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Riverside Cottage

Loch Ness, The Highlands
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A lovely semi-detached bungalow close to village of Drumnadrochit with private Hot tub
  • Ideal for climbing, hill-walking, sailing, water sports, golf, horse riding or cycling
  • Perfectly situated for visiting Loch Ness or Urquhart Castle
Property code: 44481

This two-bedroom bungalow is conveniently located 1 mile from Loch Ness and is ideal for exploring this beautiful stretch of water and enjoying the many walks along its shores with your canine companion. At the end of the day, relax in your private hot tub while your furry friend snoozes by the wood burning stove.

The property has a cosy open-plan lounge/diner, ideal for cosy evenings in. Two bedrooms promise a good night’s sleep for all. Outside is an enclosed garden and patio area with furniture, BBQ and hot tub – perfect for soaking those muscles after a day out while your furry friend dreams of their encounters with Nessie. Storage is available for outdoor equipment.

The property is just 200 metres from a hotel/restaurant serving locally sourced food and fine whiskies, where dogs are welcome in the beer garden. You’re also less than a mile from the shops and restaurants of Drumnadrochit, known as the Nessie capital of Loch Ness. Just 1.5 miles away is a departure point for cruises on the Loch – dogs are welcome on the boat. After a hearty breakfast you might want to travel the 2.5 miles to the start point of the 6-mile walk up Meall Fuar-Mhonaidh, the highest summit round Loch Ness with breathtaking views across to Ben Nevis and the Cairngorms. A little further afield, 16 miles away is Inverness, the cultural capital of Scotland, and 3 miles from the city is the emotive and atmospheric battlefield of Culloden which welcomes dogs on leads

  • 2 bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin
  • Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Lounge with wood burner (first basket of logs included) and TV/DVD
  • Dining area with table and chairs
  • Wet room with shower and WC
  • Enclosed garden with decked patio area with garden furniture and BBQ Storage for outdoor equipment available Private hot tub
  • Highchair available
  • Travel cot available
  • Off-street parking for 2 cars
  • Shops, restaurants and pubs within walking distance
  • Any property identified with increased accessibility may have different levels of provision, it is therefore advisable that you contact us before you book to ensure the property meets your specific needs and requirements
  • Short Term Licence number: HI-50521-F
  • EPC rating - C
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

 

Fiona MacDonald

This property is personally managed by Fiona.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 36 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gwen 19th July 2024

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This holiday cottage is perfect in all ways, perfect location, so peaceful and of course the scenery is stunning. The cottage is more than adequate having everything you would need to make your stay perfect. Kitchen, livingroom and the 2 bedrooms plenty of room for your holiday clothes. This was our 2nd visit and once more wasn't disappointed.

Reviewed by Hazel 12th July 2024

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No improvements, everything was perfect. We had a fantastic week. Cottage was everything we wanted, totally dog proof for my little escapee also.

Reviewed by Diana 1st July 2024

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We absolutely loved our stay. The cottage had everything we needed and more. The arrival supplies left by Wendy were a great surprise. The cottage was clean and in the perfect location for walks and easy access to nearby stunning location. Plodda Falls were recommended to us by Wendy, so beautiful we went twice. Our dog loved the cottage and the seRead morecure garden was perfect for her. We all absolute loved our stay at the cottage and we will absolutely be back. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Linda 21st June 2024

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Lovely bungalow in a quiet location great for exploring locally.

Reviewed by Helen 31st May 2024

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Reviewed by John 24th May 2024

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Fabulous cottage, everything you need is there, plenty to see and do in the local area couldnt recommend highly enough

Reviewed by Peter 17th May 2024

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Lovely cottage just what we wanted.Location is perfect to explore the area

Reviewed by Susan 6th May 2024

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Truly lovely place to stay, very comfortable and clean. Landlady Wendy is friendly and helpful. The cottage is well stocked with kitchen equipment and there are also books and jigsaws in case of rainy days (this is Scotland after all!) as well as leaflets and guides on things to do, walks, places to visit. Great location, on the outskirts of DrumnaRead moredrochit, and with a pub doing great food within throwing distance. Hot tub a delightful and relaxing treat too. Hide

Reviewed by Ellen 3rd May 2024

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Great location, lovely hosts, lovely home, pictures dont do it justice

Reviewed by Sarah 29th March 2024

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A beautiful & cosy cottage situated in a great location for exploring Loch Ness and the surrounding area. Wendy is a fantastic host - leaving some little treats for our arrival and easily contactable if we had any queries. The cottage itself is more than well equipped - we had everything we needed and only topped up on products that we used during Read moreour stay such as toilet paper and bleach. The hot tub is a real bonus and it is HUGE - a definite win for our 2 children. Would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Fran 3rd March 2024

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Excellent cottage - warm throughout (even without the log burner), clean and lots of facilities / equipment provided. The hot tub was fantastic! Location was great and the cottage easy to find. Lots of leaflets on walks in the area are provided and Wendy was very helpful and quick to respond. In particular we would suggest visiting Divach and PloddRead morea Falls (details on both in the house). Would thoroughly recommend - we had a very enjoyable stay. Hide

Reviewed by Zerina 10th February 2024

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A wonderful Valentines week in this romantic cottage. A few minutes from a great pub and restaurant, and not far from the main shop. Great walks and a great wee village. Didn't spot Nessie though.

Reviewed by Sharon 22nd December 2023

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Ideal Christmas getaway close to Loch Ness. The cottage was perfect for us and our dog with a secure garden. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and food. The cottage was clean and tidy, with plenty of towels. The underfloor heating kept the rooms warm and the added benefit of the log burner for the colder nights. The hot tub was a good sizeRead more. The pub and a well stocked coop supermarket nearby. Lots of walks in all different directions straight from the front door, maps provided. Hide

Reviewed by RIchard 15th November 2023

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Reviewed by Alexander 24th October 2023

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Searched for a holiday home that was pet friendly. Preferably in a town with quiet location, ideally close by to amenities, shops, and a pet friendly bar here or there. What a"Gem" of a find this was! Ticked every box. Bonuses Very clean, 1st class private hot tub in a secure fenced garden for our dog. The owner (Wendy) txt us hrs before actual cheRead moreck in time to inform us the property was now accessible. Really appreciated. Owner non intrusive but very friendly. Our best holiday rental to date! Hide

Reviewed by Grant 13th October 2023

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Everything from start to finish was brilliantly welcoming and a lovely cottage for our stay. Will most definitely return in the future.

Reviewed by Nick 22nd September 2023

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This is a lovely well presented cottage with everything you could possibly need , the hot tub was a bonus and ready to use when we arrived, the owner of the cottage was lovely and helped with any questions we had for days out or local information. There was also plenty of leaflets for local days out , will definitely be booking again

Reviewed by William 1st September 2023

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Lovely wee cottage. Well equipped.Had everything we needed. The Prosecco, cake and biscuits on arrival were very welcome and a nice touch. Owner was very helpful. There is a good co-op store 5 mins walk away. Also a great wee Italian where we had superb pizza takeaway one evening. 2 mins walk across the road is the Loch Ness Inn. I'm glad we bookedRead more Sat night in advance as it was busy. We all enjoyed our meals there. 10-15 min walk away is the centre of Drumnadrochit. Easy 13m drive to Loch Ness. Hide

Reviewed by Simon 4th August 2023

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The cottage was fantastic had everything we needed. The hot tub was was easy to use. And everything was geared up around that so had hard wood floors. And wet room to shower in. Plenty of towels as well. Kitchen was fully stocked and a few nice surprises as well. With a dinner table and chairs. Had a really great stay thoroughly enjoyed it would haRead moreppily stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Joseph 15th July 2023

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Reviewed by Gwen 7th July 2023

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This accommodation was everything and more, spotlessly clean and everything that you would need for a perfect relaxing stay

Reviewed by Karen 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Micheal 3rd June 2023

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Reviewed by William 5th May 2023

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The cottage exceeded our expectations .. Great value and great location. Although we did not meet the owner (Wendy), we communicated by text a couple of times and she responded promptly. We would definitely book again.

Reviewed by Gillian 28th April 2023

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Beautiful cottage very homely and comfortable loved all the extras and the hot tub,Places to visit suggested by the owner were amazing places to visit

Reviewed by Charles 3rd March 2023

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What a wonderful very well equipped cottage/bungalow, so comfortable and cosy in a great location. Although in a small cul de sac in a small village, the property was secluded with an enclosed garden so our dog could get out safely. Hot tub and shaded sitting area also very welcome in early season to sit out. Various and accessible wooded walks allRead more nearby with a hotel pub restaurant also just 5 mins walk with an excellent reasonably priced varied menu and cafe tearoom options all nearby too. Hide

Reviewed by Philip 24th February 2023

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This is a delightful cottage in a lovely area. Lots of great walks and many nice eateries within walking distance. The cottage is very well equipped and the owner left thoughtful welcome gifts. The hot tub was a bonus indulgence. Would definitely recommend. Great value for money.

Reviewed by Louise 21st January 2023

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Beautiful cottage. Well equipped, spotlessly clean and attention to detail was superb. Very warm and comfortable. We had a lovely time, and highly recommend.

Reviewed by John 29th December 2022

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A cosy, modern and well equipped cottage within walking distance of all the facilities you need in the wonderful village of Drumnadrochit. The lovely welcome pack of Christmas home bakes didn't last long! Our booking was extended by the host at very short notice which was greatly appreciated.

Reviewed by Diana 22nd December 2022

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Reviewed by Kathleen 21st October 2022

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Excellent clean cosy cottage. Under floor heating. Lovely outside area. Great location. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Stephen 16th October 2022

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Arrived home yesterday. Fantastic cottage great layout brilliant location very quiet . High standard across the board very clean lots of extras left by wendy(owner) cookies strawberries and fudge cake prosecco lots of nice touches tea coffee pantry cupboard had useful things in it plenty of cleaning stuff eg dishwasher tablets washing up liquid scoRead moreurers very pleasant break and the outdoor area with amazing hot tub and dining area great way to end a busy day my 12 year old twins loved it. Hide

Reviewed by James 7th October 2022

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Awesome wee cottage with big features. Ideal for a family of four wishing to explore the highlands due to its central location. Clean, well equipped and the hot tub is amazing to relax in under the stars.

Reviewed by Iain 3rd October 2022

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Reviewed by Laura 30th September 2022

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Great little cottage as our base for my partner completing the Loch Ness marathon. Nice secure garden for our dog & hot tub was great. Nice little extras from the owners including prosecco, raspberries, cookies & a fudge cake.

Reviewed by Kathryn 16th September 2022

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