Enjoy an unrivalled ‘Estate Experience’ at Balnagown.
Unwind and savour a leisurely picnic in the historic Walled Garden, ride bikes around trails through rich arable farmland and sheltering woodland. Listen to the birdsong as you ramble across fields, splash around on paddleboards and take a refreshing dip in the clear water of Loch Auchoyle, or just enjoy the views with a glass of wine and a loch-side barbecue.
Choose your ideal holiday home from nine elegantly styled, historic properties on this private working estate overlooking the Cromarty Firth.
Balnagown is a private highland estate with a difference. Whether youโre looking for a base to explore the Highlands or you want to unwind and reconnect without venturing too far, youโve found the ideal place for the holiday you deserve.
Find your own piece of tranquillity.
Luxury Holiday Properties
At Balnagown you are treated as a privileged guest, with access to everything the estate has to offer.
Weโre lucky enough to revel in our own special micro-climate in Easter Ross, which means that we receive the same low average rainfall as Kent in the south of England. Our mild, dry climate creates Scotland at its best.
Being so far north also means that we enjoy longer days from May to October and at the height of summer, the daylight lingers until well past 11pm. There is even more time to fit in everything you want to doโฆor to enjoy doing nothing at all!
Booking & Availability
With our exceptional micro-climate, Balnagown is an estate for all seasons.
Please use our online Booking Calendar to check availability.
Alternatively, you can call +44 (0)1862 843601 to speak with a member of our estate office to discuss availability or any other enquiries.
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Your own personal playground with endless possibilitiesโฆ
Balnagown Estate is so much more than just a place to stay – itโs an estate experience. Youโll want to return again and again.
Challenge your friends to a game of badminton in the Sports Hall, or get your heart pumping with a workout in the Outdoor Gym. Help yourself to the fishing equipment and cast a line in Loch Larrack, our well-stocked trout loch, or enjoy some target practice with a spot of archery.
Bask in sultry summer afternoons on the banks of Loch Auchoyle, play bowls with a glass of wine in hand, or get in some practice on the golf net for tomorrowโs game at Dornoch or Tain. Put a spring in your step on a morning run over the King James Bridge, or belt round the 400m surfaced running track.
A time & place for you
Staying with us
Easter Ross; a land guarded by magic & mystery.
Follow the Pictish Trail to discover standing stones keeping ancient secrets, take to the sheltered waters of the Cromarty Firth to see the sheen of a dolphin as it breaks the surface, explore the contrasting landscapes of the Highlands. Immerse yourself in nature, or indulge in the simple pleasures of life, reconnect with yourself and loved ones on secluded country walks and leisurely afternoons by our private lochs.
Drink in the salty air at the picturesque village of Portmahomack, explore the area by bike on the quiet roads of the National Cycle network. Feel the spray from the waterfall on the Big Burn walk near Golspie, marvel at salmon leaping at the Falls of Shin or leave a trail of footprints as you walk on nearby Shandwick beach. The only challenge will be choosing what to do!
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The salads in the Walled Garden are ready for pick-your-own! ๐ฅ
If you are staying in any of our self-catering properties on the estate, please help yourself ๐ฅ
#gardening #growyourown #foodie #holiday
Gather the family and escape to the highlands this autumn ๐
Self-catering cottages sleeping 2-10 on our private estate
๐ถ Wild swimming and paddleboarding
๐ฅ Wood burning stoves
๐๏ธ 24/7 gym
๐ด Bike hire
๐ฏ Archery
๐ฃ Fishing
Book direct at https://buff.ly/zxa4TYm call us on 01862 843 601 or email [email protected]
#travel #family #getaway #vacation #visitscotland #uniquestays
Hello to all our new followers from Balnagown! ๐
We are a private Highland estate ~ which means you may not have stepped through the gates unless you`ve stayed with us or joined some of our exclusive tours or talks.
Anyone can book to stay in our self-catering cottages, we hope toย welcomeย you one day soon ๐ ย
If you live further afield ~ or live locally and just want to find out what goes on at Balnagown, follow along for the Estate Experience.
It`s great to have you here ๐ย
#visitscotland #selfcatering #estate #family #intro
To write… to pamper… to paint…
The space is yours.
Gather the family for self-catering stays in the Highlands of Scotland on our private estate.
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In case you needed convincing to come and visit….ย
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Let`s play…. Find Theo! ๐ถ
Somewhere in this beautiful photo of the northern estate you`ll find a well camouflaged puppy…! Can you spot him?!
๐ธ C Paterson
Today marks summer solstice ~ where the sun barely sets and twilight lingers all night.
It`s the perfect time for late evening strolls around the estate, stargazing under a shared blanket and putting the world to rights round the fire with your nearest and dearest.
We spent the afternoon at the wild swimming loch ๐ถ
Here`s to summer in Scotland ๐
Slรกinte!
#paddleboarding #wildswimming #scotland
๐ Sleeps 10 (+4 in the Coach House next door)
๐ 2 king-size, 3 twins (all with en-suite)
๐ฅ Open fire in the sitting room
๐๏ธ Pet friendly
๐ฅ Fire pit in the garden
๐ก Large garden, BBQ & outdoor furniture
๐บ๏ธ WiFi and SKY TV
๐ Sun room
๐ณ Traditional Aga
๐ฅฟ Dressing gowns & slippers
๐ฏ Access to Walled Garden, paddle boarding, bike hire, games hall, indoor and outdoor gyms, fire pits, fishing, archery and more
Get in touch via our website or email [email protected] 01862 843601 for availability.
We look forward to welcoming you to the estate!
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Fishing and Family Time for Father`s Day๐ฃ
For the dad with a sock drawer overflowing, the grandpa that doesn`t need another mug… Treat him (…and you?!) to a getaway on the estate.
This year, give him the gift of making memories together as a family ๐ฉท
Get in touch [email protected], 01862 843601 or book online and win Father`s Day this year.
(…wait – it`s not a sibling competition? Well… you`d win it this year if it was.)
