Willow self-catering in the Great Glen.

Willow self-catering accommodation is totally independent from Woodlands B&B. Located in East Lewiston, just outside the popular village of Drumnadrochit, near Loch Ness, on the Great Glen Way, it is a great base for you to explore the Highlands, your gateway to the Western Isles. Willow only hosts 2 people, is on the ground floor with direct access to the front garden via steps. With views of the mountains of Loch Ness., Willow offers an open plan kitchen-dining-lounge, bedroom , bathroom. All bedding is provided along with 100% cotton fluffy face cloth, hand and bath towels, tea towels in the kitchen, a couple of loo rolls and sundries. There is also tea, coffee, sugar, cafetieres, teapots as well as welcoming treats. Please let us know in advance if you have a special dietary requirement. Appliances include hob, oven, microwave, fridge and freezer, kettle, toaster, 32'' flat screen television with Freesat, hairdryer. We also have electric boot dryers for wet walking boots if you need. We offer a clothes wash and dry service for a fee (£10 per load). We also supply some washing up liquid, bin liners, cling film, tin foil, tea towels, J-cloth to keep you started. Hand sanitiser is provided for guests to use on each entry to Willow. We have also provided antibacterial hand wash. Fixtures in your accommodation include: shower, fitted kitchen, dining table and chairs, sofa, coffee table, ambient lighting. Thanks to a zip and Link option, we can offer sleeping arrangements as either 2 single beds or 1 King size bed. Please let us know your preference at the time of booking. The 2 single beds will be made as default. We can provide secure bicycle/motorbike storage on request. Please feel free to use the outdoor sitting area. With the Covid 'new normal', we have unfortunately had to remove any form of literature and board games. However, we provide a single use pack of key brochures and local map for guests' exclusive use. If you need specific information, please let us know in advance. We have also provided suggested visits in a laminated folder which is sanitised after each stay in Willow. Free wifi, on-site parking and totally non-smoking, including no vaping and no electronic cigarettes. Willow self-catering accommodation is self-contained with its own private entrance on the left side of the main building. Whilst it attached to the house, you have entire privacy from the rest of the property where owners live. We will be on site to welcome you on arrival and show you around your accommodation. Your keys will be given to you respecting the social distancing currently in place. Check-in: from 4 pm to 7 pm but we can accommodate other times by prior arrangement. Check out: 10.30 am We welcome guests over the age of 10. We are located in a quiet part of Drumnadrochit, away from the main road. Within a very short walking distance are excellent places to eat if you don't wish to cook. We have several local walks on our doorsteps, including forest, hill and to Urquhart castle on the shores of Loch Ness. Within a short walking distance from your accommodation, you can follow several walks and paths including: the Great Glen Way, Loch Ness 360, Affric Kintrail, the trail of the 7 lochs. If you don't have your own transport, bus routes (Stagecoach and Scottish city link) run regular services to/from Inverness, Fort William and further afield. Please note that it is now compulsory to wear masks in public transport and shops in Scotland. Covid-19 protocols With your safety, comfort and wellbeing, we have the correct cleaning products, PPE and practises in place so that your accommodation is prepared in the best possible way for your stay. We are adhering to the ‘Commit to clean’ enhanced cleaning protocol with Airbnb based on the recommendations from CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). We are operating a 24-hour window between bedroom occupation. When we were Covid-19 preparing, we both undertook training and secured certification for ‘Coronavirus Taking Proactive Action’, endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality and 'Level 1-Coronavirus Awareness' with the Mandatory Training Group. We have been awarded the “We’re Good to Go” industry standard mark in recognition that Woodlands B&B follows government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, awarded by The National Tourist Organisations of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. We have achieved accreditation and certification through the AA COVID Confident assessment scheme. We will update this message and our practices as the situation evolves under the Scottish Government guidelines. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We hope that everything we are doing will ensure you have the most fantastic holiday in the Highlands. In these challenging times, we are grateful for your booking and want to reassure you of our usual warm welcome and hospitality. With best wishes and see you soon. Robert and Isabelle French spoken