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# A spacious family retreat in the Highlands. Pet Friendly

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 A spacious family retreat in the Highlands. Pet Friendly provides amenities like an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

8 bedrooms6 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Parking available

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### A spacious family retreat in the Highlands. Pet Friendly

A charming and spacious retreat nestled in the heart of the stunning Ross-shire. Just over 2 miles from the quaint village of Evanton, this peaceful getaway is perfectly tucked between the River Sgitheach and the Allt Graad. Set on extensive private grounds down a quiet road, it offers the ideal mix of seclusion and convenience, with easy access to shops, pubs, and the scenery of the Highlands. Relax in nature or explore the great outdoors, Swordale House is the perfect base for your getaway.  
  
\-Master/Family suite with bath and separate shower, super king bed and two singles.  
\-Two double rooms with shower room and another bathroom on the same floor.  
\-Top floor twin single room and king bedrooms.  
\-North wing has a double bedroom, single bedroom and bathroom.  
\-Library  
\-Snooker room  
\-Three TV rooms  
\-Breakfast Room  
\-Dining Room  
\-Conservatory  
\-Courtyard  
\-Orchard  
\-Water garden  
\-Sun Terrace with BBQ

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 8 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 5.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Things to do

- Arcade/game room

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

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

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

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

## About the area

Dingwall is home to this vacation home. Dingwall Museum and Strathpeffer Pump Room are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fyrish Monument and Eagle Stone. Traveling with kids? Consider Dingwall Leisure Centre, or check out an event or a game at Fairburn Activity Centre. [Visit our Dingwall travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Dingwall.dx6053335)

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Dingwall, Scotland

### What's nearby

- Fyrish Monument  
3 min drive \- 3.2 km
- Dalmore Distillery  
9 min drive \- 11.8 km
- Alness Golf Club  
10 min drive \- 11.7 km
- Dingwall Leisure Centre  
11 min drive \- 13.6 km
- Dingwall Museum  
12 min drive \- 13.9 km

### Getting around

- Alness Station  
16 min drive
- Inverness (INV)  
42 min drive

### Restaurants

- Cafe India  
9 min drive
- Storehouse Of Foulis  
5 min drive
- Miss Ying Thai  
11 min drive
- Wimpy  
11 min drive
- The Mallard  
12 min drive

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## Reviews

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### Exceptional

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