Dunglass Farmhouse

Set on a beautiful estate in glorious countryside, this delightful rambling property makes a wonderful holiday retreat for a large family or group of friends looking for an idyllic spot just a few miles to the north of Inverness. Brahan Estate is the historic home of the chiefs of the Clan MacKenzie, and offers 4,000 acres of stunning woodland and lochs, with the River Conon winding through the landscape. The estate is home to roe deer, ospreys, badgers and pine martens and has a red kite feeding station. An exciting range of outdoor pursuits can be arranged including clay pigeon and target shooting, canoeing, abseiling, archery and photographic safaris. For larger groups, there are three other properties nearby, providing accommodation for up to 18 further guests.

This light, cosy and welcoming cottage has been delightfully furnished and decorated in soothing tones to help make it a warm and peaceful getaway. You can admire the garden view from the lovely bay window in the lounge, or relax in front of the wood burner with a book or movie in the cosy snug. The bright and open dining room offers stunning rural views and also features a piano. The bedrooms all benefit from lovely soft bedding and pretty curtain fabric.

On entering this cheerful and inviting property you will find the spacious lounge where you can relax, admire the views, catch up with your favourite TV show and chat about the day’s events. The separate snug features a piano and a selection of books and games to peruse. You can gather together in the light and welcoming dining room to enjoy both formal and informal meals, which you can prepare in the fully-equipped and stylishly designed kitchen. The ground floor also offers a cosy twin bedroom, as well as a bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, boot room and utility room.

Going upstairs to the first floor, there are four more bedrooms: one king, one double and two twins. There are en-suite facilities for the king and double, as well as an additional family bathroom.

The second floor comprises an attic bedroom with twin beds and makes an ideal space for teenagers. There’s also an adjacent shower room.

Stepping outside you can enjoy a drink or al fresco meal in the large enclosed garden. Exploring the grounds further you can make your way through overgrown gardens and along delightful woodland footpaths, lochs and ponds abundant with birdlife. There are opportunities for cycling and angling, and there’s a nine-hole reversible golf course on the estate.

• 6 bedrooms - 1 King-size, 1 double, 3 twins
• 5 bathrooms - 2 ensuite with shower and WC, 1 bathroom with separate shower, bath and WC, 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
• Electric oven, grill and gas hob, dishwasher, microwave and fridge.
• Utility room with washing machine, fridge and freezer
• Boot room
• Gas fires in both lounges 
• Freeview TV and DVD player
• Private enclosed garden
• Parking available on driveway
• Shop, pubs and village facilities within 2 miles
• STL Licence No. HI-20037-F

 

• 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 £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £55. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

The estate offers a wide range of activities, with miles of stunning countryside to explore. The nearby villages of Conon Bridge (2 miles) and Maryburgh (1.5 miles) offer a number of shops and great places to eat, or you could head into the charming market town of Dingwall (3 miles). This historic town lies at the head of the beautiful Cromarty Firth and is the home of Pefferside Park, Dingwall Castle Doocot and a range of great independent shops, pubs and restaurants. You can also explore the bustling city of Inverness (15.5 miles) which is known as the Capital of the Highlands and offers an enticing variety of fantastic restaurants, pubs, art galleries and independent shops, with plenty of attractions including Inverness Castle, St Andrew's Cathedral, the Eden Court Theatre and Cinema, the Hall of Names and three major golf courses. From Inverness you can also take boat trips out into Moray Firth in search of dolphins, or head a little further south to explore Loch Ness (22 miles). Anglers can head to Tarvie Lochs Fishery (9.5 miles). Other nearby attractions include the Muir of Ord Golf Course (6 miles), Brahan Golf Club (3 miles), the Glen Ord Distillery (6 miles) and Beauly Priory (9 miles).