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Otter Lodge, Rosehaugh Estate

Otter Lodge, Rosehaugh Estate, Avoch, Ross-shire, Scotland

What was a power-generating station is now an unusual, beautifully renovated retreat, tucked down its own drive and overlooking a beck that runs right beneath. There's a viewing window in the floor of the magnificent sitting room so you can sit and watch water, fish and birds. Huge gothic windows let the light flood into this swish, softly-painted room with its leather sofas and chairs, smooth wooden floors and thickly lined curtains; the large table extends and can seat eight happily. Bedrooms have fresh flowers, pale wooden furniture and sparkling bathrooms; the kitchen is modern and has state-of-the-art hardware; cooking a meal here would be a joy. Or you could decide to be lazy and order in - just ask. Explore the estate with its acres of mature woodland, the magical horseshoe waterfall with buddha statue sitting serenely at the bottom, and marvel at the wildlife. Red squirrels, pine martens, deer... all can be spotted depending on the season, while birdwatchers delight in ospreys, buzzards and even red kites. There are good local beaches and cliff walks - or you can sit by your own beck and appreciate the peace and quiet.

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The estate is gloriously rural and there are acres of mature woodland and ...

Avoch, Ross-shire

Sleeps 2-4 per unit (8 in total).

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Otter Lodge, Rosehaugh Estate

Contact: Rosehaugh Estate

  • Tel: 01463 811205
  • Fax: 01463 811683
  • Sleeps: 2-4 per unit (8 in total).
  • Rooms: 1 double with bathroom; 1 twin with separate shower room.
  • Price: £500 – £800. 
  • Closed: Nov-Feb but open Christmas & New Year.
  • Changeover: Friday
Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • Loch Ness cruises and exhibtions are 30 miles.
  • Culloden Battlefield and visitor centre is 20 miles.
  • Historic Cromarty - 12 miles.
  • Go dolphin watching in Moray Firth - 2 miles.
  • Inverness’ theatres, restaurants and shopping are 15 miles.
  • Scenic drives to the North and West Highlands, e.g. Inverewe Gardens, are 75 miles.

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Otter Lodge, Rosehaugh Estate The Power House

The Power House

Otter Lodge, Rosehaugh Estate Double bedroom

Double bedroom

Otter Lodge, Rosehaugh Estate The magnificent sitting room

The magnificent sitting room

Otter Lodge, Rosehaugh Estate The Power House gardens

The Power House gardens

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Otter Lodge, Rosehaugh Estate and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Children welcome but cots, high chairs, etc. are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the house.
Full and approved wheelchair facilities.
Tennis court on premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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