Dog-Friendly Scottish Highlands
With stunning landscapes, majestic mountains and historic wonders, The Scottish Highlands is a truly magnificent place to visit. Whether you're looking for a cosy cottage or luxury hotel, there's a brilliant choice of dog-friendly accommodation and outdoor space for you and your pup to enjoy.
- Inverness, ScotlandNestling amid the glorious Highland countryside, with a stunning backdrop of mountains, this traditionally built stone house stands detached on the site of an old croft, on a 350-acre estate. Ideal for year round family holidays, it features a most attractively furnished, designer interior, which opens out onto a large, south-facing enclosed garden laid mainly to lawn. The surrounding area is a nature lover’s paradise, with several lochs close by offering excellent fishing and bird-watching opportunities, and much indigenous flora and fauna. Inverness 17 miles. Shops 6 miles, pub 1 mile (open Apr-Oct).£84From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Inverness, ScotlandBalmore Farmhouse is located just a few miles south of Inverness and is only 2 miles away from the infamous Loch Ness. The property has been fully renovated to a good standard and offers guests a superb level of comfort and space.
Enter into the spacious reception hall, leading to a living room with comfortable leather sofas that wrap around the cosy wood burner. The kitchen/dining room is well-equipped with all you could need during your stay, and provides great views over the countryside. The utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer offers a useful space for cleaning mucky clothes after a busy day of adventuring. On the ground floor there is a kingsize bedroom with a private dressing room and an en-suite shower room that is also accessed from the hallway.
On the first floor there are three large bedrooms, two with kingsize beds, and one with a single bed, all served by a family bathroom. Outside there is ample parking and a large enclosed garden. Balmore Farmhouse makes an ideal holiday base for exploring the many delights of the Northern Highlands. Located on the outskirts of the Highland capital of Inverness and close to Loch Ness and the Moray Coast, the area is renowned for its natural beauty along with the many activities available, including golf, kayaking, water sports, mountain biking, climbing and hill walking to name just a few. Discover some of the many historic castles, such as Culloden Battlefield and Fort George, or stroll along some of the many unspoilt beaches. Beach and bar and restaurant 3 miles. Shop 2 miles.£170From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Inverness, ScotlandRenovated in 2019, this ground floor, two bedroomed apartment, just off the Crown area of Inverness city, offers on road parking, free Wi-Fi and an enclosed rear garden ideal for guests travelling with children or dogs. Both bedrooms offer plenty of wardrobe space for your belongings and a bedside table. The open plan living space offers comfort with a corner sofa in the living area and a well-equipped kitchen.
Within a 5-minute walk from the flat are shops, restaurants and bars, but if you want to be right in the thick of it, a 10-minute walk will take you right into the city centre. Here you can visit Inverness Castle, The Botanic Gardens, or Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, where you can delve into the history and culture of The Highlands. River Ness runs through the heart of Inverness and visitors can enjoy a relaxing stroll along the Ness Islands - a group of islands connected by footbridges.
Just a short drive from Inverness, lies Loch Ness, one of Scotland’s most famous and mysterious bodies of water. Loch Ness is renowned for its mythical creature, the Loch Ness Monster or "Nessie". Visitors can take boat tours to explore the lake and learn about its fascinating history and legends. Additionally, there are several walking trails along the loch, where visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Other places that are within a 30-minute drive are close Muir of Ord, Fortrose and Nairn.£114From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Inverness, Scotland"River views and a wealth of glorious countryside combine to make this a wonderful setting for lovers of the great outdoors..."
Perfect for a relaxing break, Ness Castle Estate lies in the heart of magnificent game fishing and golfing country, and with lovely walking on the doorstep, it is an ideal location for nature lovers and sporting enthusiasts alike. River Lodge (ref SYYA) is a magnificent, detached, ‘Colorado’-style lodge providing complete relaxation and seclusion for larger parties. For smaller parties, Weir Cottage (ref SXXS) and Red Squirrel Lodge (ref SYYB) are single storey and adjoin one another, whilst spacious Ghillie’s Lodge (ref SYYC) and Benula Lodge (ref SYYM) stand detached. All have river views and are just minutes away from the city of Inverness.
Your Ness Castle Lodges experience can be augmented with personalised beauty treatments with their specially appointed therapist. Take time out to enjoy a full day of pampering, or book a morning session to set you up for the day. From facials and Swedish massage to relaxation techniques, eyelash tinting and more treatments like Hopi Ear Candles, a spa session - or two! More information on what’s on offer is available on arrival.
Culloden Battlefield, Cawdor Castle, Loch Ness cruises and dolphin spotting on the Moray Firth are among the myriad of delights within easy reach. For those wishing to explore a little further afield the magical Isle of Skye, visiting the beautiful, romantic Eilean Donan Castle on the way, or a leisurely boat trip to the Orkney Isles which offer beautiful, rugged scenery with an abundance of wildlife and many archaeological sites make great days out. Whisky lovers can visit one of the many distilleries on the famous Strathspey Whisky Trail, sampling some of the finest whiskies in Scotland. At nearby Inverness, visitors will find a wealth of historic and cultural attractions as well as good shopping, bars and restaurants. Salmon fishing, by arrangement is 1 mile. For those wishing to explore a little further, day trips to the Orkney Isles, Isle of Skye and Glencoe are possible. Beach 16 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub 2½ miles.£352From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Inverness, ScotlandFaillie is a modern property located in the Slackbuie area of Inverness, overlooking the city. The property is presented in an immaculate condition throughout. Walking through the front door takes you into the bright hall where you will find the fully equipped kitchen with all the appliances and utensils you will need. To the rear of the property is the living room with a comfy sofa and chairs, Smart TV, dining table, chairs and patio to the garden. This floor is completed with a separate toilet with washbasin. On the first floor there are three bedrooms, two doubles and a single, and the family bathroom completes this floor. There is an enclosed rear garden suitable for pets, with patio area, and table and chairs for al-frecso dining. There is a parking area adjacent to the property with parking for up to two vehicles.
Faillie is close to a supermarket, bowling alley, golf course and a restaurant with a play area and outside seating. Inverness is the capital of the Highlands and has something for everyone to enjoy, with four golf courses, fishing in the River Ness, fantastic walks with spectacular scenery and access to nature, bowling alley, swimming pool with flumes, theatre, cinema, trampoline park, selection of local shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. Take in the area exploring Culloden Battlefield, the last battle of Jacobite Rising with its visitors centre and interactive exhibition. Why not take a boat trip up Loch Ness enjoying the beautiful scenery and have a look for Nessie the world-famous Loch Ness Monster. Faillie will not disappoint as your base to explore Inverness and the Highlands.£91From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Inverness, ScotlandWhat an amazing luxurious cottage Ardentorrie Holiday Home is. Take our word for it, you will want to stay at this brilliant cottage in the centre of Inverness. It’s the perfect for base to set you up for an awesome holiday in the Highlands. Situated in the lovely Crown area of Inverness, Ardentorrie Holiday Home is centrally located in the city. You can leave the car at the cottage and stroll through the Crown conservation area and into the centre of the city in under five minutes. You’ll likely want to stay in Crown though as it’s got all you’ll need, a couple of great pubs, a brilliant coffee shop come ice cream parlour, another award-winning coffee shop come bike mechanics, as well as other independents.
Just outside the Crown area, only a short walk away is a mature parkland golf course waiting to be played. You could stay put in Inverness for your holiday and not want for more, and this isn’t even mentioning the luxurious level of accommodation and features at the cottage. Pulling up at Ardentorrie Holiday Home you’ll be immediately chuffed due to its curbside appeal. It’s a great looking cottage. Parking up on the driveway you quickly notice the amazing hot tub (on request) in the back garden on the decking. A fantastic feature in the heart of Inverness. Through the back door you enter into the open plan kitchen/dining room. Spacious and well-equipped for those evenings that you’re in rustling up food, it’s a good space in which to gather. At the front of the house is the living room with TV and wood burner. Pass the front door in the hallway to head upstairs where you’ll find a spacious double bedroom with additional single sofa bed, and a twin bedroom. There’s also a shower room on the first floor.
Ardentorrie Holiday Home isn’t just a superb choice for an Inverness city break, it should be considered for longer stays in the Highlands too. You’re perfectly placed to head in any direction from Ardentorrie out into the wilds to see different sides of the Highlands. Having this lovely cottage to return to with its hot tub and wood burner after long days out exploring will be a real treat. To the north the NC500 touring route leads off from Inverness, and the fabulous Black Isle only ten minutes away. East is the Moray Firth coast to explore and the lower reaches of the Whisky Trail. The Cairngorms National Park is only thirty minutes to the south. West Loch Ness is a 10-minute drive, and beyond are roads to more Munros and famous isles. Don’t hesitate, book Ardentorrie Holiday Home now if you can find space!
The property sleep up to 4 adults and 2 children.£158From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Inverness, ScotlandA large country house situated in Munlochy, near Inverness, in the Black Isle of Scotland. Hot tub. Tennis court. Spacious. Munlochy 1.3 miles; Inverness 8.7 miles; Rosemarkie 7.8 miles; Beauly 13.1 miles.£471From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Inverness, ScotlandDarris Farmhouse is a spectacular, luxurious holiday home near to the shores of Loch Ness. Situated on an amazing plot of land the farmhouse enjoys a wrap-around garden with panoramic views across pasture to woodland and mountains. The farmhouse has been extended beyond its original nineteenth century dimensions to include an attached, self-contained annexe which sleeps up to three. Darris Farmhouse sleeps nine people in total and is therefore perfect for an extended family, two families or group of friends.
On entering the farmhouse through the front door, there’s a cute vestibule before the hallway. Off to the right is the main living room with wood burner and large Smart TV, and enjoys fantastic views of the dramatic landscape. To the left of the hallway is a large kingsize double bedroom with en-suite shower room. The en-suite is in fact a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, so it serves as a downstairs toilet as well for the living accommodation. Through the Jack-and-Jill bathroom you reach a back hallway which has a door out to the courtyard area of the garden, a useful utility room and then to the right the brilliant open plan kitchen/dining room unveils itself with additional living room and another large Smart TV. This open plan space is accessible from the front hallway too. The kitchen has everything you’ll need to cook up a storm for family and friends and then gather round the large dining table. There’s access from the open-plan space to the patio and large garden. Back to the hallway and upstairs you reach the first-floor accommodation consisting of three large bedrooms and a spacious bathroom. There’s a kingsize double bedroom and a twin room, which are both double-aspect.
The annexe is self-contained, so has a separate entrance to the farmhouse. A few steps from the front door of the farmhouse you find the entrance to the annexe. Inside on the first floor there is a surprisingly large open-plan kitchen/dining/living space. The kitchen in well-equipped, but if yuou are part of a large family it’s more than likely you won’t use it but instead stroll over to the main kitchen in the farmhouse. The living space has a wood burner and large Smart TV, as well as access out to the courtyard garden. Stairs lead up from the living space to a kingsize double bedroom and a single room, as well as possibly the best bathroom in the whole farmhouse. There’s a fabulous freestanding bath with fabulous views of the surrounding countryside.
The garden is large, laid mostly to lawn and enjoys views in all directions. It’s very child and dog friendly, as it’s fully enclosed, and even has a small grassy paddock at the back where dogs can roam about easily from the back door. Darris Farmhouse makes an ideal holiday base for exploring the many delights of the Northern Highlands. Located on the outskirts of the Highland capital of Inverness and close to Loch Ness and the Moray Coast. The area is renowned for its natural beauty along with the many activities available, with fly fishing nearby costing £30 per permit. Other activies include golf, kayaking, water sports, mountain biking, climbing and hill walking to name just a few. Discover some of the many historic sites, such as Culloden Battlefield and Fort George, or stroll along some of the many unspoilt beaches. Beach 23 miles.£330From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Inverness, ScotlandSet on the Farr Estate in beautiful Strathnairn, Carn Cottage is a recently refurbished heritage property that offers a high standard of holiday accommodation. The cottage itself has a very large wrap-around garden, perfect for the children and dogs to run and roam around. There’s also a great decking area at the rear of the property with a BBQ. Entering the cottage there’s a fantastic open plan living space with a wood burner taking centre stage. A utility room is very welcome considering all the outdoor adventuring you’ll be doing. There’s a double bedroom with en-suite also on the ground floor, perfect for the less mobile. On the first floor there are three further bedrooms and three more bathrooms to complete the accommodation. One of the first floor bedrooms is a single though, so the cottage sleeps a maximum of seven people.
Even though only 20 minutes from the centre of Inverness, being at the cottage and on the Estate feels like you’re a million miles away from civilisation. Staying at Carn Cottage offers the best of both worlds, you can escape into the countryside whilst at the same time be connected to the Highland capital and its touring routes. You don’t have to stray far from Carn Cottage to have an authentic and amazing Highland holiday. Here you can bike, hike, boat and fish all from the cottage on the Estate. In fact, only a short walk from the cottage, there’s a private loch waiting to be fished (permits are included in the rental of Carn Cottage). Rowing boats are available for fishing. There are hiking routes through woodland and up onto the Farr Estate moors, and these double up in many instances as bike trails too. Also worth mentioning, is that the River Findhorn is only a short drive away up the road directly opposite the cottage, and to fish for salmon on the river pre-booking permits is necessary (contact Farr Estate for information).
If you do wish to explore further afield beyond the Farr Estate, and we encourage you to do so because there’s so much to see in the Highlands and at Carn Cottage you’re brilliantly positioned to head off in different directions and get a lot out of the area. The minor road that passes Carn Cottage leads down the strath to the A9 which will transport you quickly to Inverness and the NC500 beyond or south into the Cairngorm National Park. You can actually link up hikes and biking routes from the Farr Estate with roads, tracks and paths that lead to Loch Ness via the amazing scenery that makes up the southern side of Loch Ness. In short, there’s so much to see and do on the doorstep and further afield. One thing we can say though is that a week at Carn Cottage on the Farr Estate won’t be enough, and if you can manage longer you’ll be so grateful for the extra time to explore. It’s a fantastic place to stay. Beach 24 miles.£116From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Inverness, ScotlandRed Kite Cottage is located just six miles north of Inverness and is nestled into the countryside with stunning views down the garden backing onto a small private wooded area. The property has an open plan living area with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable furnishings throughout. There is a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, both served by a family shower room. Outside there is a large decked area with seating for sunny evenings and lazy days. There is a large enclosed lawned garden which is ideal for children and our four legged friends.
The property has easy access to the A9, which makes it a perfect location for exploring the Black Isles and further up into the Northern Highlands. It is within easy reach of the popular village of Fortrose, where you can see the bottlenose dolphins and just a mile further, you can walk on the stunning Rosemarkie beach. Beach 8 miles. Shop 9 miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles.£73From price per night based on 7 night stay