Baronial Mansion

About this property

This large holiday home is a magnificent, imposing Baronial mansion house, built-in 1890s, surrounded by mature woodland with access to a delightful river walk.

The house faces northeast and has an open view across fields, whilst the views from the drawing-room, and dining room, as well as the two main bedrooms, look east/south-east towards the Cromarty Firth.

 The house is divided into three sections with the main section available for letting on a self-catering basis for 10 adults.

The property has retained much of its historical charm, including turrets, parapets and decor that incorporates antique furnishings with the comforts of modern day living.

The entrance opens up into the great hall, which boasts a grand  piano and a large open fire. Moving through to the formal drawing room you'll find a comfortable seating area which is great for socializing.

 To the other side of the Hall can be found the grand dining room with a large gas fuelled log-fire and a large formal dining table to seat everyone.

More entertainment rooms include the TV lounge and a library bar which, in addition to the cocktail bar with fridge has a full-sized snooker table, darts board and a wide variety of books.  In addition there is an equipped gym with sauna and shower. There is also a delightfully bright and elegant music room housing a Bechstein grand piano ( key on request), electric organ and other musical instruments. The walls of the room carry the portriats and pictures of the past Lairds of the Dalmore Estate.  

If you want to cook up a banquet without any hassle, the spacious well-equipped kitchen has a gas cooker and oven, a microwave, twin fridge/freezers, wine fridge and a dishwasher.

 

There is long breakfast table with seating for eight guests for relaxed dining in front the wood burning stove. Adjacent is a laundry room with washing machine and drier.  Downstairs between the Hall and the dining room you'll also find the Arabian styled guest toilet.

Up the grand staircase onto the galleried landing there are five bedrooms, all with large windows allowing light to flood in. The first is an impressive master bedroom with a comfortable four-poster bed, an en-suite bathroom with a tiled walk in bath with shower over and a WC, and an en-suite dressing room.

Three more beautifully furnished bedrooms have double four-poster beds, one with an en-suite bathroom with a bath with a shower attachment, and another with en-suite  shower and a WC. The third four-poster room shares the bathroom with the family room having access from the corridor.

The family room includes a king size four-poster bed, a cot for an infant and a safe bed which can be converted into a double. This bedroom boasts a wonderful en-suite family bathroom including a bath with a shower over and a WC. There is good wi-fi and bluetooth speakers in most rooms.

In addition larger groups may wish to use an additional private suite of two double bedrooms with shared shower/ WC room. Each bedroom is available for weekly rental with additional payment.

Private lawns surround this property and front of the dining room there is a sun terrace with outdoor furniture and tables and adjacent stands a covered pergola with gas fired BBQ and seating for 6.  

The garden features a children's play area with play equipment including a zip wire to keep them entertained.  There is also badminton and croquet for the slightly older guests. There is access to the surrounding woods with private steps down to the river offering delightful riverside walks  to the town , or the sea or the nearby eponymous distillery. Adjacent to the top of the steps is a viewpoint with seating offering a wonderful river view.

Set within 9 acres of grounds, including a large lawned area to the front and side and enclosed by woodlands. Access if the by the main drive, whilst the side drive is used by the housekeeper and residents of the other apartment. There is adequate parking for 6 cars.

It is located 20 miles north-west of Inverness, on the outskirts of Alness. There is a supermarket, shops and pubs in the village whilst Inverness have a greater range available. Ross-shire is known for its mild dry climate compared to the rest of Scotland. Dolphin watching is one of the main attractions of the area and can be seen in the Cromarty Firth, at Chanonry Point or in a Dolphin Watch boat.

Accommodation

Start your celebration in style amidst rich decor and furnishings and palatial rooms. Elegance exudes from every corner of this Baronial highland retreat. This large holiday home is a magnificent imposing Baronial mansion house, built in 1809, surrounded by mature woodland with access to a delightful river walk.
Ground Floor
- Grand hall with a wood-burning stove and comfortable sofas
- Elegant drawing room with elegant furniture and delightful views over the grounds
- TV room with comfortable sofas
- Games room with full sized pool table and open fire
- Traditional dining room for 8 people
- Fully equipped kitchen with 5 hobs and double oven, plus microwave and breakfast area for 7 people
- Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
First Floor
- Bedroom with four poster double bed, with separate access door; shower room, with shower cabinet and w.c only
- Bedroom with four poster double bed, with en-suite bathroom, with bath with shower attachment, w.c and wash hand basin
- Bedroom with king size four-poster bed, a cot for an infant and a safe bed (can be converted into a double) with en-suite shared family bathroom (bath with shower over, w.c. and wash hand basin)
- Bedroom with four poster double bedroom sharing bathroom with the twin bedroom but with separate access.
- Bedroom with double bed, with private shower room (this room is extra on request)
Exterior Grounds
- 9 acres of grounds
- Large lawned area
- Outdoor dining
- Garden furniture
- Plenty of parking is available outside the property. Parking for 6 cars
- Barbecue
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Central heating
- EV charger (coming in 2025)
- DVD player
- Sky TV
- Cot and high chair
- Grand piano
- Fishing rights on the River Averon which runs alongside the grounds. The Alness Angling Club now control the salmon and sea trout fishing on two beats of the river near to the house as well as the estuary below. The 5-year average for the the club’s own waters - Beats 2,3 and the estuary - is 136 salmon and grille and 44 sea trout. Guests are welcome to use the river within the rules of the Club. Two rods will be available on request.