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.
South Lagan, Highland, Scotland
From £910
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This lovely Scandinavian style wooden A Frame lodge with amazing loch views from its elevated position on the bank-side of Loch Oich.
The entrance leads into a short hallway. The master bedroom has a double bed with 2 bedside tables with drawers, a fitted wardrobe and an en suite shower room with a shower cubicle, toilet, vanity sink. The second bedroom has two full sized single beds and 2 wardrobes. The bathroom has a bath, toilet and vanity sink.
There is an open plan fully equipped kitchen with a living area that has a TV, DVD player, plus a range of DVDs. There is basic wifi available, and family games for your enjoyment. The patio door opens onto a decking with table and chairs, barbeque with complementary gas and beautiful, unobstructed views of Loch Oich.
The kitchen has microwave, dishwasher, electric oven and hob, fridge with freezer compartment. The dining area has a lovely wooden dining table and chairs and there are comfortable sofas in the lounge area for enjoying the panoramic view whilst relaxing.
Please be aware that the use of drones is not permitted on this site.
This chalet is located in Spean Bridge. Allt na Criche and Nevis Range Mountain Experience are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lochaber Geopark and Loch Lochy. Traveling with kids? Consider Great Glen Water Park and Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum.
Fort William, Highland, Scotland
From £980
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Enjoy home-from-home comfort in Stag Chalet, one of our dog-friendly, 2-bed timber chalets overlooking beautiful Loch Leven. Go walking, mountain biking, paddle boarding and exploring the Highands, then relax on your balcony as the sun sets - perfect!
We are in an enviable position on the banks of Loch Leven with all 7 of our chalets having breathtaking views of loch and mountain. We are situated just over 6 miles from Glencoe village and 16 miles from Fort William in the stunning West Highlands of Scotland. We are only a 5-minute walk to an award-winning seafood restaurant and a 10-minute drive to the nearest shop.
Our accommodation is ideal for families, couples of all ages and anyone looking for the perfect getaway in a glorious location. Take advantage of the peace and quiet at Loch Leven Chalets and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere with the opportunity to spot several species of wildlife resident in the area from seals and pine martens to deer and red squirrels.
We have our own private beach leading to the sea loch, the pebble beach is a safe haven for playing and the large grassy area ideal for a picnic.
Our 7 self-catering chalets are named after the local wildlife you will hopefully see when you visit: Stag, Otter, Grouse, Seal, Salmon, Wildcat and Pine marten (please look at the aerial photograph and look from left to right to identify each chalet).
The chalets all have two bedrooms and a full bathroom with a shower over the bath. The kitchens are well equipped and the spacious lounge/diner boasts large patio doors to the covered veranda from where the magnificent scenery can be enjoyed. Equipped with storage heaters and a log effect electric fire, you will be warm whatever the Scottish weather. There is a laundrette on site with washing machine and tumble drier.
Bookings usually run from Saturday to Saturday, but if you would like a short break, then please get in touch. We look forward to welcoming you to Loch Leven Chalets.
Located in Fort William, this chalet is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Leven and Highland Titles Nature Reserve, while Glencoe Folk Museum and West Highland Museum are cultural highlights.
Completely renovated in August 2018, and situated in the hills above the Holy Loch, our privately owned lodge is on the edge of the holiday park, a twenty minute ferry ride from Gourock. On arrival you will find yourself in an idyllic setting, surrounded by stunning views. It is a traditional build wooden lodge, accessible via two small steps onto the deck straight from the two car parking area. The covered deck to the front has a seating area and a fabulous view out over the Loch.
The lodge is one of a small group located in a beautiful woodland setting . It is tranquil with stunning views and it is not unusual to find yourself face to face with one or more of the local deer or the odd squirrel. There are many walks around the surrounding area, with the Argyll Forest Park, Pucks Glen and Benmore Gardens within minutes, and of course the amenities of Dunoon are a short drive or bus ride away with restaurants, cafes, shopping etc
The welcoming interior consists of a centrally heated spacious open plan lounge, dining area and kitchen. All rooms are furnished to a very high standard. The kitchen has brand new modern units, a full size fridge freezer, modern oven and hob, kettle, microwave and coffee machine. As this is our holiday home too, we have added quality and touches you might not normally find in a rental. Bedroom 1 has a comfortable king size bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers. Bedroom 2 has a comfortable double bed, wardrobe, dresser etc All of our towels, bed linen are luxury hotel quality. The modern well appointed bathroom has a walk-in shower, with wc and vanity with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Free WiFi. The lodge has multiple inbuilt USB charging points, smoke detectors, fire extinguisher and first aid kit.
Well behaved dogs welcome
Located in Dunoon, this chalet is on the waterfront. Castle House Museum and Newark Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal and Holy Loch Marina. Traveling with kids? Consider Benmore Botanic Garden, or check out an event or a game at Waterfront Leisure Complex.
Hunters Quay, Argyll, Scotland
From £1057
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Holiday Park location in a quiet setting
Newly refurbished for Spring 2019
Decking & balcony
Spectacular views over the loch and beyond
Outdoor furniture
BBQ
Open and spacious living room
Smart Television with Freeview and Netflix
Iron and ironing board
Electric cooker/oven
Microwave
Fridge
Freezer
Quality bed linen and towels provided
Private parking
Well beahaved dogs welcome - maximum 2 per stay. £3 per dog per night.
£100 Good House-keeping deposit applicable.
This chalet is located in Dunoon. Castle House Museum and Newark Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Lunderston Bay. Benmore Botanic Garden and Funworld Leisure are also worth visiting.
Drummond is our specially adapted romantic lodge and comes with some extra special touches such as a four poster bed, mood lighting, a cosy log fire and a two-person steam shower. In the bathroom you'll find some luxury bathrobes and out on the patio there is a private hot tub - perfect for watching the sunset over Loch Lomond. Drummond occupies a front row position meaning there is nothing to obstruct the gorgeous views of the lake.
If you're staying in Drummond on a romantic break or celebrating an anniversary or on your honeymoon you may want to arrange for some extras with the resort such as, chocolates, flowers, champagne on ice upon arrival, or a candle-lit dinner cooked by a professional chef in your own lodge.
Drummond lodge boasts 2 bedrooms, 1 double bedroom and 1 zip and link bedroom which can be set up as either a twin or a double. There is also a double sofa bed in the living room. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom and there is an open plan kitchen/living/dining area.
"Winner of VISITSCOTLAND'S Thistle award for "The Best Accommodation provider" in Central, Tayside and Fife. Winner of a "Certificate of Excellence" from Tripadvisor for the 7th year running and rated 9.3 out of 10 by Bookingcom.
Eagle is located on the Portnellan Estate and offers tasteful 4 star self catering accommodation sleeping up to 4 people within 2 bedrooms, bathroom and open plan living, dining and kitchen area.
Situated in the heart of the central Highlands of Scotland with spectacular loch, glen and mountain views all around Osprey's setting is magnificent where a true highland landscape awaits you and it is often complimented on the abundance of bird and wild life that can be regularly seen. It is not unusual to see the deer meandering off the hill and passing nearby the property.
Eagle comprises of 2 bedrooms and has recently been refurbished to include hand made curtains and soft furnishings made by Catriona McGeoch of Sula Furnishings.
The bedroom configuration is a king sized double and twin bedroom. A fitted kitchen with all mod cons to include washing machine, dishwasher, oven and ceramic hob, microwave and under counter fridge and freezer.
An open plan living and dining area leads onto a private balcony through a sliding patio with a panoramic view of Loch Iubhair (pronounced Ewar) and the dramatic rugged mountains of Glen Dochart. All can be viewed from the garden furniture provided. Gaze the other direction and marvel at the iconic mountain of Ben More that rises from your back garden. Simply stunning.
The chalet is equipped with a LCD TV with freeview SKY, Blu Ray DVD, Wi-Fi is available free of charge as well as Weber BBQ hire. There is even an onsite visitor centre with a small essentials shop, fresh organic meat from a farm locally for sale (perfect for a BBQ or home cooking), Lucy's home made meals, local information, a varied selection of board games and DVDs.
The Portnellan Estate has been privately owned by the same family for nearly 40 years and offers fantastic facilities including fresh run wild salmon and trout fishing on the estate lochs and river, mountain bikes with plenty of trails on and off road for all abilities, a games room with table tennis, table football, pool table and a small gym. Canadian canoes, kayaks and rowing boats are free to use on the river and loch. Clay pigeon shooting can also be arranged.
Portnellan Estate is the perfect base for exploring Central/West Scotland with known landmarks only a short distance away. Oban 45 minutes, Stirling, Fort William and Glasgow just over 1 hour and Edinburgh a 90 min drive. Glen Coe and all it beholds is less than 40 mins drive and the bonnie shores of Loch Lomond are 20 mins by car. Other areas include the truly beautiful Glen Lyon and Loch Tay, Glen Etive, Glen Lochay and Glen Orchy all within the local area.
Whether you are looking for the adrenaline rush of adventure or lazy days on your doorstep, out and about on the many hills in the local area or exploring one of the most beautiful parts of Scotland, Portnellan Estate and Eagle offers you the warmest of welcomes upon your return.
This beautiful accommodation is available for short breaks, weeks or longer.
"A really great base for exploring this beautiful part of Scotland, and lots to keep the family occupied, from canoes and bikes, to games and DVD's. Lodge very clean, well maintained and equipped, and with plenty of its own space. The loch and mountain views, the peace and restfulness of the place, even the purity of the tap water, all make you want to stay. Review posted 13th August."
"My daughter rented two cottages at Portnellan for the celebration of her 21st birthday. We had no idea what to expect before we arrived, and we had travelled from the United States to attend her birthday. The magic of Portnellan added to the magic of seeing my daughter turn 21. What a beautiful location, and the cottages were lovely vacation homes with everything we could need."
"Everyone had a terrific time, the young ones and us old-timers! Thank you to the gracious staff (namely Cameron's family.) You made us feel welcome and made her celebration a delight!"
"I highly recommend these cottages for anyone who loves a magical place to sleep and roam in one of the most magical places I've ever been! Review posted 14th August."
"Outstanding as usual. A warm welcome from Cameron and family. Spotlessly clean lodge , stunning scenery and great touring base. Would recommend this to anyone looking for luxury self catering in Scotland. Review posted 12th August"
This chalet is located in Crianlarich. While the natural beauty of Loch Lomond and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - East.
Eagle lodge is situated on the Highland Lodges estate, on the lower slopes of Glen Dochart just outside the village of Crianlarich. Highland Lodges is a beautiful resort with stunning lake and mountain views. The location is excellent for outdoor pursuits and the resort keeps a selection of bikes, boats, canoes and kayaks for guests to hire free of charge.
Eagle is a traditional Scottish lodge, comfortably equipped with a kitchen/dining/living area looking out onto the balcony via French doors. The balcony is a great place to enjoy the views of beautiful Glen Dochart. The lodge has everything you need including a dishwasher, washing machine, TV and DVD player.
There are loads of amazing things to do on the Highland Lodges estate, your host, Cameron and his outstanding team have brilliant local knowledge and are always on hand to help plan guests itineraries. Highland Lodges offers first class service and provides for guests searching for a traditional Scottish experience.
Eagle Lodge is a detached lodge in Strathpeffer in the Scottish Highlands. It provides two bedrooms made up of a double and a twin, along with a bathroom, the property can sleep four people. The interior also comes with an open-plan living area with a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area. The exterior offers a decked veranda with furniture and surrounding woodlands with a pond to roam. Eagle Lodge is a cosy getaway placed perfectly for a cosy countryside retreat.
For the ultimate in rural escapes, a stay in a holiday home on Scotland’s Easdale Island, seventeen miles from Oban, is a brilliant pick. With two bedrooms, delightful living spaces and a fantastic garden with phenomenal views, Easdale Escape is perfect for a family or two couples. The cottage is beautifully presented with modern furnishings, excellent fittings and a wonderful wood burning stove. Easdale Escape is a very old, cosy cottage built in 1800. It is perfect for a spot of switch off. Serenity awaits. It is a haven for hunkering down, relaxing and enjoying magical scenery. You will relish in the cottage’s charm and character which comes in abundance, marrying marvellously with a handpicked selection of modern furniture.
Easdale Island is the smallest permanently inhabited island of the Inner Hebrides. It covers an area less than ten hectares and has a permanent population of seventy. It is roughly two hundred metres from the Island of Seil which is connected to the mainland by the two-hundred-year-old Clachan Bridge, known as the ‘Bridge over the Atlantic’. Easdale Island is car free. Visitors Park on the mainland and arrive on a short ferry from Oban. A stroll to the top of the hill offers incredible views of the Firth of Lorn to the north and many islands to the south. The island enjoys a wide variety of flora and bird life that makes Easdale unique. You can take wildlife tours and boat trips to the Corryvreckan, the world’s third largest whirlpool and around the islands of Luing, Scarba, Shuna, Lunga and Jura. Easdale Island offers a tranquillity you will remember for a very long time. And of course, there is much to discover on the mainland and in Oban, ‘the Seafood Capital of Scotland’.
Easdale Escape is all on one level so offers easy holiday living for all ages, including guests with mobility issues. The open plan living, and dining room is delightful. At one end of the room, comfy modern sofas sit opposite each other and close the the atmospheric wood burning stove. As a rural chill descends, you can chuck a log on the fire and cosy up on the sofas watching a movie on the large television provided for your entertainment. At the far end of the room, you will find your dining table and chairs. A door opens from the living room to the garden and patio. The smart galley kitchen offers all the appliances that you need for your self-catering break.
This dreamy holiday home comes with two superbly comfortable bedrooms. Both boast beautifully dressed double beds and one offers characterful ceiling beams. There is a family bathroom to share.
Easdale Escape enjoys a large garden with exquisite panoramic sea views. It is a wonderful spot where you can relax on garden furniture, mesmerised by the views and enjoying a spot of alfresco dining or pre-dinner drinks watching the captivating sunsets.
Easdale Escape enjoys a wonderfully remote location on Easdale Island, just off the coast from Oban. The island is seventeen miles from Oban, the stop for catching the ferry to the island. The island is steeped in the history of the slate industry and enjoys scenery that will take your breath away. It is incredibly peaceful with no cars on the island.
The Easdale Island Museum is where you can learn about the slate quarry industry and the lives of the residents who lived and worked on the island through the years. The museum is open from April to the end of October.
Guests staying at the cottage enjoy guided seaweed foraging. You can explore the edible seashore on a fun foraging foray, finding out what seaweeds are good and tasty to eat. You will sample the seaweeds in season and get tips on how to cook with them. The trip is finished with a hot drink or warm soup and a snack.
One of the favourite activities is a Seafari Adventure. You will enjoy exceptional wildlife and nature boat trips to spot whales, porpoises, dolphins, seals, and sea birds. You will experience the Gulf of Corryvreckan, the home of the world’s third largest whirlpool. There are day tours to Iona, Staffa and the puffin colony and whale watching trips during June, July and August. Tours to the Corryvreckan take you into the Atlantic and around the islands of Luing, Scarba, Shuna, Lunga and Jura. The whirlpool is created when strong Atlantic currents and unusual underwater topography produce an intense tidal race in the channel. As the flood tide enters the narrow strait between Jura and Scarb, it speeds up to 8.5 knots.
Easdale Island is an excellent base for sea kayakers who want to explore the small islands of the Inner Hebrides and the rugged coast of Argyll. Sea Kayak Scotland, based in Balvicar five miles away offer hire equipment. Fishing is also popular in the island’s seven flooded quarries. One of the flooded quarries is a natural swimming pool, shallow at one end and deep at the other. It is very popular for outdoor swimming as it is reasonably warm in the summer.
Every year in late September, The World Stone Skimming Championships take place across the Skimming Quarry. It attracts roughly one thousand people from near and far for this fun activity.
Back on the mainland, Oban is a magnet for travellers from all over the world. It owes much to the Victorians. Back in 1812, the Comet steamship linked Oban with Glasgow. The town grew up around Oban Distillery. It once had the royal seal of approval with Queen Victoria calling it ‘one of the finest spots she had seen’. You will taste some of the best fish ever in Oban and can pick up supplies of freshly caught fish for the cottage. Beyond Oban lie the islands of the Inner Hebrides including Easdale. Kerrera protects the town from Atlantic storms. Others include the low green island of Lismore, majestic Mull, the sacred island of Iona plus Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. The granite mountains of the Morvern peninsula are spectacular. Oban offers panoramic views of the mountains, lochs and islands which have captivated artists, authors, composers, and poets for centuries.
The Crinan Canal is a great day out, an absolute gem stretching from Adrishaig on Loch Fyne for nine miles to Crinan on the banks of the South of Jura. You can visit by boat or stroll along the footbath, enjoying its beauty and watching the local fishermen landing prawns, crabs and lobsters in the basin. Watching the yachts and fishing boats passing through the fifteen locks is a lovely way to spend an afternoon.
NHS Arduaine Garden was conceived by J Arthur Campbell and is a wonderful tourist attraction with the intimacy of a private garden. You will enjoy rhododendrons, magnolias, azaleas, exotic palms and ferns. With lush lawns, colourful borders, a pretty walk, ponds and a wonderful variety of bird and wildlife, it is lovely. There are spectacular cliff-top views overlooking the Sound of Jura and its islands.
Carnasserie Castle boasts a 15th century tower house built by the reforming churchman John Carswell, the publisher of the first book printed in Scottish Gaelic. Positioned on a hill overlooking Kilmartin Glen, it is now under the care of historic Scotland.
This attractive 19th-century Victorian gate lodge with magnificent arched latticed windows is situated at the entrance of Crathes Castle. This lovely single storey lodge has its own garden with a picnic table and bench. However, you can also enjoy the stunnig beauty of the famous gardens featuring great yew hedges and a colourful double herbaceous border as they are very close to the lodge. Like this holiday accommodation, Crathes Castle and Garden is a property of the National Trust for Scotland. Crathes Castle with its lovely features like its gargoyles and fairytale- like turrets is worth a visit at any time of the year.
