Baronial Mansion United Kingdom

This large holiday home is a magnificent, imposing Baronial mansion house, built-in 1809, surrounded by mature woodland with access to a delightful river walk. The house faces northeast and has an open view across fields, whilst the views from the drawing-room, and dining room, as well as the two main bedrooms, look east/south-east towards the Cromarty Firth. The house is divided into three sections with the main section available for letting on a self-catering basis for 10 adults and two children.
The property has retained much of its historical charm, including turrets, parapets and decor that incorporates antique furnishings with the comforts of modern day living. The entrance opens up into the great hall, which boasts a grand  piano and a large open fire. Moving through to the formal drawing room you’ll find a comfortable seating area which is great for socializing. To the other side of the Hall can be found the grand  dining room with an open fire and a large formal dining table to seat everyone. More entertainment rooms include the children’s room with a TV and a library bar which, in addition to the cocktail bar with fridge has a full-sized snooker table and an open fire. In addition there is a sauna room with shower and toilet.
If you want to cook up a banquet without any hassle, the well-equipped kitchen has a gas cooker and oven, a microwave, twin fridge/freezers, wine fridge and a dishwasher.  There is long breakfast table with seating for eight guests for relaxed dining in front the wood burning stove.There is also a washing machine and drier.  Downstairs between the Hall and the dining room you’ll also find the Arabian styled guest toilet.
Up the grand staircase onto the galleried landing there are six bedrooms, all with large windows to let light flood in. The first is an impressive master bedroom with a comfortable four-poster bed, an en-suite bathroom with a tiled walk in bath with shower over and a WC, and an en-suite dressing room. Three more beautifully furnished bedrooms have double four-poster beds, one with an en-suite bathroom with a bath with a shower attachment, and another with en-suite  shower and a WC. The third four-poster room shares the bathroom with the family room having access from the corridor.The family room includes twin beds as well as a single four-poster bed, with an en-suite family bathroom including a bath with a shower over and a WC. Finally there is a double bedroom which has a proximate shower room with a WC.
Private lawns surround this property and front of the dining room there is a sun terrace with outdoor furniture and tables and adjacent stands a covered pergola with gas fired BBQ and seating for 6. 
The garden features a children’s play area with play equipment including a zip wire to keep them entertained. There is access to the surrounding woods with private steps down to the river offering delightful riverside walks to the town , the sea or the nearby distillery. Adjacent to the steps is a viewpoint with seating offering a wonderful river view. Set within 9 acres of grounds, including a large lawned area to the front and side and enclosed by woodlands. Access if the by the main drive, whilst the side drive is used by the housekeeper and residents of the other apartment. There is adequate parking for 6 cars.
It is located 20 miles north-west of Inverness, on the outskirts of Alness. There is a supermarket, shops and pubs in the village whilst Inverness have a greater range available. Ross-shire is known for its mild dry climate compared to the rest of Scotland. Dolphin watching is one of the main attractions of the area and can be seen in the Cromarty Firth, at Chanonry Point or in a Dolphin Watch boat.At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the
concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport transfers- Babysitting/childcare services
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!