Luxury Croft over looking Loch Ness & Urquhart Bay. Loch Views.

Drumnadrochit, Scotland
$195 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

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Sleep 2

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Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Urquhart Bay Croft is a brand new luxury self-catered renovation with beautiful views across Loch Ness and Glen Urquhart.

Downstairs it has a double height entrance hallway, one king-size bedroom, and separate family bathroom, while upstairs it boasts a fully equipped open plan kitchen/dining area, lounge with comfy sofa and free standing log burner, and double doors opening to decked area and the wider south facing garden.
We are Simon and Annie Greenlay. We first saw Urquhart Baycottage in 2014 and fell in love with it. We have run Urquhart Bay BnB for 2yrs(see our other listings for reviews). We knew immediately that we wanted to live in this peaceful place with its one-of-a-kind views over Loch Ness.

The Croft is our latest project that we have put our heart and soul into, and look forward to sharing it with our guests.

The Croft is ideally situated close to the beautiful Highland village of Drumnadrochit, and is only a 2 minute walk from the iconic Urquhart Castle. It sits in extensive private gardens to explore offering stunning views of Loch Ness and Glen Urquhart.

Downstairs, there is a large kingsize bedroom with original bothy window offering views from the bed across the loch, and a separate luxury bathroom with roll-top bath and separate shower with rain head. Upstairs, there is a large open plan kitchen/diner and lounge with free standing log burner, that also has a pull out sofa bed for children. We have worked with local craftsmen to restore and enhance the original building, so that you are never far from a view of the Loch(even from your bed!), and couldn’t be closer to the iconic Urquhart Castle, just a few minutes’ walk away.

For the cosier evenings we have a large log burner, SMART TV and high speed WiFi available throughout.

The Croft is furnished to a very high standard, with many items hand crafted and knitted. Guests can expect high quality toiletries, Egyptian cotton linen throughout, and we are happy to provide fresh eggs from our free range highland hens.

The Croft is a great base to explore the highlands, and there are many walking routes directly from the doorstep to explore the local views across the iconic Loch, or bump into some of the local wildlife such as many local deer or birds of prey who live near the Loch.

We have plenty of parking available and are a short walk from the local village of Drumnadrochit.


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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    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 Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Egyptian Cotton Sheets Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Kevin

    Submitted Dec 3, 2021

    Stayed Nov 22, 2021

    Perfect! Just what we needed. So cosy. Very comfortable and equipped with everything you need. Highly recommend

  • Submitted May 23, 2021

    Stayed May 16, 2021

    Location. Condition of property.

  • Robb M.

    Submitted Jan 28, 2026

    Stayed Jan 19, 2026

    Absolutely stunning stay here, the location is perfect and the cottage has everything you need. The hosts were so helpful and friendly. It's near so many historical sites, def recommend.

  • Mikayla F.

    Submitted Dec 4, 2025

    Stayed Nov 30, 2025

    This place is a must stay if you’re looking for a place with fantastic views, a cozy and welcoming feel. It’s nice a serene to wake up and see the views. Simon was the best host and was able to tell me about the different trails around the area for gorgeous hikes if you are into that. Urquhart Castle is just around the corner and town is just a mile walk away! I wish I could have spent more time here.

  • Heather M.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 13, 2025

    The cottage had everything you need and very clean.Our hosts greeted us on our arrival and said farewell on our departure. Very genuine couple.Location was ideal for exploring the Highlands.We would 100% recommend this cottage.

  • Ann H.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2025

    Stayed Oct 25, 2025

    We had very enjoyable stay. The cottage was cozy and well decorated. The bed was comfy and the shower was great.The views were beautiful and the cottage was situated well for discovering Scotland.

  • Katherine M.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 24, 2025

    Annie’s raspberry jam was amazing! A very cozy and clean cabin, across from Loch Ness. We really enjoyed our stay!

  • Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Excellent cosy stay, lovely hosts. Ideal location, walking distance to Urquhart Castle and Drumnadrochit.

  • Natalie J.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Absolute GEM. 3 minute walk to the castle. The house is clean, check in was easy, the view and garden are wonderful. Annie also has jam for sale by the front door from items grown in her garden. FANTASTIC

  • Charntelle S.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    Absolutely incredible stay, we absolutely loved the homely feel of the cottage and the local area (especially Urquhart Castle) gave stunning views! It was such a good location for getting to other areas such as Inverness and Culloden, would highly recommend!!

  • Elisabeth H.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    It is a wonderful place to explore the River and Loch Affric!

  • Jo V.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2025

    Stayed Mar 17, 2025

    Just WOW!! What a perfect croft in the most beautiful location. Annie and Simon were the perfect hosts, friendly, welcoming and gave us some great recommendations. The croft has literally everything you need for your stay. The cleanliness and attention to detail was amazing, it’s clear that Annie and Simon love what they do. Thank you for a fantastic stay for our Anniversary, it’s a 10/10 from us

  • Anastasia A.

    Submitted Mar 25, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    Incredible place to stay!

  • Jason P.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    This property was an absolute dream. Fantastic views of Loch Ness, walking distance to Urquhart Castle, spacious, quiet, peaceful and clean. It was a bit difficult to find for the first time in the dark as it gets quite dark in Scotland, but that was more due to my unfamiliarity with the area than the instructions that were given. I would still recommend trying to arrive with light left in the day because the view of Loch Ness is nothing short of spectacular. I highly recommend this property and will be hoping to book it again when we return.

  • franck R.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2024

    Stayed Oct 8, 2024

    Beautiful Croft on the edge of Loch Ness. Warm and comfortable. Very clean and very well decorated, you feel good as soon as you enter. The description is absolutely correct. We had a great stay.

  • Ryan G.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    We were in the Lochness area for just a few days and we loved our stay at the Croft! If you are in the area make sure you add staying at the Croft to your itinerary. Thanks for the tips on local hikes and excursions Simon!

  • Donald B.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    The property is well situated just outside of Drumnadrochit with wonderful views of Loch Ness and the hills beyond. It provided a perfect base to explore the surrounding area. Simon and Annie are wonderful hosts, with Simon providing suggestions of places to see and restaurants to eat at. It was much appreciated.

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