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Gardener's Cottage makes a handy base for exploring Urquhart and the coast and countryside around it.
Eating and drinking. Starbucks is one of the closest places to eat near Gardener's Cottage (about 2.2 miles away), and Costa Coffee is among the best rated nearby (4.1 stars). For a drink, St Andrews Bar and The Cottar Hoose are popular pubs nearby, and KFC Elgin - Linkwood Place is handy for a takeaway.
Shops and essentials. The nearest shops include Co-op Food - Lhanbryde - St Andrew's Road, Spar, and Londis, with Co-op Food - Lhanbryde - St Andrew's Road the closest at about 1.2 miles away, useful for stocking up when you arrive at Gardener's Cottage.
Things to do. Spynie Palace and WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre are close by, for a bit of history there is AA Sentry Box #714, Threapland and Coxton Tower, and Playground is good for fresh air, the closest about 1.1 miles from Gardener's Cottage.
Getting around. The nearest railway station is Elgin (about 4.0 miles), local taxi firms include A 2 B Cabs and Dan’s Taxi, and the closest EV charging point is about 3.2 miles away.
Bringing the dog. Davidson Dog walking is the nearest daycare or boarding option, about 2.9 miles away.