1 / 15The Highlander's Rest - Affric Lodge
Cannich, Highlands
A single level lodge for four at Cannich pointed at Glen Affric, with an enclosed garden, a king room and bunks, and three dogs welcome.
Affric Lodge is named for the glen every visitor to Cannich is really here for, and it makes a proper dog friendly base for it: single level, an enclosed garden with country views, a king room and a bunk room for four, and three dogs welcome, the full pack.
The lounge, kitchen and dining space share one bright open plan room, television at one end and the view at the other, with the shower room and both bedrooms off it. The garden gives the dogs secure ground at both ends of the day, and the whole lodge works without a single stair.
Glen Affric is the standard other Scottish glens get measured against: Caledonian pines, a loch circuit that belongs among the finest walks in Scotland, Dog Falls for the shorter day, and Munros at the far end for the ambitious. Three dogs can be walked to a standstill here without repeating a path.
Beyond the glen, Strathfarrar and Strathglass offer the quieter miles, Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle do the famous afternoon, and Inverness sits under an hour off for trains and provisions. Book the neighbouring lodges and the whole extended family arrives, three dogs per door.
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from £494 for 7 nights
The Highlander's Rest - Affric Lodge takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture | Shop and Post Office within easy walking distance | Electricity and heating payable by cash on departure | Please note: under no circumstance are electric bike
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £494 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 09:30
- Facilities
- Parking, Wifi
The Highlander's Rest - Affric Lodge from £494 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Highlander's Rest - Affric Lodge dog friendly?
Yes, Affric Lodge is fully dog friendly and welcomes up to three dogs. The lodge is single level throughout with no stairs to navigate, and the enclosed garden gives your dogs secure outdoor space at both ends of the day.
Are dogs allowed at The Highlander's Rest - Affric Lodge year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and nothing in the details suggests otherwise. If you're planning a visit at a particular time of year, it's worth confirming directly with the property.
What should I know before visiting The Highlander's Rest - Affric Lodge with my dog?
The lodge takes up to three dogs, so it's well suited to multi-dog households or groups travelling together. The enclosed garden provides a safe space to let them out without leads, and Glen Affric is right on the doorstep with walks ranging from the shorter Dog Falls route to full loch circuits and Munros for the more ambitious days out.
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The Highlander's Rest - Affric Lodge from £494 for 7 nights
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