Set within 20 acres of woodland in the beautiful Glen Affric Valley, this country house hotel presents itself as the perfect base from which to explore the Highlands of Scotland. With an established reputation for families, the characteristic Polmaily Country Hotel offers a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. The staff are committed to providing you with the highest standards of service to ensure that your stay is an enjoyable and memorable one. The hotel’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.
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.
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