Accommodation

Accommodation

Dalness Lodge can comfortably accommodate parties of up to 14 guests over 7 bedrooms. Split over the first and second floors, all seven bedrooms are spacious and benefit from high-end furnishings; including king-sized double or over-sized single beds, with Egyptian cotton bedding. Every bedroom at Dalness also has a modern en-suite or dedicated private bathroom; with either a walk-in overhead rain-shower or a deep soaking bath – or in some cases both.

The ground floor living accommodation comprises a relaxed lounge area, formal drawing room and modern kitchen; each having an open fire. The spacious dining room can comfortably seat 14, and has spectacular views of Glen Etive.

The open plan second floor comes complete with an extensive library of books and DVDs to cater for all tastes, TV (that plays DVDs only), electric piano, card table, a selection board games and Scalextrix.

There is underfloor heating throughout the Lodge, along with a large well-equipped laundry and drying room for all your wet-weather gear.

Ground Floor:

• Dining room, comfortably seating at least 14
• Drawing room with log fire
• Open plan lounge area with log fire
• Modern kitchen with log fire
• Large laundry room, 2 washing machines and commercial tumble drier
• Drying room
• Two cloakrooms

First Floor:

• 4 Double bedrooms with super-king sized beds and en-suite bathrooms
• 1 Twin bedroom with 3 foot single beds and private bathroom
• Separate WC

Second Floor:

• 1 Twin bedroom, with 3 foot single beds and private bathroom
• 1 Double bedroom with super-king sized bed and private bathroom
• Games room/library, with a wide variety of board games, books and DVDs
• TV room – an open plan area on the top floor of the house with sofas and beanbags and a large TV (DVDs only)

Other Features:

• Detached games room with table-tennis table
• Free Wi-Fi (not suitable for high bandwidth applications)
• 2 x iPod docking stations / CD player, with a selection of CDs
• Egyptian cotton bedding throughout
• Luxury toiletries, from The Highland Soap Company

Dogs, whilst welcome, are not allowed in the Lodge at any time, but are housed in Estate kennels, each having its own run.

Sporting

Fishing
Dalness Estate offers salmon fishing on the River Etive which is a spate river. The estate beat is approximately 2 miles in length with around 20 pools. The majority of the fishing is single, right hand bank with double bank fishing opposite the Lodge, taking in one of the most productive pools. There is also the opportunity for sea fishing on Loch Etive from the estate motor boats.

Stalking
Dependent upon availability, during the season red deer stalking is carried out in the traditional way amongst dramatic scenery. One party per day.

Prices for the above activities are available on request and are dependent on your specific requirements. Fully inclusive activity packages are available.

Activities

Activities

Boats
Dalness has a rib for use on Loch Etive, a 26 mile long sea Loch, which decants into the open sea at Connel Bridge. Guests will be taken by the estate ghillie.

The estate also have a smaller solid hull motor boat for trout and mackerel fishing.

Clay Pigeon Shooting
Our estate staff can arrange for clay pigeon shooting on site.

Walking and Climbing
Dalness is set amongst stunning scenery and a popular area for outdoor pursuits. A range of walks can be taken directly from the Lodge, whether you wish to climb a Munro or take a more leisurely stroll along the river looking out for the wildlife.

Chaperoned / guided walks and scrambles can be arranged by the estate.

Kayaking
Dalness can arrange for a professional kayaking instructor to accompany your guests on a loch expedition, either on Loch Etive, or one of the many surrounding sea and in-land lochs. There would be an additional cost for this.

Skiing and Mountain Biking
At the top of the glen (6 miles) is the Glencoe Mountain Resort. The centre is open for 12 months of the year; with skiing in the winter and mountain bikes for hire in the summer.

Photography / Painting
Dalness can arrange for you to learn, on location, the secrets of professional landscape photography and how to capture the classic shots of Scotland’s top photographic location. Alternatively, for those who prefer capturing the scenery on canvas; Dalness offers a plentiful supply of landscape scenery and accessible wildlife. There would be an additional cost for this.

Chauffeur Tours and Services
Dalness can arrange for a variety of private chauffeur services throughout your week. See the best of Scotland with a private tour visiting the sights and attractions that you specify, or your chauffeur can advise you so you can get the most from your holiday in Scotland. This flexible service is available for single days, or your entire stay – including airport transfers. There would be an additional cost for this.

Local Area
Fort William and Oban are within driving distance of the Lodge; with their numerous restaurants, shops, horse-riding, golfing and boat trips to the Scottish Western Isles.

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