Property for sale

Polmaily House, Cannich Road, Drumnadrochit, Inverness IV63

Polmaily House is a magnificent Highland country estate offering an exceptional lifestyle and highly marketable leisure business close to the world famous Loch Ness. Beautifully refurbished and presented, it combines an impressive main house with 16 bedrooms in total, generous owners’ accommodation and a separate bungalow within about 6.5 acres of landscaped grounds, trout lake and recreational facilities.

Situation and location

Polmaily House lies in a peaceful rural setting just a few minutes’ drive from the village of Drumnadrochit and the shores of Loch Ness, enjoying a sheltered position within one of the Highlands’ most scenic glens. Inverness, the Highland capital, is readily accessible for mainline rail links, airport connections and a full range of services, making the property practical for both private and commercial use. The surrounding area offers renowned walking, cycling, field sports, golf and water-based activities, together with famous whisky distilleries and iconic attractions such as Urquhart Castle. This combination of tranquillity, accessibility and tourism demand underpins Polmaily House’s strong track record as an exclusive use destination.

The main house

The original Georgian house, believed to date from the 1720s, has been comprehensively refurbished to provide generous and flexible accommodation arranged over three principal floors. The ground floor offers a series of elegant reception rooms ideal for entertaining and group gatherings, with multiple sitting rooms, formal and informal dining spaces and a substantial, well equipped kitchen at the heart of the home. Upper floors provide beautifully presented bedrooms, with 11 en suite bedrooms, allowing comfortable accommodation for large family parties, events or commercial letting. Ancillary spaces, including a cinema room, games room and service areas, support efficient operation while retaining the charm and character expected of a period Highland house.

Owners’ accommodation and ancillary bungalow

In addition to the main house, the estate includes Tack House Cottage, providing ideal accommodation for resident proprietors or key staff, and readily adaptable for additional guest letting if required. The layout, as indicated on the floor plans, provides a private living room/bedroom, well proportioned kitchen and modern bathroom alongside three good sized bedrooms. A separate one bedroom bungalow within the grounds offers further flexibility, either as additional owners’ accommodation, a long term rental or an attractive stand alone holiday unit. This arrangement gives incoming purchasers several options for combining lifestyle occupation with income generation.

Established exclusive use business

Polmaily House is currently operated as a successful exclusive use venue for large self catering gatherings, celebrations, retreats and corporate events, with the main house licensed to accommodate up to 31 guests. Clients benefit from full private use of the property and all facilities, with demand driven by its scale, location and extensive on site amenities. The business model lends itself to continuation and further development, with potential to expand into weddings, retreats and specialist themed breaks, capitalising on the estate’s distinctive setting and established online presence. With owners’ accommodation already in place, the property is well suited to hands on operators or to management under contract.

Grounds, facilities and development potential

The estate extends to about 6.5 acres of stunning grounds, combining formal lawns, mature woodland and open amenity space. A host of leisure facilities set Polmaily House apart, including a heated swimming pool, all weather tennis court, private trout lake with jetty, games areas, croquet lawn and attractive walks through the grounds. Ample parking and level lawned areas provide excellent scope for outdoor entertaining, marquee events and wedding receptions. Subject to securing the necessary consents, parts of the site appear well suited to the creation of additional lodges or units, allowing a purchaser to enhance capacity and diversify revenue streams while making full use of the estate’s exceptional setting.