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Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn holiday cottage "Westlodge Cottage" in Evanton

Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle

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  • Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - View of Westlodge cottage
    Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - View of driveway from the cottage
    Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - Westlodge garden view
    Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - Westlodge garden view
    Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - Westlodge Winter 2006
    Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - Westlodge old entry view in 2006
    Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - Fyrish Monument on Novar Estate
    Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - View of the garden and old castle greenhouse
    Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - View of Scottisch castle
    Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - View of dear on Novar Estate
    Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - View of stag on Novar Estate
    Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - Tain golf course view
 
  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps8
  • 2 Bathrooms
Rates (GBP)
per property (GBP)
  • per week £650 - £1,100
Description Cottage, 150 m²

Roland van Oyen

Telephone: +44 (0)1349 830681

Alt. Phone: +31 (0)703 060327

Speaks: English, French, German, Dutch

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Photos and Description of this Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn holiday cottage
Self-catering cottage rental, rural, shooting, golf, walking, fishing

This well appointed house is well equipped, in a quiet and peaceful location yet easily accessible. It enjoys panoramic views of the Cromarty Firth. Enjoy the Firth views directly from the house. Inverness is only a 20 minute drive.

Enjoy beautiful walks through woodland to the Novar Estate crossing the Black Rock Gorge bridge and it's waterfall's. An attractive house set on its own, with beautiful natural garden and large woodlands. Excellent places to eat locally. Local shop 4 miles. Hotel/restaurant within 15 minute walk.

Situated near a small village with the sea to our front and forests and hills to our rear, we are also close enough to places like Loch Ness, Royal Dornoch Golf Course, and an abundance of local whisky distilleries including The Glenmorangie.

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Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental
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Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental
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Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental
Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental
Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental
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Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - View of Westlodge cottage

View of Westlodge cottage
Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - View of driveway from the cottage

View of driveway from the cottage
Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - Westlodge garden view

Westlodge garden view
Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - Westlodge garden view

Westlodge garden view
Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - Westlodge Winter 2006

Westlodge Winter 2006

Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - Westlodge old entry view in 2006

Westlodge old entry view in 2006
Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - Fyrish Monument on Novar Estate

Fyrish Monument on Novar Estate
Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - View of the garden and old castle greenhouse

View of the garden and old castle greenhouse
Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - View of Scottisch castle

View of Scottisch castle
Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - View of dear on Novar Estate

View of dear on Novar Estate
Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - View of stag on Novar Estate

View of stag on Novar Estate
Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn cottage rental - Tain golf course view

Tain golf course view
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Location: Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn in Scottish Highlands & Islands

Nearest Airport : Inverness at 40 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Edinburgh at 241 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Dingwall at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : Inverness at 30 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : Westcoast at 70 Kilometres
Nearest Barpub : Evanton at 5 Kilometres
Nearest Ski : Avimore at 115 Kilometres
Nearest Golf : Allness at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant : Evanton at 5 Kilometres
Car: necessary

Whilst staying in the Highlands, there are various outdoor sporting activities, fly fishing, clay pigeon shooting, golf, walking, stalking in season and walked up grouse, pheasant and duck shooting.

Loved by millions throughout the world, Golf is a game that was born on the links land of eastern Scotland, for over 600 years the Scots have natured the game and today, as it has always done, gold is regarded as the game of the people.

The popularity of golf was so much so that during the mid-15th century when Scotland was preparing to defend itself against an English invasion, the population’s enthusiastic pursuit of golf led to the neglect of military training such as archery practice.

This unwanted distraction led to the Scottish parliament of King James II to ban golf, the ban lasted from 1457 until it was lifted in 1502.

Today Scotland is regarded as the home of golf and has almost 500 courses many of which are survivors from the very earliest.

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Availability for this holiday cottage rental in Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn, United Kingdom

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Rental rates for this holiday cottage in Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn, Scottish Highlands & Islands

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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Spring 2012 7 Jan 2012 31 Mar 2012 £725 - - - - - - 1 Week
Easter 2012 1 Apr 2012 29 Jun 2012 £750 - - - - - - 1 Week
Summer 2012 30 Jun 2012 1 Sep 2012 £825 - - - - - - 1 Week
Autumn 2012 29 Sep 2012 20 Oct 2012 £775 - - - - - - 1 Week
Late Autumn 2012 21 Oct 2012 21 Dec 2012 £650 - - - - - - 1 Week
Xmas 2012 22 Dec 2012 29 Dec 2012 £900 - - - - - - 1 Week
New Year 2012 30 Dec 2012 5 Jan 2013 £1,100 - - - - - - 1 Week

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (British Pound), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates

  • 25% deposit required to confirm reservation and balance due 7 weeks prior to arrival.
    We require the full amount for bookings made within the 7 weeks of arrival.
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Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage in Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn in Scottish Highlands & Islands

Property Type:
  • cottage (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 150 m²
Location Type:
  • mountain
  • rural
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • romantic
General:
  • linen provided
  • towels provided
  • toilet paper
  • local activities guide
  • hair dryer
  • firewood
  • central heating
  • local maps
  • telephone
Kitchen:
  • kitchenette
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • blender
  • spices
  • oven
  • coffee maker
  • cooking utensils
  • toaster
  • dish washer
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • tiled stove
  • comfy seating for 7 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Bath with Shower, Shower Enclosure, Toilet
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Bidet
Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Cot, 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, king size bed 200-200cm
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Large Double Bed
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed
    Bedroom 4 - 2 Single Bed
Entertainment:
  • games - all ages
  • audio tape player
  • TV
  • stereo system
  • video library
  • radio
  • books
  • satellite or cable
  • DVD
  • video player
  • CD
Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • broadband access
  • internet access
Outside:
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • child's swing
  • terrace
  • outdoor grill gas
  • outdoor grill
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • garage
  • 8 garden chairs
  • 2 bicycles
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • children welcome
Attractions:
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • restaurants
  • winery tours
Leisure Activities:
  • sight seeing
  • scenic drives
  • whale watching
  • eco tourism
  • bird watching
  • walking
  • horse riding

Further details for this holiday cottage rental in Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn, United Kingdom

This well appointed house is well equipped, in a quiet and peaceful location yet easily accessible. It enjoys panoramic views of the Cromarty Firth. Enjoy the Firth views directly from the house. Inverness is only a 20 minute drive.

Enjoy beautiful walks through woodland to the Novar Estate crossing the Black Rock Gorge bridge and it's waterfall's. An attractive house set on its own, with beautiful natural garden and large woodlands. Excellent places to eat locally. Local shop 4 miles. Hotel/restaurant within 15 minute walk.

Situated near a small village with the sea to our front and forests and hills to our rear, we are also close enough to places like Loch Ness, Royal Dornoch Golf Course, and an abundance of local whisky distilleries including The Glenmorangie.

Ski:

Aviemore is the outdoor capital of the Cairngorms. It firstly developed as a ski resort and both the Cairngorm and Lecht areas have a range of pistes suitable for snowboarding and skiing. Being surrounded by the Monadhliath and Grampian mountains there are plenty of Munros, hillwalks, climbing opportunities and low level walks to suit all abilities. The rivers in the area provide excellent opportunities for kayaking and canoeing trips. There are a wealth of outdoor companies based in Aviemore for equipment hire or courses.

Golf:

Nairn Golf Club, this Traditional Scottish Golf Links Course was created form a wilderness of whins and heather and talents of professional and amateur alike. Nairn’s truly remarkable feature is that from every hole you can see the Moray Firth and the golden colouring and changing lights of the Black Isle. Even more extraordinary – only too easily you can strike the ball into the sea on every one of the first seven!

Tain Golf Club in Ross-shire, a traditional Scottish Highland links course designed by Old Tom Morris, situated 9 miles south of Dornoch and 31 miles north of Inverness. Our Championship length links enjoys spectacular views over mountains and sea and benefits from a sheltered climate, which allows favourable golfing conditions for most of the year. With our 3rd hole rated as one of the best 18 links holes in Scotland and our 17th acknowledged as one of the top 18 holes designed by Old Tom Morris, we believe that Tain offers one of the finest settings and challenges for a round of golf.

Inverness Golf Club, situated one mile from the city centre and only six miles from the airport, provides an excellent test of golf for all levels of player and a great alternative to the traditional links courses. Visiting golfers are most welcome to play the 6,256 yards par 69 course. There are two Bars and a Restaurant. Visitor locker rooms are available with shower facilities provided for both males and females. Handicap certificates are required.

Other Activities:

shooting

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Reviews for this holiday cottage rental in Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn, United Kingdom

Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle
average rating of 4.827586 based on 29 reviews
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Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p99697
+44 (0)1349-830681
Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn Scottish Highlands & Islands
jetski
Somerset
5

A perfect winter hideaway!!

Review Submitted: January 2, 2010 Date of Stay: December 2009
From the moment we arrived at the drive of westlodge we knew it was going to be everything we hoped for.... a tucked away cottage with the most amazing views!
The pictures do not do the place as much justice as it deserves, it is BEAUTIFUL!! The Kitchen is huge with a lovely table for all 6 of us to sit around and enjoy a champagne New years eve meal, the bedrooms are lovely sizes, one with an enormous ensuite.
We have just got back today, and although the drive from Somerset was very long, the holiday was totally worth the wait.
We spent the week by the fire, eating and drinking whilst watching the snow fall, we built a snowman and went for a long walk in the best snow I have ever seen down to the Iced over river, we drove to loch ness and inverness but only left the house as we were feeling guilty for over-relaxing!!
This house is perfect for a winter get away, the owners were very good and quick to responding to my emails regading directions and weather updates, we hope to go back next year to see the house in sunshine and do some more exploring!
I would definatly reccommend Westlodge Cottage to anyone wanting a beautiful relaxing Scottish break,just be prepared in winter like we were... stock the car/bags with wellies, water-proof clothing, red wine and Champagne!!! Oh and some food maybe, although the co-op in the village has everything you need and very friendly staff!
See you next year Westlodge, thanks for a great week!!

Happy holidaying!!!
Chloe, Jamie, Sophie, Scott, Lola & Milo (Somerset UK)
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks for the nice review, a pleasure to have such good people. Good to see you had a nice NewYear. Sorry to hear you had to leave one day early because of the snow. We can sort this out the next time you come :-)

Thanks again, Roland and Carla.
Rating
5 out of 5
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Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p99697
+44 (0)1349-830681
Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn Scottish Highlands & Islands
Concha R.
5

Wonderful house, wonderful place

Review Submitted: September 13, 2011 Date of Stay: August 2011
The house is very nice and very well provided. The rooms are wide and confortable, the furniture is really nice. We enjoyed specially the fire place and the kitchen, very well equipped, even bone china mugs, with lots of light and very roomy.
There is a huge garden with a hut in a tree that my kids enjoyed a lot!! There is also wooden furniture in the garden, but it was too cold for us outside to enjoy sitting out (especially if you come from Spain in August!!)
Sorroundings peaceful and quiet, the only neighbour, 500m away, really friendly and helpful. The owners were very helpful and friendly also. Astonishing landscape, great walks in the surroundings. Close enough to Inverness, Loch Ness, Glenn Affric...
Cons: Perhaps too much stuff in the kitchen, we couldn´t find a place to store our food. The hot water in the downstairs bathroom runs very noisily.
Pros: Everything. We enjoyed a lot our stay there, I would return doubtless and maybe I will.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children
Rating
5 out of 5
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Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p99697
+44 (0)1349-830681
Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn Scottish Highlands & Islands
Katharina Kupitz
5

Ein wundervoller Urlaub in einem tollen Haus!

Review Submitted: July 28, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2011
Das Haus hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen und besticht in der Einrichtung durch viel Liebe zum Detail. Die Anmietung selber und der Kontakt zum Vermieter waren völlig problemlos und sehr angenehm. Die Lage ist perfekt als Ausgangspunkt für Touren durch die Highlands und Besichtigung von Schlössern, Burgen, Destillerien und Naturreservaten (Entfernung bis ca. 2h). Ich würde das Cottage jederzeit Freunden und Bekannten empfehlen und wir (Familie mit Kindern) waren uns einig, dass wir wieder kommen werden. Vielen Dank für den tollen 1. Urlaub in Schottland!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p99697
+44 (0)1349-830681
Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn Scottish Highlands & Islands
Fiona, Morag, Joan and Judy
U.S., Ayrshire, Aberdeen and Canada
5

Sanctuary

Review Submitted: April 15, 2011 Date of Stay: March 2011
When we walked in to West Lodge for the first time, it was with sad and heavy hearts. Our mother had died that afternoon after a very short illness. West Lodge became our sanctuary. From the outset, it felt like “home”. The four sisters and our families were comfortably accommodated in the home’s spacious and tastefully decorated four bedrooms, one boasting a large en-suite. The extremely well equipped kitchen was always a hive of activity but roomy enough to allow even four very competitive “chefs” to work together. The large kitchen table allowed everyone to be a part of the action. Evenings were spent relaxing in the lounge room – laughing, crying, enjoying each other’s company and celebrating our family’s life in the village. When we first arrived, there was an afternoon’s sledding on the snow-covered slope behind the house, but that melted fast leaving a sea of snowdrops and daffodils – absolutely gorgeous! We enjoyed the birds that came to feed from the window-mounted feeders and the occasional noisy pheasant that passed through the garden. Several deer also were regular visitors to the neighborhood. The rural location allowed us nightly walks where we enjoyed the hills, the river and the breathtaking view across the Cromarty Firth and Black Isle. West Lodge is an eminently superior rental property – its location ensures privacy and yet provides a perfect home-base to experience the beauty and diversity of the Scottish Highlands.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Dear David, we're so pleased with your nice review. Very good to read that the family had a comforteble stay at Westlodge and were able to puss away some of the sadness. We hope to welcome you again some time, Roland and Carla.
Rating
5 out of 5
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
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Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p99697
+44 (0)1349-830681
Inverness, Loch Ness & Nairn Scottish Highlands & Islands
Loulou
London
5

Christmas 2010 at West Lodge

Review Submitted: December 30, 2010 Date of Stay: December 2010
Five of us spent Christmas at West Lodge. There was supposed to be six of us but one of our friends had problems getting away due to the bad weather. It was a real adventure getting to Swordale as there was unprecedented snow across the whole of the UK but Roland kept us informed about the local conditions. The cottage is truly beautiful and very cozy. The kitchen is immense and two very comparative cooks had ample space to try out all the culinary delights we could have wished for.
The days are very short in December so you have to up early to make the most of the daylight but we had the most amazing full moon which made the night light fascinating as it changed throughout the evening. This combined with fabulous sunrises was a real treat.
The house generally is very warm and comfortable with ample supplies of wood and coal for the open fire which was much needed with temperatures into double digits below freezing.
Roland supplied us with venison and pheasants from the estate which were delicious and even threw in a couple of partridges!!!
Whatever you want to do be it relax at home or walk the beautiful countryside West Lodge is the place to do it.
We were all very sad to leave it and will return again without hesitation.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
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