No price increases from 2008 Full weeks or short breaks. Lovely traditional detached cottage with log fire in quiet woodland setting, frequent deer sightings, stream running through the garden, just above Loch Ness, making Woodside a wonderfully cosy cottage from which to witness highland wildlife. Well fenced garden for dogs to play safely.
Lots to see and do in this unspoiled, sparsely populated area of Stratherrick just 3 minutes drive up the hills above Loch Ness. There are unlimited local forest and hill walks, many Lochs and rivers, rare birds and animals, such as peregrine falcons, red kite, ospreys, red squirrel. The cottage is environmentally friendly, with green electricity, a newly fitted bathroom, large well equipped kitchen, all finished to a high standard. Like other regular visitors to Woodside you too will be saying "beautiful and relaxing, a home from home."
Large supply of logs included free. All heating and electricity included in price (no meters).
This traditional foresters cottage makes you feel relaxed from the moment you arrive thanks to the beautiful and quiet woodland setting. With Loch Ness nearby and hills, mountain and lochs in all directions, you can sit and watch the ever-changing scenery, sunsets and wildlife.
There are three comfortable, well-equipped bedrooms (two twins and one double) also with lovely woodland 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 including a car port and long private gravel driveway at the cottage for any number of vehicles.
The wildlife will also amaze you with dozens of birds visiting the garden, 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. There are excellent views of the Monadhliath mountains from the front windows.
With SKY satellite TV, home entertainment, board games, CDs and DVDs you are ensured of a fun time inside or out. Free fishing is allowed from many local lochs and rivers. Visitors have caught brown trout & salmon. Fort Augustus is 25 minutes away with its stunning locks and good range of restaurants. The nearby village of Foyers (4 miles away) has a post office, general store and cafe for your everyday needs.
Woodside is available all year round and quickly books up, with many families returning each year to Woodside, with holiday-makers saying "This is such a quaint, warm and comfortable cottage. A perfect place to relax and spot the rich wildlife of the Highlands. Every room has either a woodland or mountain view. We will recommend this to our friends and relatives and we will return !"
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Loch Ness, Highlands & Islands
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Inverness - 24 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Whitebridge - 6 miles
Nearest Restaurant:
Foyers - 4 miles
Nearest Beach:
Ardesier/Nairn - 20 miles
Nearest Golf Course:
Inverness - 16 miles
Nearest Ski Resort:
Aviemore - 46 miles
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Quiet, Riverside, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 2 Twin Bedrooms. There are 3 comfortable, well-equipped bedrooms, 1 double, 2 twins (1 downstairs) all with lovely woodland views, ensuring you sleep well in the peace and quiet of the private countryside location.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom. New bathroom suite, bath, pedestal sink, WC and electric shower, shaver point, all replaced and redecorated in 2007/8. Immersion heater supplies bath and sinks, shower has instant, constant hot water
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Iron. Large, very well equipped farmhouse kitchen with electric oven, grill and hob, kettle, coffee maker and toaster, microwave, fridge, freezer, vacuum cleaner, washing machine, tumble dryer, iron.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, Telephone, House Linen. There is freshly ironed bedding on all beds, plus a hand towel and tea towles in the kitchen. If a set of bathroom towels is required there is an extra charge of £5 per person.
Dining:
Seating for 6. Large cosy farmhouse kitchen with dining area with big farmhouse pine table and chairs for six people.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Satellite TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. With SKY satellite TV, home entertainment, board games, loads of paperback books, CDs and DVDs you are ensured of a fun time inside or out.
Outside:
Garden, Parking, Garden Furniture. Picnic table with bench seating for 4 is found in the side garden. Large front garden is grass with plants, apple tree. Back garden has loads of trees and birdlife. A stream runs through the garden.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Wheelchair Access, Suitable For Elderly, Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
There is a downstairs twin bedroom and with the bathroom downstairs it is suitable for wheelchairs and those who can't climb stairs. Up to 2 well behaved dogs are welcome - garden is fenced.
Local activities in and around Loch Ness, Highlands & Islands
Woodside is in the village of Errogie in the unspoilt, sparsely populated South Loch Ness area with many woodland, mountain and loch side walks starting from the front door. Within a few minutes of Woodside there are many other lochs, mountains and forests to explore. The wildlife will also amaze you with much to be spotted in the woodland from the windows or decking at Woodside inclduing 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. Woodside is an ideal base for touring everything the Highlands have to offer.
Red squirrels and pine martens populate the nearby Farigaig forest which stretches along south Loch Ness, and covers several thousand acres. For the golfers amongst you, there are several first class golf courses to choose from, within easy reach. There is plenty of free lochside and riverbank fishing. Permits are obtainable locally for stocked lochs and boat fishing. Woodside is an excellent base for touring and winter skiing, with Cairngorm and Aonach Mhor ski centres only 45 minutes drive.
Easy day trips can be made to Skye, Fort William, Ben Nevis, the Cairngorms and Aviemore, the RSPB osprey centre at Boat of Garten and even the Orkney Islands (there are organised day trips from Inverness). Nearby Fort Augustus is a beautiful small town with amazing stepped locks connecting Loch Ness to the west coast and a fascinating rare breeds centre. Boat trips are also available on Loch Ness from Inverness plus dolphin watching cruises. The nearby village of Foyers (2 miles away) has a post office, general store and cafe for your everyday needs.
From Inverness take B862 via Dores (left fork) to Errogie (16 miles). Woodside is 2nd cottage on right. From A9 at Daviot take B851 then join B862. Errogie 1 mile. Village sign is just past Woodside.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
5 Jul - 30 Aug 2008
£570.00
€684.00
$923.40
30 Aug - 13 Sep 2008
£520.00
€624.00
$842.40
13 Sep - 27 Sep 2008
£450.00
€540.00
$729.00
27 Sep - 11 Oct 2008
£395.00
€474.00
$639.90
11 Oct - 1 Nov 2008
£340.00
€408.00
$550.80
1 Nov - 20 Dec 2008
£275.00
€330.00
$445.50
20 Dec - 3 Jan 2009
£570.00
€684.00
$923.40
3 Jan - 28 Feb 2009
£275.00
€330.00
$445.50
28 Feb - 14 Mar 2009
£310.00
€372.00
$502.20
14 Mar - 4 Apr 2009
£385.00
€462.00
$623.70
4 Apr - 23 May 2009
£430.00
€516.00
$696.60
23 May - 20 Jun 2009
£470.00
€564.00
$761.40
20 Jun - 4 Jul 2009
£530.00
€636.00
$858.60
4 Jul - 29 Aug 2009
£580.00
€696.00
$939.60
29 Aug - 12 Sep 2009
£530.00
€636.00
$858.60
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. 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.
Late offers for this Cottage
Late Offer Specials:
Arrival Date
Departure Date
Nights
Price
Notes
29 November 2008
06 December 2008
7
£235
15% discount for late booking. Now only £235 for a whole week, heating and logs included.
06 December 2008
13 December 2008
7
£235
15% discount for late booking. Now only £235 for a whole week, heating and logs included.
13 December 2008
20 December 2008
7
£235
15% discount for late booking. Now only £235 for a whole week, heating and logs included.
20 December 2008
27 December 2008
7
£399
Huge reduction for Xmas week - from £570 to £399!
Guestbook
""Thank you so much for making Woodside such an idyllic place to stay. We love the big farmhouse table in the kitchen and the log fire in the lounge. Everything we needed had been thought of and the welcome pack a lovely surprise. And unlike many cottages we have stayed in, Woodside was spotlessly clean. We’ve had a wonderful holiday” " - Mary McLeod and family
""We will definitely be coming back to Woodside and to the Highlands. The cosy traditional cottage outside, is warm, well decorated and furnished inside and with all the things we needed. We are sad we are leaving." " - Family van Dam from Holland
""Woodside Cottage has everything you could ask for in a holiday cottage. Quiet, comfortable, cosy, incredibly well equipped in every room. Lovely location and beautifully clean with lovely crisply ironed bedding. A real find ! “. " - Sid and Shirley Greengrass
""We had an amazing time at Woodside. A brilliant peaceful location. So much wildlife to see. Not sure who enjoyed it more – us or our 2 dogs who loved the large gardens." " - Simon, Pippa, Joe and Sophie Hardie plus Fudge and
""We are coming to the end of our fifth stay in Woodside and can’t bear to leave. We have been at various times of year but the autumn, with the amazing colours and sunsets has been our favourite. We love lighting the log fire in the lounge and snuggling up like true country folk. Magical !” " - The Squire family
""We found Woodside to be a perfect base for touring the highlands from. You can do daytrips to the east or west coasts comfortably. And the cottage is spotless on arrival. One of the best cottages we’ve stayed in." " - Robert and Sandra Findlay
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Owner joined site on:
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Property listed since:
29 July 2008
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