Stylish, spacious lodge with panoramic views, an ideal base for Loch Ness
"Torran View Lodge" is situated in an elevated position near Loch Ness, with fantastic views over the village of Drumnadrochit, Glen Coiltie and the mountains behind it. We are a rural location with a working sheep farm nearby and easy access for walkers onto the heather-covered hills behind the property. The lodge is a short drive along a farm track from the tarmac road.
Torran View Lodge is light, airy, spacious and modern. An open plan kitchen/dining/living area leads to both bedrooms, each with en suite walk-in shower and toilet. Beds are UK king size. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and kettle, as well as a good selection of cooking pans, utensils, glassware and crockery (including cafetière and teapot). There is a TV and DVD player (including a selection of DVDs). A thermostat controls temperature. From the chairs and table on the balcony you can enjoy the stunning view. You can also use a large picnic table next to the pond behind the lodge. There is ramp access for wheelchairs or strollers.
We welcome children. Please inform us ahead of time and, if need be, we can set up crib, travel cot or rollaway bed, either in the main bedrooms or in the living room.
Our outdoor space is open, a bit wild and offers tremendous views and a surprising amount of sunshine given our location!
It is the perfect spot to get away from it all and enjoy watching the weather roll across the landscape or get straight out into the wilderness from the doorstep. We hope you can sit back, unwind and enjoy your stay in our beautiful surroundings.
Three other things…
1. As a rural location, mobile signal and WiFi can be weak and intermittent.
2. The lodge is situated in four acres of land, shared with the owners' home and a second holiday let, with a large, sloping lawn and some wilder areas, all of which you are welcome to enjoy. There is a small pond and an accessible stream that runs along one side of the property. There are also wood-stores around the property and large log-piles. All this provides a great place for children to explore. But we ask that parents please remain aware of the potential dangers and supervise their children at all times. In places, there is a steep drop down to the stream, and there is no fence.
3. We are next to a sheep farm with easy access to the hillside and would ask that walkers respect the countryside code (for example, leaving all gates as you find them and being sensitive to livestock, especially during lambing season).
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Kitchen
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Parking available
Barbecue
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number HI-50720-F
Frequently asked questions
Is Stylish, spacious lodge with panoramic views, an ideal base for Loch Ness pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Stylish, spacious lodge with panoramic views, an ideal base for Loch Ness?
As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stylish, spacious lodge with panoramic views, an ideal base for Loch Ness on 19 April 2026 start from NZ$386, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Stylish, spacious lodge with panoramic views, an ideal base for Loch Ness?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Stylish, spacious lodge with panoramic views, an ideal base for Loch Ness?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stylish, spacious lodge with panoramic views, an ideal base for Loch Ness?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Stylish, spacious lodge with panoramic views, an ideal base for Loch Ness located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre, Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition and Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop. Nessieland Castle Monster Centre is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.
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Richard and Suzanne were excellent hosts and provided an amazing Lodge to provide a peaceful break for our family.
The lodge is really well equipped and comfortable and has amazing views. Lovely to see the deer most mornings wandering around rhe area too.
Highly recommended,
Chris, Shelley, Sophie & Lincoln
Chris M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Many thanks for that very kind review, Chris. We're delighted you had such a good break.
Quality, spotlessly clean in a beautiful location. Richard and Suzanne were the perfect hosts. BBQ & WiFi were an added bonus. Had a fantastic week in the stunning surroundings and enjoyed the daily visit from the deers. Hope to be back soon.
Alistaire G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2020
Thanks Alistaire. You were delightful guests and we look forward to seeing you all again.
A great place to stay, with the most amazing view. We spent a week mainly walking the hills and forests locally. It was great to have a comfortable base to return to and relax in the evenings. Beers and the view, what could be better? Great place, great hosts, altogether a great week.
Jeremy F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2021
Thanks very much, Jeremy. We really enjoyed having you both as guests, and it was good to see you making the most of the terrace! Hope to see you again.
Fabulous views from the front of the property towards the hills south of Loch Ness make a break at this property very special. The house has everything you could want and Richard and Suzanne were perfect hosts, on hand and never intrusive.
Would definitely recommend and we'll be back for a return visit.
Many thanks. Trevor, Sam, Goron and Carolyn
Trevor G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2020
Many thanks all of you - you were great guests, with great cars! Look forward to seeing you back here some time.
Words can not describe how beautiful this place is. The views are breathtaking, the property is amazing with everything you need. Hosts are so accommodating and nothing is too much trouble. We highly recommend this stay in a very beautiful picturesque part of Scotland. Thank you Richard and Suzanne for sharing your amazing holiday home 😀
Michael H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2020
Thank you, Mike, for that fantastic review. We loved having you both here and really hope to see you again one day. Richard and Suzanne
Fantastic property in a great location with stunning views
My husband and I had a lovely week in this cottage at the beginning of September. It is a great location with stunning views and we spent a lot of time sat out on the terrace including at night when the stars were amazing. The cottage itself is very spacious and the hosts very helpful if anything is needed. We did a brilliant walk up Meall Fuar-mhonaidh which had spectacular views and a boat trip on Lochness. Drumnadrochit is only a short walk down the hill (quite steep on the way back!) and the Loch Ness Inn Hotel did great food. We will definitely be back to stay again!
Lynn and Paul
Lynn S.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2020
Thank you Lynn! It was a delight to host such appreciative and friendly guests, and you left the place looking really clean and tidy. We’d love to see you back again.
We spent 5 days at Torran View and every aspect of our stay there was perfect. Richard showed us around when we first got there and we immediately felt welcomed. The lovely bottle of red certainly helped!
The view from the property and it’s large French windows is breath-taking. We enjoyed sitting outside with a hot cuppa in the morning and a glass of wine on the evening. A big thanks to Richard and Suzanne. We are certainly coming back!!
Alopa M.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2020
Thank you Alopa for such kind comments. You were great guests and we’re so glad you enjoyed yourselves. We look forward to seeing you back here!
This house not only comes with everything you might need but the views are indescribable. The location is ideal for a retreat away from the city or a perfect place to end an extended vacation. The host is kind, gracious and easily accessible. We fully intend on staying here whenever we are in town.
Linda B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words Linda, we are so glad you enjoyed yourselves. You and your family were delightful guests and we'd love to see you back here some time!
About the host
Hosted by Suzanne and Richard
We are a family of five - Richard and Suzanne and our three small children. We have a friendly Jack Russell terrier. Though both born elsewhere (in England and Wales respectively), we both have Scotland and a love of its countryside in our blood, and we moved here in 2018 (from further south in Scotland) after falling in love at first sight with the views from this hillside. We have recently given up office jobs, and live in an adjacent property all year round. We are very happy to answer any questions, give you tips on what to do and where to eat, and provide advice and guides/maps of the local area. This is our family business and our life.
Why they chose this property
This is a spectacular part of the country, rich in historical and natural heritage, and we set our hearts on moving here some time ago. We fell instantly in love with this place the moment we saw it on a hot midsummer day, when the view took our breath away. And we loved the modern fittings and high ceilings and glass frontage of Torran View Lodge, which combine to allow in the natural daylight and give it a spacious, airy and uncluttered quality.
What makes this property unique
Staying here you really are in the heart of the countryside. We often wake up to find three roe deer enjoying our sloping lawn (which separates Torran View Lodge from our own house). There is a breathtaking view from Torran View Lodge over Drumnadrochit and the hills beyond. A stream runs down the side of the property, and there is Ann old bench in a shady spot to sit down next to it or enjoy a paddle in summer. Behind the property you can walk straight onto heather moors with scattered juniper and gorse, and it's a short walk to a small loch nestled in the hills, with views of Loch Ness and of the higher mountains to the West and South-East. Because we are high up and we face south, we also get a surprising amount of sunshine.
If you choose to leave the hillside (you may not want to...), it's only two miles down the hill to the village of Drumnadrochit, with all its amenities, including places to eat and museums where you can find out all you need to know about Loch Ness and its history (including, of course, the monster). Castle Urquhart is a mile further on down the road. The majestic Loch Ness itself is well worth exploring. We are also a wonderful base for hillwalking - it's not far to Glen Affric, Glen Cannich and Glen Strathfarrar, where some of Scotland's most extensive wilderness can be found. And, if you want to escape the countryside for a day, it's only a 25-minute drive into Inverness.