Traditional Highland Country House

5.0

Outstanding(22 Reviews)

House in Scotland

14 guests · 7 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more

About this house rental

Kingillie, built in the eighteenth century has lawns enclosed by mature trees and is surrounded by fields with the magnificent Beauly Firth in the distance. The house has a historic feel and is newly decorated with style. It is south facing, bright spacious and comfortable. The tranquil setting is reached by two long private drives. It has easy access to Inverness and Beauly and is in the heart of the Highlands.

Next to our Victorian dining-room is the centre of Kingillie House - the homely kitchen set around the farm table stretches through arches into the sitting-room. The kitchen is well equipped with an Aga, a 4 door cooking range, a gas cooker, plus two dishwashers. The space is lovely for cosy meals and relaxing on sofas around an open fire. The elegant Georgian staircase with our clan Fraser tartan carpet leads up to several bedrooms each with their own distinctive character. Five of the bedrooms have kingsize beds. Upstairs there is a triple bedroom and downstairs one twin with bathroom opposite. The three newly refurbished bathrooms, one shower-room and separate WC are shared.

If you bring a dog, please keep it under control as there are sheep in the nearby fields. We do not allow smoking in the house or parties or events.

We have generous private parking. Check-in time is after 4pm. There is a key safe so you can let yourselves in when you arrive.

Kingillie House is in the countryside close to lovely walks, lochs and hills. Loch Ness is a 20-minute drive if you fancy some Nessie-spotting and visiting romantic ruined Urquhart Castle. There are swimming pools and adventure parks including paintballing. Nearby Reelig Glen boasts some of Britain's tallest trees. We suggest a drive to Majestic Glen Affric with its stunning views and lochs and Dolphin cruises to see bottlenose dolphins, seals and porpoises on the Murray Firth. You can walk up the hill opposite and with an ordnance survey map link on to the Great Glen Way to walk into Inverness or to the West. We are 40 minutes drive from Nairn beach and Rosemarkie beach both beautiful spots for walking, swimming and picnicking.

Inverness with its shops, restaurants, pubs, theatre, cinema and Hootananny traditional Scottish music venue is an easy ride away by car, bus or taxi. Nearer still is pretty Beauly village with bespoke shopping (and supermarkets), traditional tweed and tartan shop Campbells, a range of eateries, and a ruined medieval priory. There are three championship golf courses less than an hour away. We have whisky distilleries galore to visit.

Inverness is served by an international airport, train station (with direct routes as far south as London) and bus links both local and UK-wide. The nearest train station is at Beauly village. Within easy walking distance are bus stops for Inverness, Beauly and other Highland destinations.

Amenities

Pool

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

145.2 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

102.3 mi

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Traditional Highland Country House

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5.0

Outstanding(22 Reviews)

House in Scotland

14 guests · 7 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

145.2 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

102.3 mi

Reviews

5.0

Outstanding(22 Reviews)

5.0

Sep 2024

We absolutely fell in love with this charming period home!! The surrounding property was a dream. Spacious and open with familiar vibes for me. We walked to a farmers market a few miles away and lived every minute of it. Photo ops galore. Inside the house fit every mark we needed. We had 8 adults, all of which had plenty of room and privatacy. The multiple bathrooms were a big bonus! The dining room was perfect for our fancy dinners and tea party. Very Pride and Prejudice vibe. I absolutely fell in love with the kitchen. The Aga stove was fascinating. The cozy fireplace was so nice for our friends to be welcomed with. I felt the love of the centuries gone by and by the family from past and present. I will absolutely want to stay here again. If I had to mark a downside it might be the lack of kitchen staples such as seasonings but really wasn't a big deal for us. And maybe a better lock on the front door (but we did feel safe). Enjoyed very much

5.0

Jul 2024

We enjoyed staying in this house. Excellent communication prior and great information left in the house. A comfy house with lots of space and lovely gardens. Would stay again.

5.0

Aug 2023

We had a lovely stay in Kingillie house, the space, the setting and the warm feel of the house were perfect. Our grandchildren had a great time playing tennis, as did the adults! We would definitely recommend the property and we would certainly look at coming back in the future! Thank you Sophie, it was just brilliant!

5.0

Jun 2023

We couldn’t have asked for a nicer home and property to start our trip. The living space was perfect for gathering. And the host was super pleasant and helpful

5.0

Nov 2022

Kingillie House was the perfect place to celebrate Thanksgiving - it was big, welcoming, comfortable and cozy. It was such a treat having an Aga (everything we cooked was delicious !).We all also appreciated the choice of board games (regular evening rounds of scrabble and Articulate). The house although old was super clean and had everything we needed for the week. The location is also great - easy to pop into Beauly and close to lovely walks. Gorgeous views of the sunrise from the front room . All in all a wonderful week at a lovely place.

4.0

Sep 2022

Cosy and comfortable. Loved the tennis court. Enjoyed being all together in the kitchen/living room so no one was isolated when cooking. Would have preferred to have curtains in the bathroom window.

5.0

Aug 2022

We had a fabulous stay at Kingillie House in July 2022. Our party of 9 had plenty of room to spread out in the comfortable bedrooms. Sitting areas are spacious, and the kitchen was fun and cozy (warmed by a wonderful AGA stove). The setting was bucolic - quiet and serene countryside but very close to many interesting places to visit. The owner was very responsive, and shared not only recommendations for local activities but also her unique family history. Bus transport to Inverness is convenient, but having a car is preferable at this location. The village of Beauly is very close for all of your necessary shopping. Friory Fish and Chips was the best, and you can't miss going into the Campbell's of Beauly shop. We highly recommend this house for families who would like to have a central location in the Highlands to explore beautiful Scotland.

5.0

Jun 2022

Perfect Two Weeks!

Perfect Two Weeks!

I rented Kingillie for two weeks with my extended family—14 of us! The house was the perfect size for such a large, tight-knit group. There was plenty of space to spread out and also to find quiet, private moments when needed. The house itself is perfect, not in that generic perfect way but in a way that it’s bones tell stories and the house is filled with warmth and soul. The grounds are stunning—we spent lots of time outside: playing tag with the little ones, exploring the countryside, admiring the beauty of the landscape. And it’s close to Inverness and lots of lovely scenic views and historic sites. Something for everyone! (Even the writer who mostly just wanted to soak up the ambience and be inspired😊). Thank you for sharing this treasure with us🙏❤️

5.0

Jun 2022

May 2022

May 2022

We had as great time staying at Kingillie House, the host was great, quick to reply to any questions we had and helpful in suggesting some restaurants to try in the area. The house itself was beautiful and in a lovely situation with lots to do in the area. Would definitely stay again.

5.0

Jun 2022

Wonderful experience

Wonderful experience

Our group of 6 adults and 5 teens had a superb experience at Kingillie House in Kirkhill. We had plenty of sleeping options and had a hard time dragging the teens out of the luxurious beds each morning. Highlights of our trip included mornings with coffee around the farm table, tennis and croquet on the lawn, watching sheep graze in the pasture nearby, a must-see drive into Glen Strathfarrar only 20 min away (most beautiful spot in the Highlands), dinners in nearby Inverness, and time with friends around the fireplace. We give Kingillie our highest praise and did not want for anything during our stay. We plan to return!!

5.0

May 2022

Characterful and relaxing

Characterful and relaxing

This is a great property for large groups seeking a Scottish retreat. Lots of character, homely and freshly renovated bathrooms make this an easy weekend get away. Log fire, large dining area and board games. Comfortable beds and quality linen.

5.0

Aug 2021

Lovely vacation

Lovely vacation

The house is conveniently located for various day trips, there are beautiful walks nearby and the grounds offer plenty of things to do. We had lots of kids with us and they were very happy roaming the house and playing tennis and badminton outside. The kitchen and dining area are very well equipped and there is a wonderfully convivial feel to them, conducive to big meals and hanging out long into the night. The bathrooms could use some updating, but what they lack is made up by the downstairs and outside area. We had a great time

5.0

Aug 2021

An idyllic place in Scotland

An idyllic place in Scotland

We had a great time on our family holiday in Kingillie. We played a lot of tennis and croquet on the lawn. This is a great place with plenty of room and nearby places to visit. Our multigenerational family all found things to do. We can highly recommend a trip to Plodda Falls to swim in the pool under the waterfall.

5.0

Jul 2021

Fantastic Week, Beautiful house

Fantastic Week, Beautiful house

We have just returned from a week staying at Kingillie House. It is a beautiful old house situated in well kept stunning grounds. Once the guys in our party had got over the shock of their being no TV (something I had missed in the description), it actually wasn't missed (apart from the crucial Euro match which the pub down the road assisted with!). We all said at the end of the week how nice it had been without one. There is everything you could need in the house, and the kitchen was fantastic and became the main gathering place. Communication with Sophia we excellent. The house is situated perfectly for exploring the highlands and should we ever return, we would have no hesitation in booking the house again. It was a welcome week away in all the current madness in the world.

5.0

Jun 2021

Superb Accomodation

Superb Accomodation

We were a large family group, and everything about the accomodation was superb, my grandchildren loved the freedom that the grounds offered. This was an ideal base for us, which allowed us to relax, the house itself is huge and very comfortable. The host was fantastic, so thank you Sophia for making our stay so enjoyable. We have found an ideal location for future family holidays , so will definitely be booking again. This is 5 star accomodation and I would highly recommend it to anyone that want's a relaxing break.

5.0

Jun 2019

Great second stay.

Great second stay.

This was our second stay at this property, both times with a large family group. It’s so roomy, a perfect “Scottish” country feel with a quiet location and gorgeous grounds. We had one issue this stay, but it was quickly resolved. I just adore this house and if I ever make it back to Inverness I’d hope to stay here again.

2.5

Jun 2019

we have enjoyed our stay at Sophia's house very much. It's a large property with space and rooms for everyone. We were a large group, but no one has ever complained about a lack of private space. The kitchen is well equipped and whatever we were cooking, the utensils were there. There's absolutely everything you need. Kids had also plenty of fun. The house is large enough for them to play hide and seek for hours. After they got bored they could always go and play outside, either on a swing, running around the house or play tennis. Yes, there's a tennis court on the property and enough tennis rackets in all sizes. There's also a table outside which we used to play ping-pong, the net is available also. Kids never missed a Television or a laptop.We had superb evenings at the fireplace and very quiet nights that followed. It's a house with a tremendous amount of character and ( I bet) history. We have enjoyed every minute of being in it. Thank you.

5.0

May 2019

amazing property and beautiful surroundings.

amazing property and beautiful surroundings.

we have enjoyed our stay at Sophia's house very much. It's a large property with space and rooms for everyone. We were a large group, but no one has ever complained about a lack of private space. The kitchen is well equipped and whatever we were cooking, the utensils were there. There's absolutely everything you need. Kids had also plenty of fun. The house is large enough for them to play hide and seek for hours. After they got bored they could always go and play outside, either on a swing, running around the house or play tennis. Yes, there's a tennis court on the property and enough tennis rackets in all sizes. There's also a table outside which we used to play ping-pong, the net is available also. Kids never missed a Television or a laptop. We had superb evenings at the fireplace and very quiet nights that followed. It's a house with a tremendous amount of character and ( I bet) history. We have enjoyed every minute of being in it. Thank you.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Scotland?

The average price for a rental in Scotland is $173 per night. This rental is $756 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Traditional Highland Country House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Traditional Highland Country House. Enjoy the water!

Is Traditional Highland Country House pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Traditional Highland Country House?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Traditional Highland Country House

House in Scotland

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Scotland?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Traditional Highland Country House pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Traditional Highland Country House?

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