Dog-Friendly Scottish Highlands

A 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.

Come and marvel at the sea views from Armadale House located in Portmahomack. Occupying a central position in the town, the house is close to the harbour and the town’s amenities. With a sandy beach nearby, this holiday home makes for a perfect location for exploring Easter Ross, Sutherland and the wider Highlands, as well as enjoying the local walks and family time at the beach. Portmahomack is one of the seaboard villages of Balintore, Shandwick and Hilton of Cadboll. The closest largest town of Tain is 10 miles away, where you will find restaurants, supermarkets and places to eat;the world-famous golf town of Dornoch is 23 miles, and the Highland capital of Inverness is 40 miles.
Armadale house is a two bedroomed traditional property with parking on the street outside, boasting a ground floor living room and well-equipped kitchen/diner that are sure to make your stay warm and welcoming. The property is also an ideal choice if you are travelling with dogs; the owners have catered for their home from home comforts too. A holiday to Scotland should be on everyone’s agenda, but a stay in Armadale house should definitely be on yours. Beach 50 yards.

A well-positioned two-bedroom cottage resting in Arisaig, Highland. Pet-friendly. Close to beach and amenities. Enclosed garden. Smart TV. Mallaig 7.7 miles; Lochailort 8.8 miles; Fort Augustus 63.5 miles.

With accommodation all on the ground floor, this lodge offers a comfortable, open-plan living space with a beautiful log fire, dining table for six and fully equipped kitchen. There are two en-suite bedrooms, and a further family bathroom. There are plenty of outdoor attractions in the area, including some of the country’s best hill walking. There are also opportunities for canoeing, pony-trekking, loch cruises and dolphin-watching boat trips.
The peaceful, countryside setting is within reach of the stunning Glen Affric National Nature Reserve, with its gentle lochs, haunting moorland and enchanting woodland where you can enjoy pleasant walks and birdwatching. The increasingly popular NC500 route around the north coast of Scotland runs right through Beauly! The Highland capital of Inverness is also just 11 miles away. Culmill Lodges are near Drumnadrochit and famous Urquhart ruined castle, with the famous Loch Ness 8 miles away. You will be amazed at the choices available to you in this fabulous region as you return to your cosy lodge at the end of an active day.
Birch (ref UK38858) can be booked together with Beech (ref UK38859) to accommodate up to 8 guests.

Set on Falkland Estate spanning 1900 hectares and close to the conservation village of Falkland, this property is situated in the heart of Fife within the Lomond Hills Regional Park. For hundreds of years, this area has been attracting visitors. Mary Queen of Scots adored the countryside and pursued the sports of hunting and falconry, and the village was featured in the epic Outlander series.

Coachman’s Cottage is an attractive cottage in a quadrangle surrounding a pretty courtyard with its very own clock tower. At the heart of the house, the living room is the ideal place to unwind in front of the crackling fire after a busy day out and about, or watching a film in the evening. The kitchen/dining room is well-equipped for preparing a family meal. There are two bedrooms, one with a kingsize bed, the other with zip and link twin beds, which can be a super kingsize bed. The family shower room has a large walk-in shower and is on the mezzanine level, half way up the stairs. With ample private outdoor space, the enclosed rear garden is ideal for guests to relax with a pre-dinner drink and plan the next day’s activities. A gate from the garden leads down steps to the parking area.

Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the estate with a variety of adventuring opportunities right on the doorstep. Walk around picturesque Falkland village with quaint lanes, parish church and historic Falkland Palace and gardens, as well as local shops, cafés and restaurants. A great location to enjoy a day at the seaside, the sandy beaches of the East Neuk of Fife are within 30 minutes’ drive. Walkers will love the Coastal Trail which takes you along the shore to old fishing villages with fabulous views over the Firth of Forth. For days out, St Andrews, Perth, Dundee and Edinburgh are all within easy reach, and the local railway station has regular links to all the major cities. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

A secluded ground floor cottage resting beneath the amazing mountainous views of the Torridon Hills, in the heart of the Northwest Highlands. Open fire. Exceptional views. Kinlochewe 10.3 miles; Taagan 11.7 miles; Fearnmore 19.2 miles.

A well-appointed cottage located just over a mile from the village of Roy Bridge in Lochaber. Open plan living area. Views. Enclosed garden. Pet friendly. Fort William 11.5 miles; Inverness 58 miles.

This contemporary, semi-detached cottage is nestled in the village of Boat of Garten, Highland. Ground floor living. WiFi. Carrbridge 4.8 miles.

Cottage 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.

Built on the foundations of the original village dairy, the Byre now welcomes guests who are looking for somewhere special to stay. In the heart of Newtonmore so that you can stroll to the village pubs and with everything just on the doorstep. Enjoying spectacular views over the golf course and Cairngorm Mountains this eco-friendly, detached holiday cottage is finished with a mix of traditional materials, such as the oak floors and hand built stone wall, and contemporary furnishings, like the big comfy leather sofas.
The large open plan ground floor is a multi-functional space of living room with wood burner and large kitchen/dining area with hand-crafted solid wood furniture. The kitchen has everything you need to cook up a holiday feast. Dine, chat, watch TV, listen to music, or just look out of the panoramic patio doors onto the stunning hills, the choice is yours. Above all it’s a relaxing space perfect to unwind in. Upstairs there’s the spacious master bedroom with romantic kingsize brass bed, JBL portable Bluetooth speakers, chesterfield sofa to relax on and its own en-suite bathroom. This has a luxury roll-top bath plus there’s a separate shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail. The twin bedroom has a TV/DVD player in case guests want to watch different programs, a supply of books, and again plenty of space. The twin room also has its own en-suite shower room with large shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.
A large secluded south facing decked terrace with outdoor dining table and chairs is accessed by the patio doors off the living area, and it overlooks the aspen and scots pine tree lined back garden. This is the perfect spot for lunch or to unwind with a glass of wine watching the light changing on the Cairngorms. Keep an eye out for the red squirrels who like to balance on the top of the glass balcony if you’re quiet! There’s plenty of parking and a small enclosed, pet-friendly lawned front garden (the rear garden below the back deck is semi-wild/cottage-style, bee-friendly and accessed by a rough path).
This stunning property is 4 star Visit Scotland quality assurance rated. Electric central heating throughout and logs provided for the stove. 1 well-behaved dog welcome with fabulous dog-walking straight from the door including the 10km orbital Wildcat Trail. Newtonmore has a well-stocked Co-op supermarket (open daily 7am ‘til 10pm). There is also a post office, pharmacy, barbers, Tweed shop, gift shop, two or three pubs or hotel bars that serve good food, some lovely cafes, an all-day Grill, a petrol station (with convenience store) a takeaway and a restaurant. There are three cashpoints (village hall, co-op and petrol station).