Self catering

This is a wonderful stone built traditional Highland lodge, built in 1930, with stunning views across Loch Shin and onto Ben Kilbreck beyond. Refurbished to an exacting standard, it maintains the traditional character of a shooting lodge throughout.

Within, there is a large drawing room, with the unusual feature of having two open fires in the room. Perfect for relaxing by the roaring fire in one of the leather Chesterfield sofas. Next door, there is a secondary sitting room, the library, and there is also a sun room, which is a delightful snug with lots of light coming in. The dining room is a traditional room with a table that can seat up to 16 adults, which is served from the nearby modest kitchen. On the floor above there are four double rooms, two twin rooms and three bathrooms. Whilst on the top floor there is a master double room, a bunk room and a bathroom.  Please note that there is central heating within the house on all floors, but not within the actual bedrooms. Electric heating is provided within the bedrooms if required. The lodge is set within a small policy of ground, which is shared with the keeper’s cottage and is surrounded by deer fence to keep the red deer out. The rest of the estate consists of 11,000 hectares and the road beyond this point is private to the estate. This is an ideal venue for a family holiday to take in mountain biking, hill walking, touring the North of Scotland, or the traditional fishing and shooting, which can be organised on the estate.

WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA
Loch Shin, one of the largest and finest lochs in Sutherland, and is an ideal destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Over 17 miles long, Loch Shin boasts magnificent scenery, flanked by “blue” hills. Ben More Assynt, one of the Scottish Munros to the West of the Loch, will challenge hill walkers at 3,273 feet. There are many fishing opportunities in the loch and rivers in the surrounding area, including salmon fishing for both the inexperienced and expert fisherman. Harry Potter fans can make a pilgrimage to the Black Rock of Novar, used as a backdrop in the famous films. Loch Ness is within an hour’s drive. For the whisky enthusiast, Glenmorangie distillery is nearby at Tain. For golfers, Royal Dornoch is an essential golf course to play. 

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 61 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 Inverness.

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, but takes approximately twelve hours and car hire can be easily arranged for your arrival, requiring approximately an hours’ drive for the remainder of your journey. The closest train station to the property is Lairg only seven miles away