Delcross
Coach House
Delcross
Gate Lodge
 
 
Dalcross Castle, Inverness-shire
Accommodation: 23
Accommodation Price: from £3000 for 3 day break
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Built
by Simon, Lord Lovat, in 1620, and held by the Lovat Frasers until
1703, Dalcross Castle then became the home of the Mackintosh Clan.
In 1746 Dalcross was the rallying point for Cumberland’s
troops who quelled the Jacobite uprising at the Battle of Culloden,
while the Laird’s
wife raised her own troops in support of Bonnie Prince Charlie.
It is historic, intimate and elegantly comfortable.
Secluded behind
stone walls and studded oak gates, with a large garden and grounds
of 850 acres through which the River Nairn flows, the Castles
is situated between Inverness and Nairn. It is close to the airport
and with good road and rail links. Protected by forest and farmland,
this is the natural habitat of red squirrels, roe deer, badgers,
pine martens and abundant bird life including songbirds, owls
and hawks. It is a magical place, ideal for a relaxing break with
family, friends or colleagues, as well as for the most special
celebrations.
The Castle is
a classic Scottish tower house, complete with a beamed Great
Hall centring on its enormous stone fireplace, a stone spiral
of a main stair, shot holes and arrow slits, as well as leaded
windows in the sitting room and numerous other original architectural
features. Guests have the use of the beautifully landscaped gardens,
first laid out in the 18th century.
The present owner
has brought accommodation standards into the 21st century while
retaining the heart and essence of the castle. Fine fabrics and
furnishings, subtle lighting and decoration have been carefully
selected to enhance the castle’s
special character, log fires crackle in the reception rooms
while bedrooms have the benefit of gas fires. Excellent central
heating and quality appliances ensure that guests enjoy the
historic atmosphere in the greatest of modern comfort. This
glorious setting is conveniently placed should you wish to
explore further afield.
Accommodation:
Ground Floor: Garden room, laundry/drying room, boot room, games room with billiards table, 2 cloakrooms with WC.
First Floor: Sitting room with beamed ceiling, panelled walls, casement windows and large fireplace; Great Hall with dining table, beamed ceiling, tall windows and grand fireplace, oak floor-to-ceiling bookcases; bar area off, card room, kitchen with original large fireplace and magnificently fitted with all modern conveniences.
Second Floor: Large double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, large twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom, enormous master bedroom with en-suite bathroom (with steam shower and antique bath).
Third Floor: Three large en-suite double bedrooms, two with turrets. Extra accommodation may be available if required.
Activities:
Dalcross Castle
has 850 acres of grounds to explore. Nairn Golf Course, past
host of the Ryder Cup, is a 20 minute drive away as is Inverness
Golf Club. The Royal Dornoch Golf Course is a picturesque drive
north of just over an hour. Loch Ness, Brodie, Cawdor and Dunrobin
Castles, numerous whisky distilleries, cashmere factory, antique
shops, fishing on the Findhorn and other local rivers all make
good day trips. Culloden Battlefield is 2 miles, there is a sandy
beach at Nairn, and Inverness, 20 mins, has an excellent range
of shops and restaurants, cinemas, a theatre and aquadome. There
is a comprehensive retail centre with cinema, superstore, chemist
and huge bookstore on the way to Inverness.
Included:
Linen, towels, LPG central heating, logs and two hours domestic help per day included. Colour tvs, video, stereo, gas hob, electric ovens, fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryer, dishwashers, telephone/fax/computer access/ (billed after stay)
Pets by arrangement in kennels only
Good Housekeeping Deposit £500 |
Dalcross Castle, Inverness-shire - P003 
