About this property
Inverness 7 miles North Kessock 2.5 miles. Settled on the outskirts of the fishing village of Kilmuir in Inverness, is this charming three-bedroom annex, The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House. Adjacent to the owner’s home which rests on an exceptional 20 acres of land comprising of woodland, paddocks, an orchard and a viewing platform for dolphin watching, all available for guest use, The Secret Garden makes a fantastic dwelling for a group of friends or family of up to six people looking to explore all around The Highlands of Scotland. Park up on the ample driveway, before unloading your bags and making your way through the gardens to your new home-away-from-home. Be welcomed into the open-plan living space, where you can cosy up on the plush array of seating and keep the designated chef company as they acquaint themselves with the fully equipped kitchen, which includes a dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and electric oven with ceramic hob. If you’re lucky enough to get the sunshine, why not make dinner an alfresco affair and cook up a storm on the barbecue in the shared gardens, settling down to tuck-in at one of the private seating areas, followed by a walk around the grounds or a spot of dolphin watching. If you’re not ready for the evening to end, take advantage of the adjacent games room, with full-size snooker table, table football and darts board, guaranteeing fun for all your party. As your eyes grow heavy, retire to one of three well-presented bedrooms, one with a king-size bed with TV, fridge and en-suite bathroom, where you can indulge in either a blissful soak in the jacuzzi bath or shower, another a king-size and a twin, each with TV, perfect for those lazy Sunday mornings. Wake-up tired eyes with a revitalising shower and prepare for the day in style before heading out to explore. Your hosts will be delighted to help you plan for the days ahead with printed itineraries and maps. First stop is the nearby village of North Kessock which boasts one of the best restaurants in the whole of the Inverness area, serving beautifully produced meals. You will also find a major supermarket only a ten-minute drive away. For a wider selection of amenities, head to the bustling city of Inverness, home to a striking cathedral and an 1800’s red sandstone castle with lush grounds. Eden Court Theatre always offers a memorable evening with either plays, shows or films. Take to the waters at Cromarty to watch Dolphins and other sea life in the exciting big, ribbed power boats of Eco Ventures. This is a fantastic base from which to visit the whole of the North, East and West of Scotland in a series of day trips. For memories that will last a lifetime, look no further than The Secret Garden at Old Drynie House. EPC Rating: Band C
The small village of Munlochy is nestled at the head of the expansive Munlochy Bay, where the best views to be had are at the Munlochy Bay viewpoint. Take a stroll through the village where you can treat yourself to a delicious meal at The Allangrange, 4-star hotel housing a restaurant and bar, followed by a walk up towards to the Munlochy Clootie Well, an ancient healing well surrounded by quirky treasures, or for some thrills head to the Wildwoodz Adventure Park for axe throwing, paintballing and archery.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Three bedrooms all with Large Screen TVs and small fridges, 1 x king-size with en-suite jacuzzi bath, shower over, basin and wc, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin both sharing a luxury shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and wc.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Adjacent games room
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and ceramic hob, grill, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
WiFi, selection of DVDs and books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking on private driveway.
Electric charging points.
Shared garden with lawn, woodland orchard, furniture, barbecue and external games room with snooker table, football table and dart board.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2.5 miles.
Note: A car is essential.
Please note: No stag / hen parties or similar