Probably one of the most spectacular, sought after and privileged places to stay in the Highlands of Scotland, Point Clair is a stunning six bedroomed country house holiday retreat on the shores of Loch Ness.
Situated on the western shores of the loch between the villages of Fort Augustus and Invermoriston, Point Clair House occupies its very own peninsula extending out into Loch Ness, affording complete exclusivity and privacy with panoramic views for guests to enjoy at their own pace. The house is in an elevated position, surrounded by 4 acres of gardens and wooded grounds, which lead down to rocky outcrops and a private shingle beach giving direct access to the famous loch. Uninterrupted views from many of the rooms and from the promontory take in Fort Augustus Abbey, the lower slopes of the Monadhliath Mountains across the water, and northwards up to Drumnadrochit, where you will find the Loch Ness Visitor Centre.
No trip to Scotland is complete without exploring the magic of Loch Ness and of course, people will always spend some of their time, a few moments, hours, even days, trying to spot the elusive monster. At Point Clair the owners have anticipated this, and if you can tear yourself away from the fun of the fully kitted out Cinema and Games Rooms, you will find binoculars dotted around the house for you to partake in the popular local pastime of ‘Nessie-spotting.’
Outdoors, this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a haven for wildlife. There are many way-marked walks and cycle trails, horse-riding, kayaking and boat cruises; ways to take in the phenomenal scenery and native wildlife you are perhaps more likely to see. Regular sightings of seals basking in the loch, otters, red squirrels, deer drinking from the water’s edge and the occasional white-tailed eagle will be sure to leave you awe-struck.
Point Clair is the ultimate in luxury self-catering, the house and location are absolutely incredible. With high-spec facilities, superb in-house entertainment and spectacular views of the breath-taking countryside from both inside and outside the property, you will never be bored here. Comfortably sleeping up to 13 people it is simply just an amazing place to spend time, friends together, family holidays, group breaks or special occasion celebrations, even as a venue for a boutique wedding of your own making, you really can’t get much better than this.
To be so completely bowled over by the spectacular location that the accommodation suddenly seems unimportant would be an easy mistake to make; this is where Point Clair really comes into its own. Inside is absolutely awesome! Ingenious furnishings: eclectic, antique and modern chic; a calming understated colour palate with just enough vibrant splashes to create personality and panache; funky features in the living areas, stylish opulence in the bedrooms.
This large country house in a glorious position overlooking Loch Ness, was built in the 1930’s by a ship’s captain and the nautical influence is apparent in its design. The bow ended front of the property resembles the bridge of a ship and the wraparound windows offer far-reaching panoramic views across the loch. Extended over the years, Point Clair was renovated in 2013 to provide well laid out, comfortable accommodation, kitted out with everything you could possible want to keep the kids and adults entertained, this six-bedroomed, spacious holiday rental, couldn’t be better for families or friends to stowaway in.
The secluded grounds extend to approximately 4 acres and are approached from the public road through wrought iron electric gates, across a cattle grid and down a lengthy driveway to a turning circle and parking area in front of the house. The formal gardens have been carefully manicured, the framework of flagstone paths and avenues of trees provide an ideal setting for meandering walks. Inviting paths lead through the wooded grounds to hidden viewpoints and to the private shingle beach where you will find a sheltered mooring, the perfect launch point for kayaks and dinghies. From the north east of the house a tree canopied, stepped pathway leads down to the loch side and natural harbour.
There really is everything you need at Point Clair for a fantastic vacation, just pick up your groceries on the drive in and you can enjoy a wonderful, relaxing holiday in your own little piece of paradise.
If you do want to venture out, Point Clair is ideally placed for exploring the Great Glen, Inverness, Fort William and the beautiful Isle of Skye. There are umpteen amounts of pubs and restaurants to enjoy and the area is awash with activities and interesting places to visit. In the immediate vicinity, there are, of course, plenty of boat cruises and water sports operating around the loch and for those who prefer to stay on land, you can walk, cycle or ride the ‘Loch Ness 360’ an eighty mile long circular trail, taking in all the breath-taking scenery and wonderful wildlife the region has to offer. Traditional rural sports include: fishing, shooting and stalking and the Nevis Range Ski Centre near Fort William offers year round activities. The Highlands is also Scotland’s largest geographical whisky producing area, with no fewer than 47 distilleries across the region – particularly good news if you like a dram or two of Scotland’s favourite tipple!
To get you in the mood for a magical holiday we recommend visiting the website where you will find a video of the property and countless images to whet your appetite.
Point Clair is a luxurious country house which can comfortably accommodate up to 13 guests. There is central heating throughout and the water comes filtered directly from the loch.
Accommodation consists of six double bedrooms (five with en-suite bathrooms) and one family bathroom on the first floor. Large living room (with panoramic window), state-of-the-art kitchen, dining room, breakfast room, utility and downstairs cloakroom with cinema room and games room on the ground floor.
To give a flavour of what’s in store, here are some features and facts, not about Nessie, but what lies beneath the roof of Point Clair House:
Master Bedroom – Large super king size luxury velvet button wingback bed, at the foot, a fabulous Louis XVI style bench seat. Panoramic curved glass window with amazing views of Loch Ness and the surrounding mountains. Luxury ensuite bathroom with large overhead rain fall shower and a raised platform area with gorgeous Nickel plated stand alone bath tub, poised right by the window for you to relax in and soak up the views.
Living room – supremely comfortable with fabulous curved glass window overlooking the loch; cosy real log fire burner; squishy long curved sofa and cosy loveseat.
A brand new modern galley style kitchen, with all the latest mod cons. Double American fridge freezer, 6 burner large range cooker with 3 oven compartments, microwave oven and coffee maker.
The focal point of the Dining Room is a 150 year old cathedral door, converted into a magnificent 14 seater dining table, purchased in Denmark and flown into Scotland. Soft ambient lighting created by a cluster of droplet lights purchased from Barcelona, sets the scene for a delicious dinner party.
Cinema Room – a super fun room with great character, 1930’s authentic antique theatre chairs newly upholstered in bright, colourful velvets add to the atmosphere. An enormous 90” surround sound TV gives you the ultimate experience in home cinema entertainment – built in Sky TV, Netflix and Sony PlayStation console.
Games Room – the converted double garage is now home to a fantastic, fully kitted out games room: American viper slate top pool table, glass top football table, stand alone arcade machine with 1500 games and a sit down cocktail arcade machine with 1800 games to choose from. Cupboards of board games and books for rainy days – a mountain of fun to keep the whole family entertained.
There is no set availability or pricing schedule for Point Clair House, owners Kal and Trusha take a flexible approach to bookings, preferring to listen to individual requirements and enquiries on a bespoke basis. If you would like to find out more about this exceptional self catering holiday home in Scotland, which is beyond all expectation, simply pick up the phone and call, or send your email enquiry through Boutique & Breakfast.
Point Clair is a luxury self catering property.
The nearby villages of Invermoriston and Fort Augustus offer local shops for daily supplies, supermarkets such as Aldi, Lidl, M&S Food, Co-Op, Morrisons and Tesco can be found further afield in the larger towns of Inverness and Fort William.
If you don’t feel like cooking, but don’t want to leave the comfort of the house, Kal and Trusha can put you in touch with local chefs available for private hire.
Dining out – Loch Ness is a popular tourist destination and there’s certainly no shortage of places to eat out. There are some amazing speciality dishes and local produce you must try when in Scotland. The nation’s favourites include: haggis, black pudding and tattie scones; glorious game fresh from the moors onto your plate, the traditional heart-warming soup Cullen skink; world-renowned Scottish salmon and simply the best shortbread buttery biscuit you will ever taste – delicious with a hot cup of tea!
A spectacular location for an intimate affair, Point Clair would make a fabulous venue for a boutique wedding, special occasion or birthday party – just imagine the photos!
This is not something the owners get involved in themselves, but if you want to plan your dream celebration, they would be delighted to provide the most magical setting, for a creation of your own making.
You have found a wonderful place to stay and Boutique and Breakfast is committed to giving you a personalised service so that you can find the right room at the right price. Simply fill in our enquiry form and within 24 hours you will receive a response from Point Clair House tailored to your needs. This will be in the form of either a telephone call or an email.
