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The Bakehouse

Foulis - Evanton, Evanton nr Dingwall - Easter Ross

Wing of Foulis Castle near Evanton. North of Inverness

• Sleeps 8
• 4 bedrooms
• Log fires

The Bakehouse is a beautifully restored wing of Foulis Castle, Foulis or in Gaelic 'Fo-glais' meaning streamlet is the present home of the Chiefs of Clan Munro, who acquired the castle and surrounding land in the early 14th Century. The Bakehouse wing, called after the bakery for the castle, would also have been used for different activities as well, part of it would have been the service quarters for the staff that worked at the castle, and other parts such as the bedroom areas would have been the original hayloft, the dining room was formerly the dairy store. The present castle dates from the middle of the 18th century, and is an attractive Georgian structure, with the early parts of the castle remaining within it. The castle has a central courtyard which in olden days would have been accessed from the domestic buildings, coachhouses, laundry and stables, which surrounded it. The Bakehouse overlooks this courtyard area and guests have access to it.

Wilderness Cottages are delighted to be able to offer this amazing property for the self-catering rental market, with its wonderful history, and setting it truly is a remarkable place for a holiday. The property which was converted in 2008, has been renovated to a high standard, and retains some of the features of the original building, many of which were only discovered after the renovations commenced, such as the original arrow-slit windows, fireplace and doorway, in the dining room. In other areas original features remain such as the original eighteenth century stone oven in the kitchen area and the exposed outer wall of the original defensive tower of the castle.

The spacious property is ideal for a large group or a family wanting to experience the chance of living in a castle. The property is accessed from the side of the castle into the main hall area, off this area is a double bedroom, shower/steam room, and utility area. From the utility area you enter the large kitchen/living area together with its seating area and dining area, wood burning stove, and original stone oven, (not for guests use). This area is a great place for families and friends to socialize and has the latest surround sound music system for your entertainment. The kitchen is well equipped with all you will need and has a separate breakfast bar area. The magnificent stone flagged floor in the kitchen has under-floor heating which is heated by a geothermal pump. From the kitchen you can access the courtyard garden and its seating area.

Leading down from the kitchen is a small flight of steps into what would have been the original dairy and latterly the potting shed at the castle, this is now an amazing dining room with a large dining table for twelve and a wood burning stove. It truly is a wonderful dining room and at night is extremely atmospheric when the lights of the original and newly discovered arrow slit windows are switched on, it has windows overlooking the courtyard area, and also a door to access the courtyard.

Leading up from the kitchen, are stairs which bring you to the large drawing room and bedroom areas. The drawing room is spacious and comfortable, it has a large open fireplace, Flat Screen TV & DVD Player, writing desk area, and seating for everyone, from this room a small door leads to a balcony which overlooks the courtyard below, steps leading down from it allows access to this area.

Up further steps is a long hall running the length of the upstairs and this allows access to the three bedrooms. The first being a spacious double, with separate dressing area, and an adjacent bathroom with a shower over the bath, toilet, sink and under-floor heating, the next a twin with an en-suite, with a shower over the bath, toilet, sink, under-floor heating. The final bedroom at the end of the hall has a four poster bed, with an en-suite, containing twin sinks, toilet, bidet and a large bath with a jacuzzi function, it also has a shower over the bath, it also has under-floor heating.
All the upstairs bedrooms have windows overlooking the courtyard below. 

Guests are free to enjoy and walk on the 2650 acre Foulis Estate, with its native wildlife, and the property is ideally situated to take advantage of the surrounding attractions. For golf lovers the small town of Dornoch and its Championship Golf Course is within an hours drive, for whisky lovers there are many Distilleries in the locality to visit, Dalmore at Invergordon or Glenmorangie at Tain, to name just two. For shoppers the small towns of Dornoch, Dingwall and Strathpeffer, with it’s historic pavilion are always worth a visit. For walkers why not take a walk up to the Fyrish Monument, originally built to provide work for the unemployed workers in the area, and reputedly an imitation of the gates of Negapataum in India. The views from the top are quite amazing, with views of the Cromarty Firth, Ben Wyvis, the Affric, and on a clear day further afield to the Cairngorms.

Facilities -

Downstairs

• Spacious Kitchen/Living area with breakfast bar, electric double oven, gas and halogen hobs, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wood burning stove, TV, DVD Surround Sound System, seating area, and access to the garden.
• Utility area with washing machine, tumble drier, and ironing facilities.
• Double bedroom with kingsize, zip and link bed.
• Shower room, with toilet, sink, shower/steam cabinet.
• Dining room with seating for 12, wood burning stove, and access to garden area.

 Upstairs 

• Drawing room with TV, DVD, comfortable seating, balcony and garden access.
• Double bedroom with adjacent bathroom, shower over bath, toilet, sink.
• Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom, shower over bath, toilet, sink.
• Double bedroom with four poster bed, en-suite bathroom, shower over Jacuzzi bath, toilet, bidet, twin sinks.

Other Facilities

• Geothermal heating with under floor heating in all downstairs rooms. Radiators upstairs.
• Electricity, logs, bed linen and towels are included in the price.
• Garden furniture in the courtyard.
• Large parking area.
• Sorry - this is a no smoking property.

Good Housekeeping Deposit of £100.00 required.

Best Features

• Large property ideal for groups and families
• Secluded country accommodation exclusive groups getaway
• Near all of the Highlands main tourist centres