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Overlooking Loch Ness, a luxury holiday home accommodating 12 adults

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Inverness, Scotland
  • The Falls of Foyers
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Urquhart Castle
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 5 half bathrooms

Downstairs WC

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Ensuite to bedroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Ensuite to bedroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Ensuite to bedroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Ensuite to bedroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Family Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Overlooking Loch Ness, a luxury holiday home accommodating 12 adults

Sealladh an Loch is located in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, right next door to the historic and infamous Boleskine House. In a conservation area, surrounded by fields, forests & mountains and overlooking the iconic Loch Ness, it offers pure peace and tranquility.

The house is built into the side of the mountain, with a huge glazed frontage looking onto Loch Ness and its back-drop of mountains. It surrounded by pasture in which sheep are often grazing – in spring you can watch out for new-born lambs. There are forests on all sides. It feels wonderfully rural, and yet the village of Foyers is within easy reach, with a village shop, post office & cafe, a pub and the famous ‘Falls of Foyers.’
There are several way-marked local woodland walks around the house, and wildlife including deer, red squirrels, pine martens and birds of prey. You can reach the shores of Loch Ness by walking down through the forest across the road.

You approach the house via a steep driveway and enter the house at the rear. With an impressive glazed frontage, the focus of the house is on light and space, with several communal spaces offering flexibility for guests:-

The snooker hall with its full-sized snooker table, is the hub of the house. Italian leather sofas and a whiskey-barrel bar table and stools offer relaxed seating for spectators.

The vaulted galleried landing overlooks the snooker table and offers further seating space – the ideal space to sit with a glass, watching the sunset over the Loch. Large, glazed windows to the front overlook Loch Ness, and double doors provide access onto a balcony. We are incredibly proud to display a selection of stunning red squirrel photographs taken by a local wildlife photographer.

The kitchen is of high quality, and finished with granite work tops. It is well equipped with a 6-hob, double-oven range cooker, microwave, large fridge/freezer, separate drinks fridge and dishwasher. A Zip Tap provides instant boiling and chilled water – no need for boiling kettles for those endless cups of tea. We have recently added an additional run of units and a drinks fridge, so there is plenty of cupboard space, kitchen equipment and crockery/cutlery.

The solid oak dining table seats 12. A highchair is available for young guests.

The garden room has views of Loch Ness to the front, fields to the side, and mountains and forests to the rear. It is the perfect place for that early morning cup of tea.

The snug, with log-burning stove offers a cosy space, ideal for evenings playing games or watching films.

There is bedroom accommodation for up to 12 adults:-

The 3 double bedrooms are all en-suite, with a double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside cabinets and a chair.

There are 3 twin bedrooms. The large twin room has two single beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside cabinets and a chair. The small twin room has two single beds, chest of drawers, a shared bedside cabinet, chair and table. Both twin rooms are served by a large family bathroom.

The third twin room is located on the ground floor and has an en-suite, ideal for elderly or less able guests. It has two single beds, chest of drawers, dressing table and a chair.

In addition, a cot is available for very young guests. This can be located in any room in the house, on request.

The decor throughout is simple, with carefully selected accessories to add touches of luxury and to give a Scottish feel – Egyptian cotton bedding, fluffy towels, ‘Harris Tweed’ curtains & throws, rugs & cushions from ‘Skyeskyns,’ whisky-barrel furniture from ‘Darach,’ and complimentary hand-soap from ‘Highland Soaps.’ Our artwork is Scottish – many pieces are by local artists.

Wireless Broadband internet access is available throughout the house free of charge.

Outside space is provided by a first floor balcony accessed from the gallery, a front deck accessed from the snooker hall, and a large patio at the rear for barbecues. There are also gardens, which are kept as natural as possible, with a path up to a viewing point and bench at the rear of the property.

Property manager

Susan Reed
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number HI-51317-F

About the area

Inverness

Located in Inverness, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Boleskine Burial Ground and Wade Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Tazball Paintball & Lazer Combat Arena and Clog and Craft Shop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Inverness, Scotland

What's nearby

  • The Falls of Foyers - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 36 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre - 37 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Nessieland Castle Monster Centre - 38 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 40 min drive - 50.5 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 25 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ness Deli and Cafe - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Fiddler's - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Whitebridge Hotel, Whitebridge, Scotland - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shack's Fish and Chips - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Camerons Tea Room - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Overlooking Loch Ness, a luxury holiday home accommodating 12 adults pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Overlooking Loch Ness, a luxury holiday home accommodating 12 adults ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Overlooking Loch Ness, a luxury holiday home accommodating 12 adults ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Overlooking Loch Ness, a luxury holiday home accommodating 12 adults located?

This family-friendly Inverness holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Boleskine Burial Ground, River Foyers and The Falls of Foyers. Brian Clarkson Gallery and Wade Bridge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
it was large enough for my family of 8 beautiful setting and we all hated to leave
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maarten en An B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
It s a beautiful house with lovely view. We enjoyed our stay very well!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ruth g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely secluded property near Loch Ness
We had a lovely week staying at this property which was spacious and very clean. It was very well equipped in the kitchen with plenty of crockery and cutlery. Also had a very swish hot/cold tap. Nice patio area with a couple of Bbqs. Lots of instructions left to help and there recommendations for places to visit, which was useful. Would be very happy to holiday here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekka S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning!
The house is beautiful and clean! We were welcomed to home made bread and fresh flowers in the kitchen. The property is peaceful and sits right above the Loch Ness. Only minutes away from Dores with a small conveniance store and a number of magical hiking/walking trails. Everything we could have asked for and more. the Loch Ness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Mr Larsson
Wonderful place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B., Brookville, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home
The home was exactly as advertised. Clean, modern, well-stocked, and a great tranquil location not far from Inverness. Perfect for our group of friends. Lorna the housekeeper was the primary contact, and was responsive and very helpful when our arrival was delayed due to airline issues. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosaleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable
We had a lovely time celebrating my 60th with our children and grandchildren, the only down side was the amount of flies that flew in when we opened the windows ( maybe let ppl know that when staying at this time of year about the cluster of flies as we had to spray the room and use hoover there was so many ) and the only other small down side was that when we made dinner on the Sunday ( as we just wanted to chill for last day ) the weren’t enough big pots but as i say that was all maybe leave extra towels , we were lucky the weather was amazing and were able to use the machine and get them out but we had a lovely family time there 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia Margaretha v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totally fit for a group
This house is the perfect house for a group that wants to eat together, using the big dining table, and at the same time appreciates the possibility to do something on one's own, in one of the different rooms or corners of the house. The house is very well equipped, we enjoyed the tastefulness of almost everything, chosen with love and care, and a practical mind. We fully recommend this house, one cannot be disappointed by it. Be aware beforehand that Loch Ness can hardly been seen from the house, one needs to climb a bit to see the beauty of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianna M., Wilmington, DE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House Great Location
Our experience at the Sealladh An Loch house was outstanding. The location was excellent with views of Loch Ness, lovely scenery. We enjoyed sitting outside with listening to the birds in the evening. Our large group of 11 had plenty of space including 4 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The house has lots of sitting areas inside and out both upstairs and downstairs. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals and included a charcoal grill on the patio. We enjoyed playing games on the snooker table also. The house was spotlessly clean. The host and housekeeper were responsive to our questions. We also appreciated the recommendations and pamphlets the host provided for suggestions to see in the area. Overall a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual trip
The house is amazing! Worked extremely well for our group of 3 family’s made up of 6 adults and 6 kids (various ages) Loads of room and lots of sociable areas to be all together or in little groups, in different parts of the house. We had a brilliance week, great weather and plenty of exploring. Little issues were that the hot water ran out quickly and every night a few people ended up having cold showers. Not being able to control the heating was a bit of a problem as it was very warm and we had to open all the windows to let the heat out (which seemed wrong). Surely getting guests to down load the hive app and issuing access to the heating would work better? We would definitely look to rebook. Thank you to Lorna for the homemade cake for our arrival!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent super clean place for large groups
Super spacious clean and modern…. Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for holiday with extended family
Really enjoyed our recent stay. Bright, spacious property that has obviously had lots of thought and effort put into design and upkeep. Great location to explore local surrounds from. Excellent house for extended family - plenty of room for everybody and good amenities. Lego, garden and snooker table were all great entertainment. Very easy to communicate with house keeper.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Prina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A friends and family holiday
A lovely, bright, clean, spacious house. Lots of indoor space with a fully equipped social kitchen. The snooker table was a big hit. The house could really benefit from having a tumble dryer and from being able to control the temperature of the heating ourselves. We really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property for short multi generational stay
Beautiful house in very attractive location with plenty space and sitting areas for people to spread out if wanted. Very well stocked kitchen very able to cater for large groups. The full size snooker table was a huge hit especially as we were not blessed with brilliant weather. Lots of information about activities and places to visit nearby. The challenge of the lighting was easier in practice than it appeared in the welcome pack. Only negative was the inability to alter the heating in any of the rooms as we had three generations who have different needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just go!
Awesome location if you want scenery and a location for some good walks from the door. Great house especially for family get togethers. Inverness only 30mins away if needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scotalia the hunt for Nessie summer 2021.
Wonderful property in an excellent secluded location yet handy for all the local sites. Special mention to Lorna who was fantastic after we experienced car trouble on the last day and bore with us whilst we got everything sorted out. Only thing missing is a tumble dryer.

8/10 Good

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location with stunning view
Group of 10 ~30ish people stayed for a week. Loved the location and the property is almost perfect. Everything we needed was provided. Some little issues though; there doesn’t seem to be much insulation between floors so people sleeping in bedrooms above the communal areas can almost hear people having normal conversations or doing things in the kitchen. The very hard pillows were a common complaint across the whole group (although we didn’t ask if there were any softer ones). Having one hard one soft provided “as standard” would be a definite improvement. The internet is effectively only fast enough to do basic things. Given the remoteness of the location it’s not unsurprising. This wasn’t a particular problem for our group as we only needed to google things to do/book things but may be a problem for those with kids who are glued to their phone. This problem is compounded by the fact there is no live TV available and you can’t stream (especially if multiple devices are in use). Summary is that this house is an excellent property for those who want a truly secluded getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Selten so einen schönen Urlaub erlebt
Völlig unkomplizierte Anreise, liebe und freundliche Menschen in jedem Kontakt. An dieser Stelle noch einmal vielen, lieben Dank an unsere Vermieterin Susan und natürlich auch an Lorna (housekeeping). Meine ganze Familie, alle Kinder und Enkel sowie insbesondere Mrs. Krause nach deren 60. Geburtstag wir diese Reise unternommen hatten, waren absolut begeistert von Schottland. Es war uns eine Freude und Ehre in diesem wundervollen Haus eine schöne Zeit zu haben. Danke Thomas Krause
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Peaceful and convenient
This is a great house for families and large groups. We had nine, including two small children, and there were comfortable places to gather, as well as get away. The kitchen is fully equipped, and nicely laid out. Everything here is luxurious, and feels new. It is in a good location between St Augustus and Inverness. There are walking trails nearby, and a cemetery across the street. If you are seeking Nessie, there is not a better spot to base your search.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C.

Lovely holiday spot!
Loved it! Nice, wide open spaces, tranquil location, definitely what we were looking for in a holiday. A little intimidating to find the first time, but worth it. Susan was lovely to deal with and we would definitely come back! A lot of wildlife to be seen. Somewhat inconsistent wi-fi was ultimately the only issue. Common in the highlands we assume based on our travels 😉
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurence P.

Great stay in a very lovely house
The house is just perfect. We were 12 including 5 children and everybody had space and private bathroom for each room which was well appreciated. The kitchen is very well organised and the snooker is definitely a +. Our stay was fantastic we could just regret it was only for a week. Laurence Parisod Maillefer - Switzerland
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

Perfect for a Loch Ness family getaway!
The house was clean and spacious with wonderful views of the loch from two of the bedrooms upstairs. There were many amenities, including a large flatscreen TV, movies, and books as well as a coffee maker, dishwasher, washer/dryer unit, and a fully stocked kitchen. My family of 5 enjoyed being able to spread out and enjoy walks to the Loch and easy trips to the nearby attractions. We would definitely book this property again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet, scenic vacation on the famous Loch Ness!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Fernando E.

Una buena casa al lado del Lago Ness
-Se encuentra la casa ubicada entre Inverness y Fort Augustus al lado del lago Ness (Loch Ness). -La casa es muy grande con 6 habitaciones y otros tantos cuartos de baño, como dice la propiedad en Internet. -la casa estaba muy limpia y que buenas instalaciones, hasta un billar de un tamaño muy grande. -La propiedad ha estado en contacto con email y su trato ha sido siempre correcto, -Si que es una casa recomendable para mis amistades, con el único problema que las carreteras en Escocia son muy malas. -Lugares de interés son el mismo lago Ness, Inverness y Fort Augustus, donde se pueden encontrar restaurantes, sin embargo la casa tiene una cocina muy grande y muy bien instalada, por lo que comprando en un supermercado se pueden preparar según el plan del día desayunos, comidas o cenas. Hay que tener en cuenta que la casa es hasta para 12 personas, nosotros éramos 8.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shailesh V.

Gorgeous and luxurious chalet
We were a group of 9 spending a long weekend at this cottage. Certainly the best place to stay on Loch Ness! The cottage is immaculately well kept, the pool table proved to be a lovely treat, luxury soft linens provided a great nights sleep. Besides that the cottage has everything we could need in terms of amenities. Finally the complimentary local scones were a delight. Must visit!

About the host

Hosted by Susan Reed

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We are the Reed and Sweetland family.

I was born in Peterhead and my brother in Aberdeen – our grandparents and parents were Aberdonians, and Dad worked as a sonar engineer on the fishing fleets around the coast of Scotland. We moved to England when we were small, but continued to spend much of our childhood in Scotland with our grandparents. Eventually, we found ourselves at risk of losing touch with our beloved Scottish heritage. So, we decided to re-establish our roots by creating a property that we could use as a family holiday home and run as a holiday rental.

We designed and built Sealladh-an-Loch specifically to provide our own extended family with a luxurious and spacious, yet cosy and comfortable holiday home. The decor is clean and simple to accentuate the light and space – furnishings and accessories are carefully selected to represent Scotland where possible and to add those touches of luxury.

Mum and Dad were passionate about this project. Tragically, Mum passed away just 5 months after the house was finished – we take some comfort from the knowledge that she did at least see it finished and was able to put the crockery in the cupboards! In the same year, Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's.

This house is part of their legacy for our expanding family – the new generations coming through already love the ‘Scotland’ house. Some of our family heritage is displayed in the snooker hall, and ‘Mum’s tree and bench’ are at the top of the garden.

The house delivers exactly what we intended and we are incredibly proud.

Why they chose this property

It was Mum and Dad who found the building plot – we bought it from their description, without even seeing it for ourselves. We love the ambience - even just getting out of the car when we first arrive brings about a sense of peace. Mum & Dad could not describe to us, and neither can we describe it to our guests. It's the combination of the silence, the fresh mountain air and the scenery. It has everything - the Loch, mountains, fields & forests. And yet, the village is just a few minutes away.

What makes this property unique

As well as the location, the house itself is unique.

With an impressive glazed frontage, the focus of the house is on light and space, with the snooker hall being the hub of the house.

As well as offering a family home, we place enormous importance on customer service at every step of our guest’s experience – from point of enquiry, queries, bookings, arrival and of course during your stay and departure. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service – it has been described as ‘exemplary.’

We are a small but brilliant team – I manage enquiries, bookings and pre-arrival queries. Our housekeeper, Lorna, is the first point of contact for guests on arrival and during your stay. We have a cleaner to support Lorna, plus a gardener who also helps out with maintenance.

We provide fresh flowers & a welcome pack – guests can enjoy a hot drink and homemade cake as soon as you arrive. At Christmas and New Year, we provide a ‘hamper’ of Scottish seasonal goodies. For guests who are having a special celebration, we can arrange a personal chef and/or a bagpiper.

Our guests regularly leave glowing reviews – recurring themes include customer service, space and flexibility for large groups and families of all ages, ideal for celebrations, location/views/scenery, cleanliness, facilities, snooker table and well-equipped kitchen.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests