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10/10 Excellent
Brad G.
22 September 2023
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Spacious relaxing and enjoyable
Brad G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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Exclusive hillside retreat with stunning view and hot tub, ideal for Loch Ness
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 283 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Exclusive hillside retreat with stunning view and hot tub, ideal for Loch Ness
Druim Buidhe ("Yellow Ridge") is situated in an elevated position near Loch Ness, with fantastic views over the village of Drumnadrochit, Loch Ness and the Monadh Liath mountains. We are a rural location with a working sheep farm nearby and easy access for walkers onto the heather-covered hills behind the property. Druim Buidhe is a short drive along a farm track from the tarmac road.
Druim Buidhe is light, airy, spacious and modern. An open plan kitchen/dining/living area leads to the bedroom, which has en suite walk-in shower and toilet. The bed is 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, DVD player (including selection of DVDs) and free Wi-Fi. A thermostat controls temperature. From the loungers on the private outdoor decking area you can enjoy the stunning view. There is ramp access for wheelchairs or strollers.
Druim Buidhe comes with its own outdoor hot tub for your exclusive use.
We welcome children. Please inform us ahead of time and, if need be, we can set up cribs, travel cots or rollaway beds, either in the bedroom 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. Mobile signal can be weak and intermittent. However, our lodges have free Wi-Fi so you will able to stay in touch with the outside world (if you really want to!).
2. The property 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).
Druim Buidhe is light, airy, spacious and modern. An open plan kitchen/dining/living area leads to the bedroom, which has en suite walk-in shower and toilet. The bed is 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, DVD player (including selection of DVDs) and free Wi-Fi. A thermostat controls temperature. From the loungers on the private outdoor decking area you can enjoy the stunning view. There is ramp access for wheelchairs or strollers.
Druim Buidhe comes with its own outdoor hot tub for your exclusive use.
We welcome children. Please inform us ahead of time and, if need be, we can set up cribs, travel cots or rollaway beds, either in the bedroom 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. Mobile signal can be weak and intermittent. However, our lodges have free Wi-Fi so you will able to stay in touch with the outside world (if you really want to!).
2. The property 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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About the area
Inverness
Located in Inverness, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Torvean Golf Club and Aigas Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Inverness Botanic Gardens and Inverness Leisure. Campbells of Beauly and Clog and Craft Shop are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain climbing and ecotours.
Drumnadrochit, Scotland
What's nearby
- Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
- Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
- Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
- Urquhart Castle - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
- Inverness Castle - 23 min drive - 30.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Fiddlers - 3 min drive
- Ness Deli and Cafe - 3 min drive
- Cobbs Restaurant - 6 min drive
- Cafe 82 - 4 min drive
- The Lewiston - 4 min drive
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Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
21 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accommodation in a gorgeous setting
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan P.
4 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Ryan P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tracey V.
31 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Tracey V.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn P.
8 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet retreat
Marilyn P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
NEIL M.
6 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idealitic
NEIL M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jolene S.
23 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Jolene S.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Marion T.
14 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fabulous
Marion T.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Graeme C.
16 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loch Ness Hillside
Graeme C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Alain F.
26 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merveilleux séjour
Alain F.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Howard H.
5 October 2021
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Loch Ness stay
Howard H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Arlene H.
19 May 2021
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Total Bliss
Arlene H.
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10/10 Excellent
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9 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect short break
Verified traveller
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10/10 Excellent
Trevor M.
1 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect stay
Trevor M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily T.
13 November 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant getaway
Emily T.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Anthony H.
7 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Anthony H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Simon G.
25 September 2019
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Great location, excellent home from home
Simon G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Douglas S.
27 July 2019
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Douglas S.
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Sean W.
25 June 2019
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10/10 Excellent
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20 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Linda P.
9 June 2019
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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 of Druim Buidhe, which combine to give it a spacious, airy and uncluttered quality - not to mention its outdoor hot tub!
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 you look at also from Druim Buidhe). There are breathtaking views. A stream runs down the side of the property, and there is an 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.
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.
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