House rules

• Smoking is not permitted

4-room bungalow 222 m2. Spacious and bright, modern and tasteful furnishings: open living/dining room with dining table and TV (flat screen). Exit to the garden, to the patio. 1 double bedroom with 1 double bed and shower/WC. 1 double bedroom with 1 double bed. 1 room with 1 bed. Large kitchen (4 hot plates, oven, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, microwave, freezer, grill, electric coffee machine, Capsules for coffee machine (Dolce Gusto pods) extra). Shower/WC, sep. WC. Heating. Terrace furniture. Very beautiful view of the lake, the valley, the countryside and the forest. Facilities: washing machine, dryer, baby cot for up to 2 year olds (extra), hair dryer. Internet (WiFi, free). Parking (4 cars) at the house. Please note: suitable for families. Non-smoking house. Maximum 1 pet/ dog allowed. TV only EN. Smoke alarm, fire extinguisher. Modern stay with air source heating, utility room with clothes horse and partial views of Loch Ness.

Highland Hillside Retreat is positioned midway up the south facing slopes of the Glen Urquhart valley. It’s set in a peaceful and tranquil surrounding, with picturesque views of the beautiful and dramatic scenery extending 8km down the glen, from Rychraggan to the hills of the far side of Loch Ness. From the house, you can observe the ever-changing colours of the countryside, as the sun moves across the sky from dawn till dusk.

Rychraggan’ s Highland setting is home to an abundance of Scottish flora and fauna. Buzzards nest in the Pine forest directly across from the house. Watch them from the garden as they rise and swoop on thermals, while making their distinctive calling sound. Owls are also in residence and many smaller birds such as Chaffinches, Robins and Woodpeckers can be observed in the trees lining the garden. If you’re lucky, you might catch sight of the Red Squirrels which visit on occasion. The garden also hosts butterflies, bumblebees and toads in the Summer, while further afield deer and badgers can be spotted at times.

Highland Hillside Retreat is a large property with ample parking for several vehicles. It has space, privacy and seclusion. You can stroll around a half acre of cultivated gardens or venture beyond to enjoy the local forest walks on your doorstep, including the Rychraggan Woods Trail. In the wider area, you can walk to Divach Waterfalls, Urquhart Bay Woods and Craigmonie Hill, offering a great vantage of the Loch.

Less than 1 km from Highland Hillside Retreat, facilities including a swimming pool and tennis courts can be hired from a local hotel. The towns of Drumnadrochit and Beauly are 5km and 12km away respectively, offering restaurants, cafés and high quality shops. Regardless of how long you stay at xxx, there will always be plenty for you to discover and enjoy. HI-51798-F

Rychraggan 5 km from Loch Ness: Modern, cosy bungalow "Highland Hillside Retreat", detached, surrounded by trees and fields. On the outskirts, 5 km from the centre of Drumnadrochit, in a secluded, quiet, elevated position on top of a hill, 5 km from the lake, in the countryside. Private: lawn for sunbathing (fenced), beautiful garden to relax. Patio. Pre-arrival grocery service. 4x4 car recommended in winter. Parking (for 4 cars) at the house. Shop 5 km, grocery 5 km, supermarket 32 km, restaurant 5 km, bar 5 km, bakery 5 km, café 5 km, pub garden 5 km, bus stop "Rychraggan (Bus 17)" 800 m, railway station "Inverness" 28 km, indoor swimming pool 1 km. Golf course (18 hole) 31 km, tennis 1 km, riding stable 12 km, sports centre 1 km, walking paths from the house 1 km. Nearby attractions: Urquhart Castle 8 km, Glen Affric 22 km, Loch Ness Monster exhibition 5 km, Craigmonie Hike 5 km, Divach Falls 8.4 km, Urquhart Bay Woods 8 km. Well-known lakes can easily be reached: Loch Ness 5 km. Hiking paths: Great Glen Way - Inverness 5 km, Rychraggan Woods Trail 100 m, Forest Tracks to Milton 100 m. Please note: car recommended. Suitable for families, baby equipment on request (extra).