1 / 24Swallow Cottage - Cannich
Cannich, Highlands
A cottage for five at Cannich near Glen Affric, a mile from the birthplace of the golden retriever, with a sunroom, wood burner and enclosed garden, one dog welcome.
The golden retriever was invented a mile from Swallow Cottage, at Guisachan House, whose ruins you can walk to; Tomich village keeps a bronze statue of the first of the breed. If a dog friendly cottage can have a pilgrimage attached, this is it: a characterful three bedroom home for five at Cannich, gateway to Glen Affric, with one dog welcome.
Wallflowers climb the outside and lattice windows keep the period face. Inside there is a lounge with a wood burner, a contemporary kitchen diner, a sunroom looking into the trees, and a single bedroom and shower room downstairs with a double, a twin and the bathroom above. The enclosed garden is gravelled with furniture on it, easy on a dog that has been somewhere peaty.
Mobile signal keeps its distance from Cannich, a landline with an honesty jar stands in for emergencies, and the village hotel pours a pint 300 metres away. The week takes its shape from all three: long days in the glens, quiet evenings with the burner and a board game, a dog asleep mid floor by nine.
Glen Affric is the headline, its circular loch walk among the finest anywhere in Scotland, with Plodda Falls pouring through the pines 2.6 miles away and Strathglass winding below. A retriever brought here is coming home; every other dog just thinks it has won something.
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from £592 for 7 nights
Swallow Cottage - Cannich takes 1 dog and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with garden furniture | Off road parking for 2 cars | Bus service runs through the village | Hotel with restaurant 300metres from the property (check opening times) | Pub and coffee sh
- Sleeps
- 5 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £592 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Swallow Cottage - Cannich from £592 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Swallow Cottage - Cannich dog friendly?
Yes, Swallow Cottage welcomes one dog, making it a lovely base for exploring the Highlands with your four-legged companion. The cottage comes with an enclosed gravelled garden — handy for a post-walk shake-off after a day in the glens.
Are dogs allowed at Swallow Cottage - Cannich year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the property directly to confirm availability for your dates. Glen Affric and the surrounding area offer rewarding walking in every season, so it's a destination that suits year-round visits.
What should I know before visiting Swallow Cottage - Cannich with my dog?
The cottage accepts one dog, so it's best suited to single-dog households or trips. The enclosed garden is a practical touch after muddy or peaty walks, and the surrounding area — Glen Affric, Plodda Falls, and the ruins of Guisachan House, the birthplace of the golden retriever — offers exceptional walking right from the door. Mobile signal is limited in Cannich, so it's worth planning ahead and downloading any maps or walk routes before you arrive.
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Swallow Cottage - Cannich from £592 for 7 nights
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Walk2.6 mi awayPlodda Falls Circular Walk
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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.
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