Luxury Scottish Country House, hot tub, salmon fishing on the River Nairn | House in Inverness

10.0 (11 Reviews) |   6 Bedrooms  5 Bathrooms  13 Guests
South Galson House | Luxury Scottish Country House, hot tub, salmon fishing on the River Nairn

6 Bedroom House in South Galson, Inverness

Set in the countryside, yet only 7 minutes to the center of Inverness.
The property sits on 36 acres, of which 3 acres are gardens which include a 40m x 10m formal pond with four seasons statues and Koi carp, a three tier horse head fountain and a 4m cairn similar on the one found on Culloden battlefield which is 2 miles from the property, the Clava stones are also situated less than a mile from the house. The property includes half a mile salmon fishing on the River Nairn. The garden features more than 30 trees including Chestnuts, Beeches and Firs which exceed 30m in height. To the rear of the property are forestry walks where you could should you wish walk or cycle to Inverness through the forest.
The property was built in 1854 as the Dowager house for MacKintosh of MacKintosh of Moy, made famous by Anne Farquharson, Colonel Anne as she was known, who defeated 1500 redcoats with a team of five servants in an engagement called the Rout of Moy who played a major role in the Jacobite uprising in 1745 culminating in the Battle of Culloden in 1746. It was also the home of Vice Admiral Lachlan Donald MackIntosh.
Sadly the house had fallen into a total state of disrepair when we acquired it in 2010, the house was stripped back to the stone walls including removing the roof and all widow and door lintels the house was then rebuilt to 21t century standards with a ground source heat pump installed to provide underfloor heating on all three floors, all external walls were also fully insulated. Window shutters were reinstalled on all new sash windows, wood paneling in the main living room and dining room, ornate coving installed and seven different Victorian tile floor patterns used.
The kitchen has an Aga along with a freestanding induction hob & oven, central island, two fridge freezers, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, kettle etc along with all pots & pans, plates and cups, enough to comfortably cater for 12 guests. The ground floor sitting room has a wood burning stove set in an inglenook fireplace, all rooms have an original fireplace reinstalled.
All bedrooms have either a king size or double bed along with built in wardrobes, all bedroom floors are wooden parquet, all public rooms, bathrooms and hallways are Victorian tiles.
The family bathroom on the ground floor has a walk in shower featuring a Gustav Klimt wall tile The Kiss, toilet with overhead cistern, bidet, washbasin, radiator towel rail, Victorian tiling on the walls and floor which has under floor heating
Four of the bedrooms are ensuite, the ensuite in bedroom 1 on the third floor has a toilet with overhead cistern, bidet, washbasin, slipper bath, walk in shower and radiator towel rail, Victorian tiling on the walls and floor which has under floor heating. Bedroom 2 ensuite on the third floor has a toilet with overhead cistern, bidet, washbasin, jet bath, walk in shower and radiator towel rail, Victorian tiling on the walls and floor which has under floor heating. Bedroom 3 ensuite on the second floor has a toilet with overhead cistern, washbasin, walk in shower and radiator towel rail, Victorian tiling on the walls and floor which has under floor heating. Bedroom 4 ensuite on the second floor has a toilet with overhead cistern, washbasin, walk in shower and radiator towel rail, Victorian tiling on the walls and floor which has under floor heating. Bedroom 5 on the ground floor has use of the family bathroom, it also has a built in cupboard and desk. Bedroom 6 on the ground floor has use of the family bathroom, it also has a bedroom suite made by J.Ellicock of Aberdeen in 1892.
On the second floor both the sitting room and dining room have half height wood paneling made of Douglas Fir, original fireplaces, window shutters, ornate bespoke coving, feature lighting and individual floor designs featuring center pieces. The dining room also has a Court Cupboard dated around 1820 along with a 14ft oak leaf dining table dating from the late 1700's.
The property is ideally situated directly off the main trunk road north and south the A9, Inverness airport 8 miles, Castle Stuart championship golf course 7 miles, Urquhart Castle Loch Ness 17 miles, Skye 58 miles, skiing in Aviemore 21 miles and of course in the middle of the Whiskey Trails in all directions.

Luxury Scottish Country House, hot tub, salmon fishing on the River Nairn is located in South Galson. Luxury Scottish Country House, hot tub, salmon fishing on the River Nairn provides accommodation, featuring TV, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, among other amenities. This House features TV, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Luxury Scottish Country House, hot tub, salmon fishing on the River Nairn has 6 Bedrooms , 5 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 13 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the South Galson has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in South Galson, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Jetted bathtub
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
Activities
  • Snow sports gear
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Stereo
  • Smart TV
General
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 4500 sq ft (418 sq m)
  • English
  • In a rural location
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Travel crib
  • Highchair
  • Children's games
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Spa
  • Hot tub

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation this property uses geothermal energy

Reviews

Jacob M.
Jul 27, 2025 07:37:21 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Great property, very accommodating for a group of 13, one big family. Six bedrooms is very nice, also five bathrooms. Paul stays on the property and was extremely helpful at check-in and would pop over whenever we needed him. He even took me down to the river, which was a bit of a hike! Great place, would stay there again.
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