Undiscovered Scotland

1 Belltower, Huntly Street, Inverness. Located in a former church and in a commanding position on the banks of the River Ness, 1 Belltower offers a comfortable home away from home. This well appointed property sits on a quiet road close to all the city's amenities. The accommodation comprises a well-equipped open plan kitchen, an upstairs living room with quirky windows overlooking both river and city, a bedroom with king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and separate shower. There is WiFi and a smart TV and all bedlinen and towels are provided, as are basic store-cupboard supplies. There is free parking right outside the building and a parking permit is provided. The bus and railway stations are just a short walk away and the apartment's location is ideal for exploring the city or for heading further into the Highlands on days out. Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle are easily reached from here. Open all year. Rates from £160 per night for a minimum of 4 nights.
E-mail: welcometo1belltower@gmail.com
WWW: 1belltower.co.uk

Aonach Mor, Dalreoch, Fort Augustus, PH32 4BH. 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. Short breaks available. Contact: Katy Silvester. 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 4 Star Self Catering with Wi-Fi. Set amid spectacular Highland scenery, overlooking Glen Affric and close to Loch Ness, Tomich Holidays offer family and pet friendly accommodation in the Courtyard Cottages, Woodland Lodges or The Boathouse. 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. There is a seasonal indoor swimming pool (open from March), a toddler play area with low level assault course, games room, drying room, bike store and EV chargers on site. The Boathouse is a bespoke off grid lochside property just for two. Open all year. Rates from £400-£770 per week for the Cottages, Lodges and Dairy and £1000-£1800 per week for The Boathouse. Short breaks available. Contact Gina Francis. Tel: 01456 415332.
E-mail: stay@tomich-holidays.co.uk
WWW: www.tomich-holidays.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

Fern Cottage, Near Struy, Strathglass. Located in an elevated position above the river Beauly, our woodland cottage provides an idyllic retreat amongst some of the Scottish Highland's most spectacular scenery. Nestled in the midst of three of the most beautiful Scottish Glens – Glen Affric, Glen Cannich and Glen Strathfarrar – you will be on the doorstep to some of the wilder and most remote areas of Scotland whilst still within easy reach of the capital of the Highlands, Inverness. Sitting within 3 acres of secluded woodland and gardens Fern Cottage is a bright and modern cottage with an open plan layout including a mezzanine area, yet still having the charm of a log burning stove and beautiful views. Accommodates a max of 2 guests and private parking area within the grounds. Open all year. Please check our website for rates and more details. Contact: Mary McDade. Tel: 07947 315839.
E-mail: enquiries@eolasholidaycottages.scot
WWW: eolasholidaycottages.scot

Fisherman's Cottage, Avoch, Near Fortrose, The Black Isle. A 200 year old listed cottage, 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, 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 £695 -£1050 per week including provision of all bed linen, towels, electricity and WiFi. 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

Fuchsia Cottage, Fortrose, IV10 8TP. This traditional listed stone built cottage enjoys a southerly aspect and is situated by the beach and small harbour at Fortrose, overlooking the slipway used by the local sailing club. It has an enclosed rear garden, which is formed within the walls of a former "smithy", with private parking. The well appointed accommodation comprises a fully equipped kitchen & sitting room with TV. There is a separate day room with dining table and chairs, one double bedroom, one twin room, with an extra z-bed for a child if required, plus a family bathroom. The whole harbour area at Fortrose is a conservation area and there is plenty to see and do in the town and surrounding area. Open all year. Prices are available on our web site and include free WiFi. Sorry no pets. STL licence number: HI-20005-F. Contact: Susan or Tony. Tel: 07702 036429.
E-mail: FuchsiaCottageFortrose@gmail.com
WWW: www.fortrose.info

Glen Affric View, Near Cannich, Beauly. This substantial, detached house sits in a spectacular location in Strathglass, looking out towards beautiful Glen Affric, just 3 miles from the village of Cannich. The comfortably furnished accommodation comprises a fully fitted dining kitchen with wood burning stove, a utility room, a separate sitting room with wood burning stove, four bedrooms, including a double with shower room downstairs, suitable for guests with limited mobility, and a double and two twins upstairs, plus a family bathroom. Glen Affric View sits in 0.75 acres of wild gardens and forest tracks. There is a charming octagonal summerhouse and a patio area with furniture for al fresco dining or evening drinks. There is also a table tennis table in the garage which also doubles as a secure storage space for bicycles and outdoor sports equipment. Open all year. Rates from £795-£1650 per week including all bed linen, towels, electricity, heating oil and WiFi. Short breaks may be available. Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome, but please note, this is a no smoking house. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: Glen Affric View Web Page

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 £795-£1095 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. Contact Kevin & Angie Gallagher. Tel: 01809 501226. Mobile: 07753 965303.
E-mail: ardgarryfarm@aol.com
WWW: www.ardgarryfarm.co.uk

Inverness City Suites, Inverness. Inverness City Suites offer Luxury Serviced Apartments at two city locations; 2-7 High Street and Hedgefield apartments at Culduthel Road Inverness. These modern one and two apartments offer a luxurious self catering alternative to hotel accommodation. Designed to provide a chic and contemporary choice for visitors to Inverness. 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, queen size or twin beds with luxury duvets, en-suite bathrooms, fully fitted kitchens flat screen TVs and blue-ray DVD. Special rates are offered for mimimum 3, 5 and 7 night stays and include free parking and WiFi. For reservations please call +44 (0)1463 715218.
E-mail: stay@ics.scot
WWW: www.invernesscitysuites.co.uk

King Street Apartment, 65 King Street, Inverness, IV3 5PY. This 4-star quirky hideaway is in a quiet, relaxed location just two minutes from the picturesque banks of the River Ness, yet it's only a five minute walk away from the shops, restaurants, cafés and bars in the vibrant city centre. The cosy accommodation is at second floor level, has gas central heating and comprises an open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, a double bedroom and a shower room with underfloor heating. Free on-street parking is available and guests have the use of unlimited free WiFi and a laptop-friendly workspace. King Street Apartment is an ideal base for singles and couples who want to visit Inverness and explore more widely. Eden Court Theatre and Cinema is close by. Loch Ness with Urquhart Castle, the Loch Ness Exhibition and Jacobite Cruises is just seven miles away. Opportunities for walking, cycling, watersports and horse riding are all available in the surrounding area. Open all year. For further information and to book, use the links below to the apartment email and website. You can also contact owners Kathleen or John on Tel: 07545 686 665.
E-mail: info@ksinverness.co.uk
WWW: www.ksinverness.co.uk

Lochletter Lodges, Balnain, Glen Urquhart, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6TJ. Only 5 miles from Drumnadrochit, Lochletter Lodges are located in scenic Glenurquhart and provide the ideal base from which to explore the Highlands. Our 4 self catering lodges are set in mature birch woodland, with no through traffic, and have an open-plan living area with fully fitted kitchen, a dining area and a comfortable lounge with TV, DVD and free WiFi. Bathrooms have either a separate shower or a shower over the bath. Divach, Guisachan and Plodda lodge are 3-bedroom lodges each sleeping up to 6 guests in one double, one twin and one bunk room. Glomach is a 2 bedroom lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in one double and one twin room. Plodda has a walk in shower. Glomach is suitable for disabled guests, having adaptations throughout and a bathroom with a walk in shower. Each lodge has adjacent parking for two cars. Open all year. Rates from £590-£990 per week including all bed linen, towels and basic heating and lighting. Short breaks are available over Winter (minimum 3 nights, except for festive breaks which are a minimum 5 nights). Up to 2 well behaved dogs welcome per lodge. Contact Andrew on 07541 051637 or Holly on 07541 051636.
E-mail: info@lochletter.com
WWW: Lochletter Lodges

Pitcalzean House, Pitcalnie, Near Tain, IV19 1QT. A luxurious, early Georgian country house, Pitcalzean House sits in 33 acres of grounds in the heart of the Northern Highlands, on the NC500 route. With lots of space it provides the perfect base for an exclusive use self catering holiday for a large group of friends, a family reunion, a small wedding, a musical retreat or yoga retreat. The main house has beautifully appointed public rooms, including a library, a cinema room, a snooker room, a conference room and an elegant dining room. At first floor level the sumptuous bedrooms include a master suite with an emperor bed plus a sitting room and private bathroom. With a combination of Superking, Twin, Singles and a forest themed dormitory, Pitcalzean House can accommodate up to 38 persons. Pitcalzean House grounds include a secret walled garden, ideal for Highland Games, archery and axe throwing. Entertainment and activities can be arranged on request. With terraced lawns to the front, mature trees and rhododendrons, a BBQ hut and an ancient burial ground are all within the grounds. For celebrations there is a rustic style barn in the former coach house, which can cater for up to 60 guests. Open all year. For further information and to book, visit the website linked below, send an email or Tel: 07824 536446.
E-mail: enquiries@pitcalzeanhouse.co.uk
WWW: pitcalzeanhouse.co.uk

Redhill Farmhouse, Near Allanfearn, by Inverness. This charming, traditional farmhouse is part of a working farm and sits in a location that offers the best of both worlds: a lovely countryside setting with wonderful views out towards the Moray Firth. The well appointed accommodation is decorated in a traditional Highland theme throughout and comprises a kitchen with breakfasting area, a separate utility room, a colourful formal dining room, a cosy sitting room with wood burning stove, a bright and airy sunroom, two bedrooms, one with a kingsize bed and en-suite shower room, the other with twin beds, plus a family bathroom to the upper floor and a separate WC downstairs. There is parking immediately outside the farmhouse and the enclosed garden has a large lawn which is perfect for kids. The Highland capital, Inverness, is just 3.5 miles away and you will find plenty to see and do in the local area including historic sites and castles to visit, various watersports on offer and golf at Castle Stuart Links, to name just a few. Open all year. Rates from £795-£1395 per week including all bed linen, towels, electricity, WiFi and the first £25 of heating oil. Short breaks may be available. Sorry no smoking and no pets. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: Redhill Farmhouse Web Page

Retreat Group Scotland. Providing self catering holiday accommodation across the Highlands of Scotland and the wider UK. Retreat Group offers a variety of properties to suit all group sizes and ages, from cosy lodges to deluxe cottages with hot tubs, sleeping 2 to 10 people in the Cairngorms National Park, Rural Perthshire, Oban, St. Andrews, plus many more. Whether you are looking for a peaceful cottage break, a Lochside escape or something for all the family, there is sure to be a property that fits your needs. For individual property information, visit our website linked below, or you can call our Office on: 0203 907 6458.
E-mail: bookings@retreat-group.com
WWW: www.retreat-group.com

 

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• No 3 Tarrel Farm Cottages Portmahomack, IV20 1SL. STB 3 Star Self Catering.
• No 41 Town House 41 Huntly Street, Inverness, IV3 5HP. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• No 48 Inverness 48 Ardconnel Street, Inverness, IV2 3EZ. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• Achmony Holidays Drumnadrochit, IV63 6UX. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• Aigas Holiday Cottages Mains of Aigas, By Beauly, IV4 7AD.
• Aldourie Castle Estate Loch Ness, Inverness, IV2 6EL. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• Ardconnel Court Apartments 38 Ardconnel Street, Inverness, IV2 3EZ. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• Auchnahillin Caravan & Camping Park Daviot East, Inverness, IV2 5XQ. STB 4 Star Holiday Park.
• Balblair Cottages Balblair, Croy, Inverness, IV2 5PH. STB 3 Star Self Catering.
• Balnacraig House Craigton, North Kessock, IV1 3YG. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• Balnagown Estates Kildary, IV18 0NU. STB 4-5 Star Self Catering.
• Bearnock Lodge Glen Urquhart, Inverness, IV63 6TN. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• Big Sky Lodges 14 Drynie Park, Muir of Ord, IV6 7RP.
• Black Isle Lodge Balnakyle, Munlochy, IV8 8PF. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• Boath Stables Nairn, IV12 5TE. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• BraeVellie Luxury Apartments 2 Crown Circus, Inverness, IV2 3NQ. STB 5 Star Self Catering.
• Broombank Cottage Newlands, Culloden Moor, Inverness, IV2 5EF. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• Cawdor Estate Cawdor Estate Office, Cawdor, Nairn, IV12 5RE. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• Clava Lodge Holiday Homes Culloden Moor, Inverness, IV2 5EJ.
• Cottages & Castles Holiday Accommodation
• Cottar House 2 Manse Road, Nairn, IV12 4RN. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• For a great choice of holiday cottages across Inverness, Loch Ness & Cromarty Firth visit Countrycottagesonline.com
• Cromarty National Trust for Scotland Holiday cottages and houses. Read our Feature about NTS Holiday Accommodation.
• Culligran Cottages Glen Strathfarrar, Struy, Beauly, IV4 7JX. STB 2-3 Star Self Catering.
• The Dairy at Daviot Daviot Estate, Daviot, Inverness, IV2 5ER. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• Dolphin Bay Suites at the Old Ship Inn, Seafront, Ardersier, By Inverness, IV2 7QH. STB 3 Star Self Catering.
• Dolphin View Cottage 34 Shore Street, Nairn, IV12 4PX.
• Dolphin View Properties Sanbank Cottage, Portmahomack, By Tain, IV20 1YH.
• Dornoch Firth Caravan Park Meikle Ferry South, Tain, IV19 1JX. STB 4 Star Holiday Park.
• Dunlichity House - Tordarroch Wing Tordarroch, Farr, Inverness, IV2 6XF. STB 5 Star Self Catering.
• Eagle Brae Log Cabins Struy, Beauly, IV4 7LE. STB 5 Star Self Catering.
• Easdale Kenneth Street, Inverness, IV3 5NR. STB 3 Star Self Catering.
• Easter Dalziel Farmhouse Easter Dalziel Farm, Dalcross, Inverness, IV2 7JL.
• Faichemard Farm Chalets Invergarry, PH35 4HG.
• Flowerburn Holiday Homes Flowerburn, Rosemarkie, Fortrose, IV10 8SL.
• Fonthill King Street, Nairn, IV12 4DN. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• The Glen Mhor Apartments 8-15 Ness Bank, Inverness, IV2 4SG.
• Glenurquhart Lodges Glenurquhart, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6TJ. STB 3 Star Self Catering.
• Heathfield Cottages Heathfield Farm, Invergordon, IV18 0LN.
• Highland Apartments by Mansley 16 luxury serviced apartments. Bank Street, Inverness IV1 1QY.
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• The Highland Club St.Benedict's Abbey, Fort Augustus, PH32 4BD.
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• Highland Lodges Kilfinnan, Near Invergarry, PH34 4EB. STB 3 Star Self Catering.
• Inverness Crown Apartments 8 Cawdor Road, Inverness, IV2 3NR. STB 3 Star Self Catering.
• Ivy Cottage Heights Of Brae, Strathpeffer, IV14 9AF. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• Ivydene Holiday Cottage 19 Church Street, Cromarty, IV11 8XA.
• Lann Dearg Studios Dalcataig, Invermoriston, IV63 7YG. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• Linsmore Lodges Linsmore, Tor View, Contin, By Strathpeffer, IV14 9EE.
• Loch Ness Bay Camping Borlum Farm, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6XN.
• Loch Ness Cottage Collection Dochgarroch Lock, Dochgarroch, IV3 8JG. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• The Mill at Fearn Farm Fearn, Tain, IV20 1TL. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park East Beach, Nairn, IV12 4PH. STB 4 Star Holiday Park.
• Ness Castle Lodges Dores Road, Inverness, IV2 6DH. STB 4-5 Star Self Catering.
• Ness Side Estate Dores Road, Inverness, IV2 6DH.
• The Old Mill Craskie Estate, Glencannich, Beauly IV4 7LX.
• The Old Stables Corrimony, Glenurquhart, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6TW. STB 4 Star Self Catering. Access for visitors with mobility difficulties.
• Ornum Cottage 6 Broallan, Beauly, IV4 7AH. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• Pine Chalets Newtonhill, Lentran, Inverness, IV3 8RN. STB 3 Star Self Catering.
• Pinewood Steading South Clunes, Kirkhill, by Inverness, IV5 7PT. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• Point Clair House Loch Ness.
• Ranch Chalet Park The Ranch, Delny, Invergordon, IV18-0LJ.
• Rathad an Drobhair Curin, Strathconon, Muir of Ord, IV6 7QG.
• Redburn Steading Evanton, Dingwall, IV16 9XW. 5 Star Holiday Rental.
• Reelig Holiday Lettings Reelig Estate, Kirkhill, Inverness, IV5 7PP.
• Rillan Keepers Square, Balmacaan, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6UP. STB 3 Star Self Catering.
• Roebuck Cottage Bay Farm Cottages, Avoch, IV9 8RP. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
• Roe Deer Cottage Ornum House, 6 Broallan, near Beauly, IV4 7AH. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
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• Swallow Cottage Bay Farm Cottages, Avoch, IV9 8RP. STB 4 Star Self Catering.
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