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7 Nights See prices

  • £595  to  £790

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Short Breaks From

  • £140 p/night
    Off peak
    (3 night min)
  • £167 p/night
    Peak season
    (3 night min)

Key Information

  • Sleeps

    6

  • Bedrooms

    3 Rooms

  • Min Nights

    3 (all year)

  • Children

    Yes

  • WiFi

    Yes

  • Dogs

    Yes
    2 Dogs

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Access
    G

    Ground floor
    Living

  • Off-Road Parking

About Balnabodach

Balnabodach is a detached 3 bedroom cottage situated on a small hill farm 10 miles south of Inverness city centre and just 10 minutes off the  A9. The farm is home to a small herd of Dexter cows and a flock of mainly blackface sheep and offers a haven of peace and tranquillity of the countryside, whilst still being close enough to Inverness to access the variety of restaurants and entertainment.

Loch Bunachton is part of the farm and is a 20 minute walk away from the cottage through the forest, the scenery is spectacular. Our guests can enjoy fly fishing for trout, pike and perch. With forest walks on the doorstep, your dogs can also enjoy safe exercise.

Balnabodach is centrally located making it easy for you to visit the many interesting places the Highlands has to offer. Whether you are looking for a relaxing holiday or an activity break, there is something to suit everyone. 

Dunlichity Church and graveyard is about a mile from the cottage. It is set on a very ancient site. It is believed that St Finan preached here. The present church dates from 1758 with repairs and extensions through to 1859. The walls are marked where arrows and swords were sharpened by Jacobites on their way to the Battle of Culloden.

Inverarnie Esker Trail about 3 miles away offers a choice of 3 colour coded walks each of which cover an assortment of terrains. Choose from a stroll through peaceful woodlands or a walk along the crest of the hills for stunning views. Start point on the B851 near Inverarnie

Loch Ruthven Nature Reserve (RSPB) - Just off the B851 at Croachy, offers a variety of wildlife, birds, and plants for the nature enthusiast.

Inverness is a vibrant city with plenty of shops, restaurants, pubs with Scottish music, cinemas, theatre, sports centre, swimming pool, bowling alley, boat trips, and a newly refurbished Victorian Market.

Take a trip to Aviemore (30 miles) and the Cairngorm Mountains, where a funicular railway will take you high up the mountain for some stunning views.

Enjoy a drive through breath-taking scenery to Fort Augustus; try to spot famous Nessie or visit ancient Urquhart Castle, one of Scotland's most iconic!

Culloden Battle Field where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end is less than 10 miles away. There is a Visitor Centre, shop and café.

There are several golf courses in Inverness and the surrounding area. Fairways Driving Range on the outskirts of Inverness has a twenty bay floodlit driving range plus practice pitching and bunker area.

Indoor Inverness Raceway is also at Fairways Business Park, something to do on a rainy day. 

If you simply wish to relax, Balnabodach offers you silence broken only by the sounds of birds and animals. Of a daytime, you can marvel at the beautiful scenery and of a night, enjoy star gazing with little light pollution to spoil the view. A large variety of wildlife may be spotted from the cottage including up to three species of deer, hares, rabbit, buzzard, pheasant, the occasional eagle and osprey, as well as all the more common birds.

Contact the owner

Owner details:

Liz McClurg joined Independent Cottages in February 2014


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Amenities / Facilities

  • Off-Road Parking
  • Cot
  • Fishing Onsite
  • Golf Nearby
  • iPod Docking
  • Garden/ Outside Area
  • Enclosed Garden
  • DVD Player
  • Washing Machine
  • Microwave
  • CD Player
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • Horse Riding Nearby
  • WiFi
  • Farm Stay

Location (Highland)

Accommodation comprises

Ground floor

  • Entrance hall.
  • Double bedroom with en-suite shower room including a WC and wash basin.
  • Family bathroom with shower over bath, WC and wash basin.
  • Cosy lounge with two comfy sofas that each seat three, television, DVD and CD players and 'wood burning effect' electric fire.
  • Kitchen/Diner with electric hob, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dining table providing seating for six guests when extended.

Upstairs

  • Landing.
  • Double bedroom.
  • Twin bedroom.

Outside: Enclosed garden with outside furniture, BBQ available upon request. Parking available off-road for several cars.

Additional information: Electricity, heating, bed linen and towels are included in the price. The kitchen, lounge and hall have storage heaters to provide warmth and there is a fan heater in the bathroom and convector heaters in bedrooms. Wi-Fi internet access. Maximum of 2 dogs welcome. Please bring your own throws and bed linen if your pets are used to getting on the couches/beds  No smoking policy inside the cottage. Stays are of a minimum of three nights.

Balnabodach Tariff & Supplementary Information

Season Weekly Rate Short Breaks

Mon, 8th Jan 2024 - Sat, 30th Mar 2024
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £395 | 4 nights: £485 | 5 nights: £520 | 6 nights: £595

7 Nights
£595

3 Nights
£395


Sun, 31st Mar 2024 - Fri, 24th May 2024
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £450 | 4 nights: £500 | 5 nights: £540 | 6 nights: £620

7 Nights
£620

3 Nights
£450


Sat, 25th May 2024 - Fri, 28th Jun 2024
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £460 | 4 nights: £510 | 5 nights: £550 | 6 nights: £630

7 Nights
£630

3 Nights
£460


Sat, 29th Jun 2024 - Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £500 | 4 nights: £600 | 5 nights: £685 | 6 nights: £790

7 Nights
£790

3 Nights
£500


Sat, 31st Aug 2024 - Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £460 | 4 nights: £510 | 5 nights: £590 | 6 nights: £640

7 Nights
£640

3 Nights
£460


Sat, 28th Sep 2024 - Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £450 | 4 nights: £500 | 5 nights: £570 | 6 nights: £630

7 Nights
£630

3 Nights
£450


Sat, 26th Oct 2024 - Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £450 | 4 nights: £500 | 5 nights: £550 | 6 nights: £620

7 Nights
£620

3 Nights
£450

Bedroom Configuration:
Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms (2 Doubles, 1 Twin)
Children:
Yes
Dogs/Pets:
2 dogs welcome
Accessibility:
Ground floor accommodation
Smoking:
No smoking
Preferred Arrival Day:
Flexible
Payment Options:
Cheque, Bank Transfer
Booking Conditions:
Please refer to the owner for accessibility requirements, booking terms / conditions and cancellation policy.
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Liz McClurg
Member Since February 2014

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