Self Catering Holiday Cottage with Fishing, Inverness, Scotland

067 Walled Garden Cottage, Ross-shire

Sleeps 4

It is so idyllic, this could be the garden cottage Beatrix Potter had in mind for Mr MacGregor, with Peter Rabbit hiding amongst the lettuce leaves of the walled garden.

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.

At a glance

Sleeps: 4
2 bedrooms
3 bathrooms

Books:
Saturday - Saturday

Travel:
1 Mile Kildary
30 Miles Inverness

Price (per week):
£700 to £1,200

Accommodation

Ground floor - Entrance hall; sitting room with dining area with table that seats 6 people, with open fire and TV with Sky connection and DVD player: stairs; shower room, with shower, w.c and wash hand basin; kitchen with 2 stools and a breakfast bar; study with double sofa-bed and TV with Video player; smaller sitting room with French windows opening out to the patio area.

First floor - Stairs; double room with double bed, with TV and Video player, with en-suite bathroom, with bath with shower attachment, w.c and wash hand basin; twin room with twin beds, with TV and Video player, with en-suite bathroom, with bath with shower attachment, w.c and wash hand basin.

1 double bedroom/s with ensuite bathroom

1 twin bedroom/s with ensuite bathroom

Features

Fantastic hill walking

Fishing

Games/Pool Room

Internet Access

Open fire

Rural and private

Sun Room

Walled Garden

Facilities and Services

Linen; towels; electricity; oil central heating and an initial supply of logs are included within the rental.

Communal sports hall available, with indoor 5-a-side football pitch and basketball court, as well as table tennis table, pool table, rowing machine, running machine, changing room, shower and w.c. Drum kit also available in the gallery area.

CD Player

Central Heating

DVD Player

Dishwasher

Electric Hob & Oven

Fridge/Freezer

Ground floor accommodation

Highchair

Initial Supply of Logs

Internet Access

Microwave

Satellite TV

Telephone with Honesty System

Washing Machine

Local activities & area

Estate Fishing

Dolphin and Whale Watching

Loch Ness

Shin Falls

Black Rock of Novar

Golf at Alness and Royal Dornoch

Glenmorangie and Dalmore Distilleries

Hill Walking

Outdoor Pursuits with Boots N' Paddles

Archery

Area: Scottish Highlands, Type of Location: Private Estate, Nearest shop: 1 Mile, Nearest supermarket: 10 Miles, Nearest pub: 1 Mile.

Transport

Nearest Airport:

Inverness 37 miles

Nearest Train Station:

Fearn 5 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 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.