Disclaimer: Copyright © 2019 Andrea Cavaglià. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. A warm Highland welcome awaits you at stunning Letterewe Estate - your own exclusive retreat in the rugged hills of Wester Ross. Letterewe Lodge is accessed by private launch across Loch Maree, offering thrilling views of Slioch (the spear in Gaelic), which features in countless calendars. They have a great affection for this very special corner of the Highlands. There are around 2,000 red deer, including many impressive royal (12 point) stags, which can often be seen grazing near the house at night. A warm Highland welcome awaits you at stunning Letterewe Estate - your own exclusive retreat in the rugged hills of Wester Ross. We have had such an amazing time in this beautiful surrounding and house. Special special thanks to Barbara for all the information of her patient answering of all our queries, to Andrew and Rory, Mark and Melanie for all their help in making the stay extra special. All salmon and sea trout should be returned. It is home to the golden eagle, the pine marten, otters, northern divers, and around 2,000 red deer and numerous wild goats. Very occasionally the loch may be too rough to make the crossing safely. There are many activities to enjoy and many great places to visit in the area. It is a wonderful place to live and work. We recommend that guests always have travel insurance. We can supply telephone numbers for cooks. Letterewe, Loch Maree, Achnasheen, Ross-shire IV22 2HH, Scotland. And each and everyone of us have thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Letterewe is a large estate of several tens of thousands of acres on the north-eastern shore of Loch Maree, South-East of Poolewe, in Wester Ross, Scotland. By this date the construction of Letterewe House had begun, a much smaller building than the one seen today. Letterewe is a special place to all those associated with the estate and is managed sensitively and sustainably for the health of its wildlife and the precious native woodlands on Loch Maree. Our lodges offer access to different areas of one of the most untouched landscapes in Scotland. One glimpse will say more than a thousand words about the beauty of Letterewe Estate. Rental Winter – £5000.00 per week Spring/Summer – £5500.00 per week Stalking season from 14/8 – 20/10 – £6000.00 per week Christmas/New Year – £6900.00 per week. Hydro installed to generate electric power. Ik hoop ooit nog eens de kans te krijgen om terug te komen. These cookies do not store any personal information. Red Deer are the largest wild deer in the UK and one of our native species. We will make your stay an unforgettable experience! I've been fortunate to have worked on some great sporting estates in Scotland and overseas but none can match the uniqueness and rugged natural beauty of Letterewe estate. Breathtaking beauty. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Fishing on Loch Garbhaig with the rugged views of Slioch, possible sightings of red deer, golden eagle and excellent brown trout fishing from the bank guarantees to make the one and a half hours walk from Letterewe Lodge well worthwhile. Welcome to the Letterewe google satellite map! The hills and woods are also home to pine martens, badgers, foxes and wild goats. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website.
Letterewe is a traditional Highland estate, completely off the beaten track, where – according to map surveys – it is possible to get further from ‘civilisation’ than anywhere else on the UK mainland. The family kitchen, atmospheric dining room which has a large open fire, and the cosy sitting room and study are ideal for relaxing whilst the games area provides entertainment. Scotland is running through my veins. Trout Fishing There are many wonderful hill lochs available to fish on Letterewe Estate. As a handyman I have the most wonderful place to work.
Farmhouse kitchen with flagstone floor and oil fired Aga. } Letterewe is in a spectacular setting, and offers very comfortable and spacious accommodation, which is ideal for entertaining a large gathering of friends and family. Letterewe is a large estate of several tens of thousands of acres on the north-eastern shore of Loch Maree, South-East of Poolewe, in Wester Ross, Scotland. Letterewe estate is home to an extraordinary range of wildlife. We would be delighted to welcome you to one of our three lodges for a holiday, special occasion or corporate event. Perfect peace.
We work hard to keep this part of Scotland truly wild. The fishing experience on Fionn Loch is further enhanced by the remoteness and the superb mountain scenery.
Bathroom with WC. callback: cb Letterewe, Loch Maree, Achnasheen, Ross-shire IV22 2HH, Scotland. Stalking The Scottish Highlands are home to the Red Deer where they live in their natural habitat among the wild, rugged hills and mountains.
On a good day you could have a basket of 20 or more trout in excess of half a pound. The Marquis of Zetland purchased Letterewe. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies.
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Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We care deeply about natural environment, the plants and animals and the awe-inspiring red deer at Letterewe and aim to manage the estate sustainability. Breathtaking beauty. The first sheep-farm in the Gairloch area, managed by John McIntyre, a cattle dealer from Perthshire, was started in Letterewe. Please see our contact details and feel free to get in touch for any extra information, and special requests. Letterewe is a self-catering house and provides accommodation for a maximum 19 guests. ); The health and vitality of Letterewe’s red deer herd, the fish in its glistening lochs and the animals in its native woods, are testament to the way the estate is managed and the care our staff has for our home in the hills. Sea kayaking, mountain biking, sea fishing trips and wonderful walking can all be arranged locally.
We have reduced our carbon footprint by installing a mini-hydro scheme to provide power at Letterewe. We are a very mixed group – 3 from Singapore, 1 from Melbourne, Australia, one from New Zealand (originally from Holland) and 8 from East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
})(); Perfect peace. The estate’s friendly staff offer the perfect Highland welcome to a place that, once visited, is never forgotten. Surrounded by stunning oak woods, the lodge overlooks the loch and distant Beinn Alligin (mountain of beauty). Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Paul is an Approved Witness for the Deer Stalking Certificate 2 (DSC2). The landscape at Letterewe was formed by the last Ice Age 10,000 years ago and we are conscious of sustaining the current environment by preventing insensitive development. Utility room, library with open fire, twin bedroom with hand basin, WC. Contact address: Letterewe, Loch Maree, Achnasheen, Ross-shire IV22 2HH, Scotland. Wifi. There are many other smaller lochs which can provide an excellent days fishing from the bank. The decision on whether the crossing will be taken is always and solely at the discretion of the estate.
Ardlair, on Loch Maree, is reached by estate track from Poolewe and comes with its own boat and outboard. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Letterewe is my life. From a young age I have worked with deer and this drove me to attend Elmwood college, now Scotland's Rural College, where I completed a course in game keeping and later on became an instructor. Ardlair, Carnmore and Larachantivore, part of the Letterewe Estate, was bought by Paul Fentener van Vlissengen from Colonel Whitbread. Kiki, Mana, Floor, Olga, Fleur, Ariane, Mary. The van Vlissingen family took over Letterewe Estate in 1978 and act as the guardians of its 43,000 acres of mountain, glen, stream and forest. These cookies do not store any personal information. We will take you inside traditional Letterewe lodge, Ardlair fishing lodge and our hidden treasure Carnmore lodge, far away from civilization. The library is full of information about the history and flora fauna of the estate, including the exceptional deer herd, white-tailed eagles, golden eagles, pine martens, badgers and wild goats. Letterewe was first owned by members of clan Mackenzie until 1837. } window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { A warm Highland welcome awaits you at stunning Letterewe Estate - your own exclusive retreat in the rugged hills of Wester Ross. { Ardlair, along an estate track with beautiful views, is a relaxing Highland home built to frame its remarkable views. What’s great here is the traditional way our ghillies and guests still walk from the lodge door to the stalking grounds with our ponies as no vehicles are allowed in the hills.
So many reasons I love Letterewe; from the sounds and sightings of nature, the mountains to climb and the beautiful Lodge.