The Garden Cottage
Set in the quiet grounds of Farr House, the self-catering Garden Cottage is a comfortable and beautifully renovated property that is ideal for families and small parties.
As it’s name suggests, the Garden Cottage once housed the estate gardener. It backs onto a large and spacious garden with BBQ patio area
Surrounded by woodland and fields, this modern yet traditional house is has a peaceful feel to it with ample space for children to explore outside in a safe environment.
This property can sleep up to eight guests. It comprises of two twin rooms both with en-suite showers, one ground floor double room with en-suite bath and shower and an attic bedroom with two beds and its own bath room with a bath but no shower
The Garden cottage was refurbished in 2016 to meet modern expectations and requirements.
- Two twin rooms, both with en-suite shower rooms
- One double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- One attic room with two beds and a bathroom
- Spacious and well-appointed open plan kitchen, dining and living area
- Open fireplace
- Two large porches
- Downstairs WC
- Utility room
The Garden Cottage is a traditional stone and wood building that was extensively renovated in 2016.
- Private driveway
- Walled garden
- Private lawn with swings
- Shared tennis court
- Loch nearby with rowing boat (fishing rights available subject to prior arrangement)
- Woodland paths
- Parking for up to four cars
Floor plans
Limited Mobility Access
There is one bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor.
Location
Address
The Garden Cottage, Farr, Inverness-shire, Inverness, IV2 6XBDirections
Driving from the North:
Follow the road signs for the A9 South towards Perth. Approximately eight miles south of Inverness, take the B851 signposted for Fort Augustus. Follow this road for five miles until you come to the village of Farr. Farr House is located 500 metres on from Farr village and will be situated on your left. A wooden house sign and gatehouse indicate the entrance to the driveway. Farr is approximately 20 minutes from Inverness.
Driving from the South:
Leave the A9 at the B851 Fort Augustus exit, and follow directions given above. Farr House is approximately 40 minutes from Aviemore.
By plane:
Flights to Inverness are available from London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Belfast, Bristol, Dublin, Jersey, Amsterdam, and Geneva.
Directions from Inverness airport (c. 30 mins):
Follow signs to Inverness City centre/A9. Join the A9 Southbound (Perth), and then follow directions given above. Farr House is approximately 17 miles from the airport.
By train:
Trains to Inverness leave daily from London Kings Cross and follow the main Eastern rail route. These are operated by Virgin Trains East Coast: www.virgintrainseastcoast.com
A sleeper train is available from London Euston, operated by Caledonian Sleeper. This service does not run daily. Please check the website for details: www.sleeper.scot
Directions from Inverness station (c. 25 mins):
Exit Inverness City Centre, following signs to the A9 South. Join the A9 Southbound (Perth), then follow directions given above.
Taxi services (Inverness and Aviemore):
- Inverness Taxis:
www.inverness-taxis.com / 01463 222222
- Inverness Airport:
www.invernessairport-taxis.co.uk / 01463 630247
- Sneckie Taxis:
www.sneckietaxis.com / 01463 611111
- Aviemore Taxis:
www.taxisinaviemore.com / 01479 811111
Parking
There is parking for up to 5 cars in front of the property.
Facilities
At the property
- Dishwasher 1
- Fridge 1
- Freezer 1
- Cooking hob 1
- Oven 1
- Microwave 1
- Toaster 1
- Kettle 1
- Linen provided 8
- Bath towels provided 8
- Bedding provided 8
- Cot/ Travel cot 1
- Hair dryer 3
- High chair 1
- Iron / Ironing board 1
- Washing machine 1
- Dining area 1
- Smoke Detectors 5
- Carbon Monoxide Detector 1
- DVD player 1
- Radio 1
- CD player 1
- Smart TV 1
- Freeview / Freesat TV
- Board games / puzzles 10
- Streaming service (such as Netflix) 1
- Internet access 1
- Telephone 1
- Free Wifi 1
- Main door / Private entrance
- BBQ 1
- Private garden 1
- Shared garden 1
- Patio / Decking 1
- Garden dining furniture 4
- Designated/ Private parking
- Personal meet & greet available
- Free parking
- Open fire
- Central heating
- Pets allowed (fees may apply) 2
- Chocolate/cookies 2
- Wine/champagne 4
- Hand sanitiser 1