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1 Belltower, Huntly Street, Inverness IV3 5QU. 1 Belltower is a well-appointed, stylish and comfortable home from home in a historic former church with a commanding position on the banks of the River Ness, on a quiet road close to all Inverness's amenities. Quality restaurants and welcoming pubs are a few steps away and the centre of the city is just across the iconic pedestrian bridge right outside. The apartment has two bedrooms, one with a king-size bed, the other a double. There is an en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower, and a second toilet upstairs. The quirky windows in the upstairs sitting-room overlook the river and cityscape. There is wifi and a smart TV. We are perfectly placed for making the most of the Highland capital's resources and equally for getting away to enjoy the countryside. The Victorian market, castle, museum, art gallery, theatre, botanic gardens, canal locks, local nature reserve and shops are all just a short walk away along the riverside or across the footbridge. Please visit our website for more details and lots of photos.
E-mail: welcome@1belltower.co.uk
WWW: www.1belltower.co.uk

11 Bell Tower, Flat 11, Bell Tower, Huntly Street, Inverness, IV3 5QU. Conveniently located in the heart of the city, 11 Bell Tower sits at the very top of a refurbished church building overlooking the River Ness. The flat is cosy and welcoming and retains some charming original features. The living space is open plan, comprising a fully equipped kitchen area with integrated appliances including a washing machine and a dishwasher, a dining area with a table and chairs and a lounge with comfortable seating and a smart TV and Wi-Fi. There is a bathroom with full suite and a shower over the bath. The original beams can be seen in all the rooms and a spiral staircase leads up to the second floor where the two bedrooms - a double and a twin - are located. Parking is on street with a resident's pass available for the duration of your stay. Shops, restaurants and other amenities are all within walking distance. Open all year. Rates from £756-£882 per week and from £120-£140 per night with a minimum three night stay. A discount of 10% is offered to guests booking for more than a week. Please note; whilst children are welcome, 11 Bell Tower is not really suitable for young children. Similarly, less mobile guests may struggle. Contact Johan Wilson. Tel: 07706 341193.
E-mail: 11belltower@gmail.com
WWW: www.11belltower.co.uk

Aonach Mor at the Highland Club, St Benedict's Abbey, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, PH32 4DB. STB 4 Star Self Catering. Located in the magnificent grounds of the historic Fort Augustus Abbey on the shores of Loch Ness, we have 40 apartments and cottages with one, two or three bedrooms. We also have two pet (dog) friendly cottages within The Highland Club grounds. All of the accommodation is self-catering and fully equipped, a majority have an open plan kitchen/dining/living area. Some have views to Loch Ness, others views to the mountains or towards the Caledonian Canal. All the apartments are unique, there is something for everyone. The 20 acres of beautiful grounds are home to an indoor swimming pool, small gym, sauna and steam room, tennis courts, snooker table, table football and giant chess. You can dip your toes in Loch Ness or fish for free. The Boathouse Restaurant is in the grounds and the pretty village of Fort Augustus, with its boat trips and restaurants, is just a 2 minute walk away. Open all year. Rates from £500 per week. Short breaks available. Contact: Gary or Clare Lee. Tel: 01320 345155.
E-mail: mail@aonachmor.co.uk
WWW: www.aonachmor.co.uk

At Tomich Holidays, Guisachan Farm, Tomich, By Beauly, IV4 7LY. STB 3 and 4 Star Self Catering. Set amid spectacular Highland scenery, overlooking Glen Affric and close to Loch Ness, Tomich Holidays offer family and pet friendly accommodation in cottages, woodland lodges and a Victorian dairy. The Courtyard Cottages form part of an impressive Victorian farm steading with a magnificent Clock Tower. These spacious properties sleep up to 4 guests in 2 bedrooms. The Woodland Lodges sleep up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. They sit in natural birch woodland and have balconies which are ideal for wildlife watching. The quaint Victorian Dairy Cottage is self-contained andideal for a family of 4. There is an indoor heated swimming pool on site which is open during the Summer months (April to October) plus Wi-Fi hotspot, children's play area, games room, drying room and bike store with bike hire. Open all year. Rates from £300-£760 per week. Short breaks available. Contact Gina Francis. Tel: 01456 415332.
E-mail: admin@tomich-holidays.co.uk
WWW: www.tomich-holidays.co.uk

The Brewers Cottage Holiday Let, Tomich, Near Cannich, IV4 7LY. Set in a tranquil rural location in beautiful Glen Affric and on the edge of the historic village of Tomich, The Brewers Cottage sits in unique landscape of lochs, mountains and woodland which collectively form the Caledonian Forest. The whole area has been designated a National Nature Reserve and National Scenic Area and this is the perfect location for those seeking peace and tranquility with the option to enjoy the extensive wildlife and outdoor activities on offer in the area. The cottage itself was built sometime around 1865, boasts at least one colourful tennant in its past, and has an interesting history which includes tales of illicit distilling and law breaking. Under its present owners, The Brewers Cottage has been adapted for modern tastes and needs whilst retaining many original features that lend it charm. The property comprises a dining/kitchen, a separate lounge with wood burning stove, a family bathroom and two bedrooms, one a double, the other a twin. WiFi is available. Outside, the generous lawned and fenced garden is a haven for wildlife. There is also secure bike storage and parking for up to two cars. Up to two well behaved dogs welcome. For further information and pricing, check out the cottage website or Tel: 07990 614836.
E-mail: thebrewerscottage@hotmail.co.uk
WWW: www.thebrewerscottage.co.uk

Cottages & Castles Ltd. Inverness and the surrounding areas is an ideal location for a holiday in the Highlands. Cottages & Castles have a huge variety of cottages, large houses and castles of the highest quality ready for any self catering holiday. We have properties sleeping from 4-21 guests. Inverness can be your gateway to the Highlands with a whole host of exciting places to visit as well as a multitude of things to see and do. With around 114 properties throughout the Inverness area we will have the perfect accommodation for your self catering break.
E-mail: holidays@cottages-and-castles.co.uk
WWW: Cottages and Castles Website

Culnaskeath Farmhouse Cottage, Evanton. Culnaskeath Farmhouse Cottage is located 17 miles north of Inverness, on a hill looking out over the Cromarty Firth to the wonderful Black Isle. The cottage is a relatively new build, attached to an old stone farmhouse. It has a new kitchen, new bathroom and is newly decorated throughout. Though a small house, it has some unusual features, like a vellux-lit upstairs landing big enough for a desk, a cot and a small child's bed. In addition there are two double bedrooms. The cottage makes an ideal base for for hikers and bikers, and anyone wanting a quiet retreat. Dogs and children are welcome. It sits in a large, private, mostly enclosed garden and there are six miles of forest tracks behind it. This is a great place from which to explore the Black Isle (a peninsula not an island) and Easter Ross, or for visiting the city of Inverness. You can also take in parts of the North Coast 500 from here. From £385-£550 per week. Short breaks from £55 per night, with a minimum 3 night stay. For further information, or to book, contact Cynthia Rogerson on 0797 1124 720.
E-mail: cynthia.rogerson@btinernet.com

Dalvourn Holidays, Dalvourn Farm, Farr, Inverness, IV2 6XJ. Conveniently close to the City of Inverness and Loch Ness, Dalvourn Holidays offers modern, well equipped holiday cottages each positioned to provide the best views of the surrounding mountains and countryside. Comprising 5 cottages sleeping from 2-6 guests, properties include Cathie's Cottage, Strathnairn, Rowan Ridge and Woodpecker Pad each with three bedrooms; one king size with en suite, one twin and one single with a pull out companion bed. There is a shower and a bath with shower over in each cottage. With the exception of Strathnairn, these properties all welcome guests with pets. The Haven is classified as a Category 1 Unassisted Wheelchair Access property and has additional facilities suitable for disabled guests. It has two spacious bedrooms, one super king and one twin with two pull out companion beds. The large bathroom is a wet room with access from the master bedroom and hallway. Pets are also welcome in The Haven. Inclusive rates from £395-£820 per week. All cottages have free WiFi. Tel: 01808 521467 or 01808 521747.
E-mail: info@dalvourn.com
WWW: www.dalvourn-holiday-cottages.co.uk

Eòlas Holiday Cottages, Near Struy, Strathglass. Set in an elevated position above the River Beauly in an idyllic woodland setting are Tigh-na-Bruaich and Fern Cottages. Located near three of the most beautiful Scottish Glens - Affric, Cannich and Strathfarrar - they have a sense of remoteness, yet the cottages are still within easy reach of Inverness. Our two cottages sit 60 metres apart within 4 acres of secluded woodland and gardens. Tigh-na-Bruaich has been recently refurbished to a high standard and can accommodate up to 6 people. Fern Cottage is bright and modern and offers comfortable accommodation for up to 4 guests. Each cottage has its own patio area and lovely views. There is a private parking area. Open all year. Please check our website for rates and more details. Contact: Mary McDade. Tel: +44 (0) 1463 761 222.
E-mail: Bookings@EolasHolidayCottages.co.uk
WWW: www.eolasholidaycottages.co.uk

Fuchsia Cottage, Fortrose Harbour, Fortrose. A listed building situated within the Fortrose Harbour Conservation Area, Fuchsia Cottage dates to around 1800. With a southerly aspect, the cottage is adjacent to the beach and small harbour. It has a small, enclosed rear garden which is formed within the walls of a former smithy. Fuchsia Cottage provides accommodation for up to 5 guests in two bedrooms - one a double, the other a twin with the addition of a z bed. It has a fully modernised and well equipped kitchen, a sitting room with TV and Freeview and a separate family room, plus a family bathroom. The property is heated by electric storage heaters. It also has a traditional wood burning stove and an open fire for extra warmth on chillier nights. Open all year. Rates from £300 per week. Short breaks may be available. Sorry no pets. Contact: Susan or Tony. Tel: 0121 353 7750.
E-mail: Starhols@aol.com
WWW: www.fortrose.info

Gael Holiday Homes, Self Catering Scotland. Offering a variety of quality assured self catering cottages, holiday homes, log cabins and apartments across the Scottish Highlands, Gael Holiday Homes has over 70 properties in a choice of locations, suitable for all party sizes. From Wildhaven Cottage, a large one bedroomed cottage on a smallholding with free range poultry and livestock; luxurious Braevellie Apartment, ideal for 4 and in a stunning Victorian Villa conversion in the prime residential area of Crown, Inverness; Larchfield a 3 bedroom, spacious self catering modern house, in a peaceful and relaxing picturesque setting close to Daviot; Kerrisdale, sleeping 6, and only a 5 minute walk from a spectacular beach and one of the best golf courses in the world; all the way to Eaglestone, a luxurious holiday villa sleeping 8, with many features such as indoor swimming pool and outdoor tennis court in a country setting. Tel: 0844 310 00 77.
E-mail: enquiries@gaelholidayhomes.co.uk
WWW: www.gaelholidayhomes.co.uk

Herdsman's Cottage, Bogallan, The Black Isle, By Inverness. Situated in a quiet location just a few minutes drive north of Inverness, Herdsman's Cottage is readily accessible from the A9. It stands on the owners' working croft, adjacent to woodland where Red Kite nest, with gentle Highland cattle grazing nearby. It is superbly situated for exploring the Moray Firth, the north west and north east coasts. This 200 year old cottage has been imaginatively renovated to modern standards whilst retaining its original features. It stands alone in a large, mature fenced garden and comprises an open plan sitting/dining/kitchen area with a vaulted ceiling and exposed wooden beams and double and twin bedrooms, both en-suite and with underfloor heating. Both bedrooms are downstairs, making this property ideal for guests with limited mobility. Upstairs, there is a further, most attractive, galleried snug. From £395-£750 per week including provision of all bed linen, towels, WiFi and the first £20 of electricity. One well behaved dog welcome by arrangement and for a small additional charge. Sorry no smoking in the cottage. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: Herdsman's Cottage Web Page

Highgarry Lodges, Cottage and Summerhouse, Ardgarry Farm, Faichem, Invergarry, PH35 4HG. STB 3 and 4 Star Self Catering. Our spacious, comfortable Lodges are terraced into the hillside above Ardgarry Farm offering panoramic views across the Glen to the surrounding mountains and pine forests. Lodges have 3 bedrooms and a bathroom plus an open plan lounge/dining room and well equipped kitchen. Well behaved pets are welcome. STB 4 Star Highgarry Cottage is a charming property for 4. The well appointed accommodation comprises a fully fitted kitchen/dining room, separate lounge, one double bedroom, one twin and a family bathroom. The delightful Summerhouse lies adjacent to the Farmhouse and is for 2 people. It offers open-plan living with a large double en-suite bedroom. All properties have Satellite TV/DVD and free Wi-Fi, bed linen is provided and cots and high chairs can be provided. There is a laundry and a drying room on site. Our peaceful rural location makes an ideal base for a family holiday or a couple looking to get away from it all, yet still wanting to be centrally placed for the major tourist attractions in the area and for touring the Western Highlands. Rates from £365 per week. Contact Kevin & Angie Gallagher. Tel: 01809 501226. Mobile: 07753 965303.
E-mail: ardgarryfarm@aol.com
WWW: www.ardgarryfarm.co.uk

The Highland Club, St. Benedict's Abbey, Fort Augustus, PH32 4BD. Set within 20 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds on the southern shores of Loch Ness, The Highland Club is an international multi-award winning development in a unique setting. Housed in the former St Benedict's Abbey are 15 fantastic apartments that can be rented for weekend breaks, holidays or longer. With properties sleeping from 2-4 guests, you're sure to find something to suit. Choose Rushworth in the former Abbey Church, with its feature sandstone arch, columns and exposed vaulted roof. This spacious property sleeps 2. The beautifully appointed Ratisbon sleeps 4, has doors opening out onto the Monastery lawn and its own private terrace. For the larger family there is The Linse or The Farlie with their spacious rooms and separate kitchen. With a restaurant, club lounge, swimming pool complex and range of outdoor activities on the estate, you'll find plenty to do here. For further information, Tel: +44 (0)20 3478 3897.
E-mail: reservations@thehighlandclub.co.uk
WWW: www.thehighlandclub.co.uk

Inverness Apartments & Cottages. Inverness Apartments & Cottages offer a selection of luxury 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom properties in attractive residential areas of Inverness, most within easy walking distance of the city centre and on a bus route. All properties have parking and/or a garden or patio. Choose from Wyvis or Courtyard with 1 double bedroom, Culloden, Glen View, Morning Heather, Castle Heather or Castlefield with 2 doubles, Golf View with 1 double and 1 twin, Culduthel, Old Cottage and New Cottage with 3 doubles, Stratherrick with 4 doubles or West Heather with 5 doubles. All properties are finished and furnished to a high standard and have, additionally, a fully fitted kitchen, a separate lounge, a dining area to either the kitchen or lounge, or a separate dining room, a well appointed bathroom and offer free WiFi. See our web site for rates and special offers. For full details visit our website. Contact Norman Cordiner. Tel: + 44 (0) 1463 236 060.
E-mail: info@invernessapartments.co.uk
WWW: www.invernessapartments.co.uk

Inverness City Suites, Inverness. Inverness City Suites, located in the heart of Inverness, offer a mixture of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and a luxurious self catering alternative to hotel accommodation. Designed to provide a chic and contemporary choice for visitors to Inverness, this latest addition to the Highland accommodation scene offers the unique advantage that makes guests feel as if they are staying in a high-end hotel with the added bonus of personal space. The design and décor create a comfortable home from home atmosphere that is perfect for couples, families, holiday makers or business and corporate professionals looking for a short or extended stay. Each apartment is fully equipped with Egyptian cotton bed linen, super-king or kingsize beds, luxury duvets, en-suite bathrooms, plush kitchens, iPod docking stations and flat screen TVs, whilst cleaning and maintenance is all part of the service. From £85 per apartment per night. Tel: 01463 715218.
E-mail: stay@invernesscitysuites.co.uk
WWW: www.invernesscitysuites.co.uk

Kiltearn Cottage, Near Alness. Fabulously situated right above the Cromarty Firth, 16 miles north of Inverness, and with breathtaking views across the water to the Black Isle beyond, Kiltearn Cottage is as comfortable inside as its surroundings are spectacular. And if this were not enough, it is also ideally placed for exploring north to John O' Groats south to Loch Ness, and west to the north west coast. The comfortably and attractively furnished accommodation comprises a fully fitted kitchen, a separate dining room/sun room, a cosy lounge with open fire, two spacious bedrooms - one a double, the other a twin - and a family bathroom. Outside the cottage sits detached and alone in its own garden high above the water line. Garden furniture is provided and you'll find this a great place to sit and watch the world go by. Rates from £330-£495 per week. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: Kiltearn Cottage Web Page

Kintore Cottage, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness. By the side of the Caledonian canal in Fort Augustus, within walking distance of the village shops, pubs and restaurants, Kintore Cottage is a traditional lock keeper's cottage dating from around 1830. The accommodation, which is all at ground floor level, comprises a spacious dining kitchen with all modern appliances and French doors leading to an enclosed rear garden, a cosy sitting room with lounge seating, TV, DVD player and wood burning stove, one double bedroom, one twin room and a shower room. Outside is an outhouse with tumble dryer and ample storage space. Parking is available to the rear of the property within the enclosed rear garden which also has a barbecue, table and chairs. Open all year. Rates from £300-£590 per week. Sorry no smoking and no pets. We also have a cottage on Mull - see our entry for Rowan Cottage. Contact Graham Kyle. Tel: 0141 638 7856. Mobile: 07802 607708.
E-mail: graham.kyle@ntlworld.com
WWW: www.holidaycottage-lochness.co.uk

Lochletter Lodges, Balnain, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6TJ. Our STB 3 Star Self Catering lodges (photo on left) are only 10 minutes from Drumnadrochit, located in beautiful Glenurquhart, which stretches from Loch Ness to Glen Affric. Set in a mature birch wood with no through traffic, the lodges have an open-plan living area with fully fitted kitchen, dining area and a comfortable lounge with TV, DVD and free WiFi. Bathrooms have either a separate shower, or shower over a bath. Divach, Guisachan and Plodda lodge are 3-bedroom lodges (sleep 6). Glomach is a 2 bedroom lodge (sleeps 4), also suitable for disabled persons. Lochletter Allt Lodge, is a luxury, spacious, STB 4 Star, 3 bedroom lodge (photo on right). It sleeps up to 6 persons with an open plan living/kitchen area with a wood stove and has a downstairs bathroom with a walk in shower and a family bathroom upstairs with separate shower and a spa/whirlpool bath. The lodge is well equipped and also has free WiFi. Allt Lodge has parking for a several cars. Open all year. Rates: Lochletter Lodges from £240-£585 per week; Allt Lodge from £500-£1090 per week. Dogs welcome in all properties (maximum 2). Contact Vincent or Claudia. Tel: +44 (0)1456 476313. Mobile: +44 (0) 7788 855237.
E-mail: info@lochletter.com
WWW: Lochletter Lodges and Lochletter Allt Lodge

The Old Fisherman's Cottage, Avoch, Near Fortrose, The Black Isle. A 200 year old listed cottage, The Old Fisherman's Cottage is right on the coast, in the quaint conservation village of Avoch. 10 miles north of Inverness, and less than one mile south of the small Cathedral town of Fortrose, the cottage is one of the original detached traditional stone fisherman's cottages which give Avoch such tremendous character. You step down into this cottage from the quiet, winding shore road and from its tiny shore garden. Double-glazed and cosy due to the thick traditional walls, The Old Fisherman's Cottage is sympathetically furnished with all modern comforts. With a downstairs twin bedroom with TV and en suite shower (with underfloor heating) and a further double bedroom, single bedroom and bathroom upstairs, it provides conveniently configured and quite ideal holiday accommodation. The sitting/dining room, at the heart of this charming property, is warmed by an open fire, making it cosy at any time of year. From £395 -£675 per week including provision of all bed linen, towels, WiFi and the first £20 of electricity. Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome for a small additional charge. Sorry no smoking in the cottage. Tel: +44 (0) 1835 822277.
WWW: The Old Fisherman's Cottage Web Page

Wilderness Cottages - Self Catering at Loch Ness and throughout Scotland. Many properties STB and Green Tourism Graded. 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. Properties are also available at the Abbey in Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness. Many other properties including those on the west coast 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 sleep 2-22 guests. Contact: Wilderness Cottages, Scotland. Tel: 01463 719219.
E-mail: server@wildernesscottages.co.uk
WWW: www.wildernesscottages.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 822277.
WWW: Woodlands Cottage Web Page