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The Location
Achmony is situated above the village of Drumnadrochit, on the shores of Loch Ness….world famous for its beauty and unsolved mystery…the Monster. The private road, solely for the use of visitors to Achmony turns off the A831 Drumnadrochit/Cannich road and winds uphill where each lodge is individually sited in over 70 acres of birch studded hillside overlooking Loch Ness.
Drumnadrochit has won awards for its stunning floral displays, including the miniature floral castle on the village green, and has shops, restaurants , post office, bank with ATM ,Loch Ness exhibitions and Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness with its interesting visitor centre. There is pony-trekking,fishing, a variety of local walks(leaflet available) from leisurely strolls to over 30 Munros, boat trips on Loch Ness or hire a mountain bike and explore on two wheels. Achmony is the perfect base for touring: Inverness capital of the Highlands is 14 miles,and is a vibrant city while still retaining its old world charm with a Castle, Museum, Cathedral, Theatre,and modern Aquadome with sports and leisure facilities; Glen Affric now designated a National Nature Reserve is a haven for wildlife with picturesque lochs and majestic mountains and here you can see some of the oldest Caledonian pine trees in Scotland .Experience Scotland’s only mountain railway and travel up Cairngorm Mountain enjoying a snack or meal at the top in the highest restaurant in the UK. Visit castles, distilleries,the Isle of Skye,the semi-tropical Inverewe Gardens and even royal Deeside each within a round day trip, or have a day “at home”, relaxing and enjoying the peace and seclusion whilst enjoying the everchanging views from your patio or balcony.
The Accommodation
This select development, designed and built by local craftsmen, enjoys panoramic vistas with its South facing aspect .Each lodge has a patio or balcony and is exceptionally comfortable and inviting, furnished and equipped to at least permanent home standards, well insulated, fully double glazed with Central heating and has 2 double and 1 twin bedded room with wash hand basin , bathroom, separate toilet/shower room while two of the lodges now have en-suite facilities in each bedroom. (Beds are ready made up , you only require to bring personal towels).Cot and high chair are available at no charge but must be pre-booked. The spacious lounge area has a 3-2-1 seating arrangement and an open plan dining/ kitchen equipped with fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, automatic washing machine/dryer and all necessary crockery, cutlery to make your holiday comfortable. All houses have colour television/DVD and CD/Radio/Cassette players.There is an information pack in each lodge with ordinance survey maps available from Reception along with various menus from local restaurants.
Enjoy the wildlife on your doorstep, watch buzzards soaring above you, maybe deer might peep through your patio door at dusk, and spot pine marten, red squirrels and mountain hare in their natural habitat. More than a holiday an experience not to be missed, and the fresh air, the peace, the spectacular sunsets and clear starry skies all come free !
Elizabeth Mackintosh, the resident owner has lived in Glenurquhart all her life as indeed have her parents and grandparents and has been in the self-catering business for over 30 years. She regularly welcomes guests who visit Achmony 2 and 3 times a year.many guests return year after year, some returning as adults with their own children , and most of the new visitors are from personal recommendation. She is also on hand to make your stay a relaxing and memorable experience so that your batteries are recharged until your next holiday.
