Accommodation

Dalness Lodge can comfortably accommodate parties of up to 15 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 15, and has spectacular views of Glen Etive.

The open plan second floor contains the comfortable Games room, offering an extensive library of books and DVD’s, large screen for ‘film nights’ in, electric piano, card table and traditional board games.

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 15.
Drawing room with log fire.
Open plan lounge area with log fire.
Modern kitchen with log fire.
Snug with bar, drinks fridge and sofas.
Guest pantry and drinks store.
Drying room.
Two cloakrooms.

First Floor:

4 Double bedrooms with super-king sized beds and en-suite bathrooms.
1 twin bedroom with a private bathroom.
Separate cloakroom.

Second Floor:

1 bedroom with 3 single beds and a private bathroom.
1 double bedroom with super-king sized bed and private bathroom.
Games Room/Library with a large TV screen, board games, books and DVDs.
Open plan seating area with card table.

Gardens:

• Croquet lawn
• Comfortable outdoor seating and table
• Fire pit and benches
• Formal walled garden with gravel pathways
• Garden benches overlook the ha-ha and policies

Other Features:

• Wi-Fi and EE mobile phone signal available in Lodge
• Egyptian cotton bedding throughout.
• Guest gun cabinet
• Rod room with extensive fly and sea fishing equipment for guest use
• Luxury toiletries, from The Highland Soap Company.
• Detached Laundry with 2 washing machines and a commercial tumble dryer.

Dalness Lodge includes the services of a dedicated in-house chef to fulfil all your culinary needs. This service means that none of your party will have to worry about the shopping, cooking or clearing away….

Whether you require a formal four-course dinner, a serve it yourself home cooked fish pie or a buffet; the chef will liaise with you to tailor a bespoke menu to suit a budget that works for your party.

Dogs
Well trained dogs are welcome by prior arrangement only. During the day dogs may be admitted to the Lodge only under strict supervision. They must be kept overnight in the purpose built secure night kennels adjacent to the Lodge.

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.

Stag stalking from mid September through to 20 October.

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 an Orkney Lobster Potting Boat for sea fishing excursions 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.

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.

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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