Self Catering

Aonach Mor, St Benedicts Abbey, Fort Augustus, PH32 4DB. STB 4 Star Self Catering. Located in the magnificent grounds of the historic Fort Augustus Abbey on the shores of Loch Ness, Aonach Mor luxury holiday apartment is truly a special place to stay. The accommodation sleeps up to 4 guests in 2 bedrooms and comprises an open plan kitchen/dining/living area with large windows overlooking the grounds, the Caledonian Canal and the mountains beyond. The master bedroom has a cast iron bedstead and an en suite bathroom. The second bedroom has twin beds and a bathroom adjacent. Aonach Mor comes highly appointed with a fully fitted kitchen with all modern appliances, luxury furnishings, Sky TV with surround sound, a CD player, DVD and a wireless Internet connection. The 20 acres of beautiful grounds are home to tennis courts, a cricket pitch and the Boathouse Restaurant. Guests may fish in the Loch. Open all year. Rates from £359 per week fully inclusive. Sorry no smoking and no pets. Contact: Gary or Clare Lee. Tel: 0845 257 1435.
E-mail: mail@aonachmor.co.uk
WWW: www.aonachmor.co.uk

Ard Carden Lodge, Balnain, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6TJ. Set on a hillside in Glen Urquhart overlooking Loch Meiklie, Ard Carden Lodge is a beautifully appointed property with a spacious open plan living area and balconies at both ground and upper floor levels. Offering luxurious accommodation for up to 4 guests in two bedrooms, the Lodge comprises a fully fitted kitchen will all modern appliances, a separate utility room with a washer/dryer, a dining area and a sumptious living area with a deep comfortable settee and easy chairs, a log burner for those cooler nights, colour TV with freeview, DVD player and a CD/Radio. A double bedroom at the front of the lodge has its own balcony. A twin to the rear overlooks woodland. There are two bathrooms. One has a wonderful power shower, the other a luxury spa bath. Both have beautifully tiled floors and underfloor heating. Open all year. Newly available from mid-May 2008. Fully inclusive rates from £315-£725 per week. Contact Paul or Carolyn Anstead. Tel: 01456 476789.
E-mail: paulanstead@btinternet.com
WWW: www.lochness-lodge.co.uk

Burnbrae, Milton, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6UA. Just two miles from Loch Ness, in the quiet village of Milton, is Burnbrae a cosy traditional cottage which has been completely modernised to provide comfortable self catering accommodation for up to 4 guests. The property comprises a fully fitted kitchen with all modern appliances, a separate living room with two large, comfortable sofas, a TV and DVD player, one double bedroom, one twin room and a shower room, the latter equipped to be suitable for less able guests. Outside is a pretty garden, bounded on one side by a burn. Burnbrae is a great place to relax and enjoy the tranquillity of a Highland glen. At the same time, Milton is only a 20 minute drive from Inverness city centre and provides an excellent base from which to explore the Highlands. Open all year. Rates from £250-£395 per week including all bed linen, towels, gas and electricity. Sorry no smoking and no pets. Contact: Heather Johnstone. Tel: 01456 450618.
E-mail: lochnessretreats@aol.com
WWW: www.lochnessretreats.co.uk

Diamond Cottage, Invergarry. Diamond Cottage is a cosy little traditional log cabin set in the attractive grounds of the owner’s house, just beyond the outskirts of Invergarry. Ideally placed for touring the Great Glen, including Loch Ness, or further afield, it also has splendid walking country and bird watching right on the doorstep. The accommodation, all at ground floor level, comprises an entrance porch leading into an open plan kitchen/living/dining room, one double bedded room which can be arranged as a twin, one single room and a bathroom. Outside is a small garden area. Rates from £195 per week including provision of all bed linen and tea towels. Electricity by meter reading. One basket of logs included (further supplies available locally). Please bring personal towels. Sorry no pets. Non-smokers preferred. Not suitable for children under 8. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference NW10.
E-mail: hamcot@globalnet.co.uk
WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk

Drumnadrochit Lodges, Upper Achmony, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6UX. STB 4 Star Self Catering. Set high on the hillside, offering stunning views over Loch Ness and the village of Drumnadrochit, Drumnadrochit Lodges are located just 17 miles away from the city of Inverness, gateway to the Northern Highlands. Locally built to a high standard, Drumnadrochit Lodges come highly appointed and can sleep up to 6 people. Each spacious lodge has a comfortable living area, a separate dining area and a fully fitted kitchen. There are two double bedrooms and one twin room, a bathroom and a separate shower room. Drumnadrochit Lodges make a great base for a holiday touring the Highlands and are ideal for a relaxing getaway. Open all year. Rates are from £250-£650 per week including all bed linen, towels and the first £5 of electricity usage. Midweek and long weekend breaks are available outwith high season. Contact Allan or Agnes Spence. Tel: 01456 450467. Fax: 01456 459049.
E-mail: drumnadrochit-lodges@tiscali.co.uk
WWW: www.drumnadrochit-lodges.co.uk

Highgarry Lodges and Cottage, Ardgarry Farm, Faichem, Invergarry, PH35 4HG. STB 3 and 4 Star Self Catering. Our spacious lodges are terraced into the hillside in an elevated position above Ardgarry Farm, offering panoramic views across the Glen to the surrounding mountains and pine forests. The open plan lounge/dining room and well equipped kitchen easily caters for up to 6 people. Lodges have 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. We allow one pet per unit. Highgarry Cottage is a charming property for 4. Rated STB 4 Star, the well appointed accommodation comprises a fully fitted kitchen/dining room, a separate lounge, one double bedroom and one twin, and a family bathroom. All properties have Satellite TV and DVD players and all bed linen is provided. Cots and high chairs are free of charge. There is a laundry, a drying room and mountain bike hire on-site. The peaceful rural location of Ardgarry Farm makes it an ideal base for a family holiday or a couple looking to get away from it all. We are a small working farm with a fine selection of friendly animals all of which wander freely. £265-£540 per week. Contact: Jon or Joan Fleming. Tel: 01809 501226.
E-mail: enquiries@ardgarryfarm.co.uk
WWW: www.ardgarryfarm.co.uk

Hillockhead Holiday Cottages, Rosemarkie,The Black Isle, IV10 8SL. STB 3 and 4 Star Self Catering. Located on The Black Isle, an area renowned for it's scenic beauty, Hillockhead Holiday Cottages offer luxury accommodation within easy reach of both the City of Inverness and Loch Ness. We have seven distinctly different properties, all with wonderful views. Juniper and Rowan feature spacious open plan public rooms, two double bedrooms and a bathroom with both bath and shower. All have large patio doors to allow full advantage of the sea views. Pines and Dolphin both overlook the sea and wooded glens. Their living rooms have a balconies and are on the first floor. Chanonry Cottage is our newest property. It is beautifully presented throughout and has a jacuzzi bath. These five properties each sleep up to 5 guests. We also have Stables and Swallow, cosy, romantic properties for 2 overlooking the sea and beach. Open all year. Rates from £230 to £620 per week. Short breaks available. Contact: Peter or Michele Jansen. Tel: +44 (0)1381 621184.
E-mail: holidays@hillock-head.co.uk
WWW: www.hillock-head.co.uk

Invergarry Lodge, Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP. Invergarry Lodge provides STB 4 Star accommodation for individuals, families and groups who wish to self-cater. It is a flexible alternative to B&B or a cottage as there is a large, fully-equipped kitchen for guests to use and there is no minimum length of stay. We have rooms which sleep from four to six people and our smaller rooms are usually available to couples or groups of three. The Lodge, although only a few minutes walk from village amenities, lies in a tranquil location on a single track lane which winds into Glengarry Forest. It is centrally heated and has a guests' lounge with TV and piano, a drying room, a secure cycle shed and free broadband internet access and WiFi. We are just a 10 minute drive from Loch Ness and are conveniently located for day trips to Fort William, Fort Augustus, Inverness and the Isle of Skye. Forest walks and cycle rides are nearby and we can arrange watersports and other outdoor activities locally. Contact: Jennifer English or Matthew Jenneson. Tel: 01809 501412.
E-mail: mail@invergarrylodge.co.uk
WWW: www.invergarrylodge.co.uk

Invermoriston Holiday Chalets, Glenmoriston, IV63 7YF. STB 3-4 Star Self Catering. Peacefully secluded, yet centrally located in spectacular scenery beside the Moriston River Falls, Invermoriston Holiday Chalets are only a few hundred metres from Loch Ness and just a short stroll from village amenities including a shop, hotel, bars and restaurants. This is an ideal base from which to explore the Highlands of Scotland, experience water sports, fishing, walking and cycling along the Great Glen Way. Inverness airport, the Isle of Skye and Fort William are all only an hours drive away. Offering home-from-home comfort and privacy, our Moriston Studios sleep 2, and Glenmoriston, Eagle Lodge and Moriston Chalets sleep up to 4. Glen Croft is a charming stone cottage, centrally heated with an open fire in the lounge for winter use, and offering spacious accommodation for up to 4 guests. All enjoy their own private patio area with barbecue and garden furniture. You'll find a games room and play area on site, plus a launderette. Open March to New Year. Rates from £215-£510 per week. Short breaks are available. Dogs welcome in a selection of the chalets. Contact Errol or Clare Levings. Tel: 01320 351254. Fax: 01320 351343.
E-mail: info@invermoriston-holidays.co.uk
WWW: www.invermoriston-holidays.co.uk

Kerrow House, Cannich, By Beauly, IV4 7NA. Set in 12 acres of woodland on the bank of the River Glass only 1 mile from Glen Affric, Kerrow House offers bed and breakfast accommodation plus a range of highly appointed self catering properties. Bed and breakfast is available in the main house in one of three elegant en-suite rooms. One of these, the Grand Room, has a four poster bed, another is ideal for a family. Rates are from £30-£35 per person per night including full Scottish breakfast. Of the self catering properties Fisherman's Cottage is the smallest, with one bedroom and a large open-plan lounge/kitchen. Birchwood and Rowan both sleep 4 and are built in typical Scandinavian A-frame construction. Riverside Cottage sleeps 5 and is ideal for fishing enthusiasts. It overlooks the River Glass only 20m away. Last, but not least, is Stalker's, a completely self contained wing of Kerrow House itself. Here you'll find spacious accommodation for up to 8 in a property with a truly 'Big House' atmosphere. Weekly lets from £235-£750 including provision of bed linen and Satellite TV. Heating, electricity and solid fuel charges are based on consumption. Please note Kerrow House and all self catering properties are non smoking throughout. Contact: John or Liz Perkins. Tel: 01456 415243.
E-mail: info@kerrow-house.co.uk
WWW: www.kerrow-house.co.uk

Kilmartin Chalet Park, Glenurquhart, By Drumnadrochit, IV63 6TN. Discreetly sited on a peaceful 10 acre wooded hillside, overlooking Loch Meiklie, Kilmartin Chalet Park is home to Cub, Lyoness and Lyon Chalets. Cub sleeps 2, has a separate lounge, a well eqipped kitchen/dining room, one double bedroom and a bathroom with bath and shower over. Lyoness sleeps 4/5, has a large open plan kitchen/living/dining room, two double bedrooms, one single room and a separate shower room. Patio doors from the lounge area open onto an area of decking with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Lyon sleeps 6 and offers similarly open plan living. It also has one double bedroom, one twin room, an adult bunk room and a separate shower room. There is a Bar/Restaurant adjoining the Chalet Park as well as tea rooms, restaurants, a garage and shops all within 5 miles. Open all year. Rates from £160-£415 per week. Short breaks available. Contact: Alec or Margaret Elder. Tel: +44 (0)1456 476799.
E-mail: enquiries@kilmartinchalets.co.uk
WWW: www.kilmartinchalets.co.uk

Millness Croft, Glen Urquhart, Inverness, IV63 6TW. STB 5 Star Self Catering. Fraser, Grant and Chisholm are three luxuriously appointed self-catering cottages set in the heart of the Highlands on a working farm with its own private loch and waterfalls. Loch Ness, the spectacular glens of Affric, Cannich, Strathfarrar and the Great Glen are literally on the doorstep and you'll find a multitude of activities on offer in the area. Built in traditional croft style and set in their own enclosed gardens, each property is uniquely styled and beautifully presented. All overlook the forest and burn, but not one another. Fraser and Grant Cottages each sleep from 4 to 6 guests, whilst Chisholm sleeps up to 4. Luxury is the watchword for all fixtures, fittings and furnishings. Open plan living spaces, beautiful oak floors and sumptious furnishings feature throughout. The larger cottages also have spa baths. An in-house Chef service is now available and all cottages are child friendly - please ask if you need anything. Rates from £425-£845 per week inclusive of all bed linen, oil gas and electricity. A welcome hamper is also provided with our compliments. Contact Neil or Justine Akeroyd. Tel/Fax: 01456 476761.
E-mail: info@millnesscroft.co.uk
WWW: www.millnesscroft.co.uk

Riverside Cottages, By Loch Ness, Farr, Inverness, IV2 6XB. Riverside Cottages comprises a terrace of 3 self catering properties in a peaceful setting with mountain views on the banks of the River Nairn. Primrose Cottage is a charming property, ideal for 2. Foxglove and Honeysuckle Cottages both have three bedrooms - Foxglove sleeps 4 and Honeysuckle 5. All have an open-plan kitchen/dining room, separate lounge, one double bedroom and a bathroom with a bath and shower over. Foxglove and Honeysuckle Cottages both have additional double and single bedrooms. All three cottages come highly appointed, have electric heating and bed linen is provided. The location is superb: Inverness is just 20 minutes away, and within easy range you'll find castles and distilleries to visit, golf courses, places to fish and walks to suit all abilities. Open all year. Rates from £235-£535 per week. Seasonal short break rates available. Contact Ron or Jayne Lawrence. Tel: +44 (0)1808 521242.
E-mail: riverside@lochness.fsbusiness.co.uk
WWW: www.cottages-lochness.co.uk

Rowan Cottage, Abriachan, overlooking Loch Ness. With spectacular views over Loch Ness, Rowan Cottage is the perfect choice for a couple on a romantic break. You'll find this a peaceful and tranquil location: a real 'get away from it all' holiday destination. This charming and well equipped cottage has comfortable accommodation which includes a cosy lounge with an open fire, TV, video and music centre, a conservatory used as a sitting/dining area and a fully equipped kitchen with all modern conveniences. The bedroom has a king sized bed and offers beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. Rowan Cottage is ideally located for exploring the Highlands of Scotland and is within easy travelling distance of Inverness and the host of visitor attractions that this beautiful area has to offer. Open all year. Rates from £260-£460 per week. All linen, towels, heating and electricity are included. Contact: John and Mairi Young. Tel: 01463 782762.
E-mail: rowan@abriachan.wanadoo.co.uk
WWW: www.rowan.uk.com

Siskins, Inshlaggan, Near Tomdoun, Loch Garry, Invergarry. Originally a forester’s cottage, this charming timber built property is set in an idyllic location. The house provides accommodation for up to 5 guests in 3 bedrooms. It is both cosy and comfortable and comes well appointed. All rooms are on the ground floor and include a living/dining room with multi-fuel stove, a spacious fitted kitchen and a bathroom with a bath and shower over. Siskins is a paradise for those who love the great outdoors. The bird and animal life in the surrounding wild woodland is varied and fascinating. There is a wide choice of walking, climbing and fishing in the area. And, for those wishing to go touring, the Great Glen and Loch Ness are close by, while the Isle of Skye and much of Northern Scotland are within reach. Open all year. Rates from £224-£448 per week including all linen. One hod of coal and a starter pack is provided for the multi-fuel stove. Electricity is by meter reading. Pets welcome. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference NW76.
E-mail: hamcot@globalnet.co.uk
WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk

Torcroft Lodges, Balnain, Glen Urquhart, IV63 6TJ. STB 3 & 4 Star Self Catering. Four miles west of Loch Ness, Torcroft Lodges offer quality accommodation set in a peaceful hillside location. Your accommodation is in one of five well-appointed lodges each sleeping up to 5 guests. Luxury specifications are available and we now have a new four bedroom two bathroom lodge house sleeping 7-8. Each lodge, excluding the larger lodge house, has two bedrooms, a bathroom, a well equipped kitchen and a large sitting/dining room. All rooms have automatic heaters. An on-site launderette is available for shared use. The spacious location offers privacy and each lodge benefits from superb and uninterrupted views down the glen to the mountains of stunning Glen Affric. You'll find plenty to do here, from local walks in Glenurquhart to day tours including Skye, Fort William or the castles and whisky trails of Speyside. Open all year. Rates from £160-£880 per week. Contact Shaun McKay. Tel/Fax: 01456 476350.
E-mail: enquiry@loch-ness-lodges.co.uk
WWW: www.loch-ness-lodges.co.uk

Torran Lodge, Upper Drumbuie, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6UX. Set high on a hillside above Loch Ness, in a secluded location only a mile or so from the village of Drumnadrochit, Torran Lodge is a well appointed modern house ideally located for touring the Highland region. Offering comfortable accommodation for up to 6 guests, this spacious property comes equipped to the highest standard and comprises a fully fitted kitchen/dining area, a living room with doors opening onto the garden, a family bathroom with bath and shower over, master double bedroom and twin room on the upper floor, plus a room with bunk beds downstairs. Torran Lodge is set in a half acre private garden and has parking for two cars. The views from the house and garden are both spectacular and dramatic, extending down the Glen toward the village and across the mountain tops. Open all year. Rates from £250 per week including all bed linen, towels and electricity. Well behaved pets welcome. Contact: Les Robinson. Tel: +44 (0)1349 877158.
E-mail: info@gaelpropertycare.com
WWW: www.loch-ness-self-catering.co.uk

Wilderness Cottages - Self Catering at Loch Ness, Kinloch Rannoch and on the West Coast. STB 4 Star Self Catering and Gold Green Tourism Award. Whether you're looking for that romantic honeymoon destination, space to bring the family or accommodation for a larger group, Wilderness Cottages has the property for you. Choose from an excellent selection of charming private properties in this magnificent landscape. Many cottages have views of Loch Ness, and some overlook Loch Farraline and Loch Mhor, just 4 miles from Loch Ness. Our West coast properties have sea views. Some have open fires and all are highly appointed and have a welcoming 'home from home' feel. Many properties are also pet friendly, so that special family member needn't be left behind. Open all year. Properties sleeping 2-7 guests from £170-£675 per week inclusive of gas, electricity and bed linen. Kinbrylie House (sleeps 12) from £840-£1470 per week including gas, electricity, logs and bed linen. Contact: Gordon or Corinne Roberts. Roebuck Cottage, Errogie, IV2 6UH. Tel/Fax: 01456 486358.
E-mail: corinne@wildernesscottages.co.uk
WWW: www.wildernesscottages.co.uk

Wildside Highland Lodges, Whitebridge, Inverness, IV2 6UN. STB 4 Star Self Catering. Wildside is a small private holiday park of 12 self catering Lodges and log cabins on the wooded bank of the River Fechlin, flowing into Loch Ness at Foyers on its quiet and beautiful South side. Properties range from romantic 1 bedroom lodges, great for 2, but sleeping 4 people comfortably, larger than average two bedroomed lodges for up to 6, beautifully situated alongside the river, and 3 bedroom substantial log cabins each sleeping up to 8. All come highly appointed, have real log fires and enjoy magnificent river or mountain views through large picture windows. We make pets welcome, though some lodges are pet free to assist those with allergies. Please note all lodges are non smoking. Our prices are competitive and there are no hidden extras; gas, electricity, logs, bed linen and towels are all included. Use our online booking system to check rates and current availabilty. Tel: +44 (0)1456 486373. Fax: +44 (0)1456 486371.
E-mail: info@wildsidelodges.com
WWW: www.wildsidelodges.co.uk

Willowburn Cottage, Near Beauly. STB 4 Star Self Catering. A secluded hide-away in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, Willowburn Cottage is set in a magnificent location with views over the surrounding countryside to the hills beyond. Willowburn is a spacious property offering comfortable accommodation for up to 6 guests. The cottage is all on one level and comprises a large lounge with coal fire, a separate dining room, a conservatory, a kitchen with utility area, a family bathroom with both bath and a walk in shower and 3 bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room. Outside is a well stocked garden and a carport. You'll find everything to hand in the pretty village of Beauly, from supermarkets to specialist retailers, from takeaways to gourmet restaurants. And Willowburn is a great base from which to explore the surrounding area. The City of Inverness is only 25 minutes from here and there is lots to see and do close by. Why not view our virtual tour and then make your booking via our online booking form? Alternatively, contact: Jim or Moira Finlayson. Tel: 01586 830323.
E-mail: enquiries@willowburncottage.co.uk
WWW: www.willowburncottage.co.uk

Woodlands Cottage, Near Invermoriston. Tucked away in the middle of bluebell woods just one mile from the village of Invermoriston, Woodlands Cottage enjoys a fairytale location to the west of Loch Ness. The property can sleep up to five guests in two bedrooms and offers spacious accommodation including a kitchen/dining room, separate sitting room and a large outside entrance-room with furniture. Heating is by storage heaters, with the addition of a wood burning stove in the kitchen and an open fire in the sitting room. Bed linen is provided and towels may be hired. Woodlands Cottage has private gardens extending to 2 acres and with a river flowing through it. Fishing permits can be arranged. Garden furniture and a barbecue are provided. There are hotels and shops close by and many places of interest just a short drive away. From £325-£495 per week. Please note, Woodlands Cottage is non smoking. Tel: +44 (0)1835 870779.
WWW: www.unique-cottages.co.uk/cottages/highlands/inverness-shire/woodlands_cottage

Wren, Inshlaggan, Near Tomdoun, Loch Garry, Invergarry. Originally a timber-built forester’s cottage, Wren is an old detached property which has been converted into a modest, but well equipped holiday let sleeping up to 5 guests. The accommodation is all on the ground floor and comprises a spacious fitted kitchen with all modern appliances, a separate living/dining room with multi-fuel stove, one double bedroom, one twin room, a single room, plus a family bathroom with a shower over the bath. Wren is surrounded by lovely woodlands and mountainous country. A restaurant, pub, boat hire, trout fishing and hill walking are all available in the local area. Open all year. Rates from £224-£448 per week including all linen. Electricity is by meter reading. One hod of coal and a starter pack is provided for the multi-fuel stove. Pets are welcome. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference NW77.
E-mail: hamcot@globalnet.co.uk
WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk