1 / 24Birchview
Drumnadrochit, Highlands
A bungalow for six in a wooded hamlet near Drumnadrochit, with an open fire, a large enclosed garden and Glen Affric within reach, two dogs welcome.
Birchview sits in a hamlet built around a country house hotel on a wooded hillside above Glen Urquhart, which solves dinner on the nights nobody wants to cook. A single level bungalow for six with two dogs welcome and a large enclosed garden, it is the dog friendly base for the quieter glens behind Loch Ness.
The lounge diner runs an open fire and patio doors to the deck, the kitchen carries a two oven range cooker and an American fridge, and the three bedrooms split king, twin and bunk, with a sofa bed in reserve. The garden is lawned, enclosed and full of trees and borders, and a dog can spend a happy hour in it auditing the shrubbery.
The hotel at the centre of the hamlet takes the evenings up a notch: dinner or a drink a short walk from the door, the dogs walked home through the trees after. Angling on the hotel's water can be arranged in season, and the strath below fills the gentle days.
Glen Urquhart runs from Loch Ness at Drumnadrochit deep into Glen Affric, often called the loveliest glen in Scotland, and the walking improves the further in you take a dog: river flats at Strathglass, the falls at Plodda, Affric's old pines. Monster hunting and Urquhart Castle wait at the loch end for the tourist day.
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from £596 for 7 nights
Birchview takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with decked area, outdoor garden furniture and garden seat | Shops 5 miles, pub/restaurant on site (opening times vary, please check prior to arrival) | Additional info: When in season
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £596 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Birchview from £596 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Birchview dog friendly?
Yes, Birchview welcomes up to two dogs. The property has a large enclosed lawned garden with trees and borders, giving dogs plenty of space to explore, and the wooded hamlet setting means you're surrounded by good sniffing territory from the moment you arrive.
Are dogs allowed at Birchview year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth confirming directly with the owner when you book. The location lends itself to visits at any time of year, with Glen Urquhart and the routes towards Glen Affric offering walks whatever the season.
What should I know before visiting Birchview with my dog?
The property takes a maximum of two dogs, so if you're travelling with more it's worth checking before you book. The garden is enclosed, which is handy for letting dogs decompress after a long drive, and the nearby hotel is an easy walk through the trees for evenings out — dogs can be walked home afterwards rather than left alone.
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Birchview from £596 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
Walk0.8 mi awayRiver Glass and Strathglass Valley Walk
Highlands
A quiet and little-known valley walk along the clear River Glass through the farmland and riverside woodland of Strathglass, with excellent swimming access for dogs and a genuine sense of Highland solitude.
Walk6.7 mi awayFalls of Foyers, Loch Ness
Highlands
A compact woodland walk on the eastern shore of Loch Ness to a spectacular 30-metre waterfall that inspired Robert Burns, with good off-lead forest paths and a Loch Ness shoreline section for dogs to swim.
Walk8.8 mi awayPlodda Falls Circular Walk
Highlands
A short but dramatic forest walk to a spectacular 46-metre waterfall in Glen Affric, set among towering Douglas firs and with an overhanging viewpoint platform above the falls.
Walk13.8 mi awayLoch Ness Great Glen Way Section (Fort Augustus)
Highlands
A lochside and woodland section of the Great Glen Way along the southern shore of Loch Ness, offering easy flat walking with iconic Highland water views and good off-lead potential through the trees.
Walk16.2 mi awayRogie Falls Circular Walk
Highlands
A compact woodland walk to a spectacular salmon-leap waterfall on the Black Water, with easy off-lead forest paths and the extraordinary spectacle of fish clearing the falls in late summer.
Walk17.8 mi awayLoch Affric Circular Walk
Highlands
Glen Affric is the most beautiful glen in Scotland; this full loch circuit through ancient Caledonian pinewoods delivers exceptional off-lead walking, unlimited loch swimming and total Highland immersion.