Otter Lodge Rosehaugh Estate, unique self-catering

Otter Lodge is an imposing stone building set in the valley below the lake, close to the Horseshoe Falls. It used to be the ‘Powerhouse’ supplying electricity to the Estate, and the water which used to power the turbines can still be seen running beneath the house! Derelict and roofless for many years, it was lovingly restored into an elegant self-catering holiday home. Accommodation is entirely on the ground floor, making it accessible for those with limited mobility. The space Otter Lodge The Rosehaugh Estate is a private landed Estate on the south side of the Black Isle, well off the beaten track but within a short drive of Inverness. The estate offers two unique and historically interesting properties, The Boathouse and Otter Lodge, both beautifully renovated to provide luxury self-catering holiday accommodation in this lovely corner of the Highlands of Scotland. Otter Lodge is an imposing stone building set in the valley below the lake, close to the Horseshoe Falls. It used to be the ‘Powerhouse’ power generating station supplying electricity to the Estate, and the water which used to power the turbines can still be seen running beneath the house, through the viewing window in the living room floor. Derelict and roofless for many years, Otter Lodge was lovingly restored and is now an elegant and luxurious self-catering holiday home. It has two bedrooms (one king and one twin) and two bathrooms, sleeping four guests. Accommodation is entirely on the ground floor, making it accessible for those with limited mobility. Layout: Entrance Hall leads into an expansive living / dining room with dramatic high vaulted ceiling, giving an extra sense of spaciousness to an already large room, which provides a lounge area around the feature fireplace. The huge Gothic window with window seat is a lovely place to sit and admire the stream flowing beneath the house. Furnished to an impeccable standard with large comfortable sofas, and dining table and six chairs. French doors lead out to the patio area with outdoor / garden furniture. The kitchen is fully equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. The window at the end of the kitchen looks across the Goose burn to the bluebell wood - a special delight around May time. The master bedroom is spacious with a king-size bed and plenty of hanging and drawer space. The en-suite bathroom encompasses a bath, wash hand basin, and W.C. The twin bedroom comprises two single beds, and plenty of hanging and drawer space. The second bathroom contains a shower, wash hand basin and W.C. The outside area has a patio with timber garden furniture, and ample car parking. Heating and electricity included in your rental. We provide all bedding, bed linen and towels, TV, and WiFi (subject to fair usage policy). Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome at an added fee of £20 per dog. Please note: Gardens/Outside areas not necessarily dog proof, even if fenced/walled, so dogs must be kept under control at all times, especially near farm animals. Guest access You'll have the cottage to yourselves. There is another holiday cottage down the lane (The Boathouse). Other things to note - Our office hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. - We are happy to accommodate a shorter stay, whenever possible, with a minimum of 3-nights. - Any amendments made to the reservation after booking will incur an additional administrative fee of £25. - Dogs welcome: Please keep dogs under control at all times, especially near farm animals, and do not leave them alone in the cottage. Please dry your wet or dirty dogs before allowing them on the carpets, and do not let them on the furniture or beds. Please remove all dog mess from all outside areas. - Gardens/Outside areas not necessarily dog proof, even if fenced/walled. - No events or parties to be held in the cottage, and please be considerate towards your neighbours and other guests. - Wi-Fi signal may be intermittent due to remote location. - Mobile phone signal is poor, also due to remote location - payphone in cottage for your convenience. - In the cottage you'll find a Guest Information folder, with details of places to eat out, ideas for local walks and day trips, and other practical information such as opening times of supermarkets and local attractions. - From October until January, organised pheasant and partridge shooting takes place on the Estate. We want to make sure our guests enjoy their stay so disturbances are kept to a minimum. Further information can be found in the cottage. - EPC rating D. - Highland Council Short Term Let Licence no. HI-20444-F