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Luxury Croft over looking Loch Ness & Urquhart Bay. Loch Views.

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View of the decking area and Loch
Front entrance
Cosy bedroom with King size bed with Annies handmade quilt
Open views to the back and access to our garden
Modern kitchen with views from the breakfast table

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Drumnadrochit, Scotland
  • Place, Urquhart Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nessieland Castle Monster Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Croft over looking Loch Ness & Urquhart Bay. Loch Views.

Urquhart Bay Croft is a brand new luxury self-catered renovation with beautiful views across Loch Ness and Glen Urquhart.

Downstairs it has a double height entrance hallway, one king-size bedroom, and separate family bathroom, while upstairs it boasts a fully equipped open plan kitchen/dining area, lounge with comfy sofa and free standing log burner, and double doors opening to decked area and the wider south facing garden.
We are Simon and Annie Greenlay. We first saw Urquhart Bay cottage in 2014 and fell in love with it. We have run Urquhart Bay BnB for 2yrs(see our other listings for reviews). We knew immediately that we wanted to live in this peaceful place with its one-of-a-kind views over Loch Ness.

The Croft is our latest project that we have put our heart and soul into, and look forward to sharing it with our guests.

The Croft is ideally situated close to the beautiful Highland village of Drumnadrochit, and is only a 2 minute walk from the iconic Urquhart Castle. It sits in extensive private gardens to explore offering stunning views of Loch Ness and Glen Urquhart.

Downstairs, there is a large kingsize bedroom with original bothy window offering views from the bed across the loch, and a separate luxury bathroom with roll-top bath and separate shower with rain head. Upstairs, there is a large open plan kitchen/diner and lounge with free standing log burner, that also has a pull out sofa bed for children. We have worked with local craftsmen to restore and enhance the original building, so that you are never far from a view of the Loch(even from your bed!), and couldn’t be closer to the iconic Urquhart Castle, just a few minutes’ walk away.

For the cosier evenings we have a large log burner, SMART TV and high speed WiFi available throughout.

The Croft is furnished to a very high standard, with many items hand crafted and knitted. Guests can expect high quality toiletries, Egyptian cotton linen throughout, and we are happy to provide fresh eggs from our free range highland hens.

The Croft is a great base to explore the highlands, and there are many walking routes directly from the doorstep to explore the local views across the iconic Loch, or bump into some of the local wildlife such as many local deer or birds of prey who live near the Loch.

We have plenty of parking available and are a short walk from the local village of Drumnadrochit.


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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number HI-50116-F

About the area

Inverness

Located in Inverness, this cottage is in a rural area. Aigas Golf Course and Tazball Paintball & Lazer Combat Arena are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Clog and Craft Shop and Campbells of Beauly. Inverness Botanic Gardens and Inverness Leisure are also worth visiting.
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Drumnadrochit, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Urquhart Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nessieland Castle Monster Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 25 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Inverness Castle - 26 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 23 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fiddlers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ness Deli and Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cobbs Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 82 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Lewiston - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Croft over looking Loch Ness & Urquhart Bay. Loch Views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Croft over looking Loch Ness & Urquhart Bay. Loch Views. ?

As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Croft over looking Loch Ness & Urquhart Bay. Loch Views. on 31 May 2026 start from NZ$336, 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 Luxury Croft over looking Loch Ness & Urquhart Bay. Loch Views. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Croft over looking Loch Ness & Urquhart Bay. Loch Views. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Croft over looking Loch Ness & Urquhart Bay. Loch Views. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Croft over looking Loch Ness & Urquhart Bay. Loch Views. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Urquhart Castle and Nessieland Castle Monster Centre. Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop and Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Robb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning stay here, the location is perfect and the cottage has everything you need. The hosts were so helpful and friendly. It's near so many historical sites, def recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cosy stay, lovely hosts. Ideal location, walking distance to Urquhart Castle and Drumnadrochit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annie’s raspberry jam was amazing! A very cozy and clean cabin, across from Loch Ness. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mikayla F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a must stay if you’re looking for a place with fantastic views, a cozy and welcoming feel. It’s nice a serene to wake up and see the views. Simon was the best host and was able to tell me about the different trails around the area for gorgeous hikes if you are into that. Urquhart Castle is just around the corner and town is just a mile walk away! I wish I could have spent more time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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The cottage had everything you need and very clean.Our hosts greeted us on our arrival and said farewell on our departure. Very genuine couple.Location was ideal for exploring the Highlands.We would 100% recommend this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anastasia A.

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Wonderful spot

Incredible place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth H.

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Excellent accomodation

It is a wonderful place to explore the River and Loch Affric!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charntelle S.

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Incredible Views

Absolutely incredible stay, we absolutely loved the homely feel of the cottage and the local area (especially Urquhart Castle) gave stunning views! It was such a good location for getting to other areas such as Inverness and Culloden, would highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie J.

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Absolute GEM. 3 minute walk to the castle. The house is clean, check in was easy, the view and garden are wonderful. Annie also has jam for sale by the front door from items grown in her garden. FANTASTIC
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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Excellent stay!

We were in the Lochness area for just a few days and we loved our stay at the Croft! If you are in the area make sure you add staying at the Croft to your itinerary. Thanks for the tips on local hikes and excursions Simon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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Wonderful, quaint, cosy stay

What a wonderful little cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with a view of Loch Ness. The cottage is well equipped, warm and welcoming. I would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

franck R.

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Exceptional stay

Beautiful Croft on the edge of Loch Ness. Warm and comfortable. Very clean and very well decorated, you feel good as soon as you enter. The description is absolutely correct. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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Quiet Retreat

Nice out of the way stop along our travels around Scotland. Lovely deck & garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jo V.

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Perfectly perfect in every way

Just WOW!! What a perfect croft in the most beautiful location. Annie and Simon were the perfect hosts, friendly, welcoming and gave us some great recommendations. The croft has literally everything you need for your stay. The cleanliness and attention to detail was amazing, it’s clear that Annie and Simon love what they do. Thank you for a fantastic stay for our Anniversary, it’s a 10/10 from us
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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Outstanding

Absolutely amazing views of the loch. Private and quiet. Everything we needed was there with local shops with easy parking. We will definitely be returning, as its easy to get to places around the loch.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Croft Stay

We had a lovely stay at this croft loctaed right off Loch Ness. It was well appointed and the host made sure we were comfortable for the entire stay. The croft is located within 30 mins of many of the major attractions in the Inverness area. We couldn't have asked for a better view of Loch Ness having our breakfast every morning!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

kathleen M.

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mrs Morrison

outstanding stay everything we needed we couldnt ask for anymore location great .great views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty C.

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Perfect

This house is exactly what is needed for some well needed time away. The location is perfect and the property inside clean and modern. It has everything you need and more. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

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Loch Ness Cottage

The property is well situated just outside of Drumnadrochit with wonderful views of Loch Ness and the hills beyond. It provided a perfect base to explore the surrounding area. Simon and Annie are wonderful hosts, with Simon providing suggestions of places to see and restaurants to eat at. It was much appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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Perfectly Lovely!

We wanted to enjoy Loch Ness away from the "city" and this location was perfect! The view from every window was breathtaking. The trail "up the mountain" gave us a spectacular view of the castle and water. We were able o walk to a restaurant for dinner as well. I have already recommended to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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Wonderful Property, great location

This property was an absolute dream. Fantastic views of Loch Ness, walking distance to Urquhart Castle, spacious, quiet, peaceful and clean. It was a bit difficult to find for the first time in the dark as it gets quite dark in Scotland, but that was more due to my unfamiliarity with the area than the instructions that were given. I would still recommend trying to arrive with light left in the day because the view of Loch Ness is nothing short of spectacular. I highly recommend this property and will be hoping to book it again when we return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mareen K.

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Wonderful

We had a wonderful week in this cute and beautiful Croft. Everything you need, was there and the sourroundings were simply amazing. Simon gave us some recommendations for possible trips which we all did. Especially the Isle of Skye and the Plodda Falls are worth it. The Croft is a house where you can totally relax after a long day of hiking. We were sad when the time of saying goodbye had come.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mickey L.

Lovely Home, Setting and Location

My husband and I stayed at this lovely croft for three nights on our tour through the highlands. The natural setting and convenient location to the sights and sounds of the highlands was perfect for our desire to site-see and relax. We were able to walk to Urquhart Castle and experience some of the history of this area of Loch Ness. The Fall colors were breathtaking. My husband was able to play golf at a nearby links course. We were close enough to Inverness to have some time in a small Scottish city. Culloden Battlefield and the Clava Cairns were a 1/2 hour away. Awe inspiring. We enjoyed several dinners, in the nearby village of Drumnadrochit, at The Fiddler and Loch Ness Inn. And then there was the Croft. Situated on a lovely property on the bank of Urquhart Bay and overlooking Loch Ness with stunning views from every room. Simon and Annie provided us with everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. We picked up a few necessities in the grocery store down the road but they had already provided coffee, tea and other essentials. I enjoyed sunrise coffee on the back deck while my husband slept in. Very comfy bed!!! After a long journey from Edinburgh I was delighted to have the soaking tub. Who doesn't love a long, hot bath after travel? The only regret we had was that we were'nt able to stay longer. It is definitely a place where you could settle in for a week of comfort and relaxation. I hope that we will be able to return someday and, once again, enjoy the beauty and comfort of this lovely location. Thank you, Simon and Annie, for providing this quintessential landing spot during our week in your beautiful country. Debi and Mickey Philadelphia, PA
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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We had very enjoyable stay. The cottage was cozy and well decorated. The bed was comfy and the shower was great.The views were beautiful and the cottage was situated well for discovering Scotland.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Torsten F.

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Super Croft, wunderschöner Garten und super freundliche Gastgeber. Lage auf einem Hanggrundstück, wirklich direkt mit Blick auf das Loch Ness von der Terrasse sus und aus dem Croft selbst auf die Urquard bay. Urquard castle in 5 Min zu fuss zu erreichen unsd auch Drumnadrochit ist zu fuss zu erreichen.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

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