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Stylish, spacious lodge with panoramic views, an ideal base for Loch Ness

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Torran View Lodge in summer from the garden
Lodge balcony with patio table and chairs
Bedroom 1 - UK king size bed
Bedroom 2 - UK king size bed
Living room area of open plan

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 494 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Drumnadrochit, Scotland
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Urquhart Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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).

Property manager

Suzanne and Richard

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Parents will need to supervise in outdoor areas.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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 Campbells of Beauly. Clog and Craft Shop and Aigas Field Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, ecotours and horse riding.
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Drumnadrochit, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Nessieland Castle Monster Centre - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 6 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Beauly Station - 18 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cobbs Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ness Deli and Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dores Inn - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Fiddler's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shack's Fish and Chips - ‬4 min drive

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.

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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Verwood, UK

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

Tranquil and beauty high above Loch Ness

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
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

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

Great

Wir hatten einen traumhaften Urlaub bei Richard und Suzanne! Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder! Vielen vielen Dank!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff B.

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

Fabulous location and stay.

Would recommend and have no hesitation on returning
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

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

Stunning views

Beautiful location. Fully equipped with everything we could need. Made to feel extremely welcome by the hosts. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

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

A great week in the highlands

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Stunning!

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 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

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
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Trevor G.

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

Fantastic break

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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alistaire G.

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

Fabulous holiday!!

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alopa M.

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

An idyllic retreat with picture postcard views!

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!!

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Stunning

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne and Richard

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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.

Languages:

English, Spanish