Allt Lodge | Drumnadrochit, Loch Ness | Balnain | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

5.0★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

52 Customer Review(s)

Sean
October 2024

“Absolutely stunning lodge.”

Stayed for my fiftieth birthday with my family. Just perfect. It was like out of a movie. We headed over to inverness and even Grantown on spey to see family. It's a great base. Waking up to a Cockerell every morning

Stayed for my fiftieth birthday with my family. Just perfect. It was like out of a movie. We headed over to inverness and even Grantown on spey to see family. It's a great base. Waking up to a Cockerell every morning

- Sean, October 2024
Joanne October 2024

“The house was so cosy and very well equipped.”

The area is so safe and great for kids to explore. The welcome pack was a lovely touch. We were able to get an Asda delivery no problem but the CoOp a few miles away has everything you need too. We'd definitely love to come back.

- Joanne, October 2024
Keith September 2024

“What a fabulous lodge.”

We all thought it was brilliant. Plenty of room, warm, comfortable and definitely will recommend to friends and family!! Also we will most likely return and do it again as it is a fab location!

- Keith, September 2024
Mandy September 2024

“Es war ein wunderbarer Aufenthalt in der Allt Lodge.”

Von der kompletten Küchenausstattung bis zum Bügeleisen und Fön war alles da. Ein friedliches und gemütliches Haus. Ein paar mehr Stühle für draußen wären toll gewesen. Wir bedanken uns herzlich für die tolle Unterkunft.

- Mandy, September 2024
Hayley August 2024

“An excellent place to stay.”

Location peaceful and quiet. Well received welcome gifts when we arrived. Will definitely stay at the Allt Lodge again. Thank you.

- Hayley, August 2024
Jacqueline August 2024

“Absolutely beautiful lodge in idyllic setting.”

Spotlessly clean. Every possible convenience is provided. Felt homely as soon as we walked in. Everything about the lodge is just perfect. Well worth the long journey to get there. Scottish Highlands are stunningly beautiful. We all had the best time and wish we were still there. Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday. X

- Jacqueline, August 2024
Stephen July 2024

“The lodge is very modern with excellent facilities and very big .”

Close to local things to do and excellent for walks and trails. It is without doubt a credit to Claudia and the team . Kindest regards Stephen.

- Stephen, July 2024
Joanne May 2024

“Fantastic lodge, absolutely beautiful location, everything spotless, and fully catered for.”

Will definitely stay again

- Joanne, May 2024
Lisa May 2024

“All I can say is WOW, what a beautiful lodge, totally peaceful surroundings.”

I would normally write more but i am lost for words.

- Lisa, May 2024
Randall May 2024

“The lodge was perfect.”

An amazing experience in a wonderful pastoral setting. We would love to come pack

- Randall, May 2024
Wendy May 2024

“We loved Allt Lodge, it was very well equipped and comfortable.”

The owner had thought of everything but didn’t “bombard” us with instructions for the house (which can often happen!). For us, two doubles and one twin room would have been better than 2 twins and 1 double- but I’m sure that set up works for others so not an issue. We would definitely visit again and recommend to others.

- Wendy, May 2024
Mark April 2024

“Exceptionally clean!”

Claudia was brilliant and checked that everything was ok. Wonderful location.

- Mark, April 2024
Julie January 2024

“We had a fabulous 2 week stay here and would highly recommend.”

The lodge is so warm, comfortable, well equipped. Claudia was so helpful during our stay without being intrusive - she even brought a camping stove in case we had a powercut. The lodge has essentials such as hand wash, toilet rolls, washing up liquid, and milk, wine, fruit and flowers were awaiting us - so kind, thank you. Our 2 little yorkies enjoyed the walks on our doorstep. The garden isn't enclosed so they were kept on leads at all times which wasn't a problem. We would love to return in the future.

- Julie, January 2024
Andrew December 2023

“An absolute gem of a place.”

If peace and quiet you want then this is for you. The lodge itself is spotless and has everything that you could wish for. It was well worth the 11 hour drive to get there. Will definitely book to go again maybe try the summer months because I bet it’s stunning waking up in the mornings sitting on the balcony with a coffee just watching the world go by.

- Andrew, December 2023
Morag December 2023

“We had an excellent long weekend celebrating a 90th family birthday.”

The lodge we beautifully clean and excellently equipped. We had a wonderful time.

- Morag, December 2023
Hilary October 2023

“What can I say, one word ‘stunning’.”

Slightly out of the way therefore peaceful, but I would class central to get anywhere, we went south, east and north all within longest travelling of 1.5 hrs but the scenery was breathtaking and well worth it. The lodge itself was fully equiped, clean and comfortable, I will be certainly booking this property again, Claudia an absolute pleasure to deal with!!!

- Hilary, October 2023
Paul October 2023

“Beautiful lodge with all wishes accommodated.”

We had a fantastic time at the lodge as it is remote and yet central to reach most of the highlands. The lodge is gorgeous.

- Paul, October 2023
Lorraine September 2023

“Allt Lodge is a perfect base for touring the Highlands.”

The lodge is everything we wished for,has every mod con and is the best so far as being well equipped for self catering. If you’re looking for a peaceful location to simply chill and relax then this is the place. We were blessed with some beautiful weather that made all the difference whilst touring and the scenery was outstanding. Really didn’t want to come home x

- Lorraine, September 2023
Victoria September 2023

“We had a lovely time here and were greeted with a bottle of wine, fruit bowl and handmade soap.”

The lodge is very well equipped and very comfortable. Claudia was very friendly and made sure everything was ok during our stay. We would highly recommend Allt lodge , many thanks

- Victoria, September 2023
Sarah August 2023

“Absolutely fantastic property, truly breathtaking, certainly lived upto our expectations.”

Everything you could possibly need was to hand within the property. Added extra special touch was the owner calling to see if everything was OK and if there was anything we needed. I highly recommend this property.

- Sarah, August 2023
Nancy August 2023

“Amazing all round.”

Lovely location, lovely lodge with more than is needed for a lovely stay. Couldn't explore the whole area in a week which means the kids were always excited to find new places in the forest. Magical week.

- Nancy, August 2023
Carolyn August 2023

“Beautiful lodge in lovely setting.”

Exactly as described We had a fantastic time

- Carolyn, August 2023
Susanne August 2023

“Absolutely beautiful lodge in a gorgeous setting, would 100% recommend anyone to stay here.”

Lovely nearby walk in the woods and to the river, short drive to drumnadrochit village and about 25 mins to inverness. Had a phone call from the owner to check everything was OK and if any problems to contact her. Stunning!!! We will be returning

- Susanne, August 2023
Jo July 2023

“Stunning and so peaceful.”

It was just what we needed as a family this summer. Thank you.

- Jo, July 2023
Ian July 2023

“Amazing location and amazing lodge.”

Was perfect and we really enjoyed staying there. Peace and quiet and a break away from it all. Will definitely go back!

- Ian, July 2023
Peter June 2023

“Exceptional property in an amazing location.”

- Peter, June 2023
Nathan June 2023

“For the amount of money the holiday cost for 7 nights, the bed in the main bedroom was a very standard 4’6” and very uncomfortable with foot board for anyone who’s tall like myself would struggled with it, as you could of lost a super king bed in the main bedroom.”

Bedding was poor quality and duvet cover didn’t do up as clips were melted. Balcony up stairs had no seating on it and would have been nice to sit on with a drink in evenings to enjoy the beautiful views. Also the balcony’s were covered in dust and cobwebs. But all moaning a side it was a lovely lodge to stay in and would go back there. Just needs some TLC and homely touches. Thanks for a nice week away.

- Nathan, June 2023
Claire April 2023

“Greeted by Claudia .”

... Amazing Lodge amazing Location amazing Holiday amazing ...we will be back. Family Lennon! April 2023.

- Claire, April 2023
Nick December 2022

“Second stay here.”

Absolutely stunning house and location. Everything was perfect. Thank you and we’ll certainly be back again soon.

- Nick, December 2022
Grace October 2022

“This was an amazing lodge with all of the luxuries and amenities that we needed.”

We had a fantastic time in Scotland and we got to spend the week staying in a beautiful setting. The local walks were perfect for the dog.

- Grace, October 2022
Iwona October 2022

“This was a truly excellent lodge to stay in.”

Spotlessly clean, comfortable beds, well equipped, TV with virtually every streaming service and above all a beautiful setting. The dawn chorus and the evening sounds of deer rutting gave a tranquility to the whole place. We arrived to fresh flowers, fruit, wine and milk kindly left by the owner. I have stayed at various holiday homes over the years and can honestly say that the level of attention to detail and comfort at Allt Lodge is among the absolute best. The owner mixed professionalism with warmth in all her dealings with us and was a pleasure to chat with. The Lodge is ideally situated for scenic walks both locally and further afield. It is also a short drive (5 mins) from Drumnadrochit which has a delicious pub eatery ( The Fiddlers) as well as takeaways, food shops, gift/art shops and Loch Ness exhibition centre. We had some mixed weather during our stay but because of the lodges proximity to spectacular countryside but also to Inverness etc, we were able to mix walking on sunny days with visits to the botanic gardens and a local whiskey distillery on rainier days. I would most highly recommend Allt Lodge

- Iwona, October 2022
Tom August 2022

“Wow what a wonderful, well made, charming and well equipped lodge.”

We could not have been more happy with the standards at Allt lodge. There is everything you could possibly need for your stay and the attention to detail from the owner is 10/10. The lodge itself was spotlessly clean and it has been made to a very high standard, the joinery and carpentry is really quite impressive, and the finishings are clearly top quality. There is a fantastic bubble bath for relaxing in and soaking away the day’s activities. There is washing machine and dryer facilities and the kitchen has everything you need including a very quiet dishwasher which was a pleasure to use. The owner Claudia was so helpful with all of our enquiries and she left fresh fruit, milk and wine for us as a welcoming gift which was lovely and much appreciated. The lodge is situated in peaceful farmland where you can really relax and enjoy the tranquility. At the same time it is only a 10-15 minute drive from the village and shops etc. We can’t wait to go back for a second time.

- Tom, August 2022
Stephanie August 2022

“Beautiful lodge, exactly as the pictures, picturesque location, has all the amenities required, couldn’t fault it!”

- Stephanie, August 2022
Ian June 2022

“We absolutely loved our stay at Allt Lodge.”

The lodge was just amazing, very modern with everything we needed to enjoy a weeks holiday. We arrived to fresh fruit, wine a lovely gesture followed with a phone call from Claudia to make sure we were enjoying our week. We loved that Loch Meikle was a short walk away and taking our dogs walks in the surrounding areas. We visited Urqhart Castle, Fort George, Fort Augustus, Inverness and regular visits to Drumnadrochit. We would definitely love to rebook this lodge!

- Ian, June 2022
Tracey June 2022

“Lovely calm and relaxing place to stay.”

Claudia was really helpful and really great to talk to. Giving us ideas of places to go. A couple of suggestions, but don't put the place down at all as you can manage without. 1. A small dresser in the bedrooms near a plug, so us ladies can dry our hair, and see what we are doing lol. Had to stand up and stretch to see in the wardrobe mirror. 2. Some seating on the upstairs balcony, would have been nice to have peace from the family, if someone needed it. That's all. Told you it wouldn't matter. Overall a great stay. Ps. If you tag your photos in face book, do not tag them as being Lochletter lodges. This property is not part of them.

- Tracey, June 2022
Julia May 2022

“The lodge was fantastic, situated near Loch Meikle, with close access to Forestry paths.”

Plenty of great walking to be had. Excellent amenities, the owner was in contact to check all was ok and the complementary wine and fruit bowl was very welcome. We would definitely come back here, a great base to explore Glen Affric, Glen Cannich and the wider Highlands

- Julia, May 2022
Stewart May 2022

“All you could wish for as a holiday let extremely clean on arrival and a lovely welcoming fruit bowl.”

Enough area for dogs around the property and walks away from it plus a fantastic base to explore this part of Scotland and more.

- Stewart, May 2022
Belinda April 2022

“We had an amazing time and the accommodation was fantastic!”

Perhaps one minor enhancement would be the provision of an outdoor BBQ to make the most of the outdoor space and spectacular scenery

- Belinda, April 2022
John January 2022

“This lodge is absolutely wonderful everything you could possibly need.”

One slight concern was that whilst dog owners are requested to clean up after their dogs sadly previous tenants had not cleared up and we ended up cleaning up several dog poos that were not our dogs

- John, January 2022
Lynne December 2021

“The property was excellent, facilities as described .”

.. The lodge was fantastic, so spacious for the family, excellent layout so that dirty boots were not brought into the main area.. thoroughly enjoyed every minute at the Lodge..Will definitely make a second booking

- Lynne, December 2021
Sharon December 2021

“One of the best Christmas holidays we’ve had in a long time.”

A lovely welcome pack and the Christmas presents were a lovely touch. We used the log fire alot as the temperatures dropped to below freezing. Did abit of sightseeing and spent a few days relaxing in the lodge. The owner was very helpful and rang a couple of times to make sure all was ok. We will be rebooking in the future.

- Sharon, December 2021
Will October 2021

“Absolutely beautiful clean lodge in a perfect location to explore the Highlands.”

Will definitely be back.

- Will, October 2021
William L September 2021

“Absolutely fantastic week in Allt Lodge, spotlessly clean, furnished and equipped to the highest standard.”

Milk in the fridge, wine and fruit left were lovely touches. Peaceful, tranquil,would not hesitate to book again. Loved it.

- William L, September 2021
Joanne August 2021

“Beautifully set out, inside and out.”

All you could possibly need in a kitchen was provided. Would stay here again as it was so tranquil. Wonderful stay.

- Joanne, August 2021
Alex July 2021

“We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful spacious lodge.”

The owner was friendly and helpful. We arrived to fresh fruit, flowers and lovely handmade soap. The lodge is spotless, well maintained and well equipped with a real highland getaway feel. Beds were super comfy and warm. Loads of storage space in bedrooms and at front door for coats/boots etc. I loved waking to farm yard sounds in the morning and the lodge is about a 3 minute walk away from a secluded entry point for Loch Meiklie. If you like wild swimming its like your own private loch. Beautiful. Drumnadrochit is a short drive away with shops, restaurants, takeaways and a pretty village green. There are plentiful beautiful walks in Drumnadrochit and in the surrounding areas. I wouldn't hesitate to return to the stunning Allt Lodge. Thanks Claudia for a fab holiday. Alex, Gillian, Ross & Amy.

- Alex, July 2021
Gregor July 2021

“Allt Lodge is fantastic.”

The house is beautiful & in a perfect location for a quiet holiday. Loch Meiklie is only a couple of minutes walk away - lovely spot for wild swimming. The house is very well appointed, warm & cosy. We didn’t use the wood burner at all as we visited in July & it was already very warm. Highly recommended.

- Gregor, July 2021
Ian June 2021

“A wonderful lodge.”

- Ian, June 2021
Graham May 2021

“The property was immaculate, everything you needed was there.”

The location was superb, idyllic, we did not want to leave. Would 100% come back again.

- Graham, May 2021
Carole September 2020

“We have been to many lodges over the years but this by far was the best, so clean, beds comfortable, spa bath amazing, quality fixtures and fittings, so quiet, stunning scenery, not too far from town, we arrived to a lovely full fruit bowl handmade soap and a bottle of wine, what a welcome, thanks claudia will be back.”

- Carole, September 2020
Kelly September 2020

“Nicest place we've ever stayed in.”

Very spacious in beautiful surroundings. The whirlpool bath was great after a long day walking. The utility area was a great edition too, especially as when raining or coming in with dogs you have somewhere to hang your stuff.

- Kelly, September 2020
Arkadiusz August 2020

“Great time in the great place,everything was as described,amazing house fully furnished in quiet area .”

We had a lovely holiday Thank you

- Arkadiusz, August 2020
Nick August 2020

“Absolutely stunning property in equally stunning position.”

- Nick, August 2020

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Summary

Over two floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x first-floor king-size with balcony, 1 x first-floor twin
First-floor bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, hand-held shower, walk-in shower, double basin and WC
Ground-floor wet room with shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Utility
Ground source heating and underfloor heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV and WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 4 cars
Lawned garden and decking area with furniture
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 6 miles and pub 2.9 miles
Note: The property is accessible for those with limited mobility as it has ramp access into the lodge

The property

EPC Rating: Band C

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About the location

DRUMNADROCHIT, LOCH NESS

Inverness 14 miles.

The village of Drumnadrochit lies at the head of Urquhart Bay on the shore of Loch Ness and is the centre of the Loch Ness Monster tourism industry in Scotland. In an area of great natural beauty and magnificent scenery, Drumnadrochit is home to the popular Loch Ness Monster exhibition, a village green, a shop and post office, several cafes, gift shops, pubs, restaurants and a tea room. The Great Glen Way, a 73 mile, long distance path running from Fort William to Inverness, passes through the village, while within easy reach are the historic ruins of Urquhart Castle. Just 14 miles away is the City of Inverness, the “Capital of the Highlands”, boasting museums, an art gallery, fine theatre and leisure facilities, and a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, while just outside the city is the Culloden Battlefield at Culloden Moor (National Trust), the site of the last major battle fought on British soil.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Absolutely stunning lodge.”

“The house was so cosy and very well equipped.”

“What a fabulous lodge.”

“Es war ein wunderbarer Aufenthalt in der Allt Lodge.”

“An excellent place to stay.”

“Absolutely beautiful lodge in idyllic setting.”

“The lodge is very modern with excellent facilities and very big .”

“Fantastic lodge, absolutely beautiful location, everything spotless, and fully catered for.”

“All I can say is WOW, what a beautiful lodge, totally peaceful surroundings.”

“The lodge was perfect.”

“We loved Allt Lodge, it was very well equipped and comfortable.”

“Exceptionally clean!”

“We had a fabulous 2 week stay here and would highly recommend.”

“An absolute gem of a place.”

“We had an excellent long weekend celebrating a 90th family birthday.”

“What can I say, one word ‘stunning’.”

“Beautiful lodge with all wishes accommodated.”

“Allt Lodge is a perfect base for touring the Highlands.”

“We had a lovely time here and were greeted with a bottle of wine, fruit bowl and handmade soap.”

“Absolutely fantastic property, truly breathtaking, certainly lived upto our expectations.”

“Amazing all round.”

“Beautiful lodge in lovely setting.”

“Absolutely beautiful lodge in a gorgeous setting, would 100% recommend anyone to stay here.”

“Stunning and so peaceful.”

“Amazing location and amazing lodge.”

“Exceptional property in an amazing location.”

“For the amount of money the holiday cost for 7 nights, the bed in the main bedroom was a very standard 4’6” and very uncomfortable with foot board for anyone who’s tall like myself would struggled with it, as you could of lost a super king bed in the main bedroom.”

“Greeted by Claudia .”

“Second stay here.”

“This was an amazing lodge with all of the luxuries and amenities that we needed.”

“This was a truly excellent lodge to stay in.”

“Wow what a wonderful, well made, charming and well equipped lodge.”

“Beautiful lodge, exactly as the pictures, picturesque location, has all the amenities required, couldn’t fault it!”

“We absolutely loved our stay at Allt Lodge.”

“Lovely calm and relaxing place to stay.”

“The lodge was fantastic, situated near Loch Meikle, with close access to Forestry paths.”

“All you could wish for as a holiday let extremely clean on arrival and a lovely welcoming fruit bowl.”

“We had an amazing time and the accommodation was fantastic!”

“This lodge is absolutely wonderful everything you could possibly need.”

“The property was excellent, facilities as described .”

“One of the best Christmas holidays we’ve had in a long time.”

“Absolutely beautiful clean lodge in a perfect location to explore the Highlands.”

“Absolutely fantastic week in Allt Lodge, spotlessly clean, furnished and equipped to the highest standard.”

“Beautifully set out, inside and out.”

“We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful spacious lodge.”

“Allt Lodge is fantastic.”

“A wonderful lodge.”

“The property was immaculate, everything you needed was there.”

“Nicest place we've ever stayed in.”

“Great time in the great place,everything was as described,amazing house fully furnished in quiet area .”

“Absolutely stunning property in equally stunning position.”

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DRUMNADROCHIT, LOCH NESS