The property
Quarryfield, just 10 minutes drive from Inverness is a fabulously luxurious holiday home in the Highlands which is perfect for that golfing trip, family holidays, responsible hen and stag parties and just a great short break venue in the quieter times of the year.
All rooms are en suite or have a private bathroom and most can be either twin or superking. The level of comfort is superb.
A fine tennis court and spacious games room offers entertainment without leaving the house and yet there is so much to see and do in the area that a week is easily filled.
There is a newly installed hot tub and children's climbing frame and swings.
Christmas is made extra special by the presence of a large Christmas tree which is in place from the end of November onwards for those pre Christmas get togethers.
Some of the country’s finest golf courses are within easy driving distance including Royal Dornoch, possibly one of the finest links courses in the world, Nairn Golf Club which regularly hosts the Walker Cup and Brora, the most northerly James Braid course which is a delightfully traditional golfing experience.
Other courses in the vicinity worth a mention are Fortrose and Rosemarkie which features 18 holes on its own unique promontory into the Moray Firth and Castle Stuart, a modern gem which now hosts the Scottish Open on an annual basis.
In addition to the flexibility on arrival day, we also offer part of the house for a smaller number at a reduced rental.
By closing off the wing and reducing the number of bedrooms to 6 we can offer the house for parties of up to 12 maximum at a 15% discount.
This would comprise 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms plus all the public rooms. The wing is then closed off.
As the lodge has staff quarters available, why not hire a resident cook to cater for all your shopping and meals? If you really don't want to self cater, there is a local person able to undertake table waiting and clearance as well.
The lodge is luxuriously and stylishly appointed and lacks nothing - offering comfort, space, facilities and design second to none.
Entry to the front is through the huge glass conservatory, which encompasses a large seating area and table tennis and affords views across the surrounding farmland and woods.
This solar room then opens into the main hall, the drawing room, the snooker room and the west wing. The drawing room is doubled with the dining room and the kitchen leads off here.
This ensures relaxed party living where those catering are not excluded from the socialising and general conversation. This huge room can accommodate a dance, and there is a designated area to which the furniture may be moved, making it ideal for Scottish country dancing and yoga retreats.
The dining table seats 16 and the lodge is well stocked with quality glass and tableware, but for those enjoying Quarryfield in the warmer months, there is a superb half-moon outdoor dining terrace with plenty of seating which is ideal for barbecues.
The kitchen is well equipped for catering for a large party, with ample fridge and freezer space, good cooking and warming facilities, and kitchen equipment designed to make catering easy.
The games room, which is accessed from the front or rear hall, is a magnificent room containing not only a full size snooker table but a 50" plasma screen TV/DVD and soft seating.
The bedrooms, six of which are en suite, are all king/twin beds and so can be either one or the other to suit diverse groups.
The bathrooms contain baths and power showers and are stylishly tiled on both walls and floors.
All bedrooms are of an equivalent standard, although differing in size, and are carpeted and draped in Anta tartan fabric.
Throughout the whole house the attention to detail has been strictly observed in the choice of fabrics, carpets and furnishings.
In keeping with its Highland location, soft shades of tartan have been chosen from the Anta range of home furnishings, which complement the warm hues of the wood, the creamy stone flooring and red sandstone of the interior.
Outside, the grounds have been designed to be used for activities, with the excellent tennis court to the east of the house, the wonderful half-moon dining terrace to the front and south, and the fountain terrace to the west - ideal for catching the last of the sunshine in the early evening.
The beauty of the location of this tremendous lodge is that it is just a 20-minute drive from Inverness airport, yet you are surrounded by the peace and tranquillity of rural Black Isle. The access to all points in the Highlands is good, as the house is just a 5 minute drive from the A9.
Golfers' Choice:
Castle Stuart - 15 minutes drive
Royal Dornoch - 50 minutes drive
Nairn Championship Course - 30 minutes drive
Local courses:
Inverness, Fortrose, Aigas, Strathpeffer
About the location
INVERNESS
North Kessock 5.9 miles; Dores 9.2 miles; Tomatin 15.5 miles.
The Capital of the Highlands, the city of Inverness, is the gateway to the countless delights of the Highlands of Scotland. Towering mountains, dark lochs, great forests and precipitous sea cliffs are all within easy reach. Of particular note is the legendary Loch Ness, which is surrounded by some truly breathtaking scenery, although most visitors are usually on the lookout for something a bit more mysterious! Just outside the city is the Culloden Battlefield at Culloden Moor (National Trust). The site of the last major battle fought on British soil, there is an award-winning display depicting the battle, whilst a walk on the field serves as a poignant reminder of the clansmen who lost their lives. Inverness itself has much to offer, museums, an art gallery, fine theatre and leisure facilities, not to mention shops, pubs and restaurants. The River Ness flows through the city and both the river and neighbouring Moray Firth are home to a diverse range of wildlife and marine life including red kites, along with dolphins, which can sometimes be seen from the shore, or on trips from the harbour.
Note: Cook can be hired for this property. Note: The bed in bedroom 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 are a king-size zip-link as standard, if you require them to be a twin, please contact us to advise. Note: Though electricity is included in the rent, electric for charging cars is not included in the rental.
