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.
- Strathpeffer, ScotlandA neat and bright timber-clad cottage in a lochside location. Well-equipped and very comfortable. WiFi. Perfect location for touring highlands. Abundance of wildlife and fly fishing available.£113From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Strathpeffer, ScotlandCottage near Strathpeffer on banks of a pretty loch. Heart of the Highlands. Spacious welcoming timber-clad cottage. WiFi and Fly fishing available. Strathpeffer 3 miles.£105From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Strathpeffer, ScotlandMoy Bridge Croft is a stunning detached property situated on the banks of the River Conon and set in a spacious private garden, with spectacular scenery surrounding the property. Presented in immaculate condition throughout, with attention to detail in every area, this is the perfect property for a large family to enjoy the Scottish Highlands in pure bliss.
The large, open plan living area has comfy sofas, a Smart TV and a warming wood burner; the dining area has a table and eight chairs for evening meals together, where you can catch up on the day’s adventures. There is a utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as a second sitting room with an open fire, comfy seating and Smart TV. A designated work study is available for those who need to catch up on work whilst on holiday. Four bedrooms can be found on the first floor, all having their own en-suite shower room. Outside, a large enclosed garden is partly lawned and you can relax in patio area with its garden furniture, perfect for al fresco dining. Parking is available for four cars and the property accepts one pet, so the whole family is welcome.
The many activities locally include amazing riverside walks with breathtaking scenery and an array of wildlife, including red kites at RSPB Tollie. Mountain and road biking trails include the Strathconon Trail reaching the foothills of Ben Wyvis. Strathpeffer and Dingwall are both close by and offer a selection of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, is a short drive away and has something for everyone including boat trips for dolphin watching, fishing on the River Ness, five golf courses (one being Castle Stuart which hosted the Scottish Open). Inverness also has a historic side with Inverness Castle and the museum and art gallery. Why not take a trip up Loch Ness and have a look for our World famous Nessie the Loch Ness Monster? Moy Bridge Croft and the area will not disappoint for your family holiday in the Highlands and surrounding areas. Beach 19 miles.£281From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Forss, Scotland
An imposing 19th-century country home, dog-friendly Forss House Hotel in Caithness is in wonderfully remote location. Set amid 20 acres of wonderful woodland.
- Spean Bridge, Scotland
Black Sheep Hotels Cabins are dog-friendly, self-catered cabins on the shores of Loch Lochy with a Highland-inspired, home from home feel. Just a short drive from Fort William the cabins have stunning views, dog-friendly loch-side restaurant and spa close by.
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- Gairloch, Scotland
The dog-friendly Shieldaig Hotel is an original hunting lodge in the West Highlands in a stunning location on a 26,00 acre estate overlooking the shores of Gairlock - a magical place that you and your dog will love!
- Fort William, ScotlandA charming semi-detached converted property, resting on the outskirts of Fort William. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Woodburner. Glencoe 21.3 miles.£82From price per night based on 7 night stay
- 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
- Nigg, ScotlandSet in a quiet rural location, this cosy holiday cottage enjoys lovely views across open countryside towards Nigg Bay and the Cromarty Firth. An RSPB Reserve, sea trips, fishing, golf, castles and south, west and east facing beaches all within easy reach. Great for touring the scenic Highlands. Historic Cromarty is a short ferry trip (only available in summer, also accessible by road) with Inverness, the Highland Capital approx 45 minutes’ drive. Shops 4½ miles, pubs 3 miles. Can be booked with property 19987 (which has adjoining garden) to sleep up to 12 guests.£79From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Kingussie, ScotlandThis beautifully designed lodge sits within a group of six set in the Cairngorms National Park in the Highlands in Feshiebridge. Woodburning stove. Open-plan living. Balcony. Aviemore 10.1 miles; Inverness 40.7 miles.£110From price per night based on 7 night stay