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Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81829.9 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Evanton, Rosshire
  • Place, Fyrish Monument
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dalmore Distillery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Dingwall Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle

This well appointed house is well equipped, in a quiet and peaceful location yet easily accessible. It enjoys panoramic views of the Cromarty Firth. Enjoy the Firth views directly from the house. Inverness is only a 20 minute drive.
Enjoy beautiful walks through woodland to the Novar Estate crossing the Black Rock Gorge bridge and it's waterfall's. An attractive house set on its own, with beautiful natural garden and large woodlands. Excellent places to eat locally. Local shop 4 miles. Hotel/restaurant within 15 minute walk.
Situated near a small village with the sea to our front and forests and hills to our rear, we are also close enough to places like Loch Ness, Royal Dornoch Golf Course, and an abundance of local whisky distilleries including The Glenmorangie.

This well appointed house is well equipped, in a quiet and peaceful location yet easily accessible. It enjoys panoramic views of the Cromarty Firth. Enjoy the Firth views directly from the house. Inverness is only a 20 minute drive.
Enjoy beautiful walks through woodland to the Novar Estate crossing the Black Rock Gorge bridge and it's waterfall's. An attractive house set on its own, with beautiful natural garden and large woodlands. Excellent places to eat locally. Local shop 4 miles. Hotel/restaurant within 15 minute walk.
Situated near a small village with the sea to our front and forests and hills to our rear, we are also close enough to places like Loch Ness, Royal Dornoch Golf Course, and an abundance of local whisky distilleries including The Glenmorangie.
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dingwall

Located in Dingwall, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fairy Glen Reserve and Blackmuir Wood, while Dingwall Museum and Strathpeffer Pump Room are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Dingwall Leisure Centre and Invergordon Arts Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and mountain climbing.
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Evanton, Rosshire

What's nearby

  • Fyrish Monument - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Dalmore Distillery - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Alness Golf Club - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Dingwall Leisure Centre - 12 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Dingwall Museum - 13 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Beauly Station - 22 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe India - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Storehouse Of Foulis - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Miss Ying Thai - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Mallard - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle?

As of 20 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle on 14 Jun 2026 start from £184, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle located?

This family-friendly Dingwall cottage is located in the mountains, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Fyrish Monument, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dingwall Leisure Centre and Alness Golf Club. Dingwall Museum and Dalmore Distillery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Getaway

The conservatory and well-kept grounds are amazing, as is the well-stocked kitchen. A fantastic place for a family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little beauty was the *perfect* space for some deep inner work and reflection in Scotland! The property was well stocked. The space so homey and it wrapped us up and took care of body, mind and spirit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vagish K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Excellent stay at west lodge. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picturesque Cottage

This property was perfect in every way—from the charming cottage to the beautiful surroundings. Truly picturesque! It exceeded all our expectations. The owners were a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregor Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect holiday home

The house offers everything you need for a perfect holiday. It is in a quiet location, has a beautiful garden, is very well equipped and was very clean. The kitchen facilities also left nothing to be desired.We particularly enjoyed the conservatory. It was always pleasantly warm here and the view of the garden is simply fantastic.As we were travelling in an electric car, we were also very pleased to be able to charge the car on the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marjon v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage exceeded our expectations. The information we got and how we entered the cottage was easy. Very good communication with the owners.The facilities in the cottage was more than we had anticipated. Everything was accounted for so the comfort level was very high. Very beautiful surroundings and clean. If we go back on holidays in Scotland, we will definitely come back to Westlodge Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely country getaway

Peaceful and beautiful place for a relaxing stay. We had a wedding to go to in Inverness and transit to and from there was very smooth. The family enjoyed the grounds and countryside walks. We had a good visit as a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Home Base for Traveling the Highlands

This place was such a spectacular find. We used it as our base for traveling through the highlands and it was perfect. Amazingly well-stocked kitchen and such cool wildlife on the property!We saw the elusive pine marten while having a glass of wine in the sun room one evening and were so excited (didn't get a photo unfortunately)!With it being in a remote area, there are also quite a lot of spiders, which was hard for the arachnophobe in the group, so make sure if you stay to keep windows closed or only open the ones with screens, even for a minute.Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely House

We were in the area for salmon fishing on the River Alness. The house was lovely. Comfortable and cosy and all mod cons. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house with everything you need.

Lovely house. Stayed near Inverness a few times and this house is my favourite. Every cooking item you could possibly need !
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Danelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely fantastic place and stay. Really perfect and the host was very responsive!

We LOVED this place. They had everything you you could want. Great location on a quiet country road but close to A9 and great location for day trips! Host was fantastic. Very responsive. We had a fabulous restful time there. Highly recommend it to anyone who wants the Scottish Highlands experience!
Stayed 22 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Juliet R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A comfortable haven from the busy world.

Its a lovely, well-equipped, quiet get away. We totally relaxed, ate well, slept well, and recharged our flagging batteries. Managed to master the pizza oven eventually which of was lots of fun and a great family activity in itself!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was so perfect!

The house is even more beautiful in the suburbs than in the pictures. The kitchen and the garden are awesome. We would always come back. Price performance 10/10.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highland escape

Well located house with lots of outdoor space and beautiful views. Roland was an easily contactable host who made us feel very welcome. Fantastic base for exploring nearby countryside and villages - but also a comfy and relaxing place to spend time and unwind. We particularly enjoyed games in the garden and trying the pizza oven! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Holiday Cottage

This was the perfect cottage for our “home base” in the highlands. We had many day trips all over the Highlands and loved coming back to the cottage each evening. The observatory room was our favorite room - anytime of the day. The views from the cottage were amazing from any window. The facilities were great. We prepared our meals for day trips in the amazing kitchen and were able to pack light due to having a washer & dryer. I hope to come back & stay here again on our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Barbara R.

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Very nice!

The home is beautiful. The surrounding property is gorgeous! The house has more than enough room for many people without feeling crowed. The range is a dream. The hosts are wonderful and quick to respond! A couple slight drawbacks. I am sure it is listed somewhere but I missed it. The need to replenish all you use. I am not use to that. When we arrived, we needed to buy soap for both bathrooms and kitchen sink. Toilet paper was very limited as were the paper towels. The store is close so replacing was easy - just unexpected. All other vrbo places we have stayed in (and that is many) are fully stocked. The host did bring over garbage bags since we could not find any. Loved our stay in Scotland!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

This property is beautiful. Exactly how it is pictured. As the other reviewers mentioned, the sunroom was our favorite room in the house. Perfect for coffee/tea in the morning, and unwinding after a day of touring at night. The kitchen was large and well stocked with everything we needed. Plenty of hot water for showers and cleaning/dishes. There were a few hiccups at the beginning that were completely operator error. The host was quick to respond to our questions, and resolve our issues. He was very friendly and patient in all correspondence. The house is "out in the country" so you have peace and tranquility during your stay, but close enough to amenities if you need them. We made great use of the co-op which is about a 2 minute drive down the road. The only "complaint" (I use that term very loosely as it is only based on personal preference, and not an actual complaint) that my family could come up with, is that the furniture is too firm/soft. The couches were firm, and the bed in the downstairs bedroom was too soft for my husband. Again, it's personal preference, not a true complaint, and we don't expect sleep number beds in rental properties. Lol. Overall a great place to "get away from it all" and yet still be close enough for shopping if you need to. We (including my teenage son!) would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Alexander A.

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Sehr gefallen. Alles war gut
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin Z.

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The property was amazing very cozy the conservatory was nice place to relax after a long day. It wasnt far from anything we had wanted. We felt bad about leaving some bottles in a box cause we didnt see a recycling bin for them. Until when we were leaving we had saw to leave at a plant which we had no idea where and no time to take. But other than that would recommend to anybody for a getaway 10/10.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothea R.

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Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Rückzugsort, den wir geniessen konnten. So schön, dass uns auch der Regen überhaupt nicht gestört hat. Danke!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kornelia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wundervolles Ferienhaus

Wir (6 Personen) haben einen wunderbaren Urlaub im Pförtnerhaus gemacht. Die Küche hatte alles was man braucht, der Herd begeistert jeden Hobbykoch. Der Wintergarten ist das I-Tüppelchen, das Wohnzimmer haben wir gar nicht benutzt. Toll ist der riesengroße Garten, wir hatten auch überwiegend schönes Wetter. Ein Schlafzimmer befindet sich im Erdgeschoß und hat das eine Bad/Toilette ensuite, das andere Bad mit Toilette ist dann mit den anderen 3 Schlafzimmern oben. Einkaufen ist in Evanton oder Dingwall möglich.Wir kommen gerne wieder!!!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christin R.

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Wunderbares Ferienhaus

Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Das Ferienhaus war gemütlich. Die technischen Geräte, besonders die Küche waren modern. Insgesamt war das Ferienhaus sehr gut ausgestattet. Auch der Außenbereich war wirklich schön. Es gab Platz und Lieblingsecken für alle. Wir kommen gern wieder!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

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Magnifique cottage

Alors que nos bagages avaient été perdus, le cottage nous a permis néanmoins de passer un formidable séjour et de profiter de nos vacances. Il est très confortable, très très bien équipé (incroyable cuisine) et on se sent très vite comme chez soi. Le cottage est encore mieux que sur les photos et la véranda est un vrai plus ! Le jardin est magnifique ainsi que la vue depuis le 1er étage. C’est très calme et reposant. Nous avons bien pu profiter des environs et avons fait beaucoup d’excursions très variées. Nous n’avons pas rencontré les propriétaires mais la communication a été excellente et le cadeau d’arrivée très apprécié par toute la famille. Merci pour tout! Catherine et Benoît
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bettina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschönes Haus in angenehmer Lage

Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit in dem Haus, das keine Wünsche offen ließ. Sehr sauber, tolle Ausstattung, es war alles vorhanden, was wir brauchten. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war reibungslos und sehr freundlich. Besonders schön zum entspannen war der Wintergarten. Die Umgebung war sehr schön, ruhig und es bot viele Möglichkeiten für Ausflüge. Sehr empfehlenswert.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sebastian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Ferienhaus

Die Lage ist traumhaft - sehr ruhig, trotzdem nahe zu den Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und schöner Blick auf die Weiden. Das Haus ist perfekt ausgestattet. Der Wintergarten bei jedem Wetter zum Entspannen und Genießen ideal. Wir können das Ferienhaus uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen. Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Woche hier. Gerne wieder !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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