Aberchalder Lodge is an extremely comfortable, very spacious 19th Century traditional Shooting Lodge which was extensively modernised after a disastrous fire in 1982. It stands on a hillside 5 miles south of Loch Ness commanding sweeping views in every direction across Loch Oich, the River Oich and Thomas Telford's Caledonian Canal to the hills of the Glengarry Forest and was the birthplace of the present Laird of Glengarry who still lives on this private Highland Estate.
The Lodge is a wonderful venue for a large family party with a very large modern fitted kitchen with breakfast area, five very large bedrooms and four bathrooms - beside a dining-room, the original drawing room (with wood burning stove from spring 2009) and a spacious hall and landing. A large front lawn (furniture) facing the river, loch and hills complements the stone front of the Lodge while to the rear the Estate lands stretch for four miles along the south side of Loch Oich and are open to visitiors. The Lodge has a payphone.
Aberchalder Estate encompasses some 16,000 acres of beautiful woodlands, mountains, lochs and rivers, along the south side of Loch Oich in the heart of 'The Great Glen' - that 65-mile long rift-valley that cuts across Scotland from Inverness in the north-east to Fort William on the west.
It is almost midway between the two main access roads to the stunning north-west coast and Skye and with Fort Augustus (hotels/shops) four miles north and Invergarry (pub/hotel) 3 miles south, this is a great location for fishermen, walkers, 'Nessie' watchers and for those wishing to drive or train along 'The Road to the Isles' and/or explore the 'Monarch of the Glen' country. The prestigious Glengarry Castle Hotel (where the previous Laird was born) is with the confines of the Estate - as are the ruins of ancient Glengarry Castle where Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed en route to Culloden.
There is salmon and trout fishing, and stalking, available on the Estate in Season, wonderful walking with the chance to espy red and roe-deer, pine martens, golden eagles and grouse and there is skiing at Aonach Mhor (20 miles) in winter. Children love to help feed the Laird's 3 friendly ponies 'Rosie, Snowflake and Kirsty' and to take the chair-lift up Ben Nevis, while watching the boats pass along Thomas Telford's 'Caledonian Canal' is another fascination - all in all a great place for a relaxing Highland holiday
Fresh garden produce, free-range chicken and duck eggs can be purchased when available.
Refundable damage deposits are requested.
Oil CH, electricity, bedlinen and towels are INCLUDED in the rent, while a cook and domestic help, are available at extra charge. Dogs are accepted by arrangement and heated kennels are available.
