Charming Cottages in Rural Location but within Easy Distance of All Amenities
Peaceful Location, Ideal Base for Exploring the Highlands
One, 2 and 3 Bedroom Cottages (sleeps up to 12)
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Fodderty Lodge is the ideal destination for a quiet self-catering holiday in the Highlands. Halfway between Strathpeffer and Dingwall, it is perfectly placed for exploring the whole of the North of Scotland: Ullapool and the West Coast can be reached in under an hour, driving on some of the most beautiful and empty roads in Scotland; Inverness is only 20 minutes away; Glen Affric and Loch Ness will take just over half an hour. Our 3 well-equipped cottages are geared to reflect the needs of non-smoking families, couples and singles. They are furnished to a high standard and all bed linen (100% cotton) is included. They each provide the perfect haven to relax in at the end of a day’s adventures in the Highlands. The surrounding area has much to recommend it. The bird watcher and nature lover will be thrilled with daily sightings of red kites. The Ross-shire Pathway Network passes the front gate so walkers are in their element too! Sorry no pets are allowed. Strictly no smoking, in or out
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 14 January 2011 - 31 March 2011 | £530 | 3 | ||
| 1 April 2011 - 30 June 2011 | £570 | 3 | ||
| 1 July 2011 - 1 September 2011 | £660 | 7 | ||
| 2 September 2011 - 3 November 2011 | £570 | 3 | ||
| 4 November 2011 - 22 December 2011 | £530 | 3 | ||
| 23 December 2011 - 5 January 2012 | £660 | 7 | ||
| 6 January 2012 - 30 March 2012 | £550 | 3 | ||
| 30 March 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £580 | 3 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £670 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 2 November 2012 | £580 | 3 | ||
| 2 November 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £550 | 3 | ||
| 21 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 | £670 | 7 | ||
| 4 January 2013 - 29 March 2013 | £550 | 3 |
Lodge Barn (Sleeps 4. 2 Bedrooms) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 14 January 2011 - 31 March 2011 | £350 | 3 | ||
| 1 April 2011 - 30 June 2011 | £395 | 3 | ||
| 1 July 2011 - 1 September 2011 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 2 September 2011 - 3 November 2011 | £395 | 3 | ||
| 4 November 2011 - 22 December 2011 | £350 | 3 | ||
| 23 December 2011 - 5 January 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 6 January 2012 - 30 March 2012 | £360 | 3 | ||
| 30 March 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £410 | 3 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £465 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 2 November 2012 | £410 | 3 | ||
| 2 November 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £360 | 3 | ||
| 21 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 | £465 | 7 | ||
| 4 January 2013 - 29 March 2013 | £360 | - |
East Wing (Sleeps 2/3.1 Bedroom) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 14 January 2011 - 3 March 2011 | £215 | 3 | ||
| 1 April 2011 - 30 June 2011 | £275 | 3 | ||
| 1 July 2011 - 1 September 2011 | £295 | 7 | ||
| 2 September 2011 - 3 November 2011 | £275 | 3 | ||
| 4 November 2011 - 22 December 2011 | £215 | 3 | ||
| 23 December 2011 - 5 January 2012 | £295 | 7 | ||
| 6 January 2012 - 30 March 2012 | £230 | 3 | ||
| 30 March 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £290 | 3 | ||
| 31 May 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £315 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 31 October 2012 | £290 | 3 | ||
| 1 November 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £230 | 3 | ||
| 21 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 | £315 | 7 | ||
| 4 January 2013 - 29 March 2013 | £230 | 3 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds. Shorts breaks are available at owners' discretion Sep -Jun.
Changeover day
We are flexible Sep - Jun with a 3 night stay minimum, but July and August is strictly Friday to Friday lets, from after 4pm on the day of arrival until 10am on the day of departure.
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Lodge Barn (Sleeps 4. 2 Bedrooms)
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Cottage graded at Quality Assurance (high) 3 star grading. Downstairs double bedroom. Upstairs twin room with wood clad attic ceilings. Bright and fresh. All bed linen 100% cotton. Downstairs full bathroom with shower over the bath. Large open plan sitting/dining/kitchen, charmingly furnished with comfortable seating. Sitting room with flat-screencolour television (digital freeview channels) and integral DVD player. DVD library. Books and games. Kitchen has washing machine/dryer, electric cooker, microwave, toaster, kettle, all matching china, stainless steel pans and cutlery, table with seating for 4. Private garden outside with picnic bench and garden furniture for the car. Dedicated car parking place. |
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East Wing (Sleeps 2/3.1 Bedroom)
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Graded at Quality Assurance (high) 3 stars grading. Double bedroom is up a half flight of stairs, with en suite shower. Separate lavatory. All bed linen is 100% cotton. Fresh decoration. Upstairs sitting/TV room with flat-screencolour television (digital freeview channels) and integral DVD player. DVD library. Books and games. Additional single brass bed in recess. Large dining kitchen with table and chairs seating 4. Kitchen has washing machine/dryer, electric cooker, microwave, toaster, kettle, all matching china, stainless steel pans and cutlery. All electric heating. Private car parking place. |
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Notes on accommodation
Fodderty Lodge accommodation is adaptable for one, two or three generations. We operate a very strict no smoking, and no guest pet policy throughout the cottages and grounds. We have our own two dogs: a 7 year old yellow Labrador boy and a 7 year old West Highland White girl. They are very friendly, but are never,ever, allowed in the cottages, so guests with pet hair allergy know that they will be OK. The dogs' mission is to chase, but never catch, the many rabbits that have made Fodderty Lodge their home!
Accessibility
Because the property dates form 1730, it has unfortunately been impossible to adapt it for wheelchair use. East Wing has one and a half flights of stairs within and 4 steps outside. Lodge Barn is the most suitable for those with limited movement, as it has a downstairs double bedroom and very closeby, though not en suite, bathroom. Honeysuckle Cottage has a downstairs double bedroom with en suite shower room, but there are three steps down between the sitting room and the kitchen.
Outside
Fodderty Lodge cottages each have their own garden areas, but guests are always welcome to walk around the entire grounds and enjoy the varied wildlife contained therein. Each cottage has its own dedicated heavy duty picnic bench / table and several additional folding garden chairs for use in the garden as well as when out touring.
Coast/Beach
Beaches are accessible by car. Dornoch is 40 minutes drive to the North, Nairn is 40 minutes drive to the East, Rosemarkie is only 15 minutes drive to the East.
Golf
There are many golf courses nearby: Strathpeffer 2 miles away has a beautiful, challenging and sometimes humbling 18 hole Highland course; the links course at Rosemarkie 15 minutes drive away is in a stunning setting, jutting out into the Moray Firth; the championship course of Royal Dornoch is a 40 minute drive, as is the championship course at Nairn. The new links course at Castle Stuart is only half an hour away and is the 2011-2015 setting for the Scottish Open Championship.
Skiing
We are just over an hour's drive from the main ski centre at Aviemore. Full equipment hire is available there.
Travel
Inverness airport is only 35 minutes drive away, with car hire available. Car use is highly recommended.
Distances
2 miles from Dingwall. 2 miles from Strathpeffer. Inverness 20 minutes drive, West Coast 55 minutes drive, Culloden Battlefield 30 minutes drive, Loch Ness 30 minutes drive. Many castles to visit within 40 minutes.
Further details
Good local restaurants in Dingwall and Strathpeffer. 24 hour Tesco in Dingwall, but there are also lovely traditional High Street butchers, bakers etc. Banks etc. Museums. Swimming pool and leisure centre in Dingwall. Strathpeffer Pavilion is an exciting multi-purpose Arts venue with many classical concerts, operas and rock concerts.
Booking notes
Book by either telephone or our online Booking Form from our website. Payment of a 25% deposit at the time of booking with the balance arriving 6 weeks before the beginning of the let. Payment is either by UK cheque, PayPal or internet/bank transfer.
Guest comments
We had a lovely time at this delightful property. Maire was absolutely charming and welcoming. She had thought of everything to make our stay both comfortable and informative. The tide times were an added bonus as it enabled us to see the seals and dolphins on the Black Isle. The property was very interesting and the history surrounding it was a joy to learn and a talking point for many years to come. My cousins from USA were overwhelmed by the history surrounding Scotland They loved every minute of their time spent there. I would thoroughly recommend this beautiful property to anyone. It was better than "home from home"! Thank you for letting us stay in your old world cottage. Doreen, Ray, Tina and Wayne. Swindon and Texas.
Fodderty Lodge is a wonderful place to go. Close to the stunning highlands, Loch Ness and other beautiful sites. The Lodge is very quiet and peaceful with good equipment and a very friendly host. Anita and Albert, The Netherlands
Owner profile
Maire looking smarter than usual at R's wedding!
About the owner
Mervyn and I returned to the Highlands after living overseas for most of our married life. Our three daughters are all grown up now but have always felt that the North of Scotland was 'home' and return often. We bought Fodderty Lodge in 2001 and our roots went deep and spread wide very quickly! It is in the middle of a wonderfully friendly area and even we were pleasantly surprised to discover just how accessible so many places of interest are. You can go North, South, East and West and will find exciting things to do in every direction. We have holidayed ourselves in many self-catering cottages, and have a very definite idea of what makes a Good holiday base, and what makes a Bad one! We hope that we make everyone who visits feel welcome in our special part of the world.
Year purchased: 2001
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Fodderty Lodge enjoys a rural location, but is still only 20 minutes from the small city of Inverness (the capital of the Highlands). There are theatres, restaurants, cinemas, swimming pools etc within easy reach. Dingwall, with shops and supermarkets, is only a couple of miles away as is the Victorian spa village of Strathpeffer. There are many walks around and golfing and fishing are closeby. It is a nature lover's paradise.
Unique benefits of the property
Maire welcomes you personally and introduces you to your accommodation. She is on site should you require help or advice about places to visit whilst staying at Fodderty Lodge and has many local tips and real insider knowledge. There is a drawer full of tourist information, with suggested itineraries for you to get the most out of your days, but she will also leave you alone to discover places for yourself if that is your wish! The cottages have many 'extra' touches, books, DVDs, games, magazines, and there are even folding picnic chairs for you to use from your car during your stay. The Lees want you to leave at the end of your holiday with a positive feeling about Scotland, the Highlands and Fodderty Lodge.
For booking and further information
Property Ref SC90
Contact Name:
Maire Lee
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 01997421393
Alternate Contact Details:
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 07876463435
Owners Website: Click here
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