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Strone Castle Cottage

Loch Ness, The Highlands
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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
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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
Overview
Property code: CA315

Perched high above the magical Loch Ness, this superb country cottage basks in the natural beauty of its sprawling surrounds and offers the most wonderful retreat for the wild-at-heart.

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 is personally managed by Fiona.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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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

Reviewed by Nicholas 29th October 2022

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Our second stay at Strone Castle Cottage. The property and location are both stunning. Everything you need in the local village of Drumnadrochit, including fantastic walks. So many places to visit as well.

Reviewed by Penny 8th October 2022

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The most picture perfect cottage and location. The cottage itself is so beautifully presented and extremely homely. The location for exploring the highlands could not be better. There are simply not enough words to describe the beauty of the cottage and the surroundings. Loch Ness at sunrise and sunset is simply stunning. The visiting deer to the gRead morearden is such an added privilege to be so close to wildlife is astonishing. Strone Castle Cottage is just perfect Hide

Reviewed by Phillip 17th September 2022

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Everyone should experience this property and its location at least once in their lives Exceptional

Reviewed by Alistair And Kat 10th September 2022

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A very nice cottage in a beautiful location. Beware of the steep drive up to the cottage.

Reviewed by Kendall 27th August 2022

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The view is extraordinary because it is always changing, The cottage is a retreat in all senses of the word. We could have just stayed at the cottage for the full 5 days. It had everything we needed right there.

Reviewed by Veerle 23rd July 2022

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We truely loved the cottage, lovely view. Had even a litlle deer with mummy who visited us! Cosy corner outside was great, a sitting corner for diner or lunch would be very apreciated to at the front of the house for dining with a view ;) There is no dryingrack whats very usefull, so hopefully it will be there soon. We've enjoyed the cottage very mRead moreuch! Hide

Reviewed by William 9th July 2022

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Reviewed by Gabriele 18th June 2022

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we had an absolute lovely stay at Strone Castle Cottage. We can highly recommend it. The house was spotless clean and very well equiped. The views are more than fantastic. The housekeeper and the owner made us a very nice welcome and we felt so welcomed from the very beginning. We really enjoyed every single minute of our stay :-) A big thank you !Read more!! Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 11th June 2022

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Location was fabulous, cottage was lovely

Reviewed by Robert 28th May 2022

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The cottage was lovely cant fault it reviews were perfect would it be nice if there was some deckchairs so you could lie and sunbathe if you wanted to

Reviewed by Shaun 21st May 2022

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Beautiful cottage . Beautiful view .Amazing wild life in the grounds of the cottage from birds to deer and even a little door mouse . Breathtaking when sitting on the bench and in the patio area . We didnt want to leave . Brilliant shower was really assessable for my disabled daughter care needs . Beautiful bedrooms with stunning views and comfy beRead moreds . Kevin the caretaker was very helpful and friendly and his wife even baked us a cake which was a lovely touch when arriving on holiday . Hide

Reviewed by Gerd 7th May 2022

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Reviewed by Mark 16th April 2022

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We had the pleasure of vacationing at Stone Castle Cottage last week. I could give a long list of superlatives, but let me condense my thoughts with this: the property surpassed our expectations in every way. The host, the location, and amenities were outstanding. As former vacation rental hosts ourselves, we were struck by the thoughtfulness of thRead moree property orientation, the cleanliness of the cottage, and the attention to the little details that made our stay so enjoyable. -Mark & Dawn Hide

Reviewed by Drew 9th April 2022

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A cosy, warm and comfortable cottage in an absolutely stunning setting. You won't want to tear yourself away from the fabulous views

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