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Braelangwell Lodge |
Ardgay, Highlands, Scotland |
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Braelangwell does not offer riotous nightlife, rather it a place where you can enjoy time with your family and friends or colleagues. To fish, play golf, bird watch, walk, take interesting day trips and really relax away from the rush of modern life - and perhaps most importantly a place where children can be children! |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| Chalet / Lodge |
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Property Setting:
| Mountainous / Near the Sea / Beachfront / Riverside / Waterfront / Romantic / Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 8 |
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Guests:
| 14 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Braelangwell offers a true `getaway` holiday. Breathtaking views are around every corner making it an ideal destination for those with a love of the great outdoors and an artistic flare. It is also within easy reach of the North and West coasts which both offer wonderful days out. For golfers the house is ideally situated, from the Championship courses at Dornoch, Nairn and Brora to the local course at Bonar Bridge, there is something for all. The Lodge is primarily a fishing Lodge dating from 1748 with a later Victorian addition and during the summer months it is almost exclusively let out to fishing parties. If requested in plenty of time it would be possible to arrange stalking on neighbouring estates. Braelangwell is a comfortable and spacious traditional sporting lodge with accommodation for up to 14 set in the beautiful and unspoiled River Carron Valley. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Although primarily a fishing lodge the variety of activities offered locally to Braelangwell make it an idea location for a family or corporate holiday. Strath Carron is arguably one of the finest and most unspoiled valleys in the Highlands. There is superb walking on the hills with an abundance of bird and animal life, fabulous unspoilt beaches within short driving distance as well as near access to 8 golf courses including Championship Courses at Royal Dornoch, Brora and Nairn. The nearest villages of Bonar Bridge and Argay are only a few miles away. There is an excellent butcher and other shops supplying basic provisions. The nearest town, Tain is about twenty minutes away. To the North is Dornoch, Golspie and Brora, all of which provide fabulous shopping and a visit to the 'Jail' at Dornoch is always well worth it. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Braelangwell Lodge is situated approximately one hour north of Inverness on the north bank of the River Carron. British Airways has regular flights from Gatwick and Heathrow. Easy Jet fly from Bristol, Gatwick and Luton whilst Eastern Airways and Flybe provide a service from Birmingham. Flybe also flies from Southhampton, Exeter and Manchester.For information on flight arrivals and departures at Inverness click here. There is a direct rail link from Inverness to Kings Cross via Edinburgh and a night sleeper service from Euston. |
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Nearest airports:
| Inverness 47 miles |
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Nearest train station:
| Ardgay 6 miles |
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Car Hire:
| Essential |
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Nearest beach:
| Dornoch |
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Nearest shop:
| Grocery, Butcher, Post Office, Hardwear, Art shop |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Nicky Griffiths |
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Contact Phone No. |
+44 (0) 7710090154 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Art & Craft / Beach within 30km / Birdwatching / Climbing / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
CD Player / Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Telephone / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
Braelangwell provides extremely comfortable and relaxing accommodation for 14 people. Downstairs there is a large, relaxing drawing room with open log fire, dining room and well-equipped kitchen; a utility room with washing machine, tumble drier and deepfreeze, as well as a drying room. In the west wing of the house there is also a smaller but spacious sitting room with an open fire, dining area, T.V. and DVD and the 'little kitchen'. This adaptable part of the house can be divided from the larger end providing cosy accommodation for smaller parties. Upstairs there are six double and two single bedrooms. The master bedroom is en suite with a dressing room. There are three further bathrooms. All the rooms are comfortable and spacious with plenty of hanging space provided. Downstairs there is a double bunk room, should you require this for adults please ask for the beds to be reassembled to suit.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Garden / Parking
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Exterior Details |
Simple but large garden of aproximatly 4 acres. Estate extends to 4,000 acres. Braelangwell 'Shooting' Lodge, was originally part of Balnagown Estates and was let for its accommodation and fishing as early as 1948. For a short time Braelangwell was a hotel and became a private residence in 1962, much to the relief of the local Constabulary who had reputedly tired of the drunken revelry emanating from the Public and Cocktail Bars! The west end of the Lodge was built in 1748 and the rest of the house extended some 100 years later.
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Further Details |
Braelangwell offers some of the best fishing on the River Carron covering 3 miles with 36 named pools. Loch Meall Dheirgidh provides excellent sport, although small these little trout fight like terriers and a blank day is extremely rare. Walked up grouse shooting is also available and stalking on neighbouring estates can be arranged on request during the respective seasons but please make sure you book early in the year to avoid disappointment as shooting and stalking can be fully booked as early as March. Braelangwell is primarily let for its salmon fishing but it also has excellent sea trout fishing, particularly for those who venture out after dinner. The fishing is let for 4 rods unless the water levels are above 0" on the Morail gauge when 5 may fish. Fishing is from the left bank only. The top pools - Frenchmans, Millers, Burnmouth and Charlies are outside the beat rotation we share with Gruinard fishing and can therefore be fished at any time. Otherwise the fishing is divided into two beats (Upper and Lower) that change daily at 1.00 p.m. The main body of the Morail can be fished at any time; in low water it is a good place to teach beginners to cast whilst in higher waters it earns its reputation as the most prolific pool on the river.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Laundry is supplied and logs and electricity included in the rental. A house keeper will ensure that the lodge is kept to the highest standard on your arrival, additional housekeeping and a cook can be arranged on request. Every effort has been made to uphold electrical and fire safety regulations and we ask that guests who bring electrical items to the lodge do so at their own risk. There is a cot available but please ensure that you have let the household team know that you require one. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times around the farm.
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Other Information |
Cook available / Pet Friendly / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Braelangwell Lodge |
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We have acquired some additional admirers for everything the Lodge and surroundings have to offer and it was with heavy hearts and heavy heads that we left yesterday. The only sad note is that we now have to wait for another year before returning to your beautiful estate and the wonderful experience it offers.
Ross, UK, Jul 2009 
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Braelangwell plays such an important part in our year now that any opportunity to visit is welcomed with open arms and great cries of glee
Birts, UK, Jul 2010
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There were a number of us, myself included who, on hearing that next week was unlet were prepared to camp in the garden and move back in if work commitments had allowed!
Motley, UK, Aug 2009
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I hope I am not being premature in saying that if at all possible we would love to take it again next year and for many years to come.
McGowan, UK, Sep 2009
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