Woodpecker Pad Self Catering

Self catering cottage Sleeps 5/6 Pets welcome.
Gold Award for Visit Scotlands Green Tourism Business Scheme. Category 3 disability award.

Woodpecker Pad is a luxury three bedroom self catering holiday home, has been awarded Gold for Green tourism. Situated on the 200 acre Dalvourn Farm, which lies amidst the beautiful and picturesque valley of Strathnairn, the cottage sits in a secluded idyllic woodland location, only 6 miles southeast of Inverness, 11 miles from Loch Ness and 26 miles from the skiing centre of Aviemore. Nearby, and within walking distance, is the rural village of Inverarnie, with a well stocked shop and Post Office. For couples, families or for the larger party (you could hire our other cottage Rowan Ridge as well) this is an ideal spot for your holiday in the Scottish Highlands. With superb views all round, much thought and care has gone into the layout and spacings of the cottages to provide maximum privacy and secure the best views of the mountains around.

There are 3.5 miles of beautiful woodland and riverside nature walks at Dalvourn, starting at your cottage doorstep. These connect into Forest Enterprise roads/walks allowing you to walk for miles into the hills (or mountain bike) on good quiet forest trails. We are sure your four legged friend will simply love this freedom. Over a mile stretch of river runs through the centre of the farm and passes just below the cottage. There is a wide variety of wildlife and birdlife, with several RSPB reserves local to Dalvourn holiday cottages, including Loch Ruthven, the main breeding place of the rare Slavonian grebe. Gold eagle, red kite, osprey, buzzard, owl, hawk and woodpeckers are frequently seen. Choosing your accomodation close to the city of Inverness and Loch Ness, has numerous benefits - excellent shopping and sports facilities within Inverness, Loch Ness cruises, many top class golf courses, Culloden battlefield, Moray Firth dolphins and a central location for wider tours in the Highlands and Islands. For winter visitors, this is an ideal base for a skiing holiday, with Aviemore only 30 minutes by car.

Facilities

• Spacious lounge with colour TV, video, DVD, Hi-Fi and a CD/Radio.
• Large windows for watching the numerous birds that inhabit the birchwoods, and a patio to the front of the cottage for your relaxation and enjoyment.
• The large kitchen, with dining area, has cooking by electricity, oven, grill and hob. A microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine/ dryer, toaster, coffee maker and electric kettle are also provided, together with all kitchenware required.
• King bedroom en-suite with a bath and a shower over
• Twin bedroom
• Single bedroom with a pull out companion bed
• Pay phone.
• Bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet, with a heated towel rail and shaver point.
• A large airing cupboard, iron and ironing board, clothes dryer, hairdryer and vacuum cleaner complete the facilities.
• Pets welcome.
• Ungated woodland garden with plenty of parking space adjacent.
• Garden furniture and barbecue. Garden shed for storage of bikes, complete with table football.
• Bike hire available.

Included in the price

• Bed linen. Duvets and two pillows per person are provided.
• Cot & highchair available on request.
• Towels on request are an optional extra.
• All oil and electricity is included in the price. Double glazing and full oil fired central heating ensure the cottage is warm and welcoming in the cooler months.

 Best Features

• A fabulous woodland location and a short drive through spectacular countryside to Loch Ness.
• Forest, woodland and hill walking from from the doorstep.
• The birds and wildlife around the cottage and central location make it ideal for touring.

Disabled Access

Ramp for wheelchair access.  Bedrooms and bathrooms downstairs.