Caledonian Lodge - Seven Bedroom Castle, Sleeps 14

Caledonian Lodge makes a wonderful choice for those who are wanting to truly immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish Highlands. The home is set within a 23,000-acre wilderness reserve boasting rugged landscapes, lush forest and sparkling rivers, guests will have the opportunity to spot, red squirrels, red deer and even the famous Scottish wild cat, a nature lovers dream!

The Victorian Manor dates back to 1877 and has been refurbished in recent years by Laura Ashley, today offering elegant yet traditional interiors and furnishings throughout, a true Scottish home. The Lodge can comfortably accommodate up to fourteen guests across seven bedrooms, each of which comes with its very own en-suite bathroom, making it ideal for couples holidaying together or a business event. Caledonian Lodge is fully catered and so those fortunate enough to stay will not have to lift a finger throughout, instead focusing on enjoying this beautiful part of Scotland.

On the ground floor is the main living accommodation which comprises of a warm and inviting drawing room and a formal dining room which makes the perfect place for guests to gather and discuss the events of the day. Spend an evening after dinner socialising with a yummy drink in the snooker room, while the home gym makes a fantastic bonus for those wishing to burn off the calories the following morning! The first of the bedrooms, a small double with en-suite shower room is located on the ground floor making it ideal for a guest who struggles with their mobility. Upstairs, are the remaining six bedrooms, each beautifully-appointed and boasting en-suite facilities.

Outside there are thousands of acres just waiting to be explored right from your doorstep! The owners can arrange a number of on-site outdoor pursuits for an additional charge, these include, guided hikes, mountain biking, ranger guided tours, brown trout fishing, clay pigeon shooting, whisky tasting, and you can even turn your hand at foraging for your own meal! There really is something for everyone at Caledonian Lodge.

Features:

Ground Floor
- Entrance hall
- Drawing room with fireplace
- TV room
- Snooker room with full-size table
- Dining room with seating for 14
- Meeting room with seating for 10
- Gym
- Sauna
- Cloakroom
- "Pine" bedroom with small double bed and en-suite shower room

First Floor (all of the below bedrooms can be set up as twin rooms, please request at time of booking)
- "Willow" bedroom with king size bed, sitting area and en-suite bathroom
- "Rowan" bedroom with king size bed, additional sofa bed and en-suite bathroom
- "Birch" bedroom with king size bed and en-suite shower room
- "Holly" bedroom with king size bed and en-suite shower room
- "Alder" bedroom with king size bed and en-suite bathroom
- "Aspen" bedroom with king size bed and en-suite bathroom

Exterior Grounds
- Set on a reserve with 23,000 acres to explore
- Dining facilities
- Various bookable on-site outdoor activities available

Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- TV
- Table tennis
- TV in every bedroom
- Hairdryer in every bedroom
- Selection of board games, books & DVDs
- Cot(s) & highchair(s) available
- Plenty of parking
- Electric vehicle charging point (compatible with Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model 3, Jaguar i-Pace, VW e-Golf, BMW i3 and Kia Soul EV, Defender)

**2 high-end cottages are available for those travelling in larger groups, the first sleeps up to 8 guests, while the second can accommodate a maximum of 4.

Location:

Caledonian Lodge is set within a 23,000 acre wilderness reserve in the wonderful Scottish Highlands. The home holds a remote setting and so is ideal for those truly wanting to get away from it all, relax and enjoy various outdoor pursuits. Should you need to venture out, the closest village, Ardgay, is just half an hour, while the closest town, Dornoch, is under an hour away menaing that helpful amenities are never too far away! Further afield, Caledonian Lodge makes an excellent base for those wanting to explore Inverness and the popular Sutherland area.

While the home holds a remote location it is easily accessible by road, by the well maintained A9 along the east coast towards Tain.

Terms & Conditions:

Security deposit?
£500 to be collected by the owner prior to arrival and to be refunded in full subject to a damage inspection on departure

Arrival time?
4pm

Departure time?
10am

Energy costs included?
Yes, included in the rental price

Linen & towels included?
Yes, included in the rental price

End of stay cleaning included?
Yes, included in the rental price

Internet access?
Yes, Wi-Fi is included in the rental price

Pets welcome?
Yes, on request. The dog friendly areas are the front porch, the main hallway and the upstairs landing. Dogs are not permitted in the staff areas, drawing room or bedrooms, this is to protect any guests or staff with dog allergies. There is an additional housekeeping fee in our accommodation to cover the additional cleaning requirements of £200 per dog. We expect all dogs to be well behaved and toilet trained. Any damage or extensive mess will be chargeable to the owner. Well trained dogs will be given complimentary cuddles by the Lodge staff and the occasional scrap of bacon from the kitchen.

Changeover day?
Flexible

Minimum stay?
Please note that there is a 7-night minimum stay

Other Ts and Cs?
Included in your stay is a private chef, all meals, all non-alcoholic drinks, service, housekeeping, lodge facilities, Wi-Fi. Alcoholic drinks need to be pre-ordered and pre-paid. Please enquire if you would like any further information.
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed