Family-friendly vacation rentals in Fort Augustus

Cosy shepherd's hut with stunning views on NC 500

Perfectly situated on the NC500 and cycle route, this newly built well equipped shepherd's hut is a cosy place to rest your head. It can sleep up to 3 people. A microwave, kettle, mini-fridge and crockery make up the kitchen area. There is free wifi and a digital radio with bluetooth to enjoy. The bathroom has a shower, toilet and sink. The views across to Ben Wyvis and the Cromarty Firth are outstanding and the dark sky at night is excellent for star gazing. Red Kites frequently fly overhead.

Stunning cabin in perfect Loch Ness location!

An exceptionally stylish and well-appointed cabin offering the perfect blend of luxury and home comforts, set in a truly stunning location with private woodland gardens. Warm, cosy, and fully equipped, this beautifully designed retreat is just a few minutes’ stroll from the shores of Loch Ness, where you’ll find an array of cafés, restaurants, gift shops, boat trips, scenic walks, and outdoor adventures. Sleeps 4 with full kitchen, shower, firepit, BBQ, top streaming channels & free parking.

Stoneyfield Shepherd's Hut, Loch Ness

Stoneyfield Shepherd's Hut is a unique experience, set in the hills of Glen Urquhart. It is secluded within trees in a farming environment, providing a peaceful getaway close to the many spectacular attractions of the Loch Ness area. It has been finished to a very high standard (full kitchen and plumbed-in toilet/ shower-room), while exhibiting a bespoke rustic style. A perfect haven for a relaxing break in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, the location featured in the Outlander TV show.

The Star Hut at Rannoch Station

Unique, single-room glass-fronted hut in a silver birch/rowan wood on a small hill, full of character with a spectacular view 25 miles to the East. Rannoch Moor is a place of peace and tranquillity, there is no noise (after the 9.05pm train) and no light pollution. Weather permitting, you can watch the stars and sunrise while lying in bed, see deer walking in the wood, experience being cosy in the midst of dramatic weather or listen to the dawn chorus. Pls read all details before booking.

The Courtyard, Foulis Castle, Highland Scotland

Foulis Castle, Evanton is near the ancient burgh of Dingwall. Foulis Castle is a 15 min walk away from the Storehouse Restaurant & Farm shop, which is situated on the shore/beach of the Cromarty Firth (Mon-Sat, 9-5pm). You’ll love my place because of privacy of having your own country retreat within beautifully landscaped gardens. My place is small with one bedroom that contains either x2 singles or zip&link super-king size bed. The 3rd guest is on a roll-away mattress ideal for a child.

Gorgeous, modern Loch Ness apartment

Taigh Na Frithe is a large spacious apartment that can sleeps 2. The bed is a superking and there is a built in wardrobe and views to the garden. The living room looks out across the garden through massive French windows which can also be fully opened on fair-weather days. This really opens up the space and brings the beautiful scenery inside. The modern, fully equipped kitchen has everything you will need with cooker, microwave, large fridge/ freezer, washer dryer and dishwasher.

Carnoch Cottage

Carnoch Cottage is nestled within the picturesque area of Stratherrick, close by to the fabled Loch Ness. It boasts views of Loch Mhor and the Monadhliath Mountains which can be enjoyed from the comforts of the sofa and woodburning stove if the temperamental Scottish weather is up to its old tricks! Steeped in history the local area offers numerous opportunities to delve into Scotland's past by visiting such sites as Culloden Moor, Clava Cairns and the many castles and brochs.

Hideaway Pod near Loch Ness for a tranquil retreat

Looking for a stopover for some Nessie spotting in the Scottish Highlands? Our Hideaway Pod in Drumnadrochit village is the perfect base. The village is home to the Loch Ness Exhibition Centre and Urquhart Castle, located half way along the popular western edge of Loch Ness. Only 12 miles from Inverness and en route to the Isle of Skye, it is a popular, convenient stopover, with a supermarket, restaurants, cafes, and petrol station.

Croft House Bothy in Heart of Highlands

Featured in the Guardian Travel's "10 of the Best Wilderness Holidays in Scotland" get back-to-basics in this beautiful old croft house bothy, hidden on a hillside between the Five Sisters of Kintail and Eilean Donan Castle. With no running water or cooking facilities, this is not for the faint hearted. Bathe in a cold mountain stream, see the stars in the dark night sky, feel the heat from a crackling fire, listen to the waterfall.

The Road to Skye - The Studio @ Ceannacroc Lodge

Ground floor annex to the lodge, off the road to Skye. Wonderful mountain scenery & riverside location. Light & airy, with French windows facing south. Two bedrooms suited to 2 single adults, or a family with 2 children, the studio can also accommodate two couples. Convenient for castles and beaches (and Harry Potter's Jacobite steam train!) on both the East Coast and the magical West Coast. Licence Number: HI-50157-P

2 Hedgefield Cottages

This renovated cottage is an executive quality, two bedroom cottage in an upmarket district of Inverness which is only a 10 minutes walk to the city centre, five minutes from Inverness Castle. The cottage was built in 1880 and Inverness has since grown up around the cottage which once stood on open farmland. Many of the top Inverness restaurants and bars are located near by. All visitors to the Highlands are welcome.

Owl Cottage, dog-friendly 2-bed near Loch Ness

Big weekly discounts available. Get away from it all in a traditional stone cottage in the heart of the Scottish Highlands close to Loch Ness, the Great Glen Way and Ben Nevis. Dogs are very welcome here and can enjoy the enclosed garden and dog-friendly furniture while you relax in the spacious open-plan living area with log-burner. Amazing views of mountains & countryside - you may even see deer in the garden!