Undiscovered Scotland

10 Douglas Row, Inverness. This beautiful terraced property is nestled on the banks of the River Ness in the centre of the vibrant city of Inverness. It’s the perfect base for those looking for a central location and are wanting to travel without a car. It’s also conveniently located within easy reach of the Highlands, so ideal for those looking for a more active and adventurous getaway. The cottage consists of three bedrooms, meaning there is plenty of space to welcome the entire family. There is a fantastic open plan kitchen, the perfect space for entertaining and catching up with loved ones, plus a delightfully cosy woodburning stove you can snuggle down in front of after a long day of exploring your surroundings. There's a generously sized garden, which is perfect for enjoying a morning coffee and welcoming in the day. Follow this up with a gentle stroll along the banks of the River Ness and absorb the mesmerising scenery. For more information about this property, or any of our Scottish properties, please visit our website which is linked below or Tel: 01244 356695.
E-mail: info@sykescottages.co.uk
WWW: www.sykescottages.co.uk

Abbey Old School Apartment 11, The Highland Club, Fort Augustus Abbey, Fort Augustus. This luxury two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is set in 20 acres of mature garden grounds at the Highland Club, on the shore of Loch Ness at Fort Augustus. Come here for a quiet relaxing holiday in the resort and explore Loch Ness, or go touring in the North and West Highlands. Old School 11 is a sunny, spacious south facing apartment in the restored St Benedict's Abbey building. It comprises a large open plan living area, is beautifully furnished throughout and includes a master kingsize double bedroom with en-suite and a twin room with adjacent family bathroom. On site facilities, which are free for guests to use, include an indoor swimming pool, spa and gym, a billiard room and a tennis court, adventure playground and picnic area. Open all year. Rates from £460 per week including provision of all linen, towels, heating, electricity and WiFi. Short breaks may be available. Contact Andy and Rosemary on 01456 486631.
E-mail: info@lochnessholiday.co.uk
WWW: www.lochnessholiday.co.uk

Achmony Holidays, Achmony, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6UX. STB 4 Star Self Catering. This select development of locally designed and built lodges sit in a spectacular location with south facing views over Loch Ness, the village of Drumnadrochit and beautiful Glenurquhart. Each lodge has a patio or balcony and comes beautifully appointed with a large open plan living space comprising a well equipped kitchen and dining area and a spacious lounge with Freesat TV. WiFi is available. There are two double bedrooms and one twin room, plus a full bathroom and separate shower room. A choice of lodges with 2 and 3 en-suite bedrooms is available, as are lodges with a separate conservatory lounge providing extra space. Each lodge is individually sited in over 70 acres of private and secluded birch-studded hillside overlooking Loch Ness, accessed by private road off the A831 Drumnadrochit/Cannich road. Open Easter to end October. Rates from £465-£810 per week. Contact Elizabeth Mackintosh. Tel: +44 (0)1456 450357.
E-mail: info@lochnessholidays.com
WWW: www.lochnessholidays.com

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

The Cottage at Broomhill, North Kessock, Near Inverness. Just 5 minutes' drive from the A9 at the Tore roundabout, where roads take you to Ullapool, the hills of Torridon and Skye, John o'Groats, Glen Affric and Loch Ness, The Cottage at Broomhill provides a great base for touring and for a range of outdoor activities. This 180-year-old traditional whitewashed cottage stands in 1 acre of partly wooded grounds with a small stream and carefully maintained gardens. The well appointed accommodation comprises a kitchen/dining room with doors to the garden, a cosy sitting room with wood burner and a piano, one double bedroom and a bathroom downstairs, an upstairs twin/double bedroom, a WC and a third bedroom/office with a single bed. From £375-£595 per week including provision of all bed linen, towels, electricity and the first £15 of oil for the central heating. Wifi is available. One well behaved pet welcome by arrangement. Sorry no smoking in the cottage. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: The Cottage at Broomhill Web Page

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

Cottage of Aird, Old Edinburgh Road South, Inverness, IV2 6AR. Set in a rural location on the southern outskirts of Inverness with views over fields and woodland, Cottage of Aird offers immaculately presented accommodation for up to 7 guests in 3 bedrooms. The property comprises a well equipped kitchen/dining area leading out to picturesque private patio and enclosed garden, a separate lounge with feature fireplace, comfortable leather sofas, TV and DVD, a spacious master bedroom with queen size bed, built in wardrobe, country views and TV/DVD player with iPod dock, one twin bedroom, a room with a double bunk with single bunk overhead and a family bathroom. Cottage of Aird is ideally located for visitors wanting to explore the Scottish Highlands or people looking for a base while working in the city. Open all year. Fully inclusive rates from £425-£680 per week or £85-£180 per night. Contact Alison MacRae. Tel: 07549 479509.
WWW: www.cottageofaird.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

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

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

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, 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. Fully inclusive rates from £146 for 2 days. 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

Kilcoy Chalets, Kilcoy, Tore, Muir of Ord, IV6 7SF. STB 3 Star Self Catering. High quality wooden chalets set in in their own peaceful, well maintained garden in one of Scotland's most beautiful areas - The Black Isle. Having been specifically designed with couples in mind, each chalet has just one double bedroom, a shower room and a fully fitted kitchen/lounge. Electric heating ensures cosy comfort across the seasons and standard equipment even includes a washer/dryer should the weather catch you out. Kilcoy Chalets are ideally located for sightseeing and touring both the north and west coasts of Scotland or the Inverness and Loch Ness areas, or simply offer a great place to put your feet up and get away from it all. Open end April to mid October. Rates from £325-£435 per week. Short breaks available on request. Contact: Lynda Thomson. Tel: +44 (0) 1463 741797.
E-mail: info@kilcoychalets.com
WWW: www.kilcoychalets.com

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

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 and ideal for a family of 4. There is an indoor heated swimming pool on site plus Wi-Fi hotspot, children's play area, games room, drying room and bike store with bike hire. Open all year. Rates from £270-£720 per week. Short breaks available. Contact Gina Francis. Tel: 01456 415332.
E-mail: admin@tomich-holidays.co.uk
WWW: www.tomich-holidays.co.uk

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