1 / 21Pine Tops - Fort Augustus
Fort Augustus, Highlands
A bungalow for six near Fort Augustus with over half an acre of enclosed lawned garden, a wood burner and red squirrels at the feeders, one dog welcome.
The lawn at Pine Tops runs to over half an acre, all of it enclosed, which for one lucky dog is close to a private park. The bungalow it surrounds sleeps six at Auchterawe on the wooded edge of Fort Augustus, a dog friendly single level base a couple of miles from Loch Ness with the Great Glen on the doorstep.
You come in through the utility, the right way round for muddy boots, into a kitchen with a breakfast bar and a big lounge diner where the sofas ring the wood burner and two sets of patio doors open to the garden. The master double takes an en suite with bath and its own glass doors to the grass; a second double and a twin share the shower room. The house takes guests over five only, a grown ups and older children booking, though the dog is exempt from the age rule.
The garden doubles as a wildlife theatre. Bird feeders outside the lounge glass pull in woodpeckers and red squirrels, which will test any dog's professionalism through the window, and the half acre gives the rematch a safe venue. Evenings end with the burner and the last of the light on the lawn.
Fort Augustus and its canal locks are 2 miles away, boat trips run onto Loch Ness from the village, and the Great Glen Way passes close for the lochside walking. Forest tracks lead straight out of Auchterawe itself, so the dog's default morning never needs the car.
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from £980 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Large enclosed lawned garden with seating | Off-road parking for 3 cars | Shops, restaurants and pub 2 miles | Regret no children under the age of 5 years | 2 dogs accpeted - extra charges will apply
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £980 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Pine Tops - Fort Augustus from £980 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Pine Tops - Fort Augustus dog friendly?
Yes, Pine Tops welcomes one dog. The property has real practical appeal for dog owners — you arrive through a utility room, handy for muddy paws and boots, and the enclosed half-acre lawn gives your dog a generous, safe space to run freely without leaving the property.
Are dogs allowed at Pine Tops - Fort Augustus year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth checking directly with the host to confirm availability for your dates. What's clear is that the setup — wood burner, enclosed garden, and forest tracks from the doorstep — makes it a comfortable base for a dog-friendly stay in any season.
What should I know before visiting Pine Tops - Fort Augustus with my dog?
Pine Tops takes one dog, and the house is adults and older children only (guests over five), though dogs are exempt from that age rule. The enclosed half-acre garden is a brilliant asset, but it's also a working wildlife theatre — red squirrels visit the feeders outside the lounge windows, so your dog may have their patience tested. Forest tracks lead directly from Auchterawe for morning walks without the car, and the Great Glen Way is close by for longer lochside routes.
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Pine Tops - Fort Augustus from £980 for 7 nights
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