Self catering

This is a gardener’s cottage, which has been luxuriously refurbished, adjoined onto the walled garden which provides fruit and vegetables for the castle on the estate. Retaining an air of privacy with a high hedge to the rear, with a private lawn to the front, it is a haven of calm.

On entering, there is a beautifully presented sitting room with warming open fire, with a dining table, which is ideal for your evening meals. With TV with sky connection, this is great living space catering for all your requirements. The well equipped kitchen has a breakfast bar, whilst there is an additional room next door, which is a study area or can be used as a spare room if required. The sun room, with French windows opens out the private garden area and is a delight in the summer months. Upstairs there are the two well presnted bedrooms and two bathrooms. The grounds within the policy of the cottage are private, but there is unique access to the rest of the private Highland estate. These include access to the well kept private roads, to loch areas and designated BBQ sites. Ideal for cycling and walking, and fishing can be arranged at the lochs. The estate boasts an excellent sports hall which offers badminton, basketball, volley ball, pool, table tennis and many more, which is accessible by residents who book here. Clay-pigeon shooting and other activities can be arranged as extra on site. This cottage is ideal for an activity based holiday.

WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA
Tucked away in a quiet spot, off the main A9 and only a short drive from Inverness Airport, wherever you travel you will find outstanding natural beauty with Loch Ness, Ben More Assynt and Ben Wyvis being highlights. The capital of the Highlands, Inverness provides a perfect day trip to catch up with civilisation, culture and shopping. Other attractions include the Dalmore Distillery, Culloden Visitor Centre, Urquhart Castle at Drumnadrochit and Dornoch Cathedral. For golfers there are some very good golf courses, with Royal Dornoch and Skibo Castle courses being superb.

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 37 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 half an hours’ drive for the remainder of your journey. The closest train station to the property is Fearn only five miles away.