The Dairy at Daviot sits tucked away on a private estate just six miles from Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. This converted 19th-century farm steading has been transformed by a fourth-generation farming family into six luxury self-catering cottages.  With its cobbled courtyard, original pink sandstone and reclaimed slate, the setting is idyllic, blending heritage and modern comfort.

Because the cottages cater to families, couples and small groups seeking a peaceful Highland getaway, the owners recognised that their guest profile is evolving: more visitors arrive in electric vehicles and expect the convenience of on-site charging. The decision to install an EV charger was a natural fit with their premium positioning, rural setting and high-end guest expectations.

Project Snapshot

The venue chose a voltshare charger to offer guests a simple and convenient way to charge on site. The process was straightforward with no technical challenges to work around. The venue owners described the whole experience as completely painless and easy from start to finish.

This smooth install experience reflects the voltshare model. Our pay-as-you-go solution means there are no subscription fees or locked-in contracts. The venue covers the hardware cost and pays only when a guest uses the charger, allowing for improved flexibility and cost control.

Why It Matters for the Venue

The Dairy at Daviot offers a premium retreat in an area of outstanding natural beauty. But as the EV market grows, providing charging is no longer a luxury — it’s increasingly a baseline expectation for guests travelling with electric vehicles. Properties without dedicated charging risk losing bookings from EV-driving guests who prefer destinations where charging is available.
By installing a charger:

• The venue enhanced its customer experience and meets modern guest expectations.
• It differentiated itself within the self-catering market, especially in remote rural locations where public chargers may be scarce.
• It opens up a revenue stream through usage fees, rather than simply offering charging as a free add-on.
  

Smooth Support + The Next Step

From the venue’s feedback, the key standout was the ease of process and the support from voltshare. Their customers are already feeling the benefits:

"Charger EXCELLENT and easy to use”

For hospitality properties considering EV charging, here are next-step recommendations:

• Promote the charging facility on your website, booking confirmation and social channels to highlight the new benefit for EV-driving guests.
• Ensure visitors know how to locate and use the charger via signage or welcome sheet.
• Monitor usage over the next 6-12 months to understand guest behaviour and charging patterns.
• Use guest feedback and any positive comments about the charger as part of your marketing.

How We Can Help You

At voltshare we focus on making EV charging practical for hospitality venues that want to offer a better experience for their guests without taking on unnecessary cost or complexity. Our pay as you go model keeps things simple because you only pay when a guest uses the charger rather than committing to monthly fees.

We provide the hardware, the management platform and round the clock driver support so the whole setup feels easy to run from day one. This approach works well for self catering cottages, hotels and leisure venues where demand can change from week to week.

If you are looking to add something valuable for visitors and create an extra revenue stream at the same time, we can guide you through everything with a free no obligation survey.