Swiss Cottage, Balnagown Estate

Sleeps 4
Pet friendly

Picturesque Swiss Cottage is straight out of a storybook, with pretty diamond-latticed windows and old-world charm. Set in its secluded private garden in an elevated position and surrounded by mature woodland, Swiss Cottage is brimming with character and furnished with traditional country elegance.

It was originally the estate’s schoolhouse, and if you look carefully, you can still see the signature of a mischievous former pupil etched into the glass. The upside-down layout is perfect for enjoying the views across the garden and surrounding woodlands during the day and evening, before heading downstairs to read by our newly fitted stove and snuggling into bed. Unwind and savour a leisurely picnic in the historic Walled Garden, ride bikes around trails through rich arable farmland and sheltering woodland. Listen to the birdsong as you ramble across fields, splash around on paddleboards and take a refreshing dip in the clear water of Loch Auchoyle, or just enjoy the views with a glass of wine and a loch-side barbecue.

Balnagown is a private highland estate with a difference. Whether you’re looking for a base to explore the Highlands or you want to unwind and reconnect without venturing too far, you’ve found the ideal place for the holiday you deserve.