About this property
Historic lodge set in the wonderful highland countryside situated on the outskirts of the picturesque Highland village of Drumnadrochit on the shores of Loch Ness
Situated on the Great Glen way route from Fort William to Inverness, the bustling village of Drumnadrochit is well known as the Nessie capital of Loch Ness because of its excellent Loch Ness Monster exhibitions. There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy including climbing, hill walking, sailing, water sports, golf, horse riding, cycling and winter sports at the nearby Nevis Range. You can take a cruise on Loch Ness or visit the historic Urquhart Castle. It also offers a fine choice of bars, restaurants and shops, making it a popular destination and an excellent base for a Highland holiday. Inverness is just 16 miles away and offers a wide choice of restaurants, pubs, museums, theatres and shops. Walking through the paved garden you will enter via the main side door which brings you into the hall which houses everything you need to store all your gear for the many walks and adventures you will have. Heading left we enter the traditional Scottish kitchen/diner equipped with everything needed for a large feast with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and table and chairs to enjoy your breakfast. Walk through the arch to the dining area which boast lovely views over the glen making mealtimes extra special and doors lead out to the terrace from here. At the end of the property through the dining area is the lounge which still retains many of the original characters that made this a classic Scottish home from centuries ago. There is comfy and Smart TV along with an open fire which creates a wonderful ambience any time of the day. Back in the main hallway we have the separate WC on the left through a hidden door. Heading down a few steps we have the first double room with views of the glen and a bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Then you will find three bedrooms, a large double which leads onto a Jack and Jill shower room with shower and WC, a double room with access to the Jack and Jill shower room. Then a further double bedroom with adjoining nursery with cot. Take a few steps up to the second lounge with comfy sofas in front of the wood burner and TV. From the second lounge head down a few stairs into the utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer. Heading back out of the second lounge head up to the first floor where you will find a small snug area with armchairs and balcony overlooking the glen. Outside you will find a terrace area at the front with majestic views with seating area, ideal to star gaze or watch the world go by. At the rear of the property is a garden area and ample private parking. Need to know: 5 bedrooms doubles. 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, and, 1 Jack and Jill shower room with WC and separate WC. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer. Travel cot and highchair available. Open fire in lounge and wood burner in second lounge first basket of logs included. Smart TV in lounge and TV in second lounge. Terrace with seating area. Ample private parking available. Pubs and shops 5 miles.
Accommodation
Complex of properties, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Fishing on site / nearby, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Cottage, Yes, Yes