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Overlooking Loch Ness, a luxury holiday home accommodating 12 adults

Overlooking Loch Ness, a luxury holiday home accommodating 12 adults

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Overview of Overlooking Loch Ness, a luxury holiday home accommodating 12 adults

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Inverness, Scotland
  • Popular LocationThe Falls of Foyers2 min drive
  • Popular LocationLoch Ness Centre & Exhibition36 min drive
  • Popular LocationUrquhart Castle40 min drive
  • AirportInverness (INV)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 5 half bathrooms

Downstairs WC

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Ensuite to bedroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Ensuite to bedroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Ensuite to bedroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Ensuite to bedroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Family Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Overlooking Loch Ness, a luxury holiday home accommodating 12 adults

Sealladh an Loch is located in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, right next door to the historic and infamous Boleskine House. In a conservation area, surrounded by fields, forests & mountains and overlooking the iconic Loch Ness, it offers pure peace and tranquility.

The house is built into the side of the mountain, with a huge glazed frontage looking onto Loch Ness and its back-drop of mountains. It surrounded by pasture in which sheep are often grazing – in spring you can watch out for new-born lambs. There are forests on all sides. It feels wonderfully rural, and yet the village of Foyers is within easy reach, with a village shop, post office & cafe, a pub and the famous ‘Falls of Foyers.’
There are several way-marked local woodland walks around the house, and wildlife including deer, red squirrels, pine martens and birds of prey. You can reach the shores of Loch Ness by walking down through the forest across the road.

You approach the house via a steep driveway and enter the house at the rear. With an impressive glazed frontage, the focus of the house is on light and space, with several communal spaces offering flexibility for guests:-

The snooker hall with its full-sized snooker table, is the hub of the house. Italian leather sofas and a whiskey-barrel bar table and stools offer relaxed seating for spectators.

The vaulted galleried landing overlooks the snooker table and offers further seating space – the ideal space to sit with a glass, watching the sunset over the Loch. Large, glazed windows to the front overlook Loch Ness, and double doors provide access onto a balcony. We are incredibly proud to display a selection of stunning red squirrel photographs taken by a local wildlife photographer.

The kitchen is of high quality, and finished with granite work tops. It is well equipped with a 6-hob, double-oven range cooker, microwave, large fridge/freezer, separate drinks fridge and dishwasher. A Zip Tap provides instant boiling and chilled water – no need for boiling kettles for those endless cups of tea. We have recently added an additional run of units and a drinks fridge, so there is plenty of cupboard space, kitchen equipment and crockery/cutlery.

The solid oak dining table seats 12. A highchair is available for young guests.

The garden room has views of Loch Ness to the front, fields to the side, and mountains and forests to the rear. It is the perfect place for that early morning cup of tea.

The snug, with log-burning stove offers a cosy space, ideal for evenings playing games or watching films.

There is bedroom accommodation for up to 12 adults:-

The 3 double bedrooms are all en-suite, with a double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside cabinets and a chair.

There are 3 twin bedrooms. The large twin room has two single beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside cabinets and a chair. The small twin room has two single beds, chest of drawers, a shared bedside cabinet, chair and table. Both twin rooms are served by a large family bathroom.

The third twin room is located on the ground floor and has an en-suite, ideal for elderly or less able guests. It has two single beds, chest of drawers, dressing table and a chair.

In addition, a cot is available for very young guests. This can be located in any room in the house, on request.

The decor throughout is simple, with carefully selected accessories to add touches of luxury and to give a Scottish feel – Egyptian cotton bedding, fluffy towels, ‘Harris Tweed’ curtains & throws, rugs & cushions from ‘Skyeskyns,’ whisky-barrel furniture from ‘Darach,’ and complimentary hand-soap from ‘Highland Soaps.’ Our artwork is Scottish – many pieces are by local artists.

Wireless Broadband internet access is available throughout the house free of charge.

Outside space is provided by a first floor balcony accessed from the gallery, a front deck accessed from the snooker hall, and a large patio at the rear for barbecues. There are also gardens, which are kept as natural as possible, with a path up to a viewing point and bench at the rear of the property.

Property manager

Susan Reed
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number FS-Case-550056694

About the area

Inverness

Located in Inverness, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Boleskine Burial Ground and Wade Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Tazball Paintball & Lazer Combat Arena and Clog and Craft Shop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Inverness, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Boleskine Burial Ground - 2 min walk
  • The Falls of Foyers - 2 min drive
  • Brian Clarkson Gallery - 7 min drive
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 36 min drive
  • Urquhart Castle - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 25 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fiddler's - 37 min drive
  • Ness Deli and Cafe - 37 min drive
  • Whitebridge Hotel, Whitebridge, Scotland - 7 min drive
  • Shack's Fish and Chips - 38 min drive
  • Camerons Tea Room - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Overlooking Loch Ness, a luxury holiday home accommodating 12 adults pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Overlooking Loch Ness, a luxury holiday home accommodating 12 adults ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Overlooking Loch Ness, a luxury holiday home accommodating 12 adults ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Overlooking Loch Ness, a luxury holiday home accommodating 12 adults located?

This family-friendly Inverness holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Boleskine Burial Ground, River Foyers and The Falls of Foyers. Brian Clarkson Gallery and Wade Bridge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Mr Larsson
Wonderful place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosaleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable
We had a lovely time celebrating my 60th with our children and grandchildren, the only down side was the amount of flies that flew in when we opened the windows ( maybe let ppl know that when staying at this time of year about the cluster of flies as we had to spray the room and use hoover there was so many ) and the only other small down side was that when we made dinner on the Sunday ( as we just wanted to chill for last day ) the weren’t enough big pots but as i say that was all maybe leave extra towels , we were lucky the weather was amazing and were able to use the machine and get them out but we had a lovely family time there 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual trip
The house is amazing! Worked extremely well for our group of 3 family’s made up of 6 adults and 6 kids (various ages) Loads of room and lots of sociable areas to be all together or in little groups, in different parts of the house. We had a brilliance week, great weather and plenty of exploring. Little issues were that the hot water ran out quickly and every night a few people ended up having cold showers. Not being able to control the heating was a bit of a problem as it was very warm and we had to open all the windows to let the heat out (which seemed wrong). Surely getting guests to down load the hive app and issuing access to the heating would work better? We would definitely look to rebook. Thank you to Lorna for the homemade cake for our arrival!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for holiday with extended family
Really enjoyed our recent stay. Bright, spacious property that has obviously had lots of thought and effort put into design and upkeep. Great location to explore local surrounds from. Excellent house for extended family - plenty of room for everybody and good amenities. Lego, garden and snooker table were all great entertainment. Very easy to communicate with house keeper.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Prina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A friends and family holiday
A lovely, bright, clean, spacious house. Lots of indoor space with a fully equipped social kitchen. The snooker table was a big hit. The house could really benefit from having a tumble dryer and from being able to control the temperature of the heating ourselves. We really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Susan Reed

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We are the Reed and Sweetland family.

I was born in Peterhead and my brother in Aberdeen – our grandparents and parents were Aberdonians, and Dad worked as a sonar engineer on the fishing fleets around the coast of Scotland. We moved to England when we were small, but continued to spend much of our childhood in Scotland with our grandparents. Eventually, we found ourselves at risk of losing touch with our beloved Scottish heritage. So, we decided to re-establish our roots by creating a property that we could use as a family holiday home and run as a holiday rental.

We designed and built Sealladh-an-Loch specifically to provide our own extended family with a luxurious and spacious, yet cosy and comfortable holiday home. The decor is clean and simple to accentuate the light and space – furnishings and accessories are carefully selected to represent Scotland where possible and to add those touches of luxury.

Mum and Dad were passionate about this project. Tragically, Mum passed away just 5 months after the house was finished – we take some comfort from the knowledge that she did at least see it finished and was able to put the crockery in the cupboards! In the same year, Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's.

This house is part of their legacy for our expanding family – the new generations coming through already love the ‘Scotland’ house. Some of our family heritage is displayed in the snooker hall, and ‘Mum’s tree and bench’ are at the top of the garden.

The house delivers exactly what we intended and we are incredibly proud.

Why they chose this property

It was Mum and Dad who found the building plot – we bought it from their description, without even seeing it for ourselves. We love the ambience - even just getting out of the car when we first arrive brings about a sense of peace. Mum & Dad could not describe to us, and neither can we describe it to our guests. It's the combination of the silence, the fresh mountain air and the scenery. It has everything - the Loch, mountains, fields & forests. And yet, the village is just a few minutes away.

What makes this property unique

As well as the location, the house itself is unique.

With an impressive glazed frontage, the focus of the house is on light and space, with the snooker hall being the hub of the house.

As well as offering a family home, we place enormous importance on customer service at every step of our guest’s experience – from point of enquiry, queries, bookings, arrival and of course during your stay and departure. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service – it has been described as ‘exemplary.’

We are a small but brilliant team – I manage enquiries, bookings and pre-arrival queries. Our housekeeper, Lorna, is the first point of contact for guests on arrival and during your stay. We have a cleaner to support Lorna, plus a gardener who also helps out with maintenance.

We provide fresh flowers & a welcome pack – guests can enjoy a hot drink and homemade cake as soon as you arrive. At Christmas and New Year, we provide a ‘hamper’ of Scottish seasonal goodies. For guests who are having a special celebration, we can arrange a personal chef and/or a bagpiper.

Our guests regularly leave glowing reviews – recurring themes include customer service, space and flexibility for large groups and families of all ages, ideal for celebrations, location/views/scenery, cleanliness, facilities, snooker table and well-equipped kitchen.
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