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Enjoy alfresco dining
Welcome
Lounge area
Comfy sofas
Open-plan lounge/dining area
Relax in the evening by the cosy open fire
Cosy open fire
Dining area
Well-equipped kitchen
Cook up a feast
Offering everything you might need
King-size bedroom
Twin bedroom
Bunk bedroom
Keep the young ones amused
Bathroom
Shower room
A breath of fresh air
Relax and unwind
Relax in the lovely garden seat
Enclosed garden
View towards the property
Views to Loch Ness close by
1 / 24  Enjoy alfresco dining
2 / 24  Welcome
3 / 24  Lounge area
4 / 24  Comfy sofas
5 / 24  Open-plan lounge/dining area
6 / 24  Relax in the evening by the cosy open fire
7 / 24  Cosy open fire
8 / 24  Dining area
9 / 24  Well-equipped kitchen
10 / 24  Cook up a feast
11 / 24  Offering everything you might need
12 / 24  King-size bedroom
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14 / 24  Twin bedroom
15 / 24  Bunk bedroom
16 / 24  Keep the young ones amused
17 / 24  Bathroom
18 / 24  Shower room
19 / 24  A breath of fresh air
20 / 24  Relax and unwind
21 / 24  Relax in the lovely garden seat
22 / 24  Enclosed garden
23 / 24  View towards the property
24 / 24  Views to Loch Ness close by

Birchview

Drumnadrochit (5mls W), The Highlands
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub 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

  • Lovely detached bungalow with a pleasant modern feel, sleeping six (+ two) guests with enclosed garden
  • Situated amidst the magnificent scenery of Glen Urquhart, close to Loch Ness and visitor attractions in Drumnadrochit
  • Explore the wilderness area of Glen Affric with its excellent walking, cycling and climbing routes
Property code: IN633

In an idyllic wooded setting, this spacious bungalow is perfectly located for visiting beautiful Loch Ness and exploring picturesque Glen Urquhart. With the delightful city of Inverness also within striking distance, this lovely property is ideal for a family break in the Highlands.

Inside, this single-storey property is bright and welcoming with tasteful, contemporary décor. The furniture is comfortable and stylish. Light and spacious, the natural wood furniture and neutral colour scheme create a relaxing atmosphere.

Entering the property, you come into the spacious lounge/diner. This delightful room is bright and welcoming, with a lounge area at one end, with a double sofa bed and an open fire, and a dining table at the other end. Perfectly positioned next to the patio doors, it is a lovely spot to enjoy a family meal together. On warm days, open the patio doors to let in the glorious fresh Highland air. The airy kitchen is neat and stylish, with a handy breakfast bar for your morning coffee. The property has three bedrooms – one king-size which has beautiful countryside views, one twin and a bunk room ideal for children. There is a family bathroom and also a shower room, both with WC.

Outside, there is a pretty decked area leading from the lounge where you can sit and enjoy the lush garden surrounding the property, while children and dogs can burn off excess energy on the enclosed lawn. You can also fish when in season by arrangement with the local hotel.

  • 3 bedrooms: 1 king-size with smart TV, 1 twin and 1 bunk
  • 1 bathroom with bath, 1 shower room and WCs
  • Double sofa bed in lounge, Freeview TV and DVD
  • Open fire in lounge/ diner
  • Kitchen: Electric range cooker with ceramic hob, 2 ovens and a grill, American-style fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, filter coffee macine and microwave
  • Enclosed garden with decked area, outdoor garden furniture and garden seat
  • Shops 5 miles, pub/restaurant on site (opening times vary, please check prior to arrival) 
  • Additional info: When in season, angling can be arranged via the hotel
  • The 1st basket of logs will be provided
  • STL number: I-50340-F
  • EPC rating: D66
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

The nearby village of Drumnadrochit (4.5 miles) on the shore of Loch Ness, offers a selection of shops and places to eat and is the ideal starting point for exploring Loch Ness. Young Nessie hunters will enjoy a visit to Nessieland where you can have some monster fun and learn all about the legendary local.

Get closer still to the home of Nessie by taking a boat trip out onto beautiful Loch Ness. The trips run hourly and its best to book in advance. Enjoy the superb views of Urquhart Castle from the water and watch out for golden eagles soaring above.

The superb Affric Kintail Trail runs almost 44 miles from Morvich on Loch Duich to Drumnadrochit, offering miles of spectacular scenery. Walkers and cyclists will also appreciate the beautiful 10-mile loop around Loch Affric (17 miles).

Fiona MacDonald

This property is personally managed by Fiona.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michael 21st September 2024

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We highly recommend this cottage. It was very clean and well maintained. The kitchen was well equipped. It is in a beautiful location, the views are just stunning. It was so peaceful sat in the back garden. It's only a few miles from Drumnadrochit which has several places to eat/drink as well as a few tourist shops. There are so many beautiful walkRead mores nearby. If you like walking then Glen Affric is a must. The host also left us some gifts which was a nice touch. We will definitely be coming back. Hide

Reviewed by Melanie 7th September 2024

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We had a fantastic time staying at Birchview, fully equipped, lots of lovely areas nearby very central. It was totally relaxing for the two weeks we stayed there with our little dog, Fred. Thank you so much for the welcome pack.

Reviewed by Stan 24th August 2024

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The cottage was very comfortable in excellent surroundings, couldn't have asked for anything better.

Reviewed by Kandasamy 17th August 2024

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The Cottage offers ample space for 4 adults and 2 kids. All the amenities were well provided. the Heating system and Hot water systems were adequate.

Reviewed by Claire 13th July 2024

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What a perfect cottage with spectacular views and everything you could need. We had a fabulous week and would definitely recommend this place.

Reviewed by Ute 29th June 2024

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Wonderful, spacious and very quiet cottage, located behind a hotel. A small but nice garden, fenced and with seating area. Inside is a big kitchen with all modern amenities, a big fridge, a nice and big oven, dishwasher, washing machine etc. The living room is well equipped, the internet works well and both bathrooms are as spotlessly clean as the Read morerest of the house. A tour to Loch Ness, Inverness, Glen Affric are all "around the corner" and in Drumnachdrochit you find food and restaurants. Hide

Reviewed by Carole 15th June 2024

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Reviewed by John 18th May 2024

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In my opinion this property and facilities are exceptional. Look forward to returning next year.

Reviewed by Linda 13th April 2024

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A great place to be close to lots of great walks and scenery

Reviewed by Hilary 6th April 2024

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Lovely well equipped house and lovely welcome pack

Reviewed by David 12th March 2024

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We had a comfortable stay in this well equipped cottage. Note that the views from window of the Loch are not Loch Ness, this was not made clear on the holiday cottages website.

Reviewed by Izabela 10th February 2024

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Absolutely beautiful place, strongly recommended

Reviewed by Dawn 23rd December 2023

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Reviewed by Daniel 21st October 2023

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The cottage is beautiful, and in a beautiful location. Nothing could be done differently, we loved the stay. For anyone planning to stay, the location is stunning, and of course Loch Ness is amazing, but walks around Loch Miechle, only 3 mins away, are absolutely beautiful, and we could have happily spent all our time there.

Reviewed by Barbara 23rd September 2023

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Comfortable cosy, and clean, well equipped, good location. Lovely welcome gifts. Good view from lounge window.

Reviewed by Edwin 12th August 2023

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Great cottage. Wonderfull location. Clean, and felt very welcome.

Reviewed by Philip 5th August 2023

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Reviewed by Mark 29th July 2023

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Fantastic place to stay. Couldn't want for anything. We'll be going back.

Reviewed by Sally 8th July 2023

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A lovely cottage with great views. If I could pick up the cottage and take it back to Wales I would in a heartbeat

Reviewed by Maria 24th June 2023

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Great cottage in a fantastic location for exploring the Highlands.

Reviewed by Juergen 3rd June 2023

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Reviewed by John 27th May 2023

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We have stayed at various places/locations in Scotland over the last 30 years but this one way surpasses all of them. The ratings above only go to five but every single one, in truth should be higher. We thank the owners and their friends at the hotel for providing such a high standard, the weather was also fantastic only a few midges to contend wiRead moreth. Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 20th May 2023

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A fantastic break ,first class accommodation and a lovely touch with the wine and shortbread Beds very comfortable, and we had the weather on our side ,scorching hot Would definitely recommend this for couples ,dog walkers and ramblers

Reviewed by Anne 6th May 2023

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Lovely cosy well equipped cottage in a beautiful location. Many lovely towns to visit. Drumnadrochit has several cafes, restaurants, take aways, and all the shops you need. Plenty to see and do. A great holiday.

Reviewed by Bridgett 15th April 2023

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Lovely cottage. Clean, well-equipped, comfortable, great view and good location for exploring the area. We really enjoyed our stay. We would recommend this property.

Reviewed by Jacek 28th March 2023

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Reviewed by Ruth 11th February 2023

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I could not recommend this holiday cottage enough! We had a wonderful stay. The owners clearly put a lot of love, care and attention into the property which not only didnt go unnoticed but also was very appreciated! We had a lovely week. Great location, great home and my gosh the stars at night!! Ive never seen stars so bright!

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Enjoy alfresco dining
Welcome
Lounge area
Comfy sofas
Open-plan lounge/dining area
Relax in the evening by the cosy open fire
Cosy open fire
Dining area
Well-equipped kitchen
Cook up a feast
Offering everything you might need
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Location

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