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GATE LODGE,
The Highlands
Location:
Kinlochlaggan, near Newtonmore, Inverness-shire
For sheer beauty and majesty, the
Strathspey area is unbeatable, with the River
Spey, Scotland's second longest river, rushing
through the magnificent Cairngorm and
Monadhliath mountains. On the eastern end of
Loch Laggan, not far from the Spey, Gate
Lodge guards the main entrance of the
37,000-acre Ardverikie Estate.
The lodge is one of five former estate
houses that are widely scattered across the
privately owned estate. All five houses remain
integrated into the life of the estate, whose
enterprises include forestry, sheep farming
and deer.
Originally a gatehouse, Gate Lodge is a
picturesque Victorian home made of
hand-hewn stone and white wood trim. A
three-story turret with a proper pointed roof
com-pletes the image of old-world Scottish
charm.
The house sleeps three comfortably, with
living space on three floors. The living room
has a fireplace. The eat-in kitchen is also
graced with a fireplace and plenty of counter
space. A small outdoor eating area just off the
kitchen commands lovely views up and down
the River Pattack. Guests have unlimited
access to a large private beach on Loch
Laggan with sand dunes and breathtaking
views of the mountains.
The area around Gate Lodge is rich in
landscape and wildlife, steeped in history, and
full of nearby sporting and outdoor
opportunities.
Living Space: On three levels. Living room
with fireplace and full bath on ground floor,
bedrooms on second floor, kitchen with
fireplace on lower floor. An enclosed spiral
staircase runs the height of the building within
the turret.
Beds and Baths: Sleeps three in one
queen bedroom and one single bedroom. Full
bath with tub on ground floor, half-bath on
lower floor.
Outdoors: Small eating area with picnic
table off kitchen, overlooking the river. A
magnificent white-sand beach on Loch
Laggan, available only to guests of Ardverikie
Estate, is a short walk away.
Essentials: Kitchen with electric stove,
refrigerator. Washing machine, dryer, iron.
Central heating.
Details: Children welcome. Property is not
handicapped-accessible. The spiral staircase
makes the house inappropriate for small
children or anyone with uncertain footing.
Smoking permitted.
Nearby:
Transportation:
Rates: Note: Rentals begin on Saturday between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., unless prior arrangements
have been made for an earlier arrival.
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