Scotland’s Home of the Year Season 6 Winner - Highlands & Islands
Earth House Scotland was proud and excited to be featured on Season 6 of the popular BBC show; Scotland’s Home of the Year 2024.
Having our house featured on the show felt like the end of a journey and the beginning of a new phase after all the work and energy that went into restoring this beautiful old home.
PITYOULISH [pit-yoo-lish]
noun & adjective (translated from Pictish*)
: bright, beautiful place
* ... people of the north of Scotland who are first noted in historical records in the late third century and who became amalgamated with the Scots in the mid-eighth century.
For almost 300 years the Lodge has seen the comings and goings of seasons, saplings turned to imposing trees, hundreds of generations of red squirrels, otters and deer passing by it.
Freeze and thaw, breeze and bluster, the shadow of golden eagles passing momentarily. Salmon spawn and return, the occasional splash as they leap.
Pityoulish is derived from ancient Pictish* and translates to bright beautiful place; sitting on ley lines, and the site of ancient magic, it is a special place.
We have a sunken garden, a forest and a mile and a half bank of the Spey with two fishing beats comprising 15 named pools.
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DOWNSTAIRS
A impressive formal dining room houses a custom made table that seats 16 comfortably with views out to the river and a warm fire to create just the right atmosphere. There is a further living room, drawing room and the apothecary where potions are made and ideas form.
The kitchen is the heart of the house with an island seating 8 and a wood burning stove.
Tucked away at the back of the house with huge windows and beautiful views of the River is the Annex, with a king size bed, en suite bathroom and office.
UPSTAIRS
Upstairs there are seven further bedrooms, each has its own unique bathroom.
Five of the bedrooms have king size beds with the remaining two having double beds.
Bedroom 3 features a smart shower knows as the space capsule while bedroom 7 has a en suite bathroom above with a shower and a bath.
The master bedroom has views extending downriver and a bathroom with a bath and shower that has uninterrupted views of the river and beyond.
Pityoulish House is the perfect location for:
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Weddings
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Whiskey Trail
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Car Meets & the NC500
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Corporate Retreats
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Well-being Stays
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Art Workshops
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Tech Detox
Essential Features:
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Pellet and Oil Boilers
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Underfloor Heating in all Bathrooms and Kitchen
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Internet / Wi-Fi
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Smart smoke and CO2 detectors throughout
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No Smoking
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Automated Blinds
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Parking
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All Bedrooms en suite
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Dining table that seats 16
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Games / Books
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Wood Burning Stoves in 6 rooms
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Curated Original Art
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Interesting Objects from around the world
Kitchen Equipment:
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Large Wood Burning Stove
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Wood Store
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Gas Cooker / Electric Ovens
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Induction Cooker
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2 Belfast Sinks
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2 Dishwashers
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2 Under Counter Fridges
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1 Fridge Freezer
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1 Microwave Oven
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Pantry
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Downdraft Extractor Fan
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Kitchen Island that seats 8
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Lounge Chairs for 2
Bedrooms and Bathrooms:
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8 En Suite Bathrooms
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6 King Size Beds
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2 Double Beds
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Quality Lithuanian Bed Linens
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1 Bedroom with an adjoining office
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1 Bedroom with a desk
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5 Bathrooms with Showers
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1 Bathroom with Smart Shower
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2 Bathrooms with Bath and Shower
Grounds
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Sunken Garden
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Private Forest
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2.4 Km of Private River Bank
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Fire Pit
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Orchard
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The Temple
What's nearby:
[miles / travel time]
[133 / 3:11] - North Point Distillery
We are proud to call the North Point Distillery a partner. They are creators of small batches of authentic Scottish spirits, distilling them in the most interesting way. After using the very finest and sustainably sourced sugarcane and molasses from the Caribbean, we use local whisky casks from the Scottish Highlands to mature and finish their spirit.
[019 / 0:30] – Speyside Distillery
[024 / 0:36] – Ballindaloch Single Malt Distillery
[025 / 0:39] – Cragganmore Distillery
[028 / 0:42] – Glenfarclas Distillery
[030 / 0:46] – Glen Livet Distillery
[032 / 0:45] – The GlenAllachie Distillery
[032 / 0:45] – Aberlour Distillery
[036 / 0:54] – MacAllan Distillery
[036 / 0:53] – Benmorach Whiskey Distillery
[037 / 0:54] – Glenfiddich Distillery
[037 / 0:56] – Glen Grant Distillery
[045 / 1:16] – Royal Lochnagar Distillery
[046 / 1:08] – Strachisla Distillery
[047 / 1:06] – Glen Moray Distillery
[049 / 1:04] – The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery
[050 / 1:20] – BenRiach Distillery
[052 / 1:07] – Glenwyvis Distillery
[053 / 1:15] – Inchgower Distillery
[060 / 1:11] – Blair Athol Distillery
[061 / 1:26] – Glen Dornach Distillery
[062 / 1:26] – Glenglassaugh Distillery
[068 / 1:28] – Balbair Distillery
[071 / 1:26] – Glenmorangie Distillery
[092 / 1:54] – Brora Distillery
[138 / 2:54] – Old Pulteney Distillery
[133 / 3:13] – Oban Distillery
[147 / 3:10] – Talisker Distillery
[006 / 0:14] – Spey Valley Course
[010 / 0:17] – Carrbridge Golf Club
[019 / 0:28] – Newtonmore Golf Club
[035 / 0:41] – Castle Stuart Golf Links
[066 / 1:18] – Bonar Bridge Argay Golf Club
[086 / 1:53] – Craibstone Golf Club
[088 / 1:51] – Alyth Golf Club
[091 / 2:01] – Murchar Golf Links
[095 / 2:10] – Fraserburgh Golf Club
[109 / 2:00] – Downfield Golf Club
[121 / 2:19] – Strathtyrum Course
[122 / 2:21] – Balgove Course
[122 / 2:22] – Eden Course
[122 / 2:22] – Old Course St. Andrews
[122 / 2:24] – Carnoustie Golf Links
[123 / 2:24] – New Course
[130 / 2:28] – Kingsbarns Golf Links
[157 / 2:53] – The Castle Course
[163 / 2:57] – Glen Golf Club
[177 / 3:05] – Dundonald Links
[019 / 0:30] – Nevis Range Mountain Resort
[024 / 0:36] – Glencoe Mountain Resort
[025 / 0:39] – Cairngorm Mountain
[028 / 0:42] – Glenshee Ski Centre
[030 / 0:46] – Lecht Ski Centre
[126 / 2:59] – 04 06 2022 – Helensburgh & Lomond Games
[087 / 1:52] – 12 06 2022 – Strathmore Games
[176 / 3:21] – 12 06 2022 – Ardrossan Games
[111 / 2:09] – 19 06 2022 – Cupar Games
[077 / 2:04] – 25 06 2022 – Drumtochty Games
[091 / 2:05] – 19 06 2022 – Aberdeen Games
[114 / 2:16] – 25 06 2022 – Ceres Games
[117 / 2:44] – 02 07 2022 – Luss Games
[035 / 0:49] – 02 07 2022 – Forres Games
[063 / 1:26] – 06 07 2022 – Kenmore Games
[123 / 2:21] – 09 07 2022 – Alva Games
[037 / 0:47] – 16 07 2022 – Inverness Games
[103 / 2:15] – 16 07 2022 – Lochcarron Games
[021 / 0:36] – 16 07 2022 – Tomintoul Games
[125 / 2:53] – 19 07 2022 – Inveraray Games
[093 / 2:24] – 23 07 2022 – Balquhidder Games
[096 / 2:14] – 27 07 2022 – Arisaig Games
[139 / 3:06] – 29 07 2022 – Durness Gathering
[140 / 2:47] – 30 07 2022 – Halkirk Games
[038 / 0:55] – 30 07 2022 – Dufftown Games
[123 / 2:23] – 31 07 2022 – St Andrews Games
[078 / 1:54] – 03 08 2022 – Killin Gathering
[140 / 2:58] – 03 08 2022 – Isle of Skye Games
[033 / 0:47] – 05 08 2022 – Aberlour Straspey Games
[055 / 1:24] – 06 08 2022 – Aboyne Games
[163 / 3:01] – 06 08 2022 – North Berwick International Games
[114 / 2:05] – 07 08 2022 – Bridge of Allan Games
[045 / 1:12] – 11 08 2022 – Ballater Games
[061 / 1:09] – 12 08 2022 – Atholl & Breadalbane Games
[095 / 1:46] – 13 08 2022 – Abernethy Games
[094 / 1:44] – 14 08 2022 – Perth Games
[082 / 1:52] – 19 08 2022 – Glenisla Games
[104 / 2:03] – 20 08 2022 – Helmsdale Games
[117 / 2:08] – 20 08 2022 – Stirling Games
[093 / 1:53] – 21 08 2022 – Crieff Gathering
[108 / 2:31] – 25 08 2022 – Oban Argyllshire Gathering
[068 / 1:52] – 27 08 2022 – Glenurquhart Games
[071 / 1:29] – 27 08 2022 – Strathardle Gathering
[038 / 1:00] – 27 08 2022 – Lonach Games
[052 / 1:22] – 03 09 2022 – The Braemar Gathering
[082 / 1:44] – 04 09 2022 – Blairgowrie Games
[059 / 1:09] – 10 09 2022 – Pitlochry Games
[000 / 0:03] – Loch Pityoulish
Within 3 minutes walk, you will find Loch Pityoulish, a pristine, unspoiled gem where legend has it; a kelpie lurks. We can arrange paddle boarding or canoeing for you or just take a walk or a swim.
[000 / 0:03] – The Legendary Spey
Or walk down to the beach and put in canoes there, it’s part of the land that belongs to the Lodge and we would be happy to organize activities on the river in a completely private spot.
[004 / 0:08] – Full On Adventure
[007 / 0:13] – Loch Morlich Water Sport
[011 / 0:20] – Loch Inch Outdoor Centre
[018 / 0:27] – Spirit Of The Spey
[037 / 0:51] – Great Glen Canoe Trail
[043 / 1:01] – Kayak Loch Ness
[047 / 1:09] – In your Element Outdoor Centre
[052 / 1:13] – Liquid Footprints Canoeing
(058 / 1:58] – Cullen Sea Banff
[059 / 1:36] – Aquaplay Scotland
[072 / 1:29] – Beyond Adventure
[074 / 1:51] – Vertical Descents
[086 / 1:50] – Outdoor Explore
[105 / 2:15] – Gairloch Canoe and Kayak Centre
[111 / 2:32] – Sea Kayak Plockton
[113 / 2:28] – Ewe Canoe
[135 / 2:57] – South Skye Sea Kayak
The Scottish Highlands offers some of the most magnificent landscape in the world.
This stunning Fishing Lodge on the River Spey offers luxury accommodation for you with the start of the North 500 is less than an hour away, begin your day at Pityoulish House, rested and refreshed.
That the Spey is the most iconic fly-fishing river in the world is in little doubt; stunning scenery, snow-clad mountain fed, the cast that changed the angling world, the history of a thousand slain clansmen, warlords and kings tumbling by your feet, castles of ruin and light, a wildlife haven, the best whisky afforded mankind, wild browns to 13lb, the most productive sea-trout fishery in the country and, with its 100 mile journey through the visual splendour of the Scottish Highlands.
Perfectly placed in the upper region of this angling gem flows the Cottage Water on the Spey.
One and half miles - right bank - of pristine runs, deep glides, riffles, shades, easy wading, from the shore casting, ospreys, buzzards, curlews, sand martens, kingfishers, otters et al. Untroubled by public road or footpath.
If you ever wanted to reawaken your childhood wonder and open yourself to the idea of magic; do it in the Scottish Highlands because we have magic everywhere if you have eyes to see it.
Deep in the Pityoulish Loch, just a few steps from the Lodge, legend tells of a kelpie that lives in a crannog waiting to entice unsuspecting children into the water. Selkies, glide quietly spinning their silky yarns as Nessie traverses the largest body of water in the British Isles hidden for centuries to all but a fortunate few.
In Scotland fairies are a matter of fact, flitting from flower to flower deep in forests where trees sway in unison, aware of everything above and beneath; their roots entwined carrying the memories of thousands of years. Scotland is steeped in history, it is a place of oneness and connectedness of all things and of us to the land.
It is a place of wonder where the land has changed so little that you can easily imagine how it might have been a thousand years ago.