Accommodation

Dalgheal offers spacious and very comfortable accommodation.

There are five bedrooms and five bathrooms, one bedroom is on the ground floor. Each bedroom can be configured as a double or twin.

The kitchen has a range cooker, tall larder and undercounter fridge and a dishwasher. There are cafetieres along with a Nespresso machine for making coffee. In the laundry there is a medium chest freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.

There is a separate games room and a large, enclosed garden.

The property has full Wi-Fi.

Housekeeping may be available by arrangement and to be secured in advance of your stay.

Dogs by arrangement. Dogs must be kept on the ground floor and are not allowed on furniture or carpeted areas.

Short-term let licence number: HI-20105-F / EPC Rating: D

Sporting

Fishing
Salmon, sea trout and trout fishing is available on the River Alness.
The Novar Fishings comprise about 6.6 miles of double-banked salmon fishing on the River Alness producing an average rod catch of 250 salmon & grilse per year.
The Novar Fishings are split into two sections: the upper beats comprising Beats 1 and 2; and the lower beats comprising Beats 3, 4, 5 and 6. The upper and lower beats are split by about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) of fishings controlled by Kildermorie and Ardross Castle estates. The average length of each beat is 1.1 miles (1.8 km), with typically 15 to 20 named pools per beat allowing for 4 rods. Both banks are included; however most of the fishing is from the southern (right) bank.
Fly fishing instruction and ghillies can be arranged on the estate.

Activities

Golf: The area is surrounded by golf courses including Royal Dornoch, Nairn and The Carnegie Club at Skibo. Tee times and transport can be arranged.

Mountain Biking: With over 150 miles of tracks on the estate there are routes to appeal to all standards of mountain bikers. Among the most challenging short routes is the path to the Fyrish Monument, an ascent of 1200 feet over 2 miles.
For the less adventurous, other routes can be suggested to guests with the chance of spotting red squirrels or even capercaillie en route.
Equipment can be hired locally if booked in advance and guiding can be arranged.

Onsite Activities: Clay pigeon shooting is available on the Estate. Archery can be arranged from an external provider.

Distilleries:

Glenmorangie- Approx 25 minutes by car

This famous distillery has been producing single malt whisky since 1843 under the guidance of the legendary sixteen men of Tain. The shining copper stills are the tallest in Scotland at 5.14 metres high.

The distillery is open from Monday to Saturday all year and on Sundays in summer. Tel: 01862 892477 for times of tours.

Glen Ord – Approx 25 minutes by car

This is the last remaining distillery on the Black Isle, just outside Muir of Ord.

The distillery is open from Monday to Friday in winter and also at weekends in summer. Tel: 01463 872004 for opening times and details of tours.

Castles & Battlefields:

Dunrobin Castle – Approx 45 minutes by car

Just north of Golspie, the seat of the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland is the most northerly of Scotland’s great houses and dates back to the 1300s. It sits on a rocky promontory above the sea and overlooks its gardens. There is a twice daily falconry display, shop and restaurant.

The castle is open from 1st April to 15th October. Tel: 01408 633177

Battle of Littleferry – Approx 45 minutes by car

A self-guided walk that sets the scene for the Battle of Culloden which happened the following day. The walk begins outside Dunrobin Castle. There is a book in Dalgheal. Please return it if you take it out with you.

Cawdor Castle – Approx 45 minutes by car

The village and Castle of Cawdor are just off the A96 between Inverness and Nairn. The castle dates from the late 14th century and was built as a private fortress by the Thanes of Cawdor, immortalised in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. As well as the castle there are three gardens, the Cawdor Big Wood and a nine-hole golf course.

The castle is open from 1st May to 31st October. Tel: 01667 404401

Culloden Battlefield – Approx 35 minutes by car

The site of a great battle in 1746 between Jacobite clans and government soldiers in which Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated.

The battlefield is open daily. The visitor centre is closed at Christmas and in January.

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