1 / 21Pine Tops - Fort Augustus
Fort Augustus, Highlands
A family bungalow for six on the outskirts of Fort Augustus, with over half an acre of enclosed lawned garden, a wood burner and red squirrels at the feeders, and your dog welcome.
Pine Tops has over half an acre of enclosed garden, mainly laid to lawn, and it is a great garden for spotting deer, red squirrels and wild boar, which will hold a dog's attention for as long as they stay. This comfortable dog friendly family home sits on the outskirts of Fort Augustus, within a couple of miles of Loch Ness, and sleeps six across three bedrooms.
The bungalow entrance leads into a handy utility room, the place for muddy boots after a busy day out, and the dog follows you through it into a spacious kitchen with a breakfast bar. The lounge diner is large, its table seating six and its comfortable seating gathered around a cosy wood burner. The master double is spacious, with an en suite and its own glass doors leading out to the garden, while a second double and a twin complete the house.
Two sliding patio doors lead from the lounge to the garden, and from that room there is a great view of the bird feeders, where woodpeckers and red squirrels come and go. A dog will take up position at the glass and watch with total commitment. Patio areas with garden furniture make for dining al fresco.
The house is ideally placed for both the Highlands and the West Coast. Take a boat trip or a day cruise on Loch Ness, stroll with the dog along the Caledonian Canal and its many locks, or follow the Great Glen Way, which runs from the north to the south of the loch. Urquhart Castle at Drumnadrochit repays a visit, and Fort William, with Ben Nevis and the Jacobite Steam Train, makes a longer day out.
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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
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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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