Inchnacardoch Lodge Hotel

Inchnacardoch Lodge was built in 1878 for use as a hunting lodge by Lord Lovat, of Lovat.

'Inch na cardoch' is Gaelic and means 'Island of the Cherry Tree'.

A man-made island, or crannog, of the same name is the only island on Loch Ness and is located close to the hotel.

In 1953 the Lodge became a hotel and it now welcomes tourists and locals to its spacious rooms and grounds.

Its quiet ambience gives time to relax, rest and savour the sights and sounds of the Highlands, by the side of the roaring log fire.

All bedrooms have a private en-suite toilet and bath/shower room and are equipped to a high standard, with:

• Direct dial telephone
• Colour television and radio
• Hairdryer [on request]
• Tea and coffee making facilities

A variety of accommodation is available, including double, twin and triple, plus a single and a quad bedroom.

Morning coffee and afternoon tea are served in the newly appointed lounge, with views over Loch Ness to the Monadhliath mountains beyond.

Why not sample a malt whisky or two, from the range of about 50 different varieties, before dining in the elegant restaurant, which overlooks the meadows, forest and Loch Ness.

Dinner is thoughtfully prepared by the chefs, with an emphasis on traditional and local Scottish produce, such as salmon, venison and Scotch beef.
The menu changes daily, and always includes vegetarian dishes.

After dinner the lounge is available for coffee and liqueurs and a view of the setting sun which paints the southern shore of Loch Ness in a special shade of highland red.

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Inchnacardoch Lodge is easily reached by road:

• Inverness - 33 miles
• Fort William - 33 miles
• Glasgow - 140 miles
• Edinburgh - 175 miles

The hotel's location is just to the north of Fort Augustus.

Without leaving the hotel's impressive and spacious grounds guests can visit the Winners' Circle Pub, or take an evening stroll around Loch Ness.

The Loch is always a sight to behold with its different moods according to the season. Both deer and pine martens can be discovered in the forest behind the hotel.

Nearby is Fort Augustus with its former Benedictine Abbey, on the site of the original fort, and Telford's famous locks on the Caledonian Canal, which were completed in 1820.

There are waterfalls at Foyers and Invermoriston, both just a short drive away.
Other places to visit include:

• Ben Nevis - the highest mountain in Britain
• Aonach Mor ski resort
• Isle of Skye and Dunvegan Castle
• Glencoe and Culloden battlefields
• John O'Groats
• Fort George
• Cawdor, Dunrobin and Brodie Castles

For those who want an active holiday, fishing can be arranged on Loch Ness and also on the surrounding rivers and burns. Two golf courses are within a short drive, whilst horse riding is available nearby.

This part of Scotland is excellent for walkers, who can step out literally from the hotel door into the forest glens and mountains.

Bed and Breakfast:

• £30.00 to £50.00 per person per night [double occupancy]

Reduced rates for children sharing a room with two adults.

This is a totally non smoking hotel.

Ample off street parking for vehicles.