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Home description
This spacious family home has recently been renovated to the highest standards and is an ideal base to explore the Highlands of Scotland, conveniently located only 20 miles north of Inverness. Prices are based on self-catering with a housekeeper. A cook is also available to cater for you during your stay by prior arrangement. All of our menus are tailored to your groups requirements using fresh seasonal produce and served in an informal manner.
Assynt House has seven en-suite bedrooms and can accommodate fourteen adults, we can also arrange cots and fold-away beds for young children. Upstairs we have four bedrooms, all with classic furnishings and generous proportions. On our lower ground floor we have a further three spacious bedrooms more contemporary in their design with the added luxury of under floor heating. Whether you choose a self-catering stay or a serviced holiday all of your bedding and towels are provided. You will also find waffle dressing gowns, travel-size hair-dryers and "The Tub" toiletries in each room for your use during your stay with us.
View of Assynt House from the terraced lawn
Living Room
Kitchen
Raspberry Superking size en-suite bedroom
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The Highlands region
The Highlands of Scotland is famous for its stunning scenery and landscapes and offers the visitor a great variety of activities and days out. Historic castles and gardens, boat trips, a visit to Loch Ness or Culloden Battlefield, a day trip to the West Coast or north to the stunning scenery of Caithness, you will find Assynt House is the perfect base to enjoy what the Highlands has to offer.
Evanton area
Enjoy guided excursions to fish for salmon on the River Alness or brown trout on one of the many beautiful lochs in the area. We can also arrange for private beats on the River Alness where TroutQuest will be delighted to teach any of your group.
Ross-shire and the surrounding area offer a great range of golf courses to suit all abilities including champion courses such as Nairn and Royal Dornoch. Whether it's a days grouse, pheasant or clay-pigeon shoot or a full week of stalking on some of the Highlands best estates, we can arrange hunting trips for your party with qualified professionals.
Explore the local area to its full and enjoy the great outdoors by taking either a short local walk or take a guided walk where you will be joined by a professional who can show you some hidden treasures and tell you more about the area which surrounds you, we can also meet you with a picnic lunch half-way to give you a chance to re-charge!
Take a boat trip in the Moray Firth to look for Red Kites, Seals, Dolphins or even Whales, the perfect way to see our wildlife up close. Take a relaxing, serene canoe trip which can be tailored for the whole family or an adrenaline filled afternoon in more challenging waters. If you really want to get wet try gorge walking, it's not as scary as it sounds! We recommend local company Boots 'n' Paddles for canoeing, gorge walking and many of the outdoor sports available.
The Highland destination for Skiing is Aviemore, which is just 30 miles south of Inverness, a perfectly manageable day-out from Assynt House. You don't need to have any of our own equipment or clothing and the slopes cater for beginners and experienced skiers alike. There is also ski instruction available.
During your time here in the Highlands a visit to a Whisky Distillery is a must. Only 10 minutes drive from the house is Dalmore Distillery, home to their award-winning malts. Tain's Glenmorangie Whisky is still made by the Sixteen Men of Tain on the picturesque shores of the Dornoch Firth, again open for tours and tastings.
How to get there
Assynt House is situated only 30 minutes drive north of Inverness just outside the small village of Evanton, Ross-shire. The house is nestled amoungst woodland and peaceful farmland.
Inverness Airport has direct flights from London and other major cities daily. Glasgow is approx 4 hrs and Edinburgh 3 1/2 hrs scenic drive away.
The city of Inverness is easily accessible by rail, as are our nearest towns; Alness and Dingwall. There are also overnight train services on the Caledonian Sleeper direct from London Euston to Inverness.
Road directions from Inverness: follow the A9 signposted North towards Wick which takes you over the Kessock Bridge and then the Cromarty Bridge. Once over the Cromarty Bridge turn right at the roundabout signposted A9 North. Evanton is signposted to the left of the A9.,Take this turning and follow the road through the village of Evanton.
Immediately after the Black Rock Caravan Park on your left there is a signpost to Assynt 1½ miles and Glenglass 5 miles. Turn left and follow the road for exactly 1½ miles, at that this point Assynt Farm will be on your left. Turn right at the farm and follow the drive up to Assynt House.
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Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Inverness: 39 km
Railway:
Alness: 6 km
Activities near Evanton
Sports: Watersports Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone
Double beds (7), Cots (1), Dining seating for 14, Lounge seating for 22, Sleeps maximum of 14
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Four of our double rooms can be made up as twin rooms by prior arrangement.
Further details outdoors: Assynt House sits amougst 6 acres of wooded garden, we have a lawn area and terraced lawn to the front of the property. The owners occupy the cottage building to the rear of the property.
Further details
Assynt House is available self-catering with housekeeper or half/full board, please contact us to discuss any catering requirements.
Conditions
Assynt House is a non-smoking property Well behaved dogs only by prior arrangement
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Weekend breaks are also available £1900 Prices quoted are for 2 nights, self-catering with a housekeeper, please contact us directly to discuss any catering requirements. We take a cautionary deposit of £500 which is refunded at the end of your stay. Prices are inclusive of VAT
Guestbook
"Fantastic house, excellent countryside, fantastic hospitalilty, we haven't stopped eating and drinking since we arrived!"
"A wonderful family Christmas: Great food, excellent company. Snow on Christmas morning... log fires, love and laughter, what more could we wish for! Thank you Elizabeth and Graham."
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Contact details for home 13998
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Name:
Elizabeth Waugh
Tel:
+44 (0)1349 832923
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Advertiser joined: 3 Aug 2006 This property added: 3 Aug 2006
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