Loch Ness
Take the quiet south shore - the coaches never do.
- Drive
- 25 min
- Season
- Spring & Autumn
- Give it
- Half day
About Mardon Holiday Home
About Mardon Holiday Home.
Mardon is a family-run, licensed self-catering property near Inverness, bookable as two separate stays - the Main House and the Annex.
Our story
Our Story
Mardon is a family home near Inverness, set back from the A96 behind a gated entrance, around 15 minutes from Inverness Airport and on the corridor used to start or finish the North Coast 500. It was restored using local trades before opening to guests.
Today it operates as two independent stays: a two-bedroom Main House and a self-contained one-bedroom Annex. Mardon is managed day-to-day by Bushra, in person - no call centre, no faceless property management company. When you email, she replies directly, normally within a few hours.
Mardon is also a base for exploring the Highlands - Loch Ness, Culloden and the wider Inverness area are all a short drive away.
Why Mardon exists
Somewhere to actually live for a week.
Hotels are for one-night city stops. Mardon is for the week you spend driving the loop, or the long weekend you finally take with the family, or the three days you stitch onto a work trip because you never got to see Loch Ness properly last time.
So the kitchen has a proper oven. The bedrooms have blackout curtains. The Wi-Fi is fast enough to work from, and parking is behind a gated entrance. Small decisions, repeated - because a good stay is the sum of a hundred small things that were thought through.
Local knowledge
Local knowledge, shared with every guest.
A written guide is left on the kitchen table with our own suggestions for restaurants, cafés, viewpoints, walks and day trips, and a WhatsApp thread stays open for questions during your stay.
- Restaurants
- Cafés
- Viewpoints
- Photography locations
- Walking routes
- Whisky distilleries
- Castles
- Day trips
- Scenic drives
- Seasonal events
Who our guests are
Designed around real travellers.
NC500 Road Trips
First or last base for the 516-mile loop - secure indoor parking behind a gated wall.
Photographers
First light on Loch Ness is 35 minutes away; the Cairngorms are an hour. We know the lay-bys.
Golf Holidays
Castle Stuart, Nairn Dunbar and Royal Dornoch are all within a comfortable drive.
Whisky Lovers
Speyside is on the doorstep - three distilleries and a lunch in a single day.
Nature Lovers
Red kites at Tollie, dolphins at Chanonry, and stags in the Cairngorms.
What makes our home different
Thoughtfully Equipped, Guest by Guest
Practical comforts and the sort of small details you only notice because someone else already thought of them.
Licensed Short-Term Let
STL licence D, HI-50270-F
Secure Booking
Invoice and business bank transfer, confirmed directly by your host
Professionally Cleaned
Included in the rate
Real Reviews
7.9 / 10 · 32 Booking.com reviews, both units
Direct Rate
No platform booking fee
Free Wi-Fi
Free at both properties
Free Gated Parking
Secure, gated entrance off the A96
Live Availability Calendar
Synced with major booking platforms
Check-in from 3pm
Please share your arrival time in advance
Near Inverness Airport
On the A96, around 15 minutes away
A base for the Highlands
Everything worth driving to, inside a morning.
Eight destinations we send our guests to - with the drive time, best season, and how long to give it.
Isle of Skye
Better as an overnight than a rushed day trip.
- Drive
- 3 hr
- Season
- May - September
- Give it
- 2 nights
Culloden Battlefield
The most affecting historical site in the Highlands.
- Drive
- 10 min
- Season
- Year-round
- Give it
- 2 hours
Cairngorms National Park
Britain's largest national park - snow, forest, reindeer.
- Drive
- 1 hr
- Season
- Autumn & Winter
- Give it
- Full day
Glen Affric
The prettiest glen in Scotland - and one of the quietest.
- Drive
- 1 hr 15
- Season
- Sep - Nov
- Give it
- Full day
Fort Augustus
Watch the canal locks descend into Loch Ness.
- Drive
- 50 min
- Season
- Summer
- Give it
- Half day
North Coast 500
The 516-mile loop begins and ends at Inverness Castle.
- Drive
- Starts/ends in Inverness
- Season
- May - September
- Give it
- 5 days
Guest experience
From booking to memory.
- 01
Enquiry
Send your dates and guest numbers through the booking form. Your host replies directly, normally within a few hours.
- 02
Confirmation
Once availability is confirmed, you receive an invoice and Mardon's business bank-transfer details, then arrival details ahead of your stay.
- 03
Arrival
Turn off the A96 through the gated entrance and park in your space. Check-in is available from 3:00 PM.
- 04
Settle in
The kitchen, living space and bedrooms are ready for you, with a welcome guide on the table.
- 05
Explore
Loch Ness, the Cairngorms, Cawdor Castle and the NC500 route are all within reach for day trips.
- 06
Check-out
Check-out is by 11:00 AM. Leave the keys as instructed in your arrival details.
- 07
Deposit returned
Your damage deposit is returned within 7 days of check-out, subject to inspection.
Our promises
Six things you can always expect.
Professionally cleaned
Every stay begins with a full clean and check, completed before you arrive.
Local recommendations
A short guide is waiting on the kitchen table. Ask us anything by WhatsApp.
Bank transfer payment
After availability is confirmed, we send an invoice and Mardon's business bank-transfer details. Payment is made by bank transfer before arrival. We never request card details by email.
Direct host confirmation
Real humans, replying directly - normally within a few hours.
Comfortable stay
Quality linen, blackout curtains and comfortable beds throughout.
Honest pricing
A professional changeover clean, linen and towels are included in the nightly rate. No cleaning fee is added to your total. A refundable damage deposit of £375 per unit is collected by bank transfer 7 days before arrival and returned within 7 days of check-out, subject to inspection.
By the numbers
The numbers behind the reviews.
7.9 / 10
Average guest rating
32
Verified guest reviews
9.5 / 10
Cleanliness score
2
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Where we are
Off the A96, near Culloden.
Mardon, Milton of Culloden, Inverness, IV2 7NU, Scotland, United Kingdom. Around 15 minutes from Inverness Airport, around 15 minutes to the city centre, and on the corridor used to start or finish the North Coast 500.
Ask us anythingGuest questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mardon Holiday Home?＋
Mardon is in Milton of Culloden, near Inverness, beside the A96 (address: Mardon, Milton of Culloden, Inverness, IV2 7NU, Scotland).
How far is Mardon from Inverness Airport?＋
Approximately 15 minutes by car.
How far is Mardon from Inverness city centre?＋
Around 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
Is Mardon suitable for guests without a car?＋
Mardon is set up for guests travelling by car - it's on the A96 with gated parking, and the nearest shops (Tesco Extra and the retail park) are under a mile away. Public transport links are limited in the immediate area, so a car or taxi is recommended.
Is free parking available?＋
Yes - free gated parking is included at both properties.
Will guests hear traffic or railway noise?＋
Mardon is beside the A96 and close to the railway, which makes it convenient for drivers and airport journeys. Some guests may notice road or rail noise, particularly in front-facing rooms.
How many guests does the Main House sleep?＋
The Main House sleeps up to 5 guests across 2 bedrooms (one double, one twin) plus a sofa bed in the living room.
How many guests does the Annex sleep?＋
The Annex sleeps up to 3 guests: a double bedroom plus a sofa bed in the living room.
Ready when you are
Book your stay at Mardon.
Live availability, no platform booking fee, and a friendly welcome when you arrive.