Log Cabins to RentStunning scenery, from mountain to glen, remote isles to lively cities, Scotland makes for a great holiday experience. Whether it's 'bagging' a munroe or swimming in a loch, spotting red deer or bird watching, exploring the forests or whisky tasting there is so much to offer.
Our seven comfy cottages offer the perfect hideaway in beautiful Western Scotland.
Choose from two-bedroom or three-bedroom timber chalets, each decked out with everything you could possibly need. Although when you have views like ours, you don't need much.
Nestled in 3.5 acres, the chalets look up towards the spectacular Ben Cruachan and over Glen Etive. We have our own bluebell wood and are often visited by a myriad of wildlife.
Auchrannie has grown from a 16 bedroom guest house in 1988 to a resort now comprising two 4 star hotels with 64 rooms, thirty 5 star self-catering luxury lodges, three iconic restaurants, a shop, two leisure clubs with pools and a childrens 'Playbarn' . Auchrannie is still developing and recently approved plans including 40 more bedrooms and a destination spa.
Just 15 minutes drive from Loch Ness, the self catering Lodges are a convenient touring base from which to visit many parts of the Highlands. Within easy reach are the Isle of Skye, John O'Groats, Speyside and of course the Black Isle. There are shops, hotels and restaurants only short distances away in nearby villages.
Our Chalets are centrally heated and double-glazed with fully fitted kitchen including dishwasher (Nevis & Locheil only), fridge-freezer and microwave.
Linen and towels are provided and all beds have hypoallergenic duvets and pillows. King-size bed in master bedroom. Video below shows the Nevis master bedroom but the Locheil is almost identical. Ironing and hairdrying equipment is supplied.
Overlooking the loch, the lounge has a 21" remote control flat screen TV/DVD, luxurious leather sofas and patio doors onto a balcony overlooking beautiful gardens or loch.
The Highland Heather Lodges have been designed for the 21st century with every convenience in mind and have bright, very comfortable and stylish interiors. The one and two bedroom lodges have open plan living/dining room/kitchens, utility room, wet rooms. All lodges have full kitchens with dishwashers and microwaves and gas central heating. Auto washer/dryer, colour TV, video/DVD sound system are also supplied.
The one bedroom lodges have a gallery bedroom with magnificent views. Both the two and one bedroom lodges have decks in picturesque shared grounds with furniture and gas barbeques, and their own private outdoor hot tub.
An outdoor timber cabin contains an infra red sauna which offers remarkable healing benefits.
The lodges can be booked separately as a one bedroom or two bedroom or linked together with double interconnecting doors which opens to allow one three bedroom lodge accommodating six in comfort. Bed linen and towels are provided. See below to see more details and pictures of our luxury lodges.
Our Cabins are set exclusively within Forestry Commission estates in beautiful woodland and lochside locations, each with its own unique character offering the perfect setting for a relaxed holiday. We have Cabin sites in Cornwall, Gloucestershire, North Yorkshire and Scotland.
NEW - We are also introducing Forest Retreats at Deerpark and Strathyre as well as upgrading all of our standard Evergreen Cabins to luxurious Silver Birch and Golden Oak Cabins.
We offer relaxing midweek and weekend breaks away and week long holidays, so whatever length break you are looking for, we are sure that we have the perfect Forest Holiday for you.
Superb 4 star cottages and 3 star woodland lodges on an environmentally managed working farm. Properties are regularly updated and prices are inclusive of heating, electricity, hot water and facilities. Pets are very welcome and families will love the heated indoor swimming pool. To explore further afield, you can hire bikes, maps and wildlife kits. Set amidst the splendour of Glen Affric often described as the most beautiful Glen in Scotland and home to the few remnants of ancient Caledonian Pine,Guisachan forms the perfect backdrop for exploring this hidden gem of the highlands on foot,by car or by bike. Relax your pace along the many lanes, forested tracks and pathways on your doorstep to contemplate the breathtaking scenery and to spot some of the local flora and fauna rare orchids,dragonflies,deer,badgers,osprey,black grouse,golden eagle,red squirrels,otters,pine martens & barn owls.
Our two log cabins and cottage set in twelve acres with stunning mountain scenery are a haven for wildlife and wildflowers.Surrounded by woodland and lochs there is a great variety of walks and cycle paths to enjoy.Your accommodation has its own birdtable attracting birds, red squirrels and the occasional pine marten.Deer also visit the grounds whilst the bats come out at night!The cabins and cottage sleep up to four, are well equipped and heated making them cosy at any time of the year.
The 5 star-rated Lodges at the Mains are unique contemporary properties situated not far from the City of Inverness. At the end of a private drive and nestled in a woodland setting these striking properties have been built from untreated larch. Architecturally-designed to ensure a carbon neutral build, the properties utilise the latest green technology including solar panels and ground source heat pumps. The lodges have many outstanding features including under floor heating on all levels, multi room sound system, Wi-Fi, a wood burning stove, relaxing whirlpool bath area, bespoke furniture made by a local craftsman and natural materials throughout. Situated between an ancient native birch wood and an attractive lochan teeming with wildlife, these eco-lodges are the perfect escape if you enjoy watching birds, badgers, deer and hares in luxurious comfort, just outside your window.
Cosy holiday home inspired by nature, with one master double. Walk-in shower. Open plan living/dining area with doors leading to decking area with quality garden furniture and outdoor hot tub. . Westlands Country Park is part of our Wanderwood Lodge Holidays Collection, providing the perfect country retreat in the Borders of Scotland. With lodges nestled in the woodland, some with waterside views, Westlands Country Park is the perfect spot for exploring Dumfries & Galloway and is close to the market town of Annan.
The park has an enviable reputation for its clay pigeon shooting and is a world standard venue. Using only competition level equipment the shoot is a favourite for established professionals and new shooters alike. Add to this the tranquillity of the newly opened and well stocked fly-fishing lakes and you create the quintessential Scottish countryside break. For those who prefer to do less not more then simply pull on your walking boots and take a stroll around this beautiful countryside location and if that sounds too strenuous then do even less in your hot tub and simply let the others take the strain.. Westlands Country Park is part of our Wanderwood Lodge Holidays Collection, providing the perfect country retreat in the Borders of Scotland. With lodges nestled in the woodland, some with waterside views, Westlands Country Park is the perfect spot for exploring Dumfries & Galloway and is close to the market town of Annan.
The park has an enviable reputation for its clay pigeon shooting and is a world standard venue. Using only competition level equipment the shoot is a favourite for established professionals and new shooters alike. Add to this the tranquillity of the newly opened and well stocked fly-fishing lakes and you create the quintessential Scottish countryside break. For those who prefer to do less not more then simply pull on your walking boots and take a stroll around this beautiful countryside location and if that sounds too strenuous then do even less in your hot tub and simply let the others take the strain.
To gain access to your lodge a swipe of a credit or debit card is required on arrival for a £200 security deposit. This will not be taken from your account, only held. The money will be released on departure once the accommodation has been checked.
Bath robe & slipper sets are an additional £10 per person (included in Whistler, Mulberry ).
One set of towels per guest and one toilet roll per lodge is provided.
To respect others staying on the park, hot tubs and swim spas are not to be used after 11pm and noise must be kept to a minimum after this time to avoid noise disturbance to others.
The park has CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING and FLY FISHING on site which are open seven days a week, 9am – 5pm. If you would like to take part in any of these activities during your stay, please contact the park directly either by email or telephone prior to your stay. Clay Pigeon Shooting needs to be booked in advance to avoid disappointment. Suitable for groups of any size and age, novices to professionals.
Any single sex parties or group bookings will have to be approved by Hoseasons before a booking can be confirmed. Failure to do this may result in refusal of entry on arrival at the park.
The building work being carried out close to reception is for a brand new visitor centre which is going to include a bar, restaurant, amenity shop and gun room. Work is due to be complete when the facility opens in the Summer of 2020.
Facilities including entertainment, sport and hospitality venues, are legally permitted to open, but parks may be implementing certain social distancing measures for your safety.
Please adhere to latest government Covid announcements.
Any facilities unable to operate in line with government guidance regarding social distancing will be temporarily suspended during your stay in order to ensure that you and your family are safe. However, where facilities can be safely operated like a wide range of Takeaway options, supermarket and laundrette services they will remain available.
This lodge is located in Annan. Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace and Clan Armstrong Centre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dino Park and Lockerbie Ice Rink.
