Exactly where is Invergarry?

Invergarry is situated in the Great Glen, about 7 miles south of Loch Ness, 25 miles from Fort William and 40 miles from Inverness, where the road to Skye leaves the A82. It is well situated for exploring the Highlands easy access to spectacular Highland scenery as well as tourist attractions. See the area information page for more about what to do and see.

There are nearby facilities for all kinds of outdoor activities and in season, sking at the Nevis range 15 miles distant. To see a detail location map click here.

What kind of weather can I expect?

Impossible to answer. The Highlands can produce all kinds of weather conditions, sometimes in one day. What you can be sure of is the whatever the weather, the scenery has an ever changing character that you will always remember. Don't discount spring and autumn; late September and October can be especially striking with the autumnal colours and morning mists. Contrary to popular myth, it doesn't always rain in the Highlands and the weather is often very local so that within a 10 mile drive you might find sunshine even if you left rain behind.

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Can I bring my pet?

Sorry but we don't allow any animals.

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Do you allow smoking in the cottage?

In the interests of all our visitors we ask you not to smoke inside the cottage.

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Do you provide linen and towels?

Yes we provide all the bed linen, bath and hand towels and tea towels that you will need for your stay, at no additional cost to your rental charge.

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What kind of heating does the cottage have?

Each room has a thermostatically controlled electric panel heater. Hot water is supplied by immersion heater with an instant electric shower.

In addition there is a Morso "Squirrel" stove in the sitting room that also heats the upstairs radiators when alight.

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Are there any charges in addition to the weekly rental?

You pay for the electricity you use during your stay based on meter readings on arrival and departure. We also supply a starter pack for the stove. Rental rates per week are shown in our weekly tariff.

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How far is the nearest shop?

The local garage 1/2 mile from the cottage has a selection of everyday items and there is a small "Mace" minimarket at the "Well of the Seven Heads" shop 2 miles distant. The village Post Office is 100m from the cottage. There are supermarkets and "big town" shops at Fort William 25 miles from Invergarry and a range of smaller shops 7 miles away at Fort Augustus, including take aways and a butcher.

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Is there anywhere to eat out?

Within walking distance and open all year, the Invergarry Hotel 400m from the cottage has a dining room open to non residents and also serves bar meals. The Glengarry Castle Hotel one mile away serves afternoon teas and has a traditional Scottish dining room,

There are several choices of places to eat in Fort Augustus.

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What public transport is available?

Scottish Citilink runs bus services several times daily between Fort William, Inverness and Skye that call at Invergarry. You can download timetables at http://www.citylink.co.uk

The nearest rail station is at Spean Bridge (15 miles) with links to Glasgow and the South. Airports are at Inverness and Glasgow.

Taxis are available locally.

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What does the weekly rental include?

The rental shown on the Availability & Prices page is the cost of one week Saturday to Saturday starting on the date shown. All linen, towels, electricity and a complimentary fuel starter pack is included in the rental.

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How do we book?

Our Availability & Prices page has all the information you need in order to book your holiday including our booking conditions, rentals for each week and current availability as well as how to contact us.

We ask for a deposit of 50% of the weekly rental with your booking; the balance is payable 4 weeks before the date of your stay. We will hold a provisional booking for one week pending receipt of deposit. Please contact us to confirm availability before sending a deposit.

We will write to you to confirm your booking and send you directions etc before your date of arrival.

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What happens if I have to cancel?

If you have to cancel and we cannot re-let the week you have booked, you will be liable for the full rental for the period. You may wish to consider taking out cancellation insurance to cover this event.

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