive from Culbokie and 25 minutes from Inverness

Enthusiastic about all things equestrian? Then escape to Black Isle Stud, a small site on a horse farm with a handful of pitches. It’s on the north side of the Black Isle peninsula, a section of Scotland’s Highlands flanked by the firths of Cromarty, Moray, Inverness and Beauly. This is a small site with no fancy facilities located off a track – most guests appreciate the peace and quiet here. Outstanding views over to the local munro, Ben Wyvis, mean it’s a sublime spot for a scenic stay within easy reach of Inverness (25 minutes). And it’s not just views and horses to be seen here – buzzards, red kites and ospreys regularly soar through the skies above. The land is shared with hares and the occasional roe deer too, and If you’re an early bird you might get a glimpse of red squirrels and pine martens. This site is sublime for those seeking seclusion – the owners reckon they rarely see another soul while strolling or cycling through Millbuie Forest, a leafy area accessible directly from the grounds. You might spot other humans while gathering grub in Culbokie (a five-minute drive), but if you really don’t fancy straying far from the site, ask the staff to collect fresh rolls for you from the shop or takeaway meals from the village pub. Suddenly got the urge to get moving? Sign up to one of the park’s tai chi and qigong classes or go on a guided walk.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

German

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Black Isle Stud

Brachla House

Mount Eagle

Culbokie

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

IV7 8GY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

57.59393°N
-4.28867°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.2 mi Royal Bank of Scotland

8.2 mi Bus Station

15 mi Hotel

Rail

5 mi Dingwall Rail Station

6.1 mi Conon Bridge Rail Station

7.1 mi Alness Rail Station

Ferry

7.8 mi Invergordon Port Ferry Terminal

11.2 mi Cromarty Ferry Terminal

12.1 mi Nigg Ferry Terminal

Airport

9.2 mi Inverness Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Mountain biking, sailing, golf, tennis, walking and horse riding are just a few of the activities to take part in while on the brilliant Black Isle peninsula. Making forays to a family fave, the beach at Rosemarkie (20 minutes’ drive) – a sandy area with rock pools, safe swimming waters, a play park and a popular café – is another top way to spend a day. Wander 20 minutes from here to Fortrose to gaze at the cathedral and chapter house before ambling along the golf course down to Chanonry Point for a bit of dolphin spotting. Want to watch wildlife while out on the water? Climb on board a boat at the tip of the Black Isle – tours around a few of the firths leave from Cromarty (25 minutes). Walk the historic streets and admire the architecture afterwards, then visit the courthouse to learn more about the village’s past. Just before heading home, swing by the Dutch cheese shop and bakery to splash out on treats for later on.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Rosemarkie	6.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Nairn (Central)	15.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Nairn (East)	16.2 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dornoch	21.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Findhorn	25.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Black Isle Wildlife and Country Park 5.3 mi

Culloden Visitor Centre 8.7 mi

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery 8.7 mi

James Pringle Weavers of Inverness 8.7 mi

Jacobite Cruises 9.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Drumderfit Hill Walk 4 mi

The Millbuie 4.4 mi

Avoch - Fortrose - Chanonry Point 4.6 mi

Ormond Castle Walk 4.8 mi

Black Rock Gorge 5.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely site with welcoming owners

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Owners very welcoming on arrival and pointed out where everything was including a walk from the property into the forest. Told us our kids could play in one of their empty areas which was really kind and boys loved. Pitches were as advertised and we had no complaints. We loved being able to watch the horses running around the fields from our campervan.

Disliked: Waste disposal was quite a way up near main house so you either needed to drive up or carry quite a way but didn’t create a problem.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The area, quiet, wildlife, they were great and went above and beyond

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Lorraine W. Jun 2022

Non-electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: The area, quiet, wildlife, they were great and went above and beyond me

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect, plesent stop over.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2022

Non-electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Location, cleanleness, hosts, views, facilities, dog exercising field (played football with me lad and dog). We saw a seal in the bay up the road. Perfect site!!! Highly recomend.

Disliked: There was nothing to dislike at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for such a great review. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay. 😀

Really nice peaceful campsite, lovely site owners. Reminded us of an American…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Saskia E. May 2022

Non-electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Really nice peaceful campsite, lovely site owners. Reminded us of an American ranch with all of the horses and other animals. Had somewhere to empty the toilet and fill up your water tank. Would defo stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Super photos. Many thanks for this lovely review. We're really pleased you enjoyed your stay.

Lovely spot, basic hard standing pitch, affable host. Will hopefully return…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Ian A. May 2022

Non-electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Lovely spot, basic hard standing pitch, affable host. Will hopefully return

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the positive review and for adding a nice, sunny picture. We look forward to welcoming you if you make it back again.

Does Black Isle Stud have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Black Isle Stud dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Black Isle Stud? Mountain biking, sailing, golf, tennis, walking and horse riding are just a few of the activities to take part in while on the brilliant Black Isle peninsula. Making forays to a family … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Black Isle Stud?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more