Erchless Castle
16
Sleeps 16 / From £5,500 per week for up to 12 guests
Erchless Castle is in a wonderful setting offering accommodation for up to 16 guests.
Erchless Castle was the ancient home of the Chief Clan Chisholm from the Norman Conquest until 1935. The estate extends to 12,000 acres from the Upper Beauly to the top of the Phillain at 854m and offers salmon fishing over 12 miles of the River Glass, which is divided into 6 rotating beats, together with Red Deer stalking in September and October.
The castle was originally built at the beginning of the 14th century, as a classic Norman style L- shaped Keep complete with pepper pot turrets. Georgian and Victorian additions were made to give the castle the form it has today. The Victorian wing provides the main letting accommodation, with 6 large bedrooms, a large Georgian dining room and all modern facilities.
Two additional bedrooms are available to rent in the front wing bringing the accommodation up to 16 guests. This provides two extra double bedrooms, 1 x bathroom and 2 x additional wc’s. Please note these rooms are not suitable for children or the infirm as the rooms are up three floors on a spiral staircase.
Salmon Fishing
Two rotating beats available. Four rods per beat Mon- Sat inclusive.
Stalking
Stalking for hinds / stags available.
Short Breaks available upon request (out with Peak Season)
Accommodation
Accommodation:
The castle was originally built at the beginning of the 14th century, as a classic Norman style L- shaped Keep complete with pepper pot turrets. Georgian and Victorian additions were made to give the castle the form it has today. The Victorian wing provides the main letting accommodation, sleeping 12 in 6 large bedrooms. The accommodation on this side also includes a large Georgian dining room, spacious drawing room and all modern facilities.
The Castle has Sky TV.
Ground Floor:
Large ground floor utility/drying room with oil fired Aga
Washing machine and tumble dryer
Games Room – containing Billiards table and table football
Boot Room
1st Floor
Kitchen – large and well equipped, including microwave, range oven with gas hobs, electric built in double oven, warming cupboard, dishwasher, fridges and freezer
Breakfast room – seats 8
Dining Room
Drawing Room with open fire
Bedroom 1 (Italian Room) Double
Bedroom 2 Twin
2nd Floor
Room 3 (Tartan) Double with adjacent single dressing room.
Room 4 Twin
Room 5 Super King size Four poster
Room 6 Double King size Four Poster
Rooms are equipped with hairdryers and towelling dressing gowns.
Bedding is Egyptian cotton sheets.
Toiletries by the Highland Soap company
There are a total of three bathrooms. There is one shower room and two bathrooms, one with a shower over the bath.
Front Wing
This joins the main accommodation through a hallway on the first floor and brings the accommodation up to 16. This provides two extra double bedrooms, 1 x bathroom and 2 x additional wc’s
These rooms are not suitable for children or the infirm as the rooms are up three floors on a spiral staircase.
Activities
Croquet set (in the hall!)
Mountain bikes – four adult and two children’s, subject to availability
Full size Billiard table in the games room.
Wi Fi
Dogs
Dogs are welcome in the utility room on the ground floor. Guests wishing to bring dogs or other animals should inform the Estate or agent at the time of booking.
Activities
Strathglass is a wonderful area for walking and birdwatching and there are several golf courses nearby. The village also provides an excellent base if you are looking for more energetic pursuits and some of the most beautiful mountains and glens in Scotland, including the renowned Glen Affric, lie on its doorstep. Cycling is popular in the local area and the village is the finishing line for the annual Highland Cross when participants travel from the west coast to the east coast of Scotland by cycling and running.
Sporting
Fishing
Salmon
The River Glass is a beautiful river divided into 6 beats of 4 rods each, fly only, rotating daily. Fishing runs from mid June to mid October.
Trout
There is trout fishing on the River Glass until the beginning of October, by arrangement.
Also on the Long Loch (Loch Fada) throughout the season.
There is no charge for trout fishing.
There is a ghillie available at an additional charge by prior arrangement.
Stalking
Red Deer stalking for 1 rifle available in season.
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