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The Hen House, Kiltarlity

Guest Rating
Rating
4.8
out of 5
Sleeps 2
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1

The Hen House is a stunning converted Victorian hen house on the historic Belladrum Estate in the Scottish Highlands near Inverness. This unique one-bedroom property offers exceptional luxury in a peaceful woodland setting. The Hen House combines original character with modern comforts for a truly special holiday experience.

Set within the beautiful grounds of Belladrum Estate, you'll find yourself surrounded by pine trees and wildlife. Red squirrels visit the garden and birds soar overhead. The location provides an ideal base for exploring the Highlands with Loch Ness, Inverness and countless walking trails all within easy reach.

This studio-style accommodation features a king-size bed with striking wooden headboard and unique gate-style footboard.

 

About The Hen House

The Hen House is a stunning converted Victorian hen house on the historic Belladrum Estate in the Scottish Highlands near Inverness. This unique one-bedroom property offers exceptional luxury in a peaceful woodland setting. The Hen House combines original character with modern comforts for a truly special holiday experience.

Set within the beautiful grounds of Belladrum Estate, you'll find yourself surrounded by pine trees and wildlife. Red squirrels visit the garden and birds soar overhead. The location provides an ideal base for exploring the Highlands with Loch Ness, Inverness and countless walking trails all within easy reach.

This studio-style accommodation features a king-size bed with striking wooden headboard and unique gate-style footboard. The open-plan living space includes a fully-equipped kitchen with high-end appliances, comfortable seating area and a bathroom with bath and overhead shower. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed with luxury fittings throughout.

Nearby attractions include Urquhart Castle (20 miles, 30 minutes), Loch Ness (15 miles, 25 minutes), Glen Affric National Nature Reserve (18 miles, 35 minutes) and Inverness city centre (12 miles, 20 minutes) with its castle, cathedral and shops.

The Hen House is perfect for couples seeking a romantic retreat. Relax in your private enclosed garden with wood-fired hot tub after days exploring the Highlands. This fairy-tale cottage consistently receives five-star reviews from delighted guests.

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Hen House

Peaceful Location

Guests love the tranquil woodland setting with pine trees, birdsong and occasional red squirrel visitors. Perfect for unwinding away from everyday stress.

Luxury Finishes

The high-quality fixtures, fittings and appliances throughout the property make guests feel pampered. Everything is top-of-the-range and immaculately maintained.

Wood-Fired Hot Tub

The outdoor hot tub under its own gazebo is a guest favourite. Perfect for relaxing after a day exploring, regardless of the Scottish weather.

Unique Character

The converted Victorian hen house has a fairy-tale quality with its distinctive design and thoughtful touches like the beautiful Balinese bed and quirky nightlights.

Perfect for Couples

Guests repeatedly mention how romantic and cosy the property feels. The private garden and intimate setting make it ideal for special occasions.

Excellent Base for Exploring

The location provides easy access to Inverness, Loch Ness and the wider Highlands. Guests appreciate being able to see something different each day.

Getting To The Hen House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Hen House by car, take the A9 north from Inverness, then follow signs for Kiltarlity and Belladrum Estate. The property is located on the estate grounds with good access roads and clear signage to guide you.

By Train

For those traveling by rail, Inverness is the nearest major station, approximately 12 miles from The Hen House. From there, you'll need to take a taxi or hire a car for the final leg of your journey.

Off-road parking for one car
Inverness station (12 miles)
Easily accessible from the A9

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Urquhart Castle
Distance: 20 miles
IV63 6XJ
Loch Ness
Distance: 15 miles
IV63 6TU
Glen Affric National Nature Reserve
Distance: 18 miles
IV4 7NB
Beauly Firth Circular
Distance: 8 miles
IV4 7AB
Reelig Glen Forest Walk
Distance: 5 miles
IV5 7PJ
Belladrum Estate Trails
Distance: 0 miles
IV4 7BA
Beauly High Street
Distance: 7 miles
IV4 7EH
Eastgate Shopping Centre
Distance: 12 miles
IV2 3PP
Roberts Farm Shop
Distance: 5 miles
IV4 7JL
Inverness Bus Station
Distance: 12 miles
IV1 1LT
Beauly Railway Station
Distance: 7 miles
IV4 7EG
Inverness Airport
Distance: 20 miles
IV2 7JB
Urquhart Castle
Distance: 20 miles
IV63 6XJ
Loch Ness
Distance: 15 miles
IV63 6TU
Glen Affric National Nature Reserve
Distance: 18 miles
IV4 7NB
Beauly Firth Circular
Distance: 8 miles
IV4 7AB
Reelig Glen Forest Walk
Distance: 5 miles
IV5 7PJ
Belladrum Estate Trails
Distance: 0 miles
IV4 7BA
Beauly High Street
Distance: 7 miles
IV4 7EH
Eastgate Shopping Centre
Distance: 12 miles
IV2 3PP
Roberts Farm Shop
Distance: 5 miles
IV4 7JL
Inverness Bus Station
Distance: 12 miles
IV1 1LT
Beauly Railway Station
Distance: 7 miles
IV4 7EG
Inverness Airport
Distance: 20 miles
IV2 7JB

Is The Hen House Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The Hen House is primarily designed as a romantic retreat for couples, with a studio layout and single bedroom. While children are welcome (travel cot and highchair available), the space is compact and better suited to couples with perhaps one small child. The estate grounds offer space to explore and the property is well-positioned for family-friendly attractions like Loch Ness and wildlife spotting.
For Couples
The Hen House was designed with couples in mind. The fairy-tale quality of this converted Victorian building creates an instantly romantic atmosphere. Enjoy private evenings in the wood-fired hot tub under the stars, cosy nights in the stunning king-size bed and peaceful mornings in your enclosed garden. The thoughtful touches like luxury toiletries and welcome gifts add to the special feeling.
Pet Friendly
One well-behaved dog is welcome at The Hen House. The enclosed garden provides a safe space for your pet to enjoy, while the surrounding Belladrum Estate offers excellent walking opportunities. The woodland setting is perfect for morning and evening walks. Remember to bring your dog's bed and supplies as the luxury furnishings are best protected from paws!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Hen House

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, The Hen House has a wood-fired hot tub in the private garden under a gazebo. You'll need to light it about 3-4 hours before use to heat the water properly.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, The Hen House welcomes one well-behaved dog. The enclosed garden provides a safe outdoor space and the surrounding estate offers lovely walks for you and your pet.
What's special about the bed at The Hen House?
The king-size bed features a striking wooden headboard panel and unique gate-style doors at the foot. Many guests comment on how comfortable it is, though some find it slightly soft.
How private is the property?
The Hen House has its own enclosed garden with Chinese/Japanese style fencing. You may occasionally see other residents on the estate, but the property itself is very private.
What amenities are provided?
The cottage includes luxury toiletries, robes for the hot tub, a welcome gift, high-end kitchen appliances including a Smeg coffee machine, TV with Netflix and excellent WiFi despite the rural location.
Are there shops and restaurants nearby?
The nearest shop is 1.6 miles away and the closest pub is 2 miles from the property. Guests recommend stocking up on supplies as quality dining options in the immediate area are limited.
What's the best time to visit?
The Hen House is beautiful year-round. Winter visits can be magical with snow, while summer allows more time to enjoy the garden. The hot tub and good heating make it cosy regardless of season.
How accessible is the property?
The Hen House is ground floor accommodation but is not suitable for wheelchair users. The property has some unique features including the bed design that may not suit those with mobility issues.

The Hen House Reviews

Michael
Great place to stay
A great house in a great land! We had a grate time and will come back!
Excellent property, we were delighted with the Hen House, The location and surroundings,It was warm cosy comfy and Romantic. It exceeded my expectations and my Husnand was delighted at his birthday surprise holiday , We had a wonderful time . We will he recommending it to friends and family. Joan
Steven
Excellent, this was the 3rd time we have stayed at The Hen House in 9 months as it is just a very special property which feels like it is cuddling you. This stay was for our Ruby 40th Wedding Anniversary.
SUPERB THATS THE ONLY WAY TO DESCRIBE THIS COTTAGE PRIVATE QUITE WELL THOUGHT OUT AND AS DESCRIBED
We would like to thank you for our wonderful stay, the property was brilliant and the surroundings are amazing! The Location is brilliant too, not to far away from civilisation but far enough to enjoy the rural surroundings of the highlands!
Hamish
Had an enjoyable and relaxing long weekend at the Hen House, which is easily the best equipped cottage we have stayed in before. Hope to return soon!
A very nice little property thank you for the wine and chocolate . Some information on local amenities such as doctor or dentists would I think be prudent. We didn't need All in all a good facility.
Jeanette
We were a little warm at night and was unsure how to alter heating but apart from that a fab stay and a very well thought out cottage. Hot tub was lovely!
I really love its perfect just need more information for pick up the key when ... I really love its perfect just need more information for pick up the key when they arrive For h the the rest just lovely house I really enjoy my Holliday
Lovely peaceful location had a fantastic wee break. Check in could be earlier though
Steven
This is the 2nd time in past 3 months we have stayed in this wonderful dreamlike property. We experienced exactly the same feelings as we did on our first visit and it felt so us! So comfy, warm and peacefula total joy to stay. One tiny thing requiring a fix was the outer wooden door handle that had obviously come loose and needed a tighten, apart from that minor comment this property is maintained to the highest standard. Steven & Mandy Buttress
Philip
Really lovely place in a nice area we'll definitely be back. Only a few minor things that could be better we couldn't fathom the light switches. They seemed to do different things depending on what order you switch them the mirror in the bathroom was a bit high another shelf in the bathroom would be good
Angela
Absolutely loved our time here at the hen house. Thank you for the kind welcome chocolates and wine. So much to see and do in the area and the grounds. Would also recommend at trip to Roberts farm shop even if its to see the cows and other animals. Hope we can book to come back here again soon.
Andrew
Perfect, exceeded our expectations, quirky stay! Clean, crisp bedding, quality bathroom products, beautiful garden, everything we needed, very relaxing, beautiful quiet surroundings, modern TV, Alexa to play music
Steven
From the moment we walked into this Fairytale property we never stopped saying wow our whole break. It was absolutely stunning, so quirky, comfortable, spotlessly clean, warm, great shower and the bed was out of this world. We didnt want to leave and were so impressed we have already booked a return break in next few months! Sensational!
Nicola
Had a fantastic time
Charlotte
The most perfect place we've ever stayed, from the location down to the finishing touches and thoughtful gifts we found on arrival. Everything was so clean and there was everything we could possibly need available. An absolute gem. Will recommend to everyone. Thank you.
Rebecca
Amazing property! Loved every part of it, and was very saddened to leave. It was incredibly peaceful and tranquil, and a perfect location for visiting local tourist spots. The little details such as wine and chocolate, music playing on arrival and the robes for the hot tub were just lovely. Hope to be back again soon. Thank you.
Lindsay
Lovely wee cottage with imaginative interiors. Very warm and comfortable and a great base for sight seeing and walking.
Blaine
Solid property, would come again.
Great property on a lovely country estate, well placed for walkinghiking and visiting local attractions. The Hen House itself is very well appointed and is a perfect base for couples looking for a peaceful base in beautiful countryside. The only downside is the absence of quality pubsrestaurants in the immediate area, so do some shopping and prepare to eat in.
Chwee Pheng
Unique, one of a kind conversion, n the attention to details! Beautiful!!
Shannon
We absolutely loved it, the hen house was beautiful. The space was very well thought out and so many luxury touches, we honestly didnt want to leave. We cannot wait to book again for next year!
Andrew
Our stay in the Hen House was amazing! The property was super clean, really well presented and we were even left a bottle of wine and some chocolates when we arrived. The location is beautiful, and is only a stones throw from lots of amazing places of natural beauty, allowing you to explore the highlands to the fullest! We had requested for all feather bedding to be removed as my wife is allergic, and were happy to see that not only had the bedding been removed, the whole property had gone through an extra clean to make sure no feathers remained, and we were left a little note by the cleaner explaining what had been done! Thank you so much, we had an amazing stay and can't recommend this property enough!
Beautiful property, high quality everything amazing experience
Patricia
Absolutely lovely, charming, warm, unique. Snowy during our stay which made it even more magical. Very comfortable bed. Previously a hen house, albeit a very grand one, in the Victorian era when it was part of the Belladrum estates home farm. The whole property has been renovated and designed with impeccable taste thoughtful touches like the quirky nightlights, guests photograph album, organic toiletries, retro fittings and of course the beautiful Balinese bed.
Douglas
This was a really, really cool place. Newly remodeled, topoftheline fittings and furnishings, extremely cozy. It was great to have the hot tub make sure you fire it up about 34 hours in advance and the gazebo overhead made it suitable for any weather although ours was great. We had a little mixup when we arrived, which I only mention because Sykes, the owner, and the property manager all bent over backwards to correct it. To me, the true measure of service only comes when the inevitable mistake occurs, and the grade comes from the response, which was A. Do not hesitate to stay here you won't find a better property anywhere near.
Samuel
Couldnt fault the hen house really beautiful place it would be better if you ... Couldnt fault the hen house really beautiful place it would be better if you could check in a bit earlier and the hot tub a pain to keep the wood burner going for a novice like us but i would recommend this place a great base for all surrounding attractions
Hayley
Had an amazing time and Ower was attentive when needed! Will definitely be back and have passed on recommendations!
Apologies for lateness in leaving this feedback has been a busy couple of weeks since returning to the toddler. First and foremost we wanted to thank you for our stay at The Hen House which we thoroughly enjoyed even if only for 2 nights. We were impressed by the quality of the design of The Hen House, the interior, electronics and setup with manual and the amazing wood fired hot tub! All of this added to a really enjoyable getaway which we have already recommended to others and will continue to do so. We'd very much like to book another stay at The Hen House in the near future! As the stay was pretty much all positive, there isn't that much to say around negatives or improvements but I will mention a few things for feedback As we don't drink alcohol the gift bottle of wine was sort of wasted on us as a gift. We've stayed at similar small getaways and, on top of alcohol, a local delicacy smoked fish, eggs or something of the sort is usually given as a welcome. This would have been a super touch! Permaculture Design could be applied to the courtyard to make it more lush and interactive and could easily house hens within the courtyard area. Organic grow spaces could be made amongst the large gravel area. Trees in courtyard need a good pruning. The Smeg coffee machine was great to use. Bringing this into focus a bit more with extra brew making kit and organic milk would be fantastic. Mattress could be firmer to provide extra support and possibly less pillows. It's difficult to get to sleep first few nights when staying away somewhere if the mattress is too soft and sinks. Overall this is a 5 star piece of well crafted and finished accommodation. It's nicely thought out and has a really homely feel to it. Great travelling distance to Inverness and rest highlands. Highly recommend!
LOVED this property! The Hen House is stunning. The finishing touches are absolutely lovely. We had a great break and of course, the hot tub is the icing on the cake. Cant wait until we can make a return trip.
A lovely 2nd visit to the hen house. We love the luxury of the house. maybe could have lowered the heating as the tempratures had risen and no way to lower it. Great location for visiting near by tourist places.
Kirsty
Loved the hen house beautiful location, gorgeous stay with everything you need! Personally the bed was too soft for me, but some people would take that as a good thing! Highly recommend
Had an amazing stay at The Hen House just wished it could have been longer. Great place to stay at to explore the surrounding areas. Hope to be back with you soon.
Yvonne
What a fantastic cottage this is and I would highly recommend it to anyone. It was like a wee fairytale cottage, lovely and cozy, spotlessly clean and had everything you would need for your visit. I absolutely loved the bed with the amazing wood panel on the headboard and the amazing gatesdoors at the bottom. The large mirror looked beautiful too. The only one thing I did not like so much were the seats. I did not find them very comfortable. The appliances were amazing and they have thought of everything you might need. The garden was lovely with 2 beautiful pagodas. One with seats and a table and one with an amazing hot tub. It is wood fired and the first time we used it my husband tried to cook me !! Next time he got the hang of it better Even the fencing around this cottage was beautiful Chinese Japanese style. As you can guess this was right up my street and I loved every minute of being there. We had lovely walks around the estate as well so it was a very relaxing stay. Thank you xx
Charlotte
Absolutely amazing cottage, finished to a high standard. Stayed at the Hen House for five days a beautiful area with some great walks
Absolutely lovely petite cottage in a beautiful part of the world somewhere different to see every day. Beautifully finished, warm and clean. Thanks for the welcome pack! All fittings luxury and top of range making everything feel like a treat. The hot tub was great fun once we worked out how to get it going. Only reason not leaving 100 is the renovation work on adjacent properties is noisy. Once this is finished this will be a perfect and peaceful retreat and I'm hoping to book again for my son daughter in law. Highly recommend!!
Yashica
Lets just say its a shame this house is not for salerent as we would happily move here! !
Vivienne
The Hen House is in such a lovely peaceful area. It was great to sit in the garden listening to and watching the birds overhead. The smell of the pine trees was fantastic and we even saw an elusive red squirrel on our last day. The accommodation was fabulous for a couple. We would definitely recommend this property and would love to go back again. It's quirky a bit like us! We were out and about a lot and didn't make use of the hot tub. Maybe next time.
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Unit 7, Highland Gateway Business Park, Old Perth Road, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV2 3HX