Brachkashie Cottage
Brachkashie Cottage is situated in a beautiful location with incredible views overlooking Loch Knockie. The cottage has the benefit of its own jetty, rowing boat and trout fishing rights during the season.
Brachkashie Cottage sits on the edge of Loch Knockie in a stunningly beautiful, tranquil setting. There are incredible views over the loch and the property has the benefit of its own jetty, rowing boat and fishing rights for wild brown trout during the season.
Brachkashie has been completely refurbished to a high standard and offers guests a complete Highland escape away from it all. The cottage stands in two and a half acres of private grounds.
Rental 2025
£1610.00 per week – Jan – April. Nov/Dec
£1795.00 per week – May-October & Easter
£1820.00 per week – Christmas/New Year
Rental includes rowing boat, Canadian canoe and fly fishing for brown trout on Loch Knockie within the fishing season. Boat Disclaimer to be signed.
Sorry, no dogs
Accommodation
Walk through the front door and down the stairs into the main reception area and you will be taken into another world! You are immediately taken aback by the panoramic view of Loch Knockie and the hills beyond. One of our regular guests described it as the best view in Scotland!
Openplan Sitting Room
There is an open plan sitting area with wood burning stove and magnificent views across Loch Knockie. Double french doors lead to the spacious decking area.
Kitchen/Breakfast area
The kitchen features a Rangemaster cooker plus a new fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is a Nespresso machine and milk frother, plus new cooking knives, 4 slice toaster and kettle all on lovely black granite worktops. There is one refrigerator in the kitchen and a second large refrigerator/freezer in the Laundry/Utility Room.
Utility Room
Fully fitted with new washing machine, tumble dryer and a second, large fridge/freezer. There is plenty of hanging space for coats plus a boot rack. There are storage cupboards and an additional sink.
Three bedrooms
There are three bedrooms comprising:
Master Bedroom with King size double bed.
Bedroom 2 with Edwardian style beds made up as two singles (can be pushed together to make a double).
Bedroom 3 is a single bedroom.
There is a travel cot.
Hair dryers in each bedroom.
Additional Information
Outside
There is a decking area with picnic table and steps leading down to the garden and loch. The property includes use of a rowing boat and Canadian canoe. Boat Disclaimer must be signed. Loch Knockie is a peaceful, tranquil place and we ask guests to respect this at all times.
Cleaning/towels/linen
Linen and towels are included in the rental. For rentals over one week, fresh towels and linen can be arranged.
There is good 4G Wi-Fi in the cottage and a Smart TV..
Sorry, NO PETS.
Short-term let licence number: HI-50379-F. EPC Rating: E
Activities
There is lots to do and see in the local area including the most famous loch in the world, Loch Ness!
The village of Fort Augustus is just 8 miles away and is worth a visit. The main attraction is watching the boats come through the Locks on the Caledonian Canal before entering Loch Ness or the Caledonian Canal, as the they navigate through the Great Glen between Fort William and Inverness. There are several pubs and places to eat including the The Lovat Arms Hotel.
Closeby in the small hamlet of Whitebridge, just 2.5 miles, The Whitebridge Hotel offers good bar meals. It gets busy so worth booking in advance. The Dores Inn, which is situated at Dores, provides good meals and is situated right on the shores of Loch Ness, on the way to Inverness.
There are wonderful walks nearby and Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland is only 45 minutes drive away at Fort William, along with a number of other accessible munros. Take a drive along the Great Glen passing by Loch Oich and Loch Lochy to Loch Linnhe where it enters the sea on the west coast, is worth a trip.
The west coast including the Isle of Skye, Plockton, Kyle of Lochalsh, Mallaig are all accessible by car and within 1.5 – 2 hours drive.
Sporting
Trout fishing
Wild brown trout fishing is available during the season (fly only) on Loch Knockie. The fishing is included in the rental.
Stalking
Red deer stalking during the main stalking season September/October can be arranged, subject to availability on several nearby estates. Hind stalking in November, December and January can also be arranged.
Salmon fishing
Salmon fishing can be arranged on the nearby River Findhorn, River Oich and River Ness.
Golf
Fort Augustus, just 8 miles away has an 18 hole course which runs alongside the Caledonian Canal. The new and wonderful Championship links course of Castle Stuart is only an hour’s drive from Brachkashie.
Where to find Brachkashie Cottage
Testimonials
As a family living in London we’ve been to many rental cottages over the years and this is by far the best. The location is amazing, the house was fully equipped and the owners were available immediately for help. We had the best family New year ever - the boat trip up Loch ness was a dream!
Stephen Morrison & family
Great highland cottage by the Loch!
A really perfect place to stay! The house is very tastefully furnished. It offers every comfort, a very nice property and then also the possibility to explore the very beautiful Loch Knockie with the boat and canoe belonging to the house and to fish for trout with the fly. Simply beautiful, peaceful and wonderfully relaxing. The walk to Loch Ness, which as a cue to the good location, followed by a picnic lunch on the lake shore is relaxing. The contact with the hostess was of course very nice!
Carsten Hunnekuhl, Germany
We spent a wonderful week in Brachkashie Cottage!
The house is appealing and stylishly furnished, the garden is very well maintained. Wonderful view of lake and mountains. The owners immediately helped with a question. Highly recommended.
Christian Wittpahl
We had a wonderful stay at Brachkashie. The cottage and setting are absolutely stunning and the location towards the southern end of Loch Ness provides the perfect base to explore the Highlands. There was so much to do as a family, fantastic walks, fishing, boating and sightseeing. Thank you for a memorable stay, we hope and look forward to returning one day soon.
Simon Pattinson & family
The cottage is perfectly cozy located right by a beautiful lake. Everything was better than expected. The interior design is flawless and the fire place made us feel cozy in the evenings. The kitchen is well equipped. The landscape surrounding the cottage is breathtaking and canoeing on the lake is so peaceful. Catherine was always there for us if we had questions and very polite. We’d love to be back one day!
Moritz Gumz
Thank you for a wonderful stay at Brachkashie Cottage. It was like living in a House Beautiful magazine and I have returned home inspired to redecorate our own home much to my husband’s annoyance. He has returned home determined to take up rowing!
Liz & Family
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