Large Farmhouse Overlooking Loch Mhor and the Monadhliath mountains
- Sleeps 10
- Log fire in the lounge
- Open all year
- £420 to £900 per week Xmas £950 New Year £1100
The
Gate House self catering accommodation, a former farmhouse, is blessed
with panoramic views over Loch Mhor in the long and narrow strath of Stratherrick
and the Monadhliath mountains. Stratherrick runs parallel to Loch Ness
but several hundred feet higher in altitude and closer to the wilderness
country of the Monadhliath mountains – room to wander at your
leisure amongst wild crags and heather covered moors, resplendent in summer
in their purple haze of bloom or covered like icing with dazzling winter
snows. This is a breathtakingly beautiful location for a holiday where
peaceful forests, hills and lochs dominate.
With plentiful wildlife, dramatic as the scenery, herds of red deer wander the hillsides, and many a buzzard will be seen wheeling effortlessly above the cottage, scanning the wild country below. Osprey fish in the loch before you in the summer months and hundreds of wild geese populate the loch shores during the winter. If you want to feel part of this, the wildness of Scotland, even for a few days, then a stay at The Gate House will help you experience it all. The cottage is large, ideally suited for larger family holidays and groups of friends where you will each have plenty of space to relax and do your own thing if you want to.
The cottage is situated at Lyne of Gorthleck, just a small scattering
of cottages on the western shore of Loch Mhor, only a ten minute drive
to the quiet shoreline of Loch Ness, where you will find picnic sites and
lochside walks on the stretch of road between Inverfarigaig and Dores.
Inverness is 20 miles distance with plenty of supermarkets, varied shops, theatre, swimming pool and many other visitor attractions. Fort Augustus lies 15 miles in the opposite direction, a charming village centred on the locks of the Caledonian Canal, with a good choice of eating places and interesting heritage centres and shops. There’s plenty of scope here for restful relaxation, watching the river craft plying their way through the locks of the Caledonian Canal. The west coast and the Isle of Skye and Inverewe gardens are only about 90 minutes drive away – a great day out.
Eating out, there is lots of choice in Inverness and a couple of local places here, The Whitebridge Hotel is a short drive from the house and serves excellent food. The hotel bar and restaurant is open to non residents. there are also a couple of hotel bars and restaurants at Foyers 3 miles away.
Large Lounge |
Kitchen |
Double Bedroom |
Twin bedroom |
Facilities
- Spacious lounge with log fire, the large picture windows offering wonderful views.
- The modern fully fitted kitchen has an electric hob and oven, dishwasher, and fridge-freezer, plus all necessary kitchenware.
- Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing facilities and vacuum cleaner
- Separate dining room to seat up to 10 people.
- Large entrance hall with telephone
- Study with wireless broadband internet access, hi fi system and plenty of reading material. Cosy TV lounge, with flat screen TV, Sky package and DVD player.
- Downstairs two double bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room and heated towel rail. Separate large shower, with toilet and hand basin.
- Upstairs is a king size bedroom with views over Loch Mhor from the window seat.
- Telephone.
- Two twin bedrooms with views over the loch.
- Separate bathroom with bath, toilet and hand basin.
- Oil-fired central heating and double glazing throughout. Electricity, oil, fuel for the fire, bed linen and towels are included in the price.
- Garden bordered by mature trees Garden furniture and barbecue.
- Sorry - no smoking and no pets.
Directions
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From Fort Augustus, take the B862 and drive through Whitebridge and Gorthleck. Pass the war memorial on your right and turn left opposite the stone church about 300 yards beyond the memorial. Just up the hill, fork right and the Gate House is on the left.
From Inverness, take the B862 and drive through Dores, Torness and Errogie. Beware the sharp left hand bend in Errogie. Continue towards Gorthleck for about 1 mile then turn right, opposite the stone church. Just up the hill, fork right and the Gate House is on your left.
Postcode IV2 6UJ
Features
- Best feature, the location for Touring superb loch & mountain views
- Internet access -a great choice for a working holiday
- Close to Loch Ness and other quiet lochs of South Loch Ness