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Strone Castle Cottage

Drumnadrochit, near Inverness, Northern Scotland
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Exclusive Idyllic location with panoramic views over Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle
  • Traditional cottage retaining many features with the comforts of modern day living
  • Perfect place to explore the beautiful Highlands by day and to relax in front of the cosy woodburner by night
Overview
Property code: OC-CA315

This stunning lochside cottage in Drumnadrochit is surrounded by untouched and unspoilt Scottish scenery. Ideal for those looking to embrace the beautiful surrounds and peaceful tranquillity of this exquisitely rugged part of Scotland, it's unsurprising this A-lister has been featured in so many TV series and magazines. Charming yet humble, it is a retreat like no other and perfect for discerning adventurers looking for exploration and luxury in equal doses. It was subject of a monster sighting and two page spread in the Daily Mail in May 2022.

This traditional croft cottage sleeps four and is ideal for a Highland escape. After a day exploring bracken-clad hills and picnicking down by the lake, the lounge offers a cosy welcome - throw peat on the fire and enjoy a warming drink or two. The most idyllic place to escape reality for a while, replace your phone with one of the 50 rare books in the cottage detailing the history of the area or enjoy a bit of television before thoughts turn to dinner. The oak-floored kitchen with its glorious Rangemaster oven is sure to tempt any budding chefs within the family. Meals will be a lovely shared experience in the kitchen's fireside dining area. At the end of the day, make your way upstairs where you will find both double bedrooms with lakeview windows from which to glimpse the nighttime still waters. As well as the bedrooms, there is also a bathroom on the first floor, which features a shower and WC and has two access doors: one from the hallway and one from the master bedroom.

Set within 3 acres of land and surrounded by undulating hills covered with thickets of ancient trees, you don't have to go far to immerse yourself in nature. Closer to the property, you can make the most of three purpose-built viewing points to take in the incredible panoramas, particularly beautiful in the snowy depths of winter. Equally stunning in the summertime, you can explore to your heart's content, before returning to relax on the garden furniture and firing up the BBQ; a rural paradise, the only visitors you can expect to join your party might be the majestic roe deer or pheasants who occasionally visit the grounds.

  • 2 bedrooms - 2 doubles with some reduced head height in the eaves
  • 1 shower room - 2 access doors (1 door from hallway and 1 door from master bedroom), with shower and WC
  • Rangemaster oven and electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, Nespresso coffee machine and washing machine
  • 2 multi-fuel stoves with a starter pack of logs and peat provided
  • 1 TV in lounge, 1 TV in each bedroom
  • 25GB Wi-Fi  per week. Additional use will incur charges.
  • Private parking
  • Next to the cottage is a stone building which is an empty outbuilding, not a neighbouring house. Guests are welcome to use the raised patio area at the front of this building during their stay
  • Unenclosed garden
  • Shop, pub and restaurant within 2 miles
  • During the summer there is often a single 10 second fly past in the late morning from RAF Lossiemouth with a pair of Tornadoes, Typhoons or occasionally two Nimrods, all of which fly below the level of the property on their training runs
  • Short term licence - HI50641-F
  • EPC rating - E
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Fiona MacDonald

This property is personally managed by Fiona.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Wendy 10th May 2026

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This is our second visit, we came 7 years ago and loved it. Beautiful cottage with some poignant history. Beautiful location with the best views we have ever experienced. We loved sitting out in the morning with a coffee and then again at the end of the day looking over the loch, even when it was freezing, the fire pit kept us warm. We were toasty Read morewarm in the evening watching a video, we had to let the log burner go out when the heating kicked on. Fabulous holiday. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Linda 20th April 2026

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This was our 2nd visit to this beautiful cozy cottage and it was equally as magical as we remember!! The cottage was spotless and very comfortable, with lots of thoughtful touches which made our stay even more enjoyable. The views overlooking Lochness are something that you never get tired of!! Sitting with a morning coffee watching the light oveRead morer the Loch listening to the birds in glorious surroundings. In the evenings it's just so peaceful and just what we needed. I would highly recommend Castle Strone Cottage, to anyone looking to visit the area as this is the most perfect place to stay. Thankyou Linda & Roy Staffordshire Hide

Reviewed by Robert 16th March 2026

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Stunning location. Breathtaking views. Everything was perfect. Cannot fault it. Kevin the local contact was great. Thank you. We will be back.

Reviewed by John 28th February 2026

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Although we had initial problems with cleanliness, this did not detract from our stay. Kevin who met us was lovely and helpful. More comfortable seats in the living room would be great as the ones there were not good for 4 people A beautiful well equipped house in a stunning location set in one of Scotlands most amazing and atmospheric landscapes. Read moreWe also visited Glen Affric which is another spectacular drive just 35 mins away. Well worth a visit. Hide

Reviewed by Sean 14th February 2026

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Reviewed by Johanne 20th December 2025

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Excellent Cottage, with beautiful view. Super stay for Christmas and New Year.

Reviewed by Carolina 8th December 2025

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It was amazing! We enjoyed every minute

Reviewed by Keane 22nd November 2025

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Clean cosy cottage with outstanding views across Loch Ness. Fully equipped, perhaps another armchair in the living room would be beneficial for parties of four. Most attractions reachable within an hour of driving, most helpful manager in Kevin.

Reviewed by Gabriele 20th September 2025

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Fantastic and very romantic place. The house is wonderfully renovated and very cosy.

Reviewed by Mari 6th September 2025

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We love, love, love Strone Castle Cottage. This is our third time staying and it feels like home every time we visit. Thank you Keith for making such a perfect place and thanks to Kevin for being there to answer questions or to stop by if needed! We will absolutely be coming back to our home away from home. Mari and John

Reviewed by Colin 16th August 2025

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Absolutely gorgeous location. Everything you need for a peaceful vacation.

Reviewed by Hannah 2nd August 2025

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Absolutely stunning location

Reviewed by Catherine 10th May 2025

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We had a fabulous time at the cottage. The views are spectacular and we spent quite a lot of time sitting outside as the weather was glorious. The cottage was warm and cosy and the beds are extremely comfortable. The nights were very peaceful. We saw deer in the garden at dusk each evening and lots of birds unfortunately we didnt see Nessie althougRead moreh there had been a sighting just before we arrived. There are lots of places to visit without travelling great distances. A great place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Laurie 26th April 2025

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The pictures do not do this beautiful cottage, the surroundings and view justice at all! Its worth every penny. To be situated on the hill top above urquhart castle is amazing, we even had wild deer in the garden. The weather was great and we will visit again x

Reviewed by Lisa 21st December 2024

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Perfectly positioned, perfectly cosy. A picturesque 25 min drive into Inverness for any big shop or a puruse around. Lovely being greeted by someone & not left to arrive at a dark house. Couldn't recommend more

Reviewed by Iain 9th November 2024

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 2nd November 2024

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From the moment you get out the car you realise you are somewhere special. The cottage was spotlessly clean on arrival. All areas of the cottage are decorated in a Scottish theme which is very attractive. The exterior of the property is equally impressive. There are numerous seating areas to sit and admire the open, elevated views over Loch Ness. TRead moreoasting Marshmallows on the firepit while star gazing was magical. I highly recommend this property. It is in an ideal situation to explore the area. Hide

Reviewed by stuart 17th August 2024

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Fantastic idyllic cottage with stunning views of loch ness. well equipped clean cottage updated with modern amenities. Cannot fault our stay. Worth every penny. As an added bonus, the cottage is located close to the town of Drumnadrochit, with Urquhart castle, Nessie land, loch ness exhibition, loch cruises, & local restaurants (loch ness inn) and Read morea local co-op for a top up of groceries. You wont be disappointed. Hide

Reviewed by Lynette 10th August 2024

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This house is even lovelier in reality than in the photos. Everchanging light over the lake and the many different viewpoints and benches in the garden made it so magic. The area is very busy with tourists and so at the end of the day to retreat into this quiet beautiful comfortable location was wonderful. Thank you for sharing your home.

Reviewed by Alison 27th July 2024

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Wow! What a stunning place to stay. We had a fantastic weeks holiday. Waking up to see a family of deer in the garden most mornings was amazing. The cottage has breathtaking views, is well equipped with everything you need & warm & comfortable. Its a great location to travel around the highlands from - we went to Skye for a day too. We hope to comeRead more back & stay again. Hide

Reviewed by George 13th July 2024

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