Polmaily House & Self-Catering 
Drumnadrochit (Drumnadrochit) IV63 6XT
Set within 20 acres of woodland in the beautiful Glen Affric Valley, Polmaily House presents itself as the perfect base from which to explore the Highlands of Scotland.
With an established reputation for families, the characteristic Polmaily House offers a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast isserved in the main house in the bright and airy conservatory, overlooking the garden and pond.
Polmaily House’s location and surroundings make it ideal for a variety of outdoor activities, including walking, skiing, cycling and fishing. You can also enjoy day excursions to nearby Drumnadrochit, the historic Urqhurt Castle and the famous Loch Ness.
Score from 251 reviews
Superb
9.5/10
Rooms: 2
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Address: Drumnadrochit , Drumnadrochit IV63 6XT 
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Everything - we arrived at 8pm and were welcomed by Kate on Reception. We had dinner in the hotel and the service and food (and price!) were impeccable. The room was clean, comfortable and we had a great sleep. The next day, the full Scottish breakfast was as good as the dinner the night before. We also used the pool, tree swing, trampoline and wandered around the property. We'll go again!. all reviews »
The staff were wonderful, the lounge and bar were very nice, the room was fabulous, the grounds and facilities were brilliant, and the whole place has great history. also a very short drive from Loch-ness.good family facilities and a great location for walking. Staff very friendly and food excellent. Beautifull and picturesque hotel, nice bar and lounge, lovely grounds.The hotel staff was wodnerfull, very polite, friendly and caring. Friendly staff, comfortable room and lounge.. Relax place...food was outstanding. Very tranquil location. Calm atmosphere. Comfortable grounds and bar area etc. Relaxingeasy to do!. surroundings were excellent for relaxing in. Very peaceful, excellent restaurant.Comfortable and clean room, leisure facilities, location. Peace and quiet. Excellent food. Cleanliness of room.Friendly atmosphere. Room was large and comfortable. In seperate block from hotel, but suited my disabled needs - no stairs. Stayed one night while travelling north, but would book a longer stay if having a holiday in this area.The location was secluded and quiet. It was a nice "get-a-way". It had a nice history write up available to read as well. I think the area would have been more enjoyable had it been more than a one night stay. Size of the room frendly staff who went out of there way to help you. The manager berry was really good. The room and view from the hotel was lovely and the staff were friendly although i felt the dining staff were inexperienced. It wouldn't put me off staying there again or recommending the hotel to others though.relaxing environment, plenty to do, good meals. food was great. Gardens ,and playgrounds ,facilities for children. Location, grounds. It was in a beautiful spot. Staff were accommodating and dinner in restaurant was lovely. Nice country location. Big Room. Not much at all. When the toilet refilled after flushing, the pipes were a bit noisy. Alarm went off in night, no staff available in reception on investigating the cause of alarm, found out next morning that pool alarm malfuntioned. The bathroom could use some updating (no mixer of hot and coldwater in sink). environment is pretty cool but but I think pond need to be clean; wonder is there any fishes and if the tv can run cd, it would be fantastic. bedroom decor could be brought up to date. No information available from reception as to where we could walk around hotel grounds.Initially disappointed to be given a standard, single room - when I thought I had reserved single occupancy of a twin room. Nevertheless the facilities were more than acceptable and the room was kept clean and tidy, which more than made up for the slight sense of initial disappointment. breakfast on the last morning was very disappointing, food was cold, very little choice, not enough for the amount of people, ruined last morning of holiday.The grounds, swiming pool, tenis court need work. We had a double room that was small . However the staff did offer to change us for the second night.no electric shower.The sauna was not working since start of July. The approach of the male receptionist who was reluctant to let us leaveearlier because they charged our visa in advance without our consent. Poor menu for my 14 year old daughter. I was put into a very small single room which was nothing like the pictures on your website. The reason this was done the hotel said was because letsbookhotel.com did not fax through the confirmation fast enough and they did not have a twin room for single occupancy left as the hotel was full. I was therefore very disappointed in my room which felt more like a cupboard.Slightly run down facilities. The chef cooked the main meal to perfection, only to be overheard through the kitchen door resenting the desserts we ordered as we were the last people in the restaurant. Completely ruining the evening and leaving us furious. No guest should ever have to experience what we overheard. For this fact, I will never recommend or visit this estblishment again. The waterflow was extremely poor and the amount of warm water wasbad.The half hotelroom price in advance taken from credit card is notrefunded, You pay 1.5 time the room rate this way. Several calls to thehotel do not solve this problem. (I was not the only one in that matter). grossly overpriced hotel and in need of extreme renovation, they are gettting away with murder at these prices, it is a genuine liberty to the tourist industry what they do. Pool was not heated so couldn't be used, bar had run out of basic stock i.e. Gin, Dressing gowns had black hairs on them!. If you are in the main part of the hotel, I believe it's a very nicecountry house, but as we were in one of the family room just behind thehotel, the room was dating back to the 80's (at least) and not very niceat all, despite its clean aspect.
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Amenities at Polmaily House & Self-Catering
Transportation
Bicycle Rental
Services
Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Room Service, Packed Lunches, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access, Fax/Photocopying, Breakfast in the Room, Bicycle Rental
Miscellaneous
Smoke alarms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Non-Smoking Rooms, Key access, Heating, Family Rooms, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
General
Restaurant, Pets Allowed, Parking on-site, Parking , Non-Smoking Rooms, Luggage Storage, Heating, Garden, Free Parking, Bar, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
Front-desk/reception area services
Luggage Storage
Food & Drink
Special Diet Menus (on request), Packed Lunches, Breakfast in the Room, Breakfast details
Entertainment and children services
Children's Playground
Common areas
Terrace, Garden
Activities
Tennis equipment, Tennis Court, Sauna, Massage, Jacuzzi, Indoor Swimming Pool, Horse Riding, Hiking, Golf Course (within 3 km), Games Room, Fitness Centre, Fishing, Cycling, Children's Playground
Food & Drink
Welcome to 'Truly Scotland', the only restaurant to provide focused quality Scottish Highland food. Come and taste real Scottish food in the oldest historical house in Loch Ness, situated in its very own 10 acres of grounds. All new visitors will receive a complimentary glass of wine with their meal.
Hotel information details
For your relaxation, the hotel provides a swimming pool and tennis court. Alternatively, you can simply stroll through the lawns and woodland paths.
The hotel sits amid beautiful surroundings, designated the Lady McAlpine Gardens, steeped in history. They hold an array of secrets, such as the oldest Diador tree in Scotland - called the “old man of Glen Urquhart”. The tree is over 400 years old! Other delights include a unique range of original Bee Boles that are set within the stone-walled top garden. The honey and honey comb was used, among other things, to make mead and wax for candles.
The gardens contain unique Chinese trees, rhododendron bushes and a huge population of blue bells, which bloom in March together with thousands of daffodils and crocuses.
The gardens are a delight for family picnics, open-air concerts, and for those wishing to enjoy bird watching for eagles, red kites, and all sorts of species of bird. Other rare creatures include Pine Martins, heron birds and otters in the pond, to name but a few. For those with patience, rare mountain and sea eagles can also sometimes be spotted. At night time, the resident bats come out to play and present a memorable display. The sounds of foxes, deer barking are nearby.
Important information to guests
Please note that the deposit is non-refundable. However the hotel may issue a credit voucher for that value which can be used towards a future booking. Please inform Polmaily House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Information about the area
The beautiful Glen Affric, which is close to Glen Urquhart, is a National Nature Reserve and contains one of the largest surviving native Caledonian pinewoods in the United Kingdom. This Glen and its surrounding “sister” glens are home to an abundance of natural heritage and rich wildlife, including red deer, eagles, buzzards and osprey, pine martens, blue hare and red squirrel.
Forests, waterfalls and lochs provide a stunning backdrop for a host of outdoor activities, from walking and cycling, to fishing and canoeing, as well as excellent local attractions, gardens, whisky distilleries and the nearby Urquhart Castle and cruises on Loch Ness.
In winter months, skiers have a choice of Aviemore (Cairngorms) or Aonoch Mor (Nevis Range), both only a 50-minute drive from the hotel. The area around Strathglass offers 13 Munros, 17 if including those in West Affric.
Room information details
Each of the spacious bedrooms is individually decorated and features an en suite bathroom. The 14 bedrooms are cosy and welcoming with many personal touches that make it all so idyllic you may never want to leave.
A number of family rooms, with views of the gardens and access to toys and books, are available. There are also 2 larger, self-contained suites available for larger families, which have their own patio looking onto lawn, where you can enjoy a relaxing drink or read, while younger guests play in the gardens.
Travelling information
The Polmaily is one and a half miles north-west of Urquhart Castle, on the A831, and about one mile from Loch Ness at the entrance to Glen Urquhart. Inverness is also just 25 minutes’ drive away.
Polmaily House & Self-Catering Policies
Check-in
16:00 - 22:00
Check-out
08:00 - 10:30
Accepted CreditCards at Hotel
The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Maestro (Switch)
Cancellation Policy
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy
All children are welcome.
All children under 1 year stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years are charged GBP 5.00 per night and person for cots.
All children from 3 to 10 years are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for extra beds.
All children from 11 to 16 years are charged GBP 15.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 3.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 2.
Deposit Policy
50 percent of the total amount will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
VAT and city/tourist taxes
VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Meal Plan
Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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