A peaceful shepherd’s hut just outside Inverness.
Thank you for choosing Brambles. We hope you have a peaceful and comfortable stay here in the Highlands.
Brambles is a bespoke shepherd’s hut set quietly in the Highlands, just outside Inverness. Formed from two handcrafted huts joined together, it offers a modest yet comfortable space designed for rest and simplicity — and as a base from which to explore the surrounding area.
Wi-Fi is available for guests, but the connection can occasionally be slow or unreliable. Typical speed is around 5 Mbps.
For general questions or non-urgent matters, please message us through the Airbnb app.
In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the ambulance, police or fire service.
Use these directions when travelling from Inverness.
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The main things guests usually need to know.
Use the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the temperature. Increase the temperature if you would like the room warmer and reduce it if the room feels too warm. Please avoid changing the timer settings unless needed.
Please do not cover the heater.
The hot water is fed from a boiler, so the shower should have good pressure.
Turn the shower dials to start the water and adjust the temperature.
The bathroom fan heater is above the toilet and works using the pull cord. It runs on a 30-minute timer. If you need longer just pull the cord twice to restart timer.
Toilet rolls are stored under the bathroom sink.
Please do not flush wet wipes, sanitary products or anything other than toilet paper, as the property uses a septic tank system.
Use the digital buttons on the microwave to select the cooking time and start the programme.
The hob is an induction hob with two cooking zones and digital touch controls.
1. Switch the hob on at the wall socket.
2. Place a suitable induction pan on the cooking zone you want to use.
3. Tap the power button on the hob.
4. Select the left or right cooking zone.
5. Use the touch controls to increase or reduce the heat setting.
6. When finished, turn the hob off and allow the surface to cool.
The hob only works with suitable induction pans. If it does not heat, check that the pan is sitting flat on the cooking zone and is induction-compatible.
If the hob appears locked, press and hold the lock button for a few seconds until the lock indicator changes or disappears.
The surface may remain hot after cooking. Please do not touch the cooking area until it has cooled.
The washing machine is a Candy Smart Pro washer dryer. Washing capsules are under the sink alongside the cleaning supplies.
1. Place your clothes inside the machine.
2. Add one washing capsule directly into the drum with your clothes.
3. Close the door firmly.
4. Turn the programme dial to a suitable wash setting.
5. Press Start/Pause to begin.
6. Wait until the cycle has finished and the door lock has released before opening.
The dryer works best with smaller loads. Please do not overload the machine. You can use the washing line outside.
The TV has terrestrial channels and apps including YouTube, Netflix, BBC iPlayer and ITV.
Please remember to sign out of any personal streaming accounts before you leave.
Replace the keys in the key safe whenever you leave. The current key-safe code is 3333.
Please lock the hut before going out and return the keys to the safe at check-out.
If you experience a loss of power, the consumer unit is above the washing machine. Please contact us if you are unsure before resetting anything.
A fire extinguisher is above the washer-dryer. A fire blanket is on the kitchen wall. The first-aid kit is under the bathroom sink.
For an immediate emergency, call 999.
Useful files and information for your stay.
Approximate journey times, bus information and local taxis.
Bus number 13 runs into Inverness city centre. There is no formal bus stop, so please wait on the far side of the B9006 from the main entrance. Buses run roughly every 4 hours during the daytime.
A quick reference for useful items in the hut.
Under the hob.
In the drawer in the kitchen
In the cupboard next to the fridge.
In the kitchen corner.
Provided in the fridge.
Under the sink alongside the cleaning supplies.
Under the sink.
Under the bathroom sink.
Under the bed.
Under the TV.
In the drawer under the TV. It can be plugged into the socket near the floor under the TV.
Above the washer dryer.
On the kitchen wall.
Above the washing machine.
Above the washing machine.
Pets are welcome at Brambles.
Dog food bowls and poo bags can be found under the sink.
Please clean up after your dog during your stay and before you leave.
The vacuum cleaner is stored under the TV if you need it during your stay.
A simple day out combining Inverness, Loch Ness and Cawdor.
Start with a Scottish breakfast at Rendezvous Café in Inverness city centre. From there, walk up towards Inverness Castle, then follow the River Ness to the Ness Islands. Later, take a Jacobite cruise on Loch Ness — one of the best ways to enjoy the scenery and discover the history and legends of the loch. Finish the day at Cawdor Castle and Gardens, with the option of stopping at Cawdor Tavern for something to eat before returning to Brambles.
Brambles is a quiet base close to Culloden, Inverness, Loch Ness and several easy Highland day trips.
One of Scotland’s most important historic sites and only a short distance from Brambles.
View detailsA peaceful prehistoric site with ancient burial cairns and standing stones.
View detailsA classic trip from Inverness, with scenery, viewpoints, boat trips and places to stop nearby.
A dramatic ruined castle on the shore of Loch Ness.
View detailsA useful option for cinema, theatre, live events, food and drinks.
View detailsA relaxed indoor and outdoor attraction, useful when the weather is poor.
View detailsUseful transport, shops and medical information.
In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the ambulance, police or fire service.
A few final notes before check-out.
Thank you for staying at Brambles. We hope you have had a peaceful and comfortable time here in the Highlands.
If anything during your stay was not quite as it should have been, please let us know through Airbnb so we have the opportunity to put it right. If you enjoyed your stay, a positive Airbnb review would mean a great deal to us as a small, independent business.
Designed and built locallyBrambles was designed and built by Highland Huts, a small Highland-based hut builder creating bespoke, fully insulated shepherd’s huts for gardens, offices, guest accommodation and short-stay spaces.
Each hut is built with care using quality materials, with options for layout, cladding, roofing, bathrooms, interiors and finishes.
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