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Highlights

Inverness country house on the river
Fully catered in peak fishing season (July-October)
Rural seclusion, yet only ten minutes from Inverness
Exclusive access to fantastic fly fishing
Small bothy (lodge) by the river included, with hot tub
Daily housekeeping included

Guestbook

'What a wonderfully privileged week. No fish but no problem. So relaxing. Excellent food and friendly people'
'Thanks for a superb stay. The lodge is fantastic, with such attention to detail. The staff have been so friendly and helpful'

Smith tip

No one knows why fly-fishing actually works; salmon don’t eat flies (or anything else) when swimming up the rivers to their breeding ground. One look at a fisherman's fly will tell you that it doesn’t look like a real insect. One theory is that these fish, which spend most of their lives in the ocean, are simply curious in the novel surroundings of the river. Whatever the reason, you can still catch a salmon with this method… well, sometimes.

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Ness River Lodge

Inverness, United Kingdom[view map]

Style
Contemporary Caledonia
Setting
Banks of the River Ness

Ness River Lodge enjoys a spectacular location on the banks of one of Scotland’s finest salmon fishing rivers. Fly-fishermen from around the world come here to test their skill, and while we can’t guarantee a prize catch, a carefree and stylish stay is assured. The lodge sleeps up to 13 and offers the quintessential Highland experience, but the Asian and African influences reveal a decidedly cosmopolitan style. Sip a whisky by the towering fireplace and drink in the river views from the picture window. The lure of Inverness, Loch Ness and the spectacular Cairngorms will no doubt tempt you to explore.

Need to know

Rates
£5,875 a week excluding fishing and catering. These extras must be included if you stay between 5 July and 14 October.
Sleeps
12–13 including a single room normally used by a nanny.
Ideal for
Fly-fishing, fantastic food (particularly trout and salmon) and a stylish escape to the Great Outdoors.
Minimum hire
Three-night breaks from Friday to Sunday and four-night midweek breaks are available out of the main fishing season.
Booking process
Smith deposit taken when you book. A deposit of £500 is required when booking. A refundable good-housekeeping deposit of £500 is required one month before arrival.
Property style
Country house
Grounds
The lodge is right on the river bank, surrounded by four acres of lawns. Its rural setting makes it hard to believe you’re only a few minutes outside Inverness.
Also
Smoking is not allowed in the lodge

In the know

Eating and drinking
Ness River Lodge is fully catered during the peak fishing season which runs from the beginning of July to 14 October, and is self-catered during the rest of the year. Catering can easily be arranged during this time. Nothing beats eating the salmon you caught yourself. You can dine under the antler chandelier in the lodge, or in the bothy right next to the water. Ness River Lodge is fully catered during the peak fishing season, which runs from the beginning of July to 14 October. Outside the fishing season, the lodge is available on a self-catered basis but a chef and waiting staff can easily be arranged.
Housekeeping
Daily housekeeping is included in the cost.
Entertainment
There’s a CD player in every bedroom, and a CD library in the snug. The central focus of Ness River Lodge is fly-fishing for salmon and trout on the river. Not only can the lodge provide you with everything you need to fish in one of the best stretches of water in the Highlands, you can also get expert tuition from Gordon Armstrong, the Spey casting world record holder. Exclusive fishing rights are provided on a stretch that accommodates four to six rods.
Provided
Bed linen, towels, toiletries, books, board games and WiFi in The Lodge and the Bothy. A housekeeper is included in the cost and will visit daily.
Packing tips
Bring some sun cream. Scotland isn’t exactly famous for sunshine but a hot day out on the river can turn you as pink as a salmon.
Eco policy
Recycling facilities are provided on-site. Ness River Lodge safeguards a very valuable river ecosystem so you won't be able to fish with equipment that has been used abroad in the last six months.

For a detailed description of all the rooms and grounds, click here

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Children
Welcome. Travel cots can be provided on request. The separate bedroom on the ground floor is often used by a nanny and has a small sitting room.

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Ness River Lodge

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