The Loanings, nr Inverness - Sleeps 2
Rural location
Enjoying a rural setting, this traditional holiday cottage with a central courtyard is only a few miles from the Highland capital of Inverness. Wonderfully presented, the cottage is perfectly placed for touring this lovely area.
Loch Ness - good monster spotting area, Fort Augustus and Fort William are all within easy reach with the splendours of the west coast and the Isle of Skye well worth a visit.
Sailing, fishing, golf and mountain biking all within easy reach. Meander along the shores of the Moray Firth and you may see the bottlenose dolphins. Lots of good places to eat and drink in Inverness.
Shop 5 miles, pub and restaurant 4 miles.
Ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen with beam. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. First floor: 1 double bedroom.
Elec CH and elec inc (£10pw Nov-Mar). Bed linen and towels inc. Cot on request. DVD. CD. Elec oven. M/wave. Shared laundry facilities. Shared courtyard and furniture. Built-in BBQ. Parking (1 car). No smoking.
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Customer Reviews of The Loanings, nr Inverness - Sleeps 2
1st comment: The property is easily accessed off the A9 and within minutes of inverness and shops (24h Tesco) to stock up! Provides a good base for touring the area. The property is ideal for a couple even with a little one like us! June 2011.
2nd comment: The cottage was lovely, clean and welcoming and ideal for 2 people. Oct 2010.
3rd comment: Fantastic cottage, it was exactly what it said it would be. July 2010.
4th comment: Compact. Ideal location for touring. Sept 2009.
5th comment: Very friendly owners, stayed up to greet us and showed us around the cottage. Nice views, local to Inverness. Very helpful if you wanted anything, shops, local attractions. A single double room upstairs and cosy lounge with two seater settee. Oct 2009.
6th comment: Take a camera and binoculars, there’s so much wildlife within an hours drive you’ll be spoilt for choice. The cottage was exactly as described. It is small but well equipped and perfect for a couple. AUg 2009.
7th comment: The Loanings is a small compact ideal cottage for two. Private, good facilities, lovely views, would definitely recommend it to friends and family. Sept 2008.
8th comment: The accommodation was warm comfortable and extremely well equipped. The views from the property are astounding, and the peace of the countryside a lovely experience. Aug 2008.
9th comment: Beautiful location looking out over the valley, warm cosy cottage, friendly / helpful owner and peacocks to keep us amused... Absolutely smashing! 10/10. Aug 2008.
10th comment: Lovely relaxing place. Cottage was small but cosy, with wonderful views. We enjoyed the greetings from the peacocks, turkeys, hens and goose. The place was a real delight. Sept 2008.
11th Comment Excellent and would come back again!! May 2008.
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