In Auchterawe Forest, this "country house in the woods" offers peace and quiet in a relaxed atmosphere, 2 miles (3.2 km) from Loch Ness and Fort Augustus village.
You are offered a warm, friendly, family welcome at Auchterawe Country House. A converted former Scottish Farmhouse, it is an ideal base from which to tour the Highlands of Scotland. There are many hill, mountain tracks and riverside walks just outside the door.
From your bedroom window, or in the conservatory, you can admire views of the Great Glen Mountain Range. Relax in the Guest lounge in front of the log fire or play a game of pool.
Hotel Information
Built around 1870, this former Scottish Farmhouse has had many different uses in the past. It was once used as a farmhouse, then Forestry Offices and more recently as a summer school for a school from the Borders of Scotland. The building still retains many of its original features.
Surrounding Area
Auchterawe Country House is set in the countryside, within easy walking distance of riverside and mountain tracks. There are several circular walks which can be taken, some up the mountains tracks giving you panoramic views of Fort Augustus and the Abbey, the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness beyond. Or you could take a walk along the River Oich and even watch the fishermen catching a wild salmon (in season).
Fort Augustus is the largest and one of the prettiest villages surrounding Loch Ness. It is at Fort Augustus that the Caledonian Canal, which stretches from Fort William right through to Inverness, rises through a 5 lock staircase to continue southwards to Fort William and out to the Atlantic Ocean. There is always plenty to see and do, with cafes, pubs, restaurants and gifts shops, as well as Fort Augustus Abbey.
Urquhart Castle is only 17 miles away and is the 3rd most visited place in Scotland. Famous for the numerous sightings of the Loch Ness monster, this ruined castle gives you an insight into times gone by and also offers you the history of the castle, a cafe and exhibition centre.
Within easy driving distance of Auchterawe Country House is the city of Inverness, Culloden Battlefield, Fort William, Mallaig, Isle of Skye, Eilean Donan Castle, Plockton and many more interesting places.
Transport
From a82 North Before reaching the village of Fort Augustus, turn right at The Inchnacardoch Hotel sign posted for Auchterawe. Take next right, sign posted to Auchterawe and continue along for approx 400m where the road turns slightly to left, again sign for Auchterawe, continue along this road past Forestry Commission Offices for approx 2miles where you will see sign for 'Auchterawe Country House'. From a82 South upon reaching the village continue along a82 where you will see Gulf petrol station on left. Continue pass tourist car park and take next left up Bunoich Brae (short steep hill). Continue for 400 metres until you come to a t junction sign posted to Auchterawe. Continue along this road for approx 400m where road turns slightly to left (sign for Auchterawe)continue along this road past Forestry Commission Office for approx 2miles where you will see the sign for 'Auchterawe Country House'
Restaurants
Our dinning room has an open fire place with a central chandlier. Large dinning table with a breakfast bar.
Important
Auchterawe Country House will add an additional cost to payments made by credit card. Payment by cheque is not accepted.
You cannot check-in after 20:00 unless you contact the hotel in advance.
Please provide Auchterawe Country House with a mobile telephone number.
