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Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle

Family-friendly cottage in Dingwall

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled in a peaceful village with the sea to its front and forests behind, [Property Name] offers panoramic views of Cromarty Firth. Enjoy beautiful walks through woodland, explore Novar Estate crossing Black Rock Gorge bridge and its waterfalls or unwind within the natural garden and large woodlands.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,830 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Former House To Swordale
Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle Cottage
Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle Dingwall
Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle Cottage Dingwall

About the neighborhood

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SCT, Dingwall

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 Museum - 12 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Strathpeffer Pavilion - 20 min drive - 22.9 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 is parking?

Onsite 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?

Check-out 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 Alness Golf Club and Dingwall Museum. Blackmuir Wood and Dalmore Distillery are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Former Lodge House to Swordale Castle Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea R.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christin R.

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Barbara R.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anja F.

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

Wundervolles Haus

Es erwartete uns ein wunderschönes, liebevoll dekoriertes und vollständig eingerichtetes Haus. Die Küche und der daran anschließende Wintergarten sind unserer Meinung das Highlight dieses Hauses. In der Küche ist alles vorhanden, um schön zu kochen, man muss nicht improvisieren, wie manchmal in Ferienhäusern. Und der Garten ist auch sehr schön angelegt. Das Haus ist sehr ruhig gelegen, aber für tägliche Ausflüge dee es noch gut zu erreichen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Séjour ecossais

Accés simple et pratique avec la boite à clés. Maison confortable, très propre, avec une belle veranda, trés bel espace extérieur. Super literie.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johann-Christoph W.

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

Sehr schöne Unterkunft

Wirklich eine tolle Unterkunft für 8 Personen. Gut ausgestattet mit klassischem Interieur und viel Platz, drinnen wie draußen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Q.

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

Absolutely divine!

Westlodge Cottage was perfect! Great location! Quiet! Highly recommended for anyone wanting an amazing getaway! If Scotland is your destination, Westlodge Cottage is your accomodation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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