The Cottage - foresters cottage with own beach on Loch Ness
Cottage with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Garden
No Price Increases - 2009 Prices Same As For 2008. Stunning Loch Ness cottage with its own private beach ! On the banks of Loch Ness this traditional stone built foresters cottage has a real wow factor the moment you arrive. Beautifully restored two bedroomed cottage with panoramic views up and down the world famous Loch Ness. A secure fenced garden and your own private beach make this a hugely popular cottage. The Cottage is available all year round - including for Xmas and New Year. It does book up quickly, especially for summer, Xmas/New Year and school holidays, with such spectacular views, Loch Ness location and two private beaches - so don't leave it too long. (10% discount on second week for two week bookings and for returning customers). Free unlimited broadband access - just bring your laptop.
From the moment you arrive you will be amazed at the beauty and setting of this unique cottage. As it is on the shore of Loch Ness, you can look out for Nessie (the Loch Ness monster) at all times of the day and during the long bright summer evenings. The cottage has a conservatory from which you can sit and watch the ever-changing loch, sunsets, wildlife and mountains. Two comfortable, well-equipped bedrooms (one twin, one double) also with stunning loch views, ensure you will sleep well in the peace and quiet of the private countryside location.
The well-appointed kitchen allows you to enjoy preparing the rich variety of local produce available at local Farmers Markets and from local producers. Inverness city is only 16 miles away (25 minute drive) and you have ample car parking space at the cottage for any number of vehicles. You are encouraged to help yourself to the rhubarb and cherries in the garden all summer. The wildlife will also amaze you with dozens of birds visiting the garden bird house, regular sightings of red and sika deer, pine martens, pheasants, osprey, woodpeckers, red squirrels, bats and at night you are guaranteed to hear the occasional owl.
With Freeview TV, home entertainment, board games, CDs and DVDs you are ensured of a fun time inside or out. Fishing is allowed from either of The Cottage's private beaches (there is a shingle and a rock beach), accessible down steps from the garden. Visitors have caught brown trout & salmon. Fort Augustus is 25 minutes away with its stunning locks and restaurants. The nearby village of Foyers (2 miles away) has a post office, general store and cafe. Free unlimited broadband access - just bring your laptop. The Cottage is available all year round. It quickly books up, especially for the summer months. One quote sums it up "This comfortable cottage is my idea of heaven. The most beautiful views of Loch Ness from every room, we will definitely be back !" You won't be disappointed.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Loch Ness, Highlands & Islands
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Inverness - 20 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Craigdarroch Hotel - 2 miles
Nearest Restaurant:
Foyers Bay House Hotel - 2.5 miles
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Quiet, Riverside, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom. The charming upstairs bedroom accessed by a quaint, winding staircase has a double bed and stunning loch views. The twin bedroom is downstairs with excellent views of Loch Ness from both windows.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom. Charming tiled bathroom. Constant hot water. Double shower, shaver point, washing machine, very warm and cosy, plenty of shelving, large tiled mirror above sink with light above.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Iron. Delightful, cottage style kitchen, well-equipped with modern appliances and plenty of crockery, baking tins and storage space. Wooden floors forest views.
General:
Central Heating, Telephone, House Linen. The Cottage is very warm & cosy, centrally heated, constant hot water. Crisply ironed bed linen provided, beds made up ready for your arrival. Towels = an extra £5 per person. Mobile phone signals OK.
Dining:
Seating for 6. Smart dining room with huge farmhouse style table and lots of seating. Dine in comfort enjoying beautiful views across Loch Ness.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Satellite TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. With over 40 TV channels to choose from and radio, hi-fi and a selection of games, CDs and DVDs you will be able to relax and enjoy evenings at The Cottage.
Outside:
Garden, Parking, Garden Furniture. The Cottage has paths/steps down to its own 2 beaches; 1 shingle, 1 rock. The shingle beach is great for BBQs, bonfires, fishing, wading or sunbathing. The rock beach for fishing & amazing sunsets.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
1 or 2 well behaved dogs welcome. Large garden securely fenced. Double bedroom up quaint winding stairs, ground floor bedroom & bathroom easily accessible. Lots of room for kids to play outside.
Local activities in and around Loch Ness, Highlands & Islands
The Cottage is in the village of Inverfarigaig on South Loch Ness with many woodland, mountain and loch side walks starting from your front door. Within a few minutes of The Cottage there are many other lochs, mountains and forests to explore. The wildlife will also amaze you with dozens of bird species, regular sightings of red and sika deer, pine martens, pheasants, osprey, woodpeckers, red squirrels, bats and at night you are guaranteed to hear the occasional owl. Golden eagles have also been seen and the nearby Loch Ruthven is an impressive bird reserve. Dolphin watching is guaranteed from Chanonry Point on the Black Isle, a 40 minute drive away. The Cottage is an ideal base for touring everything the Highlands have to offer.
Fishing is allowed from either of The Cottage's private beaches with visitors regularly catching brown trout and occasionally salmon. Sunbathing is also possible on the shingle beach some weeks of the year ! .
Fort Augustus is 25 minutes away with its stunning locks and good range of restaurants. The nearby village of Foyers (2 miles away) has a post office, general store and cafe for your everyday needs. The Highland Games occur all over the Highlands during the summer, including in Inverness, Nairn and many surrounding towns. Ben Nevis and Fort William are only one hour away and Skye is also a comfortable day trip.
B862 from Inverness to Dores. Then B852 Dores to Inverfarigaig (8 miles). Take right hand slip road just past the post box in Inverfarigaig. Bottom of slope, go straight on across turning circle.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
20 Sep - 25 Oct 2008
£540.00
€635.58
$880.20
25 Oct - 15 Nov 2008
£450.00
€529.65
$733.50
15 Nov - 20 Dec 2008
£375.00
€441.38
$611.25
20 Dec - 3 Jan 2009
£650.00
€765.05
$1059.50
3 Jan - 7 Feb 2009
£320.00
€376.64
$521.60
7 Feb - 14 Mar 2009
£350.00
€411.95
$570.50
14 Mar - 4 Apr 2009
£450.00
€529.65
$733.50
4 Apr - 9 May 2009
£550.00
€647.35
$896.50
9 May - 27 Jun 2009
£590.00
€694.43
$961.70
27 Jun - 19 Sep 2009
£650.00
€765.05
$1059.50
19 Sep - 24 Oct 2009
£540.00
€635.58
$880.20
Rental Notes: Arrival/departure day is usually Saturday (but in winter months this can often be varied). Arrival time from 4pm Saturday. Departure time - by 10am on Saturday. 10% discount for second week for two week bookings and for returning customers. You will be greeted by a welcome pack so your holiday can begin the moment you arrive. Keys are left in a secret location for you to collect so you can enter at your leisure.
Guestbook
"Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage. Our daughter played on the beach every day, we slept better than ever, it was so quiet and cosy. We wish we had booked for two weeks ! " - Sally, Simon and Anita Broadhurst
"We loved it in The Cottage. We couldn't believe the views - I had to ring my mum the moment I arrived and say "You're not going to believe where we're staying !" The Cottage had everything we needed. A magical week." - The McCarthy family
"We don't know who enjoyed our stay more - us or the dog. He was braver than us and went swimming everyday from the beach. We couldn't fault a thing - a perfect holiday - thank you. We'll be back ! " - Patricia and David Milne
"We saw deer, red squirrels, pinemartens, bats, badgers and even an osprey. Lovely woodland walks from Inverfarigaig and easy to get into Inverness. A perfect place for touring the Highlands. Thank you for making your lovely home available." - Jennifer and Duncan Douglas
Availability of The Cottage
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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