On the Loch Ness Glen hilltop, the peaceful Ach-Na-Sidhe has beautiful views of the countryside. With free onsite parking, the city centre of Inverness is just 10 minutes' drive away. Featuring lake or mountain views, each room includes a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bath or shower room. With a garden and barbeque facilities, Ach-Na-Sidhe offers a shared lounge. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling. Ach-Na-Sidhe is a 5-minute drive from the Loch Ness village of Dores, which is home to an inn which serves food and beverages. Guests can explore the nearby Caledonian Canal and Inverness Railway Station is just 10 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Dores
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tuiwin2023
    Thailand Thailand
    the best Scottish breakfast lovely house good location the best host
  • Silke
    Germany Germany
    Wonderful host with excellent insider tips (e.g. hiking trail from Farigaig, Falls of Foyer, Glen Moray Distillery, Culloden Battlefield, River House in Inverness). Room furnished with great attention to detail and delicious breakfast. The house...
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Both the rooms we booked were stunning, lovely host who looked after all our needs. Lovely bowl of porridge in the morning as well
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Marsaili

Company review score: 9.9Based on 369 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I was brought up in the area and have an affinity and respect for our countryside. I hope you would find us friendly and welcoming. I would like you to feel its a home from home.

Property information

We are a Highland family run B&B situated back on the rolling hill tops of Loch ness. Our home offers you a relaxed rural experience of the beaten tourist trac, within a five minute drive to Loch Ness and 15 minutes to Inverness if you’re looking for more of small town atmosphere. We are overlooking a little lochan ourself but also only a 10 minutes drive to the beautiful Loch Ruthven which is a bird reserve. Ach-Na-Sidhe gaelic means "Field of the hilltop faries" and was origanally a drovers field for keeping their animals safe while they rested on their journey to Inverness. Please feel free to bring your favorite evening tipple, other drinks and snacks, we will provide the bottle opener. We offer you a lounge, (with a wood burning stove for the colder evenings) to use, so sit down and put your feet up.

Neighbourhood information

We are a short drive from the village of Dores which has the iconic view up Loch Ness from its pebble shore. Here you will also find the extreamly popular "Dore Inn" resteraunt/pub, which we use and highly recommend. Please pre-book your table (and shuttle bus if required) well in advance to avoid any dissapointments. They may be closed Mondays and Tuesdays- please check. You can spend a good day out and about around Loch Ness. Walking the woodland and hill top trails at Inverfarigaig. Visiting the waterfall at foyers . Wander around the head of the Loch at Fort Augustas. A village which has the Caledonian canal running through it, gift shops, resteraunts and pubs. Call in at the Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition. Discover the castle ruins of Glen Urquhart. Take a boat trip on the legandary waters from Glen Urquhart or Inverness. End your outing in Inverness the Highland Capital with a lovely meal at The Mustard Seed, River House and other resteraunts (bookings should be made well in advance) or just enjoy a litte highland retail therapy.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ach-Na-Sidhe
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Ach-Na-Sidhe accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

FAQs about Ach-Na-Sidhe

  • Room options at Ach-Na-Sidhe include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Yes, Ach-Na-Sidhe is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Ach-Na-Sidhe offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Ach-Na-Sidhe may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Ach-Na-Sidhe is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Ach-Na-Sidhe is 1.4 miles from the centre of Dores. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Ach-Na-Sidhe can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish