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Welcome
to Tigh Na Bruaich, highland hospitality in a peaceful riverside setting.
Find peace and tranquility in beautiful Glen Urquhart.
Unwind in the heart of the Scottish Highlands close to the shores of Loch
Ness and share the beauty of the great Highland glens of Affric, Cannich
and Strathglass
Tigh Na Bruaich Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
The glen is quiet and peaceful and you are assured of a restful visit.
Set within an acre of wooded gardens, relax and enjoy the wildlife by
our own stretch of secluded riverbank.
This private house has two letting rooms, a large double room with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom and a twin bedded room with adjacent private bathroom. Both rooms have TV and generous hospitality trays and bathrooms have bath with shower over. Guests have unrestricted use of their own dining room/lounge with separate tables, fire, TV and access to the patio and garden.
Enrick Room:
This en-suite bedroom has a southerly aspect over the garden and riverbank.
The room is generously proportioned and has a king-size double bed.
Urquhart Room:
This twin bedroom looks out over the front garden to woodland.The room
is spacious and has an adjacent private bathroom.
Bathrobes are provided for guests’ use.
Both rooms are tastefully appointed with pine furniture and fully co-ordinated
fabrics.Each is equipped with colour TV, hairdryer, clock/radio/alarm
and generous hospitality tray. Both bathrooms have w.c., wash hand basin,
bidet, full size bath with electric shower over and a range of complimentary
toiletries. Please note that all our guest accommodation is located on
the ground floor.
Please note: For the health, comfort and safety of all our guests we
are a non-smoking establishment
When you arrive you can be assured of a warm welcome.
Relax in our guests’ lounge-diner with a complimentary pot of tea or coffee and browse through the books, leaflets and maps available to help plan your stay.
Within 3 miles of Tigh na Bruaich there are several restaurants and bars either in Drumnadrochit village or further up Glen Urquhart. Further afield there is a wide variety of eating establishments en route to Inverness and in and around Inverness itself.
Breakfast is normally served at 8.30am in our Guest
Dining Room which opens on to the patio and riverside garden.
Start the day with a leisurely breakfast. Choose from a selection of cereals,
porridge, fruit, yoghurts and fruit juices followed by a cooked breakfast
then toast or traditional Highland oatcakes and preserves served with
unlimited tea or coffee.
If you have room after this we can provide a packed lunch by arrangement.
Places to see:
The attractive Loch Ness-side village of Drumnadrochit is only 3 miles
down the Glen. Winner of Britain in Bloom in 2002 and 2003 the village
has a wide range of tourist facilities including an excellent Information
Centre, hotels, restaurants, the Official (and unofficial) Loch Ness Monster
Exhibition, an equestrian centre with RDA accreditation and, adjacent
to Urquhart Bay, the world famous Urquhart Castle. The village is also
on the Great Glen Way and the Great Glen Cycle Route.
Higher up Glen Urquhart there are forest walks in breathtaking scenery,
the RSPB nature reserve at Corrimony - a Caledonian forest restoration
project, and the stunningly beautiful Glens Affric, Cannich and Strathfarrar
which offer access to superb climbing and hill-walking of all grades.
The annual Glen Affric Hillwalking Festival is held in early June. Throughout
the year the Highland Council organises a wide selection of Ranger guided
walks. A number of private organisations also offer guided walks and ‘wilderness
experiences’.
If you are fortunate you may spot some of our local wildlife which includes
golden eagle, osprey, red kite, black grouse, capercaillie, deer, pine
marten and red squirrel.
No visit to the area would be complete without a boat trip on Loch Ness
and a visit to our local castle, Urquhart Castle, as well as the Loch
Ness Monster exhibitions.
Tigh na Bruaich (gaelic for House by the Bank) is situated in Glen Urquhart 5 minutes drive from the picturesque village of Drumnadrochit near the shores of Loch Ness and only 25 minutes drive from the Highland capital of Inverness.
Located in one of the most scenic areas of the Scottish Highlands, Tigh na Bruaich is an ideal base from which to explore and enjoy all that this magnificent area has to offer, whether you simply wish to relax and unwind or indulge in more active leisure pursuits.
Another essential aspect of any Scottish holiday is sampling the wide range of malt whiskies that are distilled across the Highlands. All our local hostelries offer a wide selection of malts of differing character – including some from silent stills.
Our local distilleries are to be found in some of the
most beautiful locations in Scotland and a distillery tour will inevitably
take in breathtaking scenery and historic villages. A number of local
tour operators offer various options with the opportunity to combine all
three if you wish, as well as a coach tour of the area’s highlights.
Inverness, awarded Millennium City status, is the vibrant capital of the
Highlands. Only 25 minutes by road it has everything the shopaholic could
wish for, plus a wide variety of restaurants, cafés and entertainment
venues.
The Eden Court Theatre is the cultural heart of the city. Together with art galleries
To Find Tigh na Bruaich:
From Inverness or Fort William follow the A82 along the shores of Loch
Ness to Drumnadrochit. Take the A831 road out of Drumnadrochit signposted
to Cannich, Glen Affric and Strathglass.
We are exactly 3 miles from Drumnadrochit. Our drive is 150 yards past
the cream-coloured cottages (Pettyvaich) on your left. Keep turning left
and we are the house on the right of the track.
If using a sat nav unit, please do not rely on its directions if you input our Post Code. Once you arrive in Drumnadrochit please follow the above directions.
To find us accurately using a satnav unit please input our co-ordinates which are Latitude 57o19.991' N Longitude 4o33.075'W.
Our full Ordnance Survey Grid Reference is NH 46522 29825, craft shops, a cinema complex, ten pin bowling alley, indoor bowling rink, tennis and squash courts, sports centre, Aquadome and ice rink there is plenty to satisfy all tastes.
Seasonal events and entertainment include the Highland Festival, food, folk, music, book and jazz festivals and, of course, the Highland Games.
Further local leisure options include boat trips on the Moray Firth spotting dolphins, porpoises and seals, pony trekking, golf, sailing and other water sports, fishing, bird-watching, photography, painting, mountain biking, etc, etc. Further afield there is skiing and other winter-sports at Aviemore or Nevis Range.
Email Tigh na Bruaich Bed and Breakfast enquiries & reservations:
bookscotland@madbookings.com
