Aspenwood Holiday Cottage is a luxury 4 star Quality Assured self catering holiday cottage with stunning panoramic views overlooking Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland.

Come and breath in the fresh air. Relax and watch the wildlife around the cottage. Sleeps 5 comfortably. Non smoking. We welcome 2 well behaved dogs. Free Internet use with Broadband connection & WiFi.

Aspenwood Holiday Cottage overlooking Loch Ness is situated midway down the southern shore of Loch Ness in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland and about 16 miles from the city of Inverness. It is centrally situated for a variety of day trips to the east and west coasts. Visit historic castles in the area, Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, Dunrobin Castle on the east coast, famous Cawdor Castle of 'Macbeth' acclaim, Eilean Donan Castle on the road to the beautiful romantic Isle of Skye. The west coast offers truly magnificent scenery with stunning sandy beaches hidden in secluded coves and bays. For fantastic mountain scenery visit the Ben Nevis Range or journey up the Cairngorm Mountains on the exhilarating funicular railway. The Highlands of Scotland has some of the most spectacular scenery which you can enjoy visiting while staying at Aspenwood Cottage.

Various wildlife abound in the woodland area around the cottage. You will have the chance to see the cheeky red squirrels, badgers, pine martens, brown hare and deer and the occasional magnificent stag. The fence outside the lounge window has nut feeders and suet balls which are used daily by a great variety of birds as well as the squirrels. Binoculars and bird books and various wildlife books are available. Watch out for the sparrowhawk and the fish-loving osprey from April through to late August and watch it dive into Loch Ness. Visit the famous Boat of Garten Osprey Centre especially in the breeding season.The nature reserve of Ruthven RSPB is a short drive away. Watch the dolphins and seals in the Moray Firth at Chanonry Point on the Black Isle.

Looking across Loch Ness from the cottage you can clearly see the highest mountain peak on the  lochside 'Mealfuarvonie' which rises to 2,284 ft above sea level and is covered in snow during the winter months. There is always a stunning panoramic view of Loch Ness from the private decking accessed from both the master bedroom and the lounge. Come and watch the sun set from the comfort of the lounge or sit out on the private decking with a wee dram at the end of the day and thoroughly relax. Aspenwood really does offer a quiet and secluded haven for a truly peaceful and relaxing holiday. 

Although the holiday cottage is situated in an unfenced and ungated environment we always welcome two well behaved dogs. There are some wonderful walks for you and your dogs from the doorstep of the cottage. Stroll down the grass track to the secluded Loch Ness beach just a short distance from the cottage and dip your toes in the cool waters and make a wish. Walk up on easy marked trails through Farigaig forest for supurb views of Loch Ness from the crags above the cottage. Visit the small tranquil loch up in the forest and be amazed at the reflection in the water.

Read our Visitors Book and see what our guests have said about their stay in Aspenwood Cottage.

Take a look at our Cottage Diary blog which keeps you in touch with life around Loch Ness.