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The Boathouse - an off grid bothy that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

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1 bedroom, bed sheets
Interior
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Pool

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Boathouse - an off grid bothy that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

Step inside our off grid Boathouse Bothy with spa pool, in this spectacularly remote part of the Scottish Highlands and prepare to reconnect with the wilder world as you're swept away by the sheer beauty of the landscape and the tastefully decorated interior, complete with private fishing loch and boat.

The Boathouse is a luxurious one bedroom bothy (king or twin) set in a spectacularly remote part of the Scottish Highlands. Located on the shores of Loch na Beinne Moire, on the Guisachan Estate, high above the conservation village of Tomich, the property boasts uninterrupted views of the rugged landscape and all the wildlife it has to offer. The Boathouse is totally off grid with a wind turbine and solar panels supplying electricity to the property's appliances - fridge, lighting, shower, sockets. The modern, odourless, composting toilet completes the properties eco friendly, back to nature credentials with its easy to use instructions. Relax in the wood burning spa pool and as you disconnect from the modern world and reconnect with your wild side

As you experience the breathtaking landscape of this loch side property with private hot tub, fishing and rowing boat, you can't help but unwind and completely relax as you soak up the rugged landscape. A haven of tranquility from dawn to dusk, with dark skies guaranteed, this off grid property has everything to make your stay truly amazing - the views, the loch (complete with pontoon, private fishing and boat), the wood burning stove for cooking and heating, the decking for wildlife watching, even the composting toilet!

Property manager

Gina Francis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 592 sq ft (55 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

611728

About the neighborhood

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Tomich, Inverness-shire

What's nearby

  • Glen Affric Nature Reserve - 17 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Glen Affric - 25 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Plodda Falls - 27 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 30 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 34 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Beauly Station - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coach House Cafe Tomich - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Slaters Arms - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Brockies Lodge Hotel - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Green Welly Stop - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Bog Cotton Cafe - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Boathouse - an off grid bothy that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Boathouse - an off grid bothy that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boathouse - an off grid bothy that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Boathouse - an off grid bothy that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Boathouse - an off grid bothy that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Plodda Falls and within 12 mi (20 km) of Glen Affric Nature Reserve and Loch Carrie. Glen Affric is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) away.

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The Boathouse - an off grid bothy that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Relaxing stay
Lovely house in lovely location. Would have been very happy to stay longer ! The highlight was being in the hot tub in the rain under a perfect rainbow.
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10/10 Excellent

Stunning location
A real treat to stay here. Glorious location and luxurious accommodation. Use of the Landrover was an added bonus, it was really fun driving it. Fired up the hot tub a couple of times and had a little go in the boat, but not great at rowing .
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10/10 Excellent

Location, location, location
We had a wonderful stay at the Boathouse. The location is superb with lovely views over the lake, sunrises and sunsets and stillness. We felt we had our own mountain and lake. We took the boat out for a tour and there is plenty to explore by foot. The drive up in the Landeover is quite the experience. And as a bonus, Glen Affric is on your doorstep. If you want a quiet getaway and some slow living, this is the place. Hope to be back some day!
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8/10 Good

Total Relaxation
We had a lovely stay. It is totally off grid so be prepared to switch off from the world completely. I was not quite prepared for being so far away so did have to go and search for further provisions which was not an issue. The use of the 4x4 was much appreciated.
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10/10 Excellent

Magical
The Boathouse is perfectly situated on the edge of a remote loch. We watched ever changing vistas through the floor to ceiling windows; rainbows, sunrises, cloud scapes and even sunshine. We rowed on and swam in the loch, jumping into the hot tub to warm up. Walked over the estate and explored the surrounding area on foot. Plodda Falls is stunning. On a wet day, Ollie arrived with water and firewood which was so helpful. The perfect place to unwind and reset.
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10/10 Excellent

Boathouse Hideaway
We absolutely loved our week trip to the boathouse. It was truly a luxury escape from everything. The views from the cabin were breath taking and the lack of wifi and phone signal really helped us to disconnect which was exactly what we were looking for. Everything being wood heated was something to plan our days around but there was nothing better than sitting out watching the stars from the wood fired tub. The team at Tomich Holidays were fantastic, they were super helpful not only with water and fire wood but also their knowledge of the local area and the best places to explore. We would 100% recommend the boathouse and will hopefully be back again in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Wow, what a stunning holiday
If you are looking for a unique holiday destination away from the rigours and stress of modern life then I cannot recommend this place highly enough. The whole experience of being provided with a 4 by 4 to get to the boat house, lighting the wood burner to provide all our heat and cooking and being removed from wifi etc. was incredibly refreshing. The added bonus of being able to mill about on our own loch in the rowing boat and relax in the hot tub under the stars in complete and utter privacy really topped it off. Tommich was also a great location for accessing some of the most stunning parts of the highlands, including the beautiful Glen Affric and the stunning Plodda falls. However even if we hadn't been to these places the boat house with its views of the mountains and its loch would have provided us with all the scenery we needed. It is certainly a holiday we will never forget and never tire of eulogising about to friends and family and would encourage anyone to go and experience the boathouse which is not just a property but an immersive experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautifuly remote (very private) The Bothouse is tucked away below the Tweedmouth monument. Amazing!
What an amazing place to stay. Perfect, idyllic location. Situated at the foot of the Tweedmouth monument (1 hour walk) with the most amazing views across Glen Affric. With excusive use of the Boathouse Loch. If you are looking for somewhere to relax, distress, and unwind completely off the grid, this is the ideal holiday. Sitting in the Boathouse with floor to ceiling and wall to wall windows with all aspects of weather, you can enjoy uninterrupted views of the loch and surrounding countryside (panoramic). We spent a week there and saw all manner of wonderful sites from the comfort of the armchairs, from sun to rain, to wind and amazing rainbows. Watching the weather change outside and the loch transform in colour with the changeable weather, just stunning!! The only electric available is enough to charge devices. Cooking and hot water comes from the log fired arga cooker. This property takes you back to basics and essentially cuts you off from the outside world in what would be described as a luxurious way. I could go on about how amazing this is, but the best way is to experience it. The hot tub is fantastic even in the coldest of weather. Lying in the hot tub looking out over the loch is just so relaxing. The staff at Tomich are very warm and friendly Ollie the maintenance man is the perfect host! On hand should you need him, but leaves you to your holiday in peace, the perfect balance of support versus privacy. We highly recommend this property if you truly want to get off grid and unwind without the interruptions of things like the Internet. The only problem we had in the week we were there was the trauma of packing the car to have to leave on our last day, knowing we were going back to civilisation. Thank you to Ollie and everyone at Tomich holidays for an amazing holiday. we will see you again soon.