Large Scottish Holiday House sleeping 23 people by Loch Ness

034b Large Country House, Inverness-shire

Sleeps 23+2 Accepts pets

Ideally placed above Loch Ness to have views of “Nessie”, this large holiday house, is perfect for adults and children, as a holiday haven in the Highlands.

With undisturbed and breathtaking views across Loch Ness, this elegant Victorian country house, built in 1865, has been sympathetically refurbished from a country house hotel. Based on the south side of the loch, this impressive large country house provides a relaxed air and comfort for all, with an extraordinary view over the water and hills beyond.

Within there is a large, modern and well equipped kitchen and large dining room, capable of seating up to 22 guests, which is perfect for preparing and enjoying feasts for all the family. The generous sitting room, alongside the bar area with pool table, has ample space for evening entertainment. A TV room is available for children or adults alike. All the accommodation is on the floor above and has been tastefully furnished in a modern and chic manner throughout. In the main section, there are 7 double rooms with en suite shower rooms, 1 twin room with en-suite shower room, 1 bunk room with en-suite shower room and 1 single room with 2 further bathrooms. In the wing section there are two double rooms, one twin room and 1 shower room. With a magnificent setting on the hillside overlooking Loch Ness, this delightful country house is ideal for a family holiday, weekends away or those wishing to base themselves within this scenic area for touring.

WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA

Loch Ness area is famed throughout the world for its Loch Ness Monster, and boat trips on the loch are a very popular activity. Sightseeing at Castle Urquhart, Culloden and taking in the city of Inverness will be on the agenda. Inverness has a diverse range of shopping and culture to experience or to just enjoy a cup of coffee on the riverside. For golfers there are good courses in Inverness and Nairn or the new course at Castle Stuart. Plenty of outdoor activities can be accessed from this location, including canoeing and rafting. Further afield on the Moray Firth, there is a resident population of bottle nose dolphins and boat trips can be organised for dolphin watch trips. The Castle Trail and Whisky Trail are excellent day trips as well.

At a glance

Sleeps: 23+2
12 bedrooms
11 bathrooms

Books:
Saturday - Saturday

Travel:
Fort Augustus 17 miles
Inverness 20 miles

Price (per week):
£2,300 to £4,750

Accommodation

Ground floor - Entrance hall; stairs to floor above; library, with TV with Freeview connection and DVD player, with sofa-bed; large sitting room with open fire, former “lounge bar” area with pool table; former “public bar”, with darts board; utility room, with washing machine and tumble dryer; large dining room, with dining for up to 22 people, with upright piano; kitchen; pantry; w.c for ladies; w.c for gents.

First floor, Main section - Room 1, double room, with double bed, with en-suite shower room; Room 2, double room with double bed, with en-suite shower room; Room 3, double room with double bed, with en-suite shower room; Room 4, double room, with double bed with en-suite shower room; Room 5, twin room, with 2 single beds, with sofa-bed, with en-suite shower room; Room 6, double room, with double bed, with en-suite shower room; linen store; Room 7, double room, with double bed, with en-suite shower room; Room 8, with bunk room, with set of bunk beds, with en-suite shower room; Room 9, single room, with single bed, with wash hand basin; bathroom, with roll top bath with shower over, with w.c and wash hand basin; w.c; bathroom, with bath with shower attachment, with w.c and wash hand basin; stairs.

First Floor, Wing section - Stairs: shower room, with separate shower cabinet, w.c and wash hand basin; double room, with double bed; twin room, with 2 single beds; double room, with double bed.

1 single bedroom/s with shared bathroom

6 double bedroom/s with ensuite bathroom

2 double bedroom/s with shared bathroom

1 twin bedroom/s with shared bathroom

1 Bunk bedroom with ensuite bathroom

1 Twin bedroom/s with ensuite shower room

Features

Additional Accommodation

Games Room with Pool Table

Open fire

Stunning views

Upright Piano

Wireless Broadband

Facilities and Services Linen, towels, electricity, heating and an initial supply of logs for the open fire included within the rental.

CD Player

Central Heating

Chest freezer

DVD Player

Dishwasher

Extra fridge

Fridge/Freezer

Gas/Electric Hob & Oven

Highchair

Microwave

Tumble Dryer

Washing Machine

Local activities & area

Loch Ness cruises

Dores Beach

Culloden Visitor Centre

Tomatin Distillery

Moray Firth Dolphin trips

Caledonian Canal

Fort George barracks

Golfing at Inverness

Falls of Foyers

Clava Cairns

Area: Scottish Highlands, Type of Location: Countryside, Nearest shop: 1 mile, Nearest supermarket: 20 miles, Nearest pub: 1 mile.

Transport

Nearest Airport:

Inverness 25 miles
Edinburgh 167 miles

Nearest Train Station:

Inverness 20 miles

Use of car hire is essential, to discover the true beauty of the surrounding areas. For those flying into Scotland, the closest airport to this property is Inverness 25 miles away, with Edinburgh airport 167 miles away and hiring a car or 4WD couldn’t be more convenient if you are choosing to travel by air. There are a variety of well known car rental companies within walking distance of the arrivals terminal at both of these airports. If you are driving into Scotland from the south, the major arterial motorway into Scotland, the M74, although busy is generally free flowing. Trains these days can also be an extremely accessible and pleasurable means of transport into Scotland for individuals and groups alike. All the major railway stations have car hire companies located in situ, enabling the transition from carriage to car to be as stress free as possible. The sleeper train can be caught from London to Inverness, the closest train station to the property & takes approximately twelve hours. Car hire can be easily arranged for your arrival, requiring only a short drive for the remainder of your journey.