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Luxury Scottish Country House, hot tub, salmon fishing on the River Nairn

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
In the heart of the countryside, experience a tranquil retreat at this historic estate. With 36 acres of gardens, a formal pond with four seasons statues and Koi carp, and forestry walks leading to Inverness through the forest. Half a mile salmon fishing on River Nairn is also available.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 13418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
The current price is NZ$1,559
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Scottish Country House, hot tub, salmon fishing on the River Nairn

Set in the countryside, yet only 7 minutes to the center of Inverness.
The property sits on 36 acres, of which 3 acres are gardens which include a 40m x 10m formal pond with four seasons statues and Koi carp, a three tier horse head fountain and a 4m cairn similar on the one found on Culloden battlefield which is 2 miles from the property, the Clava stones are also situated less than a mile from the house. The property includes half a mile salmon fishing on the River Nairn. The garden features more than 30 trees including Chestnuts, Beeches and Firs which exceed 30m in height. To the rear of the property are forestry walks where you could should you wish walk or cycle to Inverness through the forest.
The property was built in 1854 as the Dowager house for MacKintosh of MacKintosh of Moy, made famous by Anne Farquharson, Colonel Anne as she was known, who defeated 1500 redcoats with a team of five servants in an engagement called the Rout of Moy who played a major role in the Jacobite uprising in 1745 culminating in the Battle of Culloden in 1746. It was also the home of Vice Admiral Lachlan Donald MackIntosh.
Sadly the house had fallen into a total state of disrepair when we acquired it in 2010, the house was stripped back to the stone walls including removing the roof and all widow and door lintels., the house was then rebuilt to 21t century standards with a ground source heat pump installed to provide underfloor heating on all three floors, all external walls were also fully insulated. Window shutters were reinstalled on all new sash windows, wood paneling in the main living room and dining room, ornate coving installed and seven different Victorian tile floor patterns used.
The kitchen has an Aga along with a freestanding induction hob & oven, central island, two fridge freezers, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, kettle etc along with all pots & pans, plates and cups, enough to comfortably cater for 12 guests. The ground floor sitting room has a wood burning stove set in an inglenook fireplace, all rooms have an original fireplace reinstalled.
All bedrooms have either a king size or double bed along with built in wardrobes, all bedroom floors are wooden parquet, all public rooms, bathrooms and hallways are Victorian tiles.
The family bathroom on the ground floor has a walk in shower featuring a Gustav Klimt wall tile The Kiss, toilet with overhead cistern, bidet, washbasin, radiator towel rail, Victorian tiling on the walls and floor which has under floor heating
Four of the bedrooms are ensuite, the ensuite in bedroom 1 on the third floor has a toilet with overhead cistern, bidet, washbasin, slipper bath, walk in shower and radiator towel rail, Victorian tiling on the walls and floor which has under floor heating. Bedroom 2 ensuite on the third floor has a toilet with overhead cistern, bidet, washbasin, jet bath, walk in shower and radiator towel rail, Victorian tiling on the walls and floor which has under floor heating. Bedroom 3 ensuite on the second floor has a toilet with overhead cistern, washbasin, walk in shower and radiator towel rail, Victorian tiling on the walls and floor which has under floor heating. Bedroom 4 ensuite on the second floor has a toilet with overhead cistern, washbasin, walk in shower and radiator towel rail, Victorian tiling on the walls and floor which has under floor heating. Bedroom 5 on the ground floor has use of the family bathroom, it also has a built in cupboard and desk. Bedroom 6 on the ground floor has use of the family bathroom, it also has a bedroom suite made by J.Ellicock of Aberdeen in 1892.
On the second floor both the sitting room and dining room have half height wood paneling made of Douglas Fir, original fireplaces, window shutters, ornate bespoke coving, feature lighting and individual floor designs featuring center pieces. The dining room also has a Court Cupboard dated around 1820 along with a 14ft oak leaf dining table dating from the late 1700's.
The property is ideally situated directly off the main trunk road north and south the A9, Inverness airport 8 miles, Castle Stuart championship golf course 7 miles, Urquhart Castle Loch Ness 17 miles, Skye 58 miles, skiing in Aviemore 21 miles and of course in the middle of the Whiskey Trails in all directions.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Geothermal energy
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please note that the use of any of the outdoor facilities are entirely at the guests own risk. Guest should ensure that their children are monitored
No children under 8 yrs old in hot tub, due to possible overheating of body issues. No alcohol allowed in hot tub , no glasses or bottles
No indoor ball games No outdoor music after 9.30pm No more than one person at a time on trampoline

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
This property uses geothermal energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Inverness, Highland

What's nearby

  • Clava Cairns - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Culloden Battlefield - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Inverness Castle - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 12 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 12 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Raigmore Coffee Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Three Witches - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fluke - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Scottish Country House, hot tub, salmon fishing on the River Nairn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Scottish Country House, hot tub, salmon fishing on the River Nairn?

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Scottish Country House, hot tub, salmon fishing on the River Nairn on 12 Oct 2025 start from NZ$1,558.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Luxury Scottish Country House, hot tub, salmon fishing on the River Nairn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Scottish Country House, hot tub, salmon fishing on the River Nairn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Scottish Country House, hot tub, salmon fishing on the River Nairn located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Culloden Battlefield, Inverness Castle, and Eastgate Shopping Centre. Bellfield Park and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Luxury Scottish Country House, hot tub, salmon fishing on the River Nairn Reviews

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Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing scotland stay

We had a such a wonderful time staying at Paul's place. The grounds were beautiful with lots to do and the castle like house was fun and unique. Bedrooms large and comfortable. Definitley worth the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very cool experience staying here. The grounds are were a lot of fun for the kids and the interior is exquisitely decorated. The kitchen is big enough to feed a full house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at The Doune

We had a wonderful stay at The Doune. Paul greeted us when we arrived and was always available to assist with anything we needed. He was extremely responsive to any questions or issues that we had during our trip and even recommended a great day excursion for us that we thoroughly enjoyed. The house is spacious and comfortable and we especially enjoyed the well equipped kitchen and the suit of armor and other unique furnishings. We highly recommend The Doune for anyone seeking a vacation rental in Inverness. We certainly hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025