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Strone Castle Cottage

Loch Ness, The Highlands
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4
star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Fishing on site / nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Exclusive Idyllic location with panoramic views over Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle
  • Traditional cottage retaining many features with the comforts of modern day living
  • Perfect place to explore the beautiful Highlands by day and to relax in front of the cosy woodburner by night
Property code: CA315

This stunning lochside cottage in Drumnadrochit is surrounded by untouched and unspoilt Scottish scenery. Ideal for those looking to embrace the beautiful surrounds and peaceful tranquillity of this exquisitely rugged part of Scotland, it's unsurprising this A-lister has been featured in so many TV series and magazines. Charming yet humble, it is a retreat like no other and perfect for discerning adventurers looking for exploration and luxury in equal doses. It was subject of a monster sighting and two page spread in the Daily Mail in May 2022.

This traditional croft cottage sleeps four and is ideal for a Highland escape. After a day exploring bracken-clad hills and picnicking down by the lake, the lounge offers a cosy welcome - throw peat on the fire and enjoy a warming drink or two. The most idyllic place to escape reality for a while, replace your phone with one of the 50 rare books in the cottage detailing the history of the area or enjoy a bit of television before thoughts turn to dinner. The oak-floored kitchen with its glorious Rangemaster oven is sure to tempt any budding chefs within the family. Meals will be a lovely shared experience in the kitchen's fireside dining area. At the end of the day, make your way upstairs where you will find both double bedrooms with lakeview windows from which to glimpse the nighttime still waters. As well as the bedrooms, there is also a bathroom on the first floor, which features a shower and WC and has two access doors: one from the hallway and one from the master bedroom.

Set within 3 acres of land and surrounded by undulating hills covered with thickets of ancient trees, you don't have to go far to immerse yourself in nature. Closer to the property, you can make the most of three purpose-built viewing points to take in the incredible panoramas, particularly beautiful in the snowy depths of winter. Equally stunning in the summertime, you can explore to your heart's content, before returning to relax on the garden furniture and firing up the BBQ; a rural paradise, the only visitors you can expect to join your party might be the majestic roe deer or pheasants who occasionally visit the grounds.

  • 2 bedrooms - 2 doubles with some reduced head height in the eaves
  • 1 shower room - 2 access doors (1 door from hallway and 1 door from master bedroom), with shower and WC
  • Rangemaster oven and electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine
  • 2 multi-fuel stoves with a starter pack of logs and peat provided
  • 1 TV in lounge, 1 TV in each bedroom
  • 25MB Wi-Fi  per week. Additional use will incur charges.
  • Private parking
  • Next to the cottage is a stone building which is an empty outbuilding, not a neighbouring house. Guests are welcome to use the raised patio area at the front of this building during their stay
  • Unenclosed garden
  • Shop, pub and restaurant within 2 miles
  • During the summer there is often a single 10 second fly past in the late morning from RAF Lossiemouth with a pair of Tornadoes, Typhoons or occasionally two Nimrods, all of which fly below the level of the property on their training runs
  • Short term licence - HI50641-F
  • EPC rating - E
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Fiona MacDonald

This property joined our collection in 2019 and is managed by Fiona.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lisa, 21st December 2024

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Perfectly positioned, perfectly cosy. A picturesque 25 min drive into Inverness for any big shop or a puruse around. Lovely being greeted by someone & not left to arrive at a dark house. Couldn't recommend more

Reviewed by Iain, 9th November 2024

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Reviewed by Elizabeth, 2nd November 2024

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From the moment you get out the car you realise you are somewhere special. The cottage was spotlessly clean on arrival. All areas of the cottage are decorated in a Scottish theme which is very attractive. The exterior of the property is equally impressive. There are numerous seating areas to sit and admire the open, elevated views over Loch Ness. TRead moreoasting Marshmallows on the firepit while star gazing was magical. I highly recommend this property. It is in an ideal situation to explore the area. Hide

Reviewed by Stuart, 17th August 2024

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Fantastic idyllic cottage with stunning views of loch ness. well equipped clean cottage updated with modern amenities. Cannot fault our stay. Worth every penny. As an added bonus, the cottage is located close to the town of Drumnadrochit, with Urquhart castle, Nessie land, loch ness exhibition, loch cruises, & local restaurants (loch ness inn) and Read morea local co-op for a top up of groceries. You wont be disappointed. Hide

Reviewed by Lynette, 10th August 2024

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This house is even lovelier in reality than in the photos. Everchanging light over the lake and the many different viewpoints and benches in the garden made it so magic. The area is very busy with tourists and so at the end of the day to retreat into this quiet beautiful comfortable location was wonderful. Thank you for sharing your home.

Reviewed by Alison, 27th July 2024

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Wow! What a stunning place to stay. We had a fantastic weeks holiday. Waking up to see a family of deer in the garden most mornings was amazing. The cottage has breathtaking views, is well equipped with everything you need & warm & comfortable. Its a great location to travel around the highlands from - we went to Skye for a day too. We hope to comeRead more back & stay again. Hide

Reviewed by George, 13th July 2024

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Reviewed by Brendan, 22nd June 2024

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Lovely cottage situated on Loch Ness. Its cosy and complete - full of charm but well-provisioned in terms of kitchen, bathroom etc. Outside ground is lovely place to sit - and Drumnadrochit is a hop-skip-and jump away for a cafe morning !

Reviewed by Andrew, 15th June 2024

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Amazing location cottage was well Maintained and clean enjoyed our stay Would definitely return soon .

Reviewed by Yvonne, 8th June 2024

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Beautiful cottage with everything your heart desires. Top facilities and rooms, sensational terrace, great views of Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. Sometimes deer look in through the window ;-)

Reviewed by Matthew, 25th May 2024

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We loved everything about the cottage. It is a beautifully restored home with breathtaking views. We have stayed in several locations over the years during our annual trips to the Highlands; this is by far the best we have found. The house is warm, the beds are comfortable, the kitchen is well-appointed and possible to cook proper meals in. The livRead moreing room is cosy, with some fantastic books on the shelf. It is obviously a well cared-for home, somewhere we would be very happy to visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Linda, 18th May 2024

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Stunning property! Having spent many lovely holidays in Drumnadrochit, we felt so lucky to have found Strone Castle Cottage, with it's glorious views & were able to listen to the birds each morning whilst having a cup of coffee was just magical! We also enjoyed reading about the history of the cottage & we found it to be emotional & fascinating. WeRead more loved every minute of our stay and didn't want to leave, but will most definitely look forward to returning again soon. Hide

Reviewed by Neil, 20th April 2024

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We had a splendid week in Strone castle Cottage. The house and grounds are a credit to the owner. We had no issues at all. The house is extremely well equipped and always thoroughly warm. The views are breath-taking in a full panorama from north to south of both Urquhart castle and Loch ness. Continue on the private cottage road through Glen CoiltiRead moree and on to Balmacaan Forest, a great walk, but steep! Keep your eye open for the 5 Roe Deer that frequent the glen and also the garden. Hide

Reviewed by Colin, 6th April 2024

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Absolutely wonderful location with fantastic views. Accommodation was very comfortable and has everything you could need. We really didn't want to leave and will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Dominique, 30th December 2023

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We stayed at the cottage over new years and were blown away by the magic of the place. So much care has been taken to create a truley perfect Scottish experience and environment. Extremely comfortable, clean, easy to travel to sightsee, views and set up are all pure magic. Did not want to leave. Thank you to the owner and caretaker for a wonderful Read morestart to 2024. Hide

Reviewed by Peter, 30th September 2023

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What an amazing find! Strone Castle Cottage has been the perfect getaway for our 30th wedding anniversary. The cottage is warm and cosy and the view is simply stunning. We have even had beautiful deer roaming the garden every evening come dusk - so lovely to see. We have spent time relaxing at the cottage but also been out and about. The drive towaRead morerds Eilean Donan Castle through Glen Shiel is well worthwhile and we would highly recommend the Loch Ness Inn (2 minutes drive away). We will be back! Hide

Reviewed by Mohammad, 23rd September 2023

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Stunning location - fantastic view - well equipped cottage - excellent privacy - a must for anyone touring Scotland - highly recommended

Reviewed by Beverley, 16th September 2023

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Strone Castle Cottage is a beautiful cottage with the most amazing views you could imagine. The cottage was immaculate and had everything we needed. The views from the garden are absolutely stunning and we have never stayed anywhere like it. We will definitely be coming back.

Reviewed by John, 9th September 2023

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Our second visit. One of our favorite places on the planet. The view is breathtaking and the cottage is magical. A truly wonderful holiday destination.

Reviewed by Alice, 26th August 2023

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The cottage was absolutely fantastic! The views were outstanding! Perfect for exploring Loch Ness and the Highlands. Cannot recommend the cottage highly enough. Perfect if you're looking to disconnect from the hustle and bustle, in a beautiful cottage surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Reviewed by Alison, 22nd July 2023

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Stunning cottage in ifullicclocation. What a view!

Reviewed by William, 10th June 2023

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Cottage brilliant in all respects.

Reviewed by John, 13th May 2023

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Very well presented and comfortable cottage in a marvellous location. Difficult to imagine a more splendid view of Loch Ness and a pleasure to wake up to every morning.

Reviewed by Sarah, 8th April 2023

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This is the 2nd time we have been to the cottage and it won't be the last! It is our home away from home and the cottage and location are the best we have ever been to. We can't recommend it enough and know that our friends now want to come having seen our photos. Thank you all so so much and see you again !!

Reviewed by Joanna, 5th April 2023

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The most beautiful little cottage with the most breathtaking views I have ever seen. My family and I will treasure the memories we made here forever. Great location for site seeing restaurants and local amenities. Lovely comfortable beds too! Would recommend this cottage to all

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