Luxury Highland Lodge
South Kessock,
The Highlands
A quirky, bright, and imaginative coastal lodge set directly where the Beauly and Moray Firths meet—boasting panoramic dolphin-watching views, a top-floor tower lounge, and a large sea-view garden.
Perched directly on the shoreline of South Kessock where the Beauly Firth meets the Moray Firth, this former watchtower and coastguard station has been expertly converted into a luxury coastal getaway. Combining rich maritime history with crisp, contemporary interiors, this one-of-a-kind property offers front-row seats to wild Highland sea life while sitting just two miles from the vibrant capital of Inverness.
Historic Coastguard Conversion: A quirky and light-filled tower conversion blending characterful architecture with high-end luxury.
Top-Floor Lookout Lounge: Second-floor observation lounge with far-reaching water views and a sofa bed for additional guests.
Dolphin & Wildlife Spotting: Watch bottlenose dolphins leap across the Firth and seals bathe on the shoreline just 150 meters from your private garden fence.
Convenient Inverness Base: Enjoy a quiet waterfront setting with quick, easy access into central Inverness on foot, by bus, or by car.
The Interior
Laid out across three distinct levels, the interior maximizes light, space, and coastal views:
Ground Floor
Open-Plan Living & Dining: A social hub featuring a comfortable main lounge, a dedicated dining area for shared group meals, and warm modern decor.
Fully Equipped Kitchen: Chef-ready kitchen complete with an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, coffee and espresso machine, fridge/freezer, microwave, and washer/dryer.
Bedroom 1 & Family Bathroom: A restfully styled ground-floor double bedroom alongside a full bathroom featuring a deep bath, separate walk-in shower, and WC.
First Floor
Bedroom 2: A bright and cosy first-floor double bedroom.
Second Floor (The Tower Lookout)
Panoramic Upper Lounge: The star of the home—an elevated viewing lounge offering breathtaking dual-firth views, perfect for evening drinks or spotting passing boats and wildlife. Equipped with a double sofa bed to accommodate up to two additional guests.
Exploring Inverness, Loch Ness & The Highlands
Located at the tip of South Kessock, the lodge offers the best of both worlds: immediate access to city culture and iconic Highland attractions:
Inverness City Center (2 miles): Discover historic Inverness Castle, the Inverness Botanic Gardens, boutique shopping, and top dining. Catch live performances at Eden Court Theatre or live music across the city.
World-Famous Historic Sites: Drive to historic Culloden Battlefield (8 miles), ancient Clava Cairns (9 miles), or head down the shores of world-famous Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle (10 miles).
Coastal Resorts: Take a day trip to the Victorian seaside resort town of Nairn (17 miles) for sandy beaches and championship golf courses.
Key Property Features
Occupancy & Bedrooms: Sleeps up to 6 Guests across 3 Levels (2 Double Bedrooms + Double Sofa Bed in 2nd-floor tower lounge)
Bathrooms: 1 Family bathroom (Bath, separate shower enclosure, and WC)
Kitchen Tech: Espresso & coffee machine, dishwasher, washer/dryer, oven/hob, fridge/freezer
Outdoor Space: Large enclosed sea-view garden, outdoor seating, shoreline access
Parking: Private driveway parking for 1 car, plus enclosed garage parking for up to 3 additional vehicles
Sleeps 4 Sorry no Pets
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