The Brewers Cottage Holiday Let

Green Awareness 

The Brewers Cottage commitment to a greener future

The Brewers Cottage is keen to work towards a greener future and preserve the location for forthcoming generations. The conservation of the Scottish Highlands especially the Glen Affric area is paramount for us, and we would like you to join us in doing our bit towards a greener future.  

When we took over the cottage in 2012 the cottage already had a very natural cosy feel, principally due the work that had been done by the previous owners.  In a bid to become even more energy efficient we have built on the work of the previous owners by adding energy efficient radiant heaters, a new more proficient power shower in the bathroom, and in a bid to reduce heat loss the roof space and some of the walls have been insulated, in addition low energy light bulbs have fitted throughout. This work is ongoing please bear with us.

Outside in the garden we are working hard towards creating a wildlife friendly environment with the addition of more bird boxes, bat boxes, and bird and mammal feeding areas. The pond unfortunately was, we felt a hazard, and as such was drained over the winter and replaced with insect and bee attracting flowering plants. More planting is due to take place over the coming years. We cannot make everything happen overnight, please bear with us as we continue to make subtle but beneficial improvements to the cottage. We have added numerous fruit trees and bushes and a herb barrel which we invite you to help yourself to during the fruiting season. 

Please aid us in encouraging wildlife into the garden by feeding the birds at the various feeding stations, and note your sightings in the wildlife journal so that other visitors know just what to look out for at various times of the year. 

The cottage operates a septic waste tank and for that reason we fully encourage the use (where possible) of eco-friendly products, we also request the responsible disposal of infant and personal hygiene products.

Please assist us further by recycling - plastic, paper, cans and cardboard can all be placed in the recycling bin outside, glass however needs to be taken to Cannich for recycling, or taken home with you. Vegetable and fruit peelings, teabags, and ashes from the log burning stove can be added to the composting area in the garden - which we will eventually dig back into the flower beds. In the interest of hygiene, and the welfare of young children visiting the cottage please clean up prudently after your dog – dog waste must be contained in a sealed bag before being placed in the outside refuse bin. 

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) 

Date 31.03.2023 Energy rating Band E (53) 

The average EPC rating for Scotland is Band D (59). Factors including location and age of the property affect the rating. 

Standard Government advisories are not suitable and do not take into account property suitability. The cottage has been double glazed and insulated throughout. Low consumption energy saving radiant heaters are fitted throughout. Environmental impact measures have been implemented where possible. 

We understand that many of you will have travelled a long way to reach the cottage, there are numerous lovely walks from the cottage and we would encourage you to leave the car and explore on foot, alternately cycles can be hired from the campsite in Cannich. A safe storage area for your own or hired bikes can be found at the rear of the property. We can highly recommend the riding stables in Cougie for those who prefer four legs to two wheels(Booking is essential.  There is also a bus service into Inverness which will readily collect, and return you to the bottom of the drive! 

And lastly you will take home more than just photos and memories by getting involved there are many organisations and charities working hard to secure the long-term future of the Scottish Highlands – they all appreciate your support and involvement, you will feel a sense of involvement, and a part of the community by following their efforts. The Brewers Cottage currently supports the work of a number of charities: Scottish Wildlife Trust, Scottish Wildcat Action and Trees for Life.

The Brewers Cottage Grove

Est. 2021

The Brewers Cottage would like to offer you the chance to do something to ensure that The Glen Affric region of the Scottish Highlands is just as outstanding, or even better for our future generations.

To show our support (and we hope that you will join us) for the future of this area of outstanding natural beauty we have now purchased a grove with the charity Trees for Life.

A grove is a collection of trees planted on our behalf by the charity in selected areas of the Scottish Highlands in and around the Glen Affric National Nature Reserve.

You may wish to plant a tree in memory of your visit, in memory of a loved one, or you may wish to plant as a gesture in off-setting your carbon footprint for the journey you made in reaching Tomich.

‘The Brewers Cottage Grove’ can be added too at any time, and by anyone. The cost of the tree which you purchase online is added to our grove at the cost of £6.00, you can add as many trees as you wish – there’s no limit.

We would be delighted if you join us in growing The Brewers Cottage Grove, thus securing the growth and restoration of this unique and special area for those who follow in our footsteps.

Please visit https://treesforlife.org.uk/groves/327180/ 

Or visit Trees for Life website - Find a Grove – The Brewers Cottage

For more details about Trees for Life visit: https://treesforlife.org.uk/

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT helping The Brewers Cottage become a little greener and conservation aware - we genuinely appreciate your assistance.