Pinewood Steading, Self Catering, near Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands

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Remote & peaceful luxury self-catering in the Highlands sleeping 4 in 2 bedrooms. Dog friendly Come here to get away from it all. Underfloor heating throughout.
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ion for the nature lover too, with so many wild birds in the garden, pheasants, and look out for red squirrels! Pinewood Steading sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms. The main bedroom is particularly large with king-size bed and a cathedral window; second bedroom with two twins or one superking. The sitting room has a log burner; with a breakfast bar leading into the large, well equipped kitchen with a view overlooking the rolling countryside down to the Beauly Firth. The garden is enclosed with the most stunning uninterrupted views for miles. Dogs are very welcome at no extra charge. We also hold a Gold Award for Green Tourism. By being here, you are ideally situated for exploring the stunning Highlands of Scotland - Glen Affric, considered the most beautiful Glen in Scotland, is only a short drive, as is Strathconon and Strathfarrar and Loch Ness is only 5 miles away. There are wonderful walks from the door and nearby like Reelig Wood and Abriachan too. For outdoor enthusiasts, as well as all the walking and munro bagging, you can ski, canoe and kayak, rock climb and mountain bike. For tourist attractions, take a cruise on Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle. If you like history, visit Culloden Battlefield and Fort William. You could spend a whole day on the Black Isle - Chanonry point for dolphin watching, visit the port of Cromarty, sample some beer at the Black Isle Brewery, or take a walk along the beach at Rosemarkie. For hitting the city, Inverness, is a 20 minute drive away, with all it's shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, leisure facilities, Eden Court Theatre, Inverness castle and museum. There are even lovely walks in the city, so plan a stroll around the Ness Islands. Come and enjoy the peace and tranquillity or pursue outdoor activities, coming home after a good day out to relax in the charm of Pinewood Steading. Licence number: HI-50043-F

13/08/2024

When the Steading guests ping you a message about 11.30pm to say the Aurora is out and would I like to join them. I nip out quickly in my dressing gown and stay a short while. These are the photos they took (remembering the camera always picks up more than the eye). But even with the clouds, it was a great show last night. I quite prefer it with clouds!

16/07/2024

Lots to celebrate this week at Pinewood Steading, as one of our returning guests is about to complete bagging all of his 282 Munros! Here's his fridge magnet message displaying 5 to go, and as at the time of writing this page, he has 3 to go and will be completing them all tomorrow! And the very same for our own Jimmy, who has 1 to go (Beinn Sgritheall) and aims to complete it this weekend. Well done to both, what a huge achievement!

For those that don't know, a Munro is a mountain in Scotland with a height over 3,000 feet (914.4 m) - and folks who get up them are called "Munro Baggers"! Pinewood is ideally located to adventure up a load of Munros, and other mountains called Corbetts and Fionas too! And if you prefer something a little different, like a local walk, forest walk, coastal, or a walk with a cafe, or a secret swim spot - we love to recommend those to our guests too.

09/07/2024

Playing in the enclosed Steading garden. But Emma photobombing Mina 🤣🥰

28/05/2024

Aren't these 2 beauties! The wonderful Siryn and Tabi have returned for their holiday. They've been enjoying the local walks, like Abriachan. There's no fee for dogs when they visit, and they have a private and enclosed garden overlooking miles and miles of uninterrupted countryside and beautiful views. There's some wee treats too! We also have leads, collars, beds, towels, bowls etc in case you forget something, and also a doggy first aid kit (hopefully won't be needed).

11/05/2024

Last night was a special night. The Aurora (Northern Lights), she was popping! They said all the right solar activity meant it could be the best in 20 years and she was captured right across the UK, as far as Cornwall. I think England got the best shots as it was darker but we managed these atop a path less heathery hill, staying out til 1am. Just snaps from our phone. The entire sky above us was on fire and so much purple! She radiated out in a beautiful arc. In many photos captured by others, she looks like an angel. Thank you Mother Nature

23/04/2024

The return of the Famous Four! So fab to see Elvis, Blaze, Matilda and Luca back at Pinewood. These doggies come a couple of times a year and have been for many years now! Maybe it's the location for the dog walks, or the private enclosed garden with amazing views, that they like to play in. Or the special treats that get left for them. Or maybe the fact that dogs come for free means mum and dad can use the money to buy more toys 😂🥰 either way, we love having this lot here!

01/04/2024

No April Fools jokes today 😂 just wishing everybody a super 1st April, wherever you are and whatever you are doing!

25/03/2024

It's Emma's 14th birthday today! Or she could actually be older! We took her into our home and hearts 12 years ago today and they thought she may have been 2 years old, but could be more! Either way, she's in great shape for her age. Here she is tucking into her birthday cake. Please join me in wishing her a woofy day!

04/03/2024

The Northern Lights were back last night in huge style! There have been some fantastic photos posted all over social media. I stood in the garden for a while and watched but these were taken by our friend Morag, over the Beauly Firth at Inverness. Just to show that even in areas of quite a lot of light pollution, you can still get a good showing!

02/03/2024

We really love our views, as do all our guests! What a view to come back to after a day out: sit and look out at miles and miles of uninterrupted countryside, or stand at the kitchen sink (washing up maybe, although we do have a dishwasher 😂) and look out towards the Beauly Firth.

From your enclosed and private garden or from the many windows in the Steading, you can enjoy stunning views of the Beauly Firth and the Black Isle, Ben Wyvis, and the hills of Strathfarrar. On a clear day you can see the mountains of Torridon.

05/02/2024

We were so excited to see this air on BBC the other night! The Apprentice (do you watch it?) was filmed at some of the wonderful places right here in our part of the Highlands. Sharing this post from our friends at Achnagairn Estate. Other locations included (my favourite) Cawdor Castle, and Culloden House, Bogbain Farm, and the adventure team from In Your Element.

If you watched the recent series of Traitors (??), you'll have seen that was filmed nearby too at Ardross Castle. We were very lucky to visit that for a family wedding a few years back.

Both these programmes highlighted the wonderful scenery, landscape, people and communities of the Highlands!

17/01/2024

Such a winter wonderland today, at least 4 inches overnight and more to come. Took the girls for a wee bimble through the fields and to check out the roads. Time to light the fire and coorie down down! It was a great sunrise this morning. Remember you can check out the view in real time by viewing our live we**am! www.visitinvernesslochness.com/live-stream

02/01/2024

Getting out into the hills on day 2 of 2024. A 45mins drive to Carr-Bridge to get into the Cairngorms. We did a 10 miler to summit Càrn Glas-choire, a really nice and easy track on the way up. We went off piste for some of the return but you could easily retrace your steps and keep it easy. Lots of snow and ice today. Super weather, so mild and amazing views across the Cairngorm mountain plateau

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful time seeing in the bells.

After a late night.. we started the year with a local walk to Strathfarrar. Picture perfect!

31/12/2023

What a fabulous year, 2023, with so many amazing guests, new and old, and furry friends too! Yet again we loved sharing hidden gems, introducing guests to wild swimming, providing walking ideas, recommending amazing eateries and sharing our thoughts for the best attractions and historical sites. As we sit in the Steading ourselves tonight with parents from both sides, we'll raise a glass to friends, and new friends to come.

Lang mae yer lum reek

28/12/2023

As we head towards 2024, we'd like to take this time to thank our wonderful local suppliers for providing all their amazing goodies for our guest welcome hamper.

As well as veg from our garden, we work with the amazing Kev and his team at Inverness Coffee Roasting Co for coffee, ground especially for us! Also, Debbie and Andrew, the chocolate duo from The Chocolate Place. Katrina, for her wonderful jams and marmalades (and sometimes shortbread) from Rose Cottage Country Kitchen. And Debbie at The Keltic Kitchen for fudge. Not forgetting Donna with the best, tastiest crackers I've ever had, at HighlandCrackers - but sadly no more for 2024 as Donna is retiring!

You can order online directly, from most of these local suppliers, so do look them up! We look forward to working with them all again next year. Thank you 😍💚

26/12/2023

It was such a stunning day today for Boxing Day. Snow still laying on the ground from Christmas Day, bright blue cloudless sky, and a crisp temperature. Time to take the family, guests and girls up to Abriachan to take in the views. With the roads very snowy and icy, we stayed local, a 15 mins drive.

26/12/2023

We had a white Christmas! It started snowing yesterday and is still on the ground this morning. Not enough to make a snowman, but Christmas guests were very happy!

25/12/2023

From our family to yours, we wish you all a super Christmas!
Enjoy those mince pies, that mushroom wellington, a glass of mulled wine and all those Christmas chocolates!
And from Emma and Mina acting out Away in a Manger down in Reelig Glen, they wish all their doggy friends a wonderful festive time too! X

08/12/2023

The Naughty Elves came to visit over the last few weeks and started to misbehave once the Christmas countdown started! We take elves, as well as dogs, for no extra cost 🤣🥰 Thanks to our regular guests for sending us these to use.

Scottish Licence Number: HI-50043-F
EPC C

03/12/2023

A wonderful day yesterday in such beautiful winter weather. We took a drive across the Struie Viewpoint and into Sunningdale for a short walk to Loch Migdale. There are miles and miles of paths here but we choose a short one as swimming was the goal. Air temp -4. Water temp about 2. Then over to for a Xmas lunch, yum. What a day 🥰

Scottish Licence Number: HI-50043-F
EPC C

27/11/2023

When swimming spots look this good... Loch Ness looking down the Great Glen Way on a full moon. The Loch was so still and the reflections immensely beautiful. No-one else around.

Scottish Licence Number: HI-50043-F
EPC C

27/11/2023

We're celebrating today. It's Mina's birthday (Gotcha Day) ❤️🎂🥰
7 years ago a trembling, scared wreck came into our lives from living on the streets of Romania. She still has a few issues, and barks alot because she's scared of so much of the outside world, but she's come on in such a huge way and is so much more trusting as well as fun, gorgeous, and loving to those she knows. She also loves to nap and snores really loudly! So please join me in wishing her a happy birthday (she may actually be 12-13 years old) and pop up your doggy photos! X

Scottish Licence Number: HI-50043-F
EPC C

12/11/2023

Remembrance Sunday.
To all we have lost, we say thank you.
We will remember you ❤️

Scottish Licence Number: HI-50043-F
EPC C

05/11/2023

Probably one of my favourite, top 3 even, places in the Highlands, in Scotland! Glen Affric. Lovely in all seasons but especially beautiful in Autumn. Even the drive, along by the trees and the autumnal colours, is a must do on many lists. This was today's walk, just a wee out and back, about 7 miles in total.

Scottish Licence Number: HI-50043-F
EPC C

04/11/2023

Amazing sun light and sun rays shining through the trees on today's walk along the Great Glen Way. Very misty and foggy, very atmospheric. We parked at the Grotag Pottery and walked out along the Great Glen Way. Just a few miles out then back, to allow time for cuppa and cake at the Pottery cafe

Scottish Licence Number: HI-50043-F
EPC C

03/11/2023

Ok, so this one is a bit of a stretch 😂😂 It's World Jellyfish Day! How fab is that!

So as some of you know, I'm an avid swimmer (wild swimmer, outdoor swimmer, call it what you want). And love to go in the sea. So I've become quite a good friend of jellyfish 🤣🥰

So in the spirit of jellyfish and swimming, here are some swim spot photos. We've got some great sea and loch options and love to give local tips to our guests. One of the best has to be swimming in Loch Ness of course! It's amazing being in the famous loch in the world, looking down the Great Glen at the mountains either side. Then there's Loch Achilty, another of our favourites (and great for paddleboarding), Loch Moy. For the sea, we love Rosemarkie and Shandwick Bay (further afield). There are heaps and heaps more.

So, thank you World Jellyfish Day!

Scottish Licence Number: HI-50043-F
EPC C

01/11/2023

This is one of our best "world days" today as it's World Vegan Day! The purpose of World Vegan Day is to encourage people to become and remain vegans, work with legislators on issues like climate change and sustainable agriculture, and expand the selection of vegan food, as well as to support and encourage fellow vegans.

To this end, we are highlighting 2 of our favourite and local eateries. One, Culture Cafe & Deli is 100% vegan and is taking Inverness and the Highlands by storm!! Led by the amazing, talented and inspiring Ella, the team serve up the most incredible, tasty, mindful, healthy, conscience-free inspiring food to vegans and non vegans alike.

The other is the Downright Gabbler in Beauly which provides fabulous dining coupled with amazing storytelling. They're not a vegan establishment, but Kirsty the chef serves up gorgeous vegan meals and they are very sympathetic to catering for vegans and other dietary needs.

Highly recommend you check them out! Photo courtesy of Culture Cafe & Deli

Scottish Licence Number: HI-50043-F
EPC C

25/10/2023

Autumn! My favourite time of year 🍂 A business trip to Fort Augustus today.. the road alongside Loch Ness was just lined with stunning autumn colours but it was Invermoriston Falls that made me stop for photos!

Scottish Licence Number: HI-50043-F
EPC C

14/10/2023

We love making recommendations to our guests on where to eat, visit, walk, swim and in this case, paddleboard! Our wonderful repeat guests brought their paddleboards on their recent visit and went to Loch Achilty with the dogs! They also shared some fabulous phone photos of the Northern Lights from standing in the Steading garden. Thanks for allowing us to share them!

Scottish Licence Number: HI-50043-F
EPC C

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South Clunes, Kirkhill
Inverness
IV57PT

Website

http://www.pinewoodsteading.co.uk/

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We are in the midst of veg and polytunnel planning right now! Deciding which veg to grow, how much, where to put it. Getting seedlings ready. Preparing the ground. But we've already got winter broad beans, garlic and peas on the go. With some chard, kale and leeks still growing from last year. And then I remembered what the enclosed garden looked like, once we had finished building it and before we really started planting. See this great drone footage from our friend Sandy (2019). There's now 2 extra veg beds on the left and the polytunnel has been erected at the back.

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A luxurious slice of Highland Heaven

Just a short drive from the capital of the Highlands, or 10 minutes from the quaint village of Beauly, Pinewood Steading combines the peace and tranquillity of a rural setting with easy access to modern amenities. Pinewood has captivating and uninterrupted views over the Beauly Firth, across to Ben Wyvis, Strathfarrar and beyond - on a clear day you can see the mountains of Torridon. A great location for the nature lover too, with so many wild birds in the garden, pheasants, deer, and look out for red squirrels and pine martens! Come here to get away from it all. Located in a majestic part of the Highlands, Pinewood Steading has a very large bedroom with king-size bed and a cathedral window; second bedroom with two twins or one super king; a sitting room with log burner (also underfloor heating throughout); and a large, well equipped kitchen with a view overlooking the rolling countryside down to the Beauly Firth.

We are dog friendly with no charge, and have no limit on numbers depending on size. Please do contact us if you’d like to bring your dogs on holiday; we will make sure to give them a very warm welcome too!

Earlier in 2018, we achieved our Silver Award from Green Tourism - and in November 2018 we were awarded our Gold! We strongly believe in doing our bit to improve the environment and reducing our contribution to global warming. We have strived where possible to use practices that support these principles. As a family and a business, we are also committed to protecting our own wonderful surroundings and environment. Indeed, we selected the site for its natural beauty, a great location for our business, and the site’s potential for environmental improvement.

Pinewood Steading is also all on one level (bar one small step down into the kitchen) and is spacious and roomy for those who may have mobility issues. The car park is located by the Steading and has a path with ramp right up to the front door.