Witchelm House

42 Customer Reviews

• "Alles nahezu perfekt."

  Sehr zu empfehlen. Sehr zentrumsnah. Parken direkt vor dem Haus möglich.

  Reviewed by Lars4.4★Jun 2024

• "A week in Inverness with Witchelm House as our base."

  A light and airy house, almost everything you could need. Clean and bright. Comfortable beds. We used the house as a base to travel out from, so didn't spend much time in it, eating out for the most part. Close to the pretty river walks and a pleasant 5 to 15 minute walk to the city centre where most restaurants are situated. A word of warning: if you want to eat out, book your restaurants well ahead of your arrival. All decent restaurants get booked up well ahead. We'd booked well ahead all but 2 nights and we had problems finding somewhere suitable to eat on the 2 unbooked nights. The house is in a built up area close to main roads, but we had almost no noise problems. Parking immediately outside is time limited but a few yards down the road 24hr parking is very easy. 2 large white vans parked illegally outside the house for most of the week, so I don't think parking wardens appear very often! The blinds in the bedrooms were our only issue. I can't sleep unless it's dark. I always bring an eye mask when we go away, just in case, and I was glad I did. If you don't mind a very light bedroom through the night you've no problem. Personally, I'd prefer blackout blinds, but that's just a personal observation. I would recommend this property unreservedly. Thank you!

  Reviewed by Helen4.1★May 2024

• "Nice cottage, very well kept and presented."

  Good location close to the centre of Inverness. One down side. Location is not quite as presented, it’s on a relatively busy street and not really set back from the road.

  Reviewed by Martin4.7★May 2024

• "Very comfortable convenient cottage for local facilities very much enjoyed our stay"

  Reviewed by Jill3.8★Apr 2024

• "Great little house within walking distance of local places."

  Easy 5 minute walk to Caledonian Canal with walks both east and west. Five minutes walk to the River and town. Aldi and Lidl both a few minutes walk. The house was very comfortable and well equipped. Parking outside house 6pm to 8am but twenty yards further down was unrestricted. We discovered the lounge furniture reclined after a couple if days too! Would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Feb 2024

• "Excellent cottage."

  Great location.

  Reviewed by Laurence5.0★Feb 2024

• "This is our second stay here, and we will be back for our third soon."

  Our only small gripe is the late check in time, but everything else is spot on

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Dec 2023

• "The property was fairly central in Inverness , about a mile walking distance from the centre."

  Parking was not an issue as you can park in the road, just 20 m further down the road I stayed for four weeks and was most weekends away. It was therefore disappointing that there was no cleaning done during my stay. Furthermore, I was not supplied written second set of bedsheets, which would have been helpful to wash and change the sheets I used.

  Reviewed by Antonius3.1★Nov 2023

• "Cottage was lovely."

  Spotless and just as advertised. The only downside was the very late check-in of 4.30 and early check-out of 10.00. We have mentioned to Sykes before that 4.30 is really far too late to check in. We lose almost a day by hanging about till we get in and see what we need to shop for and an early start on day of leaving, especially by having to breakfast, strip beds and leave washing sorted into different coloured bags. What is the need for a 6.5 hour turnaround in the cottage? Entry by 2.30 at the latest and leaving by 11 should be plenty of time. These timings will be a consideration when making future bookings. Apart from this issue we really enjoyed or stay.

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Oct 2023

• "The cottage is warm and comfortable."

  Just like home from home.a 5 minute walk from the town centre.lots of places to see and do.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Sep 2023

• "Very nice flat, thank you for the Sparkling vine and the chocolate!"

  We will come back

  Reviewed by Ulrich5.0★Jun 2023

• "We had a very enjoyable stay at Witchelm house."

  Especially nice to have fresh flowers, a bottle of Asti and some Tunnocks waiting for us on our arrival. The house was spotless, had good quality implements and furnishings, and a nice feel to it. We enjoyed being able to walk to the canal and river and supermarkets were nearby. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Jun 2023

• "Lovely holiday home very comfortable could do with an upgrade in the bathroom."

  A really good location. Would certainly return if we are up this way again.

  Reviewed by David4.4★Jun 2023

• "The property was well appointed and the bathroom and kitchen were excellent."

  We really enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★May 2023

• "Excellent.near amenities."

  Central for sight seeing.

  Reviewed by Marion5.0★Apr 2023

• "Excellent cottage in a fantastic location."

  Very close to all amenities and close enough to the City centre. Could not have wished for better accommodation

  Reviewed by Graeme5.0★Oct 2022

• "A lovely cottage ,the photos did not do it justice."

  Ideally placed with a short walk into Inverness Or to the Caledonian canal and countryside walks. A long journey from Lincolnshire but well worth it.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Sep 2022

• "Witchelm house was a great holiday base."

  The house itself was very clean and had clear instructions on how to operate appliances. The downstairs toilet was an extra bonus and the garden is lovely. The shower is huge. There is a bit of road noise which wasn't a problem for us. The location is great. An easy walk from the bus and train station in the town centre and close to a choice of supermarkets.

  Reviewed by Margo4.7★Aug 2022

• "Very nice house, clean and comfortable."

  Did enjoy our stay very much. Information provided were very helpful, nice welcome with flowers, sweets and tea equipment. Very good service from Sykes Cottages too. Can recommend this.

  Reviewed by Alexandra3.8★Aug 2022

• "A lovely stay in a clean and comfortable cottage."

  A great base to explore Loch Ness and the surrounding areas. The cottage is close to Inverness City Centre, a 10-15 min walk. Plenty of supermarkets within a 5 min walk. No problems parking on the road nearby. The only area for improvement would be to increase the amount of cutlery, crockery and glassware. Overall a very enjoyable stay. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Leanne5.0★Aug 2022

• "Clean house on arrival, welcome pack appreciated, we had an issue with the shower which was sorted extremely quickly."

  Communication with the owner was great and WiFi was good too! Comfy beds and great sized rooms. Location of the house was absolutely fine for us too.

  Reviewed by Lucy4.7★Jul 2022

• "I loved it."

  Kids loved it. We all had a great time. Amazing house, large garden and close to shops. I've booked again. Lovely.

  Reviewed by Leanne5.0★Jul 2021

• "A lovely house well positioned with a wow factor on entry"

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Jun 2021

• "The house was very clean and in a great location."

  Aldi and Lidl within walking distance to pick up groceries and a short walk into town. Easy access in and out of Inverness by car as the house just sits off one of the major trunk roads. A few more glasses and plates would have been helpful. A bigger couch in the living space would be a welcome addition. Overall the property has everything you require for a short break. We enjoyed our stay at this property with so much to see and do in the local area and beyond. A good location for exploring. We have booked via Sykes for many years now and have not yet been disappointed. The significant benefit of using Sykes is the site shows live availability of properties.

  Reviewed by Neil4.4★Oct 2020

• "Would have given a big smiley face for comfort but the beds were too short for a taller person."

  Not really an issue though just giving a bit of feedback. Oh and there was no masher so roast potatoes had to do!! But joking aside we had everything you could want in a self catering property. This was our second visit and we thought it would look a bit worn but was pleasantly surprised. The owners have taken great lengths to ensure everything is fresh looking. Hopefully we will return when these strange times are back to normal.

  Reviewed by David4.7★Sep 2020

• "It was perfect for our holidays."

  Kids had space, bed were comfy, everything was so nice ! We really enjoy our time in Inverness.

  Reviewed by Alexandra5.0★Mar 2020

• "Witchelm house was clean tidy and had everything required for a pleasant stay."

  Coffee and milk were provided plus a bottle of wine and biscuits,just what you need after a long car journey. We found it the perfect base for the surrounding area. Would definitely stay again

  Reviewed by Avril4.1★Nov 2019

• "We had a fabulous stay with Sykes cottages at Witchelm House Inverness."

  The cottage was better than we expected, what a lovely cottage to stay in. We also needed Sykes help, as we locked our selves out. And we were helped straight away with your help. So thank you a lot it was grand to be able to call you. Kindest regards, Mr and Mrs J Anderson, TD14 5SJ

  Reviewed by James5.0★Aug 2019

• "Fresh and clean, enough space for 4 persons The only thing is that it would ..."

  Fresh and clean, enough space for 4 persons The only thing is that it would have been nice to have the possibility to split the bed in the smaller bedroom Otherwise very high standard to be UK

  Reviewed by Ulf5.0★Aug 2019

• "The house was perfectly placed for our holiday."

  Town centre and train station only a 10 minute walk away. It was very comfortable and very clean. Would definitely stay there again.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jul 2019

• "This cottage was absolutely fabulous."

  Everything as described and more. There is also a washer dryer which was not stated on the website so this was a bonus as I travelled very light with just a cabin bag. Extra items in the cupboards-some clothes washing liquid, washing up liquid, salt.oil-little extras that possibly others left behind. We did the same-it always help the next person staying. Towels and tea towels provided and also a hairdryer, iron and ironing board. hoover and mop etc too so no excuse not to clean up. The cooker took a bit of figuring out so we phoned the owner who is extremely helpful. I'm used to gas rather than electric so it took too much figuring out. Bottle of wine and some milk on our arrival along with a bunch of flowers. Tea and coffee had been left so we could have a much needed cuppa. Back garden very secluded and has washing line. Big pile of leaflets and maps in the lounge. We used Jacobite tours for Loch Ness and Happy Tours for a day to Glencoe There is a Wetherspoons in town and a few places with nightly music. I would definitely recommend this accomodation. It was a 15 minute walk into town for an average walker and 20 mins for me as I am a slow plodder. Lidl just up the road-5 mins walk-Aldi on the way to town-10 mins walk Property is easy to find on walking back from town-we walked everywhere. A bit noisy in the front bedroom on a Friday night but that is to be expected in the city. Nothing too bad. Do follow the River Ness on the side of the castle up to the "islands"-it is absolutely beautiful up there. (The sports centre and ice rink in same direction) Bus station in centre of town-costs £4.50 to get from airport to town. We booked a taxi for our return though-£25-just in case that helps anyone.

  Reviewed by Pat5.0★Jul 2019

• "The cottage was just wonderful."

  Our host left us a welcome bottle of wine and chocolate biscuits on arrival, plus fresh flowers in the hallway. The whole cottage was sparkling clean. Comfortable beds and a great location. We enjoyed the garden and all the cottage had to offer. It was only a 15 minute walk by the river Ness from the cottage to Inverness shops. Local shops, Aldi, Mr Chips and Waterside Pub all an easy couple of minutes walk from the cottage. A booklet of information regarding how to operate some of the appliances would have been helpful but not an absolute necessity. Would book this cottage again and again.

  Reviewed by Loraine5.0★May 2019

• "Very happy with our accommodation."

  Well located for town and countryside. Couldn't find the off street parking mentioned.

  Reviewed by Patrick5.0★May 2019

• "Upstairs perfect,great shower but noisy,comfortable beds."

  Downstairs not so good.There was a strange smell as soon as we entered the house.We got rid of it with scented candles.The sink was dirty with an old sponge lying in it.There was a loaf of mouldy bread in cupboard.The bar stools had been repaired with black tape,not a good look.One of the chairs had crumbs all over it.All fairly minor things which wouldn't prevent us staying here again.The good points outweighed the bad but there is room for improvement.

  Reviewed by Alexander3.4★Apr 2019

• "Excellent séjour."

  Petite maison très confortable et très bien équipée. Bien située dans un quartier calme à proximité du centre ville et des grandes surfaces. We really enjoy our stay in this wery confortable house. Every thing was perfect.

  Reviewed by Laurent5.0★Mar 2019

• "Being really picky in saying, maybe a small settee as well as two chairs."

  Just for extra comfort. Everything was comfortable though.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Dec 2018

• "Tolle, gut ausgestattete Wohnung, zentrumsnah!"

  Die Wohnung ist hell, gut und zeitgemäß ausgestattet und bietet genügend Platz für eine vierköpfige Familie. In unmittelbarer Nähe befinden sich diverse Einkaufsmöglichkeiten (Coop, Lidl, Aldi, B&M) und das CIty Centre ist zu Fuß in knapp 15 Minuten zu erreichen. Bei dem Schlafzimmer mit dem Doppelbett sollte aber darauf geachtet werden, dass nur eine große (in UK typische) Bettdecke vorhanden ist - für Deutsche eher gewöhnungebedürftig! Kleines Manko: die Dusche bzw. die Armatur der Dusche quietscht sehr laut (sie schreit förmlich), so dass jeder im Haus mitbekommt, wenn jemand duscht - könnte vom Vermieter ggf. behoben werden! Alles in allem ist die Wohnung sehr zu empfehlen. Great, well-equipped apartment, close to the city center! The apartment is bright, well equipped and contemporary and offers enough space for a family of four. In the immediate vicinity are various shops (Coop, Lidl, Aldi, B & M), the CIty Center can be reached on foot in just under 15 minutes. In the bedroom with the double bed but should be taken to ensure that only a large (in the UK typical) blanket is available - for Germans rather getting to used! Small drawback: the shower or the fitting of the shower squeaks very loud (it literally shouts), so that everyone in the house notices, if someone takes a shower - could possibly be fixed by the landlord! All in all, the apartment is highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Jens5.0★Sep 2018

• "Holiday accommodation was very comfortable, clean and cosy."

  Great location for walking into the city centre and also close to the Caledonian Canal too. We had chosen this as we were participating in the Baxter’s Loch Ness Running Festival and it proved to a great one. We had a couple of friends staying for a few nights and we still had lots space. Close by we had an Aldi, Lidl and Co-op for any provisions needed with good parking - if required - at all three. Highly recommended if you a looking for a bolt hole in Inverness and wish to enjoy good Higland hospitality on your doorstep.

  Reviewed by Rhona5.0★Sep 2018

• "The "welcome" pack, especially the fresh flowers, was really nice and a lovely and clean place, very well appointed all 'round."

  Excellent standard. The street was not "the best", but once in the 3 of us had a fab time and the location was fantastic, so close to Inverness town. Really loved the place and would recomend. Very good broadband, strangely no DVD or CD player with the TV / entertainment, which is unusual, but the solid wood cupboards and furnishings and the kitchin items were a brilliant standard. Unusual too to have a bottle of bubbles to welcome us in, much appreciated!

  Reviewed by Jill4.4★Aug 2018

• "Cottage is in great location, close to Lidl, Aldi & Co-op shopping, also only 10 min walk to city centre."

  Facilities are good, modern kitchen with plenty of cooking utensils, microwave etc. Good sized bedrooms with hanging rails. We enjoyed sitting in the garden during our week of great weather in May. Close to good pub , The Waterfront, good food, we booked for evening meal. Did several walks one to Merkinch nature reserve to sea lock of Caledonia canal at clachnaharry, and along canal to river, Ness islands to castle. Drive around loch Ness via general Wade rd great views. We really enjoyed our stay at cottage, would stay again. When 3 light bulbs blew owner sorted out very promptly. On arrival a welcome pack of milk, fresh flowers and bottle champagne was a delightful surprise.

  Reviewed by Neill5.0★May 2018

• "The house is near to shops to buy food and only 10 minutes to the old town, on the other side you can go to the pretty little landscape at the old ferry pier, perfect!"

  The house was so comfortable, clean, sunny and pretty well, we felt perfectly good there! Flowers on the table and a Prosecco as a welcome. Thanks a lot!!

  Reviewed by S5.0★May 2018

• "The front garden could do with a bit 'tidy up'."

  Other than that, the house was ideal, absolutely spotless, and a nice touch with the 2 glasses and a bottle of 'fizz'.

  Reviewed by Colin4.8★Oct 2017

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