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Durness holiday lodge rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, golf and walking

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  • Lodge
  • 9 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 17
  • 7 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach %s km
  • Child friendly
  • Car essential
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

A deluxe Elliot Houses holiday house in Durness, a beautiful area of Scotland. All rooms have spectacular sea or mountain views. This A-listed eighteenth century mansion is the ultimate holiday house by the beach for up to 17 adults.

Balnakeil House is situated in a stunning environment in the North West Highlands of Scotland. It is in a courtyard setting with Southerly aspect, so the sun shines on the house for most of the day.

Now fully restored it has been sympathetically refurbished to provide a unique and luxurious experience. The setting is magical - step out the back door onto the mile and a half long white sandy beach that is Balnakeil Bay. Inside, enjoy solid wooden furniture, heated slate floors and a timeless décor of earthy colours in sympathy with the surroundings, paired with lovely muted plaids and tweeds from Anta.

On entering, there is a hallway that leads to the superbly equipped kitchen with an Aga at one end and a wood burning stove at the other, separated by a 4.5m long oak table. This makes the perfect spot to gather and socialise whilst preparing and enjoying meals. A games room with a table football, boardgames, books, DVDs, a wood-burning stove, a comfy sofa and a flat screen 3D smart TV will keep the young at heart entertained, whilst those requiring quieter moments can rest in the sumptuous drawing room upstairs with a view over the beach, before all gathering for dinner in the dining room.

The nine bedrooms are welcoming and exceptionally comfortable, with crisp white linen over memory foam mattresses. Guests have a choice of super king or twin beds in four of the nine bedrooms.

At Elliot Houses we strive to offer you a taste of luxury country living in the sumptuously furnished surroundings of converted barns and houses, offering boltholes in idyllic and unique settings. We look forward to welcoming you to our Elliot Houses portfolio.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 2: King Bed
  • Bedroom 3: King Bed
  • Bedroom 4: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 5: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 6: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 7: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 8: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 9: Single Bed
  • 4 Family bathrooms, 1 En suite, 1 Shower room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Waterfront
  • Sea view
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Safe
  • Games room
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Guests can contact us with any queries and the housekeeper is available onsite if there are any major problems.
Balnakeil House - Scottish Highland Holiday House by the Beach – Home 593822

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    Cancellation policy

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    100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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    50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

    25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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    Things to know

    Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
    If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

    Payment

    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
    Damage deposit: £500.00

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    No hen parties or stag parties.
    No smoking.
    Dogs by agreement - 2 maximum, additional fee, please enquire on booking.
    Lead member must be over 21 years of age.
    Guests must agree to the full terms and conditions before progressing with the booking.

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    Manager restrictions

    Changeover day: Sat

    About the owner

    Elizabeth E.
    Average reply time:
    3 hours 38 minutes

    Calendar updated:
    17 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    11

    Languages spoken: English
    This Lodge has 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and sleeps 17. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 27 Aug 2013. Located in Caithness and Sutherland, it has 13 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £4605 to £6044.
    The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 17 Apr 2024.
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    Reviews

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    Beth H

    Wow, wow and wow. Just Magical.
    May 2023

    We have just returned from a truly magical week at Balnakeil House.we were blessed with good weather and able to eat outside on many of the days. The house is very comfortable and beautifully decorate… More 

    Reviewed 15 May 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    AlissaK280
    London, United Kingdom

    Luxury interiors with breathtaking exteriors
    Aug 2021

    We stayed with a group of friends to celebrate a 60 th birthday and not only were we blown away by the beachfront position - the house stands literally on the white sands of this perfect beach - and s… More 

    Reviewed 31 Aug 2021

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Chris C
    Stockport, United Kingdom

    A holiday home of excellence
    May 2021

    Balnakeil House, Durness This is a holiday home of excellence. The location, the facilities, the decor, the comfort, the warmth and the cleanliness make it the ultimate destination for family and frie… More 

    Reviewed 23 Jun 2021

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    marcushill
    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    Fantastic House - highly recommend
    Aug 2020

    The house was brilliant and catered for every need. The setting is unrivalled - metres from the beach and golf course, while the house itself is spacious and although we were a large group we never fe… More 

    Reviewed 10 Sep 2020

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    jackiemT4590PT
    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    Perfect luxury holiday staycation
    Aug 2020

    The most beautiful house, perfect for a large group of people, set in a stunning location, just on the edge of Balnakeil Bay. Our children loved being able to walk straight out onto the beach in thei… More 

    Reviewed 18 Aug 2020

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Review 1-5 of 13

    FAQs

    How do I find more info about the property?

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    You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

    How do I pay for my holiday?

    Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Elizabeth (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

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    How do damage deposits work?

    In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

    How can I view and manage my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

    How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

    You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

    We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

    How can I retract my booking request?

    You’ll need to contact Elizabeth (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

    How do I cancel my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Elizabeth (the owner) a message.

    If Elizabeth (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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