Comfort and Convenience at Ness Retreat

We are delighted to be welcoming guests back and as part of our new policy during the COVID-19 situation, we block 30 hours on either side of every booking! Ness Retreat occupies a quiet cul de sac within a popular area of Inverness, close to many amenities including the Theatre, Cinemas and walks along the River Ness and Ness Islands. Shops and Restaurants are also only ten minutes walk away. Guests love the seclusion, peace and comfort that Ness Retreat offers within the heart of the City. A bright first floor apartment located within private landscaped grounds. We aim to create a cosy ‘home from home’ with comfort and cleanliness as a priority. The Living Room is equipped for relaxation with a reclining leather sofa, Stressless Chair and a 40” full HD television complete with Blu-ray/DVD player and use of NETFLIX. There is also free Wi-Fi and a range of organised Tourist Information, Books and Guides for the use of Guests. The kitchen is conveniently situated off the living room and is fully fitted with gas hob, electric oven, fridge freezer, washing machine/dryer and microwave. The bedroom is stylishly decorated offering a choice of pillows and tog rating. There is also a radio clock and TV with remote. All rooms have views out to the open landscaped Courtyard where our designated private parking is also located. Hot water is available at all times and the Shower Room has recently been upgraded offering a powerful shower and additional lighting, plus there is a plentiful supply of towels. The Apartment is quickly and easily heated when required, making Ness Retreat a cosy place to stay in the autumn and winter months too. Ness Retreat is part of a Modern Apartment Complex, located on the first floor. There are shared external doorways at the front and rear of the building. Our Apartment Complex is very quiet and it is rare to meet other residents when entering or leaving the building. When entering the rear doorway of the building, you will find a short flight of stairs direct to our Apartment. When entering via the front doorway, there is a short corridor, which incorporates one fire door, before you reach the short flight of stairs to our Apartment. COVID-19 POLICY STATEMENT: We recommend guests use the rear door entrance at this time. We also provide hand sanitiser for guests to use when entering or leaving our Apartment complex and for their general use when they are out and about. Until recently we liked to greet guests and show them around our Apartment. However, due to COVID-19, our new policy is instead to welcome guests outside the Apartment building, at a 2 metre distance, where we provide access to the keys safely. We also provide guests with hand sanitiser at this point. Full welcome details will be sent to guests in advance and are available in the Apartment. We can also be contacted by guests during their stay. Check-in time is normally not before 3 pm, and check out time is normally by 10 am. The agreed time of meeting is arranged with guests a couple of days before their arrival and if required can be adjusted, with notice, on the day. Ness Retreat is in a popular, secluded, and peaceful area of Inverness which benefits from many areas to walk and relax. The area is well landscaped with trees, open spaces and Green Parks. Ness Walk is located two minutes from the Apartment, where you can enjoy a ten minute walk to the City Centre passing Eden Court, Inverness Cathedral and many popular eateries. Or simply relax and enjoy the seating areas choosing to people watch or enjoy the views of the River and Inverness Castle. The City Centre offers a wide range of shops, activities, bars and restaurants and Eden Court is only five minutes away from our Apartment and boasts theatres, cinemas, galleries, cafe bar and restaurant. Alternatively, stroll south along the Riverside to even wider open spaces where Ness Islands, Bught Park and the Caledonian Canal are situated where you can enjoy many pleasant walks, cycles and outdoor activities. Or decide to visit Inverness Sports Centre and Swimming Pool, also located in this area. The other side of the River is easily reached by crossing the various Victorian pedestrian bridges where you will reach Ness Islands, or where you can visit more well liked restaurants and beer gardens by the River. The Caledonian Canal is also worth a visit to admire the early nineteenth century construction and to enjoy walks and cycles. Many visit Dochgarroch, a short cycle trip along the canal tow path from Inverness, where you can visit An Talla, a favoured Shop and Restaurant with an outdoor eating area. Here you can also board a cruise boat for a trip on Loch Ness. You will love Ness Retreat if you enjoy comfort, peace and tranquility, but also like the convenience of the City Centre within easy walking distance. We hope to welcome you soon. GETTING THERE AND AROUND If you have a car there is a designated vehicle space for the Apartment as well as additional visitor parking. The train and bus stations are approximately fifteen-minutes walk or a short taxi ride from the Apartment. Inverness airport is about 16km away and by taxi would cost around £25. Ness Retreat has its own designated parking space so there is no stress with parking your vehicle once you arrive. Most of Inverness’s main amenities are within easy reach of the Apartment, so you can properly relax by leaving the car at the Apartment and visiting areas on foot. However, there is also a local bus service, with stops nearby and the train station is about a fifteen-minute walk away. We also have access to a bike store, should guests wish to take their bicycles. COVID-19 POLICY STATEMENT: Guests using the bike store at this time must sanitise hands before entry. DISCOUNT: Please note that our prices include a 10% discount, based on the nightly rate for the season, when you book a full week. COVID-19 POLICY STATEMENT: We want guests to feel confident when booking and look forward to their stay. We therefore block a minimum of 30 hours on either side of all our bookings to help reassure guests at this time. We have adopted Airbnb’s “Committed to Clean” policy and clean and sanitise our apartment in accordance with the guidelines. We also have our "Good to Go" Badge which confirms, that as a tourism business, we have followed Government Guidelines and have a process in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing. Full details are available for guests if requested.