Notes from the host
18th Century Hunting Lodge
Family Retreat & Hunting Lodge near The Isle Of Skye
The Glen Shiel Estate covers more than 14,500 acres of mountains, rivers, and foreshore, providing a natural habitat for wildlife of all kinds. The Lodge is located in an incredibly beautiful setting in the Scottish Highlands, offering breathtaking views in every direction. It can accommodate up to 16 guests in the main lodge, making it ideal for large groups of families, friends, corporate retreats, and outdoor adventure excursions. Additionally, Glenshiel is an excellent option for wedding accommodations or receptions, with the nearby Eilean Donan Castle adding to its appeal.
The Lodge consists of eight bedrooms, which are split between two wings of the house, and there is also a Coach House with two more bedrooms available to book in addition to the Lodge. The interior of the Lodge is warm and spacious, with three open fires, and has been tastefully renovated to create a cosy yet rustic home-away-from-home, while still retaining its Scottish roots.
The main house comprises of the following 8 bedrooms (see floor plan attached):
Right Wing:
Bedroom 8: Master double bedroom with ensuite shower
Bedroom 7: 1 x double
Bedroom 6: 1 x twin
Bedroom 4: 1 x triple plus cot (3 single beds)
Bedroom 5: 1 x single
2 x bathrooms with bath tubs
Left Wing:
Bedroom 1: 1 x twin
Bedroom 2: 1 x twin
Bedroom 3: 1 x superking
1 x family bathroom with bathtubs
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There is an additional shower and WC on the ground floor.
Kitchen (Electric oven & hob and large Aga )
Breakfast room (open fire)
Utility room (incl. iron and ironing board)
Drying room
Boot room
Dining room
Cloakroom (including shower)
Drawing room (open fire)
Sitting room (open fire)
Large Panty With Freezer and Washing Machine
Wood Fired Hot Tub outside (takes 6 hours to heat up once lit by guests)
Please note the dining table seats 12 comfortably but can (cosy style) seat 16. There are enough chairs and the breakfast room can be used in conjunction.
The Coach House is a separate building with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, along with a kitchen, living room, and stove. It is also available to rent out for additional accommodation if needed. The Lodge and its garden will be exclusively for your use. Although, sometimes the Coach House may be booked, it is completely self-contained and has no direct connection to the Lodge or its garden.
Please get in touch Keys2casa to discuss.
Dogs welcome.
Activities:
You are perfectly situated to explore some of the most challenging stalking and Munro walking that the Highlands has to offer. Everything you need for outdoor pursuits is on the door step; whether it's deer stalking, clay shooting on the ranges, boat trips to discover the magnificent whales, dolphins and seals; fishing for salmon and sea trout on the River Shiel, all can be arranged in advance via local companies. As well as being a drive away from Scotland's great ski slopes, you are also close to the spectacularly scenic NC500 route, where classic cars roar past, and make you feel like you are stepping back in time.
Deer Stalking / Fishing / Pony Trekking can all be arranged directly with the lodge subject to availability.
You are surrounded by some of the best fine dining experiences in the UK, including a 2 Michelin starred restaurant on the breathtaking Isle Of Skye and there is a local pub within walking distance. In house catering may also be possible - please enquire for more information.
Nice to know:
The house is serviced by oil central heating and in addition there are 3 working open fires. All fuel for the heating and open fires is included within the rent, as is all electricity.
The Lodge has a smart TV, a DVD player and a Bluetooth speaker.
Bed linen and towels are included. A cot is available.
The lodge has 3 large roll-top baths and 3 showers.
A highchair and stair gates are available for children.
A gun cabinet is provided for the stalking season.
Garden furniture and children’s swings in the rear garden area.
BBQ provided with tools (Charcoal not included).
There is ample car parking adjacent to the Lodge.
There is a very small shop in Shiel itself, which is located 1/4 mile from the Lodge for very basic provisions but there is also a Co-op supermarket in the town of Kyle of Lochalsh (20 minutes drive) as well as the possibility of getting Asda home delivery direct to the lodge.
Local beauticians/yoga teachers and private caterers can be arranged on request
THE FIVE SISTERS OF KINTAIL
The mountain range which consists of 6 (NOT 5) peaks is a great challenge to Mountaineers and Hillwalkers
The ‘Five Sisters’ or ‘Beinn Mhor’, in Gaelic meaning ‘big mountain'.
They can be a technical challenge second to none, and in winter months offer one of the best challenges in Scotland if not the whole of Great Britain.
