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Luxury Croft over looking Loch Ness & Urquhart Bay. Loch Views.

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Point of interest
Exterior
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, travel cot, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Lake view
    Lake view

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 Croft over looking Loch Ness & Urquhart Bay. Loch Views.

Urquhart Bay Croft is a brand new luxury self-catered renovation with beautiful views across Loch Ness and Glen Urquhart.

Downstairs it has a double height entrance hallway, one king-size bedroom, and separate family bathroom, while upstairs it boasts a fully equipped open plan kitchen/dining area, lounge with comfy sofa and free standing log burner, and double doors opening to decked area and the wider south facing garden.
We are Simon and Annie Greenlay. We first saw Urquhart Bay cottage in 2014 and fell in love with it. We have run Urquhart Bay BnB for 2yrs(see our other listings for reviews). We knew immediately that we wanted to live in this peaceful place with its one-of-a-kind views over Loch Ness.

The Croft is our latest project that we have put our heart and soul into, and look forward to sharing it with our guests.

The Croft is ideally situated close to the beautiful Highland village of Drumnadrochit, and is only a 2 minute walk from the iconic Urquhart Castle. It sits in extensive private gardens to explore offering stunning views of Loch Ness and Glen Urquhart.

Downstairs, there is a large kingsize bedroom with original bothy window offering views from the bed across the loch, and a separate luxury bathroom with roll-top bath and separate shower with rain head. Upstairs, there is a large open plan kitchen/diner and lounge with free standing log burner, that also has a pull out sofa bed for children. We have worked with local craftsmen to restore and enhance the original building, so that you are never far from a view of the Loch(even from your bed!), and couldn’t be closer to the iconic Urquhart Castle, just a few minutes’ walk away.

For the cosier evenings we have a large log burner, SMART TV and high speed WiFi available throughout.

The Croft is furnished to a very high standard, with many items hand crafted and knitted. Guests can expect high quality toiletries, Egyptian cotton linen throughout, and we are happy to provide fresh eggs from our free range highland hens.

The Croft is a great base to explore the highlands, and there are many walking routes directly from the doorstep to explore the local views across the iconic Loch, or bump into some of the local wildlife such as many local deer or birds of prey who live near the Loch.

We have plenty of parking available and are a short walk from the local village of Drumnadrochit.


Property manager

Simon

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number HI-50116-F

Property is also known as

Luxury Croft Over Looking Loch Ness Urquhart Bay. Loch Views
Luxury Croft Over Looking Loch Ness Urquhart Bay. Loch Views
Luxury Croft Over Looking Loch Ness Urquhart Bay. Loch Views
Luxury Croft over looking Loch Ness Urquhart Bay. Loch Views.

About the area

Map
Drumnadrochit, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Urquhart Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nessieland Castle Monster Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Loch Ness Gallery - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 23 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cobbs Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ness Deli and Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dores Inn - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Fiddler's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shack's Fish and Chips - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Croft over looking Loch Ness & Urquhart Bay. Loch Views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Croft over looking Loch Ness & Urquhart Bay. Loch Views. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Croft over looking Loch Ness & Urquhart Bay. Loch Views. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Croft over looking Loch Ness & Urquhart Bay. Loch Views. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Urquhart Castle and Nessieland Castle Monster Centre. Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre and Loch Ness Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Luxury Croft over looking Loch Ness & Urquhart Bay. Loch Views. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 43 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property, great location
This property was an absolute dream. Fantastic views of Loch Ness, walking distance to Urquhart Castle, spacious, quiet, peaceful and clean. It was a bit difficult to find for the first time in the dark as it gets quite dark in Scotland, but that was more due to my unfamiliarity with the area than the instructions that were given. I would still recommend trying to arrive with light left in the day because the view of Loch Ness is nothing short of spectacular. I highly recommend this property and will be hoping to book it again when we return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G., Lethbridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
We were in the Lochness area for just a few days and we loved our stay at the Croft! If you are in the area make sure you add staying at the Croft to your itinerary. Thanks for the tips on local hikes and excursions Simon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loch Ness Cottage
The property is well situated just outside of Drumnadrochit with wonderful views of Loch Ness and the hills beyond. It provided a perfect base to explore the surrounding area. Simon and Annie are wonderful hosts, with Simon providing suggestions of places to see and restaurants to eat at. It was much appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Retreat
Nice out of the way stop along our travels around Scotland. Lovely deck & garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Absolutely amazing views of the loch. Private and quiet. Everything we needed was there with local shops with easy parking. We will definitely be returning, as its easy to get to places around the loch.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
mrs Morrison
outstanding stay everything we needed we couldnt ask for anymore location great .great views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Croft Stay
We had a lovely stay at this croft loctaed right off Loch Ness. It was well appointed and the host made sure we were comfortable for the entire stay. The croft is located within 30 mins of many of the major attractions in the Inverness area. We couldn't have asked for a better view of Loch Ness having our breakfast every morning!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly Lovely!
We wanted to enjoy Loch Ness away from the "city" and this location was perfect! The view from every window was breathtaking. The trail "up the mountain" gave us a spectacular view of the castle and water. We were able o walk to a restaurant for dinner as well. I have already recommended to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, quaint, cosy stay
What a wonderful little cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with a view of Loch Ness. The cottage is well equipped, warm and welcoming. I would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
This house is exactly what is needed for some well needed time away. The location is perfect and the property inside clean and modern. It has everything you need and more. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter wonderland by Loch Ness
We had a wonderful stay at Simon and Annie’s place. The Croft was beautiful, cozy and very well equipped for our 3 night stay. Simon was very helpful and communicative on check-in and quick to answer any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
What a beautiful place to stay right on the Loch! My sister and I really enjoyed having a nice quiet place to relax after a bust day of sightseeing. Recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful place to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
My first choice from now on
The croft was DELIGHTFUL! So beautiful I can only imagine the colors in all the gardens come spring. Simon and Annie couldn't have been more gracious or accommodating. This was absolutely a 10 STAR experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a relaxing get away
Wonderful location next to the famous Loch. The Croft is a well equipped and cosy place to stay, with the real wood burner being an extra treat.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property and Location
Having rented many properties over the years the Croft was the best. Superb in all ways and the hosts most helpful. Location perfect as well. A memorable first visit to the Highlands.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect! Just what we needed. So cosy. Very comfortable and equipped with everything you need. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful warm and inviting Croft overlooking Loch Ness
Annie and Simon have used imagination and great attention to detail in creating this beautiful croft; a successful fusion of contemporary open-space design along with areas - and some intriguing furnishings - that great granny would have owned. This is all set off by a very warm and genuine welcome into a vacation home that contains everything you'll need - the bedside drawer even contained some quality condoms (a first in our almost forty years of world travel together!). Heating throughout is excellent, parking is right at your front door. This croft is in the top five worldwide of any self-catering accommodation we have ever rented. Keith & Lynne-Marie
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scottish tour
Simon and Annie were the best possible hosts you could have. The Croft and bed and breakfast far exceeded our exceptions! They could not of made us more welcome and of been more accommodating. We are looking forward to returning to there beautiful home and thank them for all their advice and wonderful breakfast. We would recommend the Croft and the Bed and Breakfast to anyone who wanted the real highland experience with lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanesss G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Croft at Urquart Bay
What a place! The Croft is such a comfortable and well presented home from home with everything we ever needed. The area is outstanding and we have loved discovering some amazing countryside. Thank you Simon and Annie and the chickens.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location. Condition of property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lewis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Biryhday weekend
Fantastic little property. Meticulously well styled and presented with all the features you would hope to find in a quaint cottage for two!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryan N., Whitehaven

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully located loch view.
The owner Simon was there to meet us and showed us round he,s property. The views and facilities are as good if not better than the information and pictures on the website, and Simon recommended walks and places to visit while we were there. Hope to get back there end of year hopefully.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful place with amazing service
My partner and I had a wonderful time at the Croft, the place is beautifully situated, easy to find , very well presented and looked after. After a warm and friendly welcome from Simon we both immediately felt relaxed and were impressed with how much was provided. The property was so comfortable and even in the winter time there was plenty to see and do nearby. I can't reccomend this place enough, easily one of the best get aways I've had.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Birthday weekend
Croft was beautiful. Absoulutly spotless. Stunning location and views 8year old loved it. Given good information. Views from back of croft stunning. Thank you Simon and Annie for allowing us to stay and giving Lily a 8th Birthday she will always remember
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

russell m.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect location
By far the most stunning property we’ve had for a short break. The location, cleanliness and comfort of this place is absolutely second to none, we were quite simply blown away as soon as we walked in. It has everything you could want and more from a self catering break. All the information you could possibly need on the property and surrounding area is all provided. There is also as much wood as you could ever need for the wood burner all included in the price. A big thanks to Simon & Annie for their hospitality we had an absolutely fantastic time in the most idyllic of settings.