1 / 15The Highlander's Rest - Cougie Lodge
Cannich, Highlands
A single level lodge for four at Cannich near Glen Affric with its own enclosed garden and a rare three dogs welcome, king room and bunk room inside.
Glen Affric keeps a walk called Dog Falls, which reads like destiny for a lodge welcoming three dogs. The Highlander's Rest is a single level lodge at Cannich with its own enclosed garden, a king room and a bunk room for four, and a dog friendly allowance more generous than houses three times its size.
Everything sits on one floor: an open plan lounge, kitchen and dining space with country views through the windows, a shower room, and the two bedrooms off it. It is one of three detached lodges standing in their own garden grounds, so a group wanting more beds can take the neighbours as well, dogs and all. The enclosed garden has furniture in it and the long view beyond.
Three dogs, four people and a bunk room is a particular kind of booking, a couple with children and the whole pack, or two friends who never travel light, and the village obliges: shop and Post Office a stroll away, pony trekking and trout and salmon fishing on hand, Strathglass lanes for the easy evenings.
The glens do the heavy lifting. Glen Affric's pines, Dog Falls and the loch circuit are up the road, Plodda Falls pours close by at Tomich, and Glen Strathfarrar hides its own quiet miles to the north. Three dogs will come home empty of opinions.
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from £494 for 7 nights
The Highlander's Rest - Cougie 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 | Electric and heating payable by cash on departure | Trout, salmon fishing and Pony trekking available | Shop and Post Office within walking distance | Please n
- 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 - Cougie Lodge from £494 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Highlander's Rest - Cougie Lodge dog friendly?
Yes, and generously so — The Highlander's Rest welcomes up to three dogs, which is a rare allowance for a lodge of this size. The property has its own enclosed garden, giving your dogs a safe space to roam without you having to think twice about it.
Are dogs allowed at The Highlander's Rest - Cougie Lodge year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, but nothing in the information provided suggests any time-of-year limitations. It's worth confirming directly with the host when you book, particularly if you're planning a visit during busy periods.
What should I know before visiting The Highlander's Rest - Cougie Lodge with my dog?
The lodge accepts up to three dogs and has an enclosed garden, so the basics are well covered from the moment you arrive. The surrounding area is exceptional for dog walking — Glen Affric's Dog Falls and loch circuit are nearby, as are Plodda Falls and the quieter miles of Glen Strathfarrar, so you'll want to pack accordingly for full days out on the trails.
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The Highlander's Rest - Cougie Lodge from £494 for 7 nights
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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.
Walk6.9 mi awayRiver Glass and Strathglass Valley Walk
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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.
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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.
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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.
Walk14.2 mi awayLoch Ness Great Glen Way Section (Fort Augustus)
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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.
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