Erchless Castle
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Erchless Castle was the ancient home of the Chief Clan Chisholm from the Norman Conquest until 1935. The estate exends to 12,000 acres from the Upper Beauly to the top of the Phillain at 854m and offers top class Red Deer stalking for up to two rifles, together with salmon fishing on 12 miles of the River Glass, which is divided into 6 rotating beats.
Rental
£3750.00 per week - Last two weeks in July, August, September & October
£2950.00 per week - rest of year
£1975.00 weekend rate
Christmas 2012 - £4,250.00
New Year 2012/13 - £4,500.00
Fishing from £50 per rod based on 3 rods for 3 days or 4 rods for 3 days on six rotating beats
Stalking from £350 per stag
The castle was originally built at the beginning of the 14th century, as a classic Norman style L- shaped Keep complete with pepper pot turrets. Georgian and Victorian additions were made to give the castle the form it has today. The Victorian wing provides the main letting accommodation, with 7 large bedrooms, a large Georgian dining room and all modern facilities.
Accommodation
The castle sleeps 12-14 guests comfortably (17 maximum)
Bedroom 1 (Italian Room) Double
Bedroom 2 Twin
2nd Floor
Room 3 (Tartan) Double plus dressing room with single bed
Room 4 Twin
Room 5 Double Kingsize Four poster
Room 6 Double King size Four Poster
Attic Room (Dormitory 4 beds)
Main Rooms are equipped with hairdryers and towelling dressing gowns
There are a total of three bathrooms. There is one shower room and two bathrooms, one with a shower over the bath.
Fishing
The River Glass is a beautiful river divided into 6 beats of 3 rods each, fly only, rotating daily. Fishing runs from mid June to mid October. There is trout fishing on the Upper Beauly and River Glass from April to June, and on the Grom Loch, the Erchless Burn and Long Loch throughout the season.
Stalking
Top class Red Deer stalking for up to two rifles is available on the estate from early September onwards.
Other Activities
Strathglass is also a wonderful area for walking and birdwatching and there are several golf courses nearby.The village also provides an excellent base if you are looking for more energetic pursuits and some of the most beautiful mountains and glens in Scotland, including the renowned Glen Affric, lie on its doorstep. Cycling is popular in the local area and the village is the finishing line for the annual Highland Cross when participants travel from the west coast to the east coast of Scotland by cycling and running.
GEORGE GOLDSMITH
48 North Castle Street
Edinburgh EH2 3LU
Scotland
tel: +44 (0)131 476 6500
fax: +44 (0)131 476 6501
email: info@georgegoldsmith.com
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