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WILDWOOD in the Scottish Highlands near Loch Ness and Fort Augustus Pet Friendly

Experience life amidst ancient trees in this secluded retreat where every window frames a beautiful view. Let warmth from the wood burner envelop you as nature's sounds lull you into serenity.

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Point of interest
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

WILDWOOD in the Scottish Highlands near Loch Ness and Fort Augustus Pet Friendly

Luxury Scandanavian Log House, Forest Views & Wildlife Right On Your Doorstep
Wildwood, a first class self catering accommodation for large families, groups of friends or just more space for the appreciative couple. Wildwood is set within a tranquil forest and is within easy reach of the village of Fort Augustus with it's famous Caledonian canal locks and Loch Ness. The forest tracks along the River Oich and the Great Glen make life easier to enjoy the Highlands right from your doorstep in this idyllic location. The lounge at Wildwood is located on the 1st floor taking advantage of the magnificent views through it's large picture windows, bringing the forest ever closer. A wood burner will keep you warm during those colder evenings. Also on the first floor is the master suite with dressing room and ensuite shower plus a single bedroom. A spiral staircase descends to the large open plan kitchen/dining area. Double and twin bedrooms, bathroom and large Utility/drying room are also at this level. Outside seating and barbecue for the finer days add to the experience. Totally Dog friendly.

COVID-19 & WILDWOOD

We appreciate your concerns in this unprecedented time.
We would like to assure you that we have taken action due to the current state of affairs with the Covid-19 endemic and bookings at Wildwood.
To date we have cancelled all bookings for January, February, March and April 2021 in accordance with the Scottish Government.
We are now fully open and look forward to welcoming guests back to Wildwood.
We will be keeping a close watch on the situation and will review each booking as the commencement date of your holiday nears.
If you or a family member are suffering from the Covid-19 virus and / or government protocol restricts movement we will dissolve our 60 day cancellation policy.

THERE IS NO NEED TO CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY RIGHT NOW – WE WILL HONOUR YOUR BOOKING

We will send out the following via email to all guests who need to cancel due to Covid-19 nearer their booking time while the Covid-19 Virus remains an issue.

REFERENCE: 2021 BOOKINGS & COVID-19

Further to our previous emails and conversations please accept this email as confirmation of the cancellation of your stay at Wildwood due to the Covid-19 pandemic for the week commencing ----------- for 7/14 nights.
The value of your booking ------- consisting of:
1. Wildwood Fee, plus
2. £75.00 Refundable damage deposit and
3. Traveller service fee (if booked via VRBO)
can be used as a credit for future bookings -

TOTAL CREDIT £0000.00 (INCLUDING VRBO FEE)

We will guarantee the credit value to 31st December 2021.
This means that you will be required to BOOK your future holiday within this period BUT NOT necessarily take your holiday during this period.
All holidays will need to be booked AND STAYS completed by 31st December 2022.
Failure to book your holiday at Wildwood prior to 31st December 2021 will result in the CREDIT becoming NULL AND VOID.
Failure to complete your stay at Wildwood prior to 31st December 2022 will result in the CREDIT becoming NULL AND VOID.
Please do book before 31st December 2021.
We will send a reminder one month prior to the offer expiring, to all guests with credit on our system for a stay at Wildwood.

If you choose a more expensive week than the one originally booked you will need to pay the difference between the two prices.
If you choose a less expensive week than the one originally booked you will NOT receive the difference between the two prices and Wildwood will be entitled to keep this sum.

Please note:
1. We will keep the 2021 weekly prices for holidaying at Wildwood the same as the current year, to allow all our guests who need to cancel due to Covid-19 the same rate as their current week booked for 2020/2021
2. Please can you acknowledge receipt of this email and your agreement to accept a credit for your current booking

Copy, paste and return via Email directly or via the VRBO messaging system, completing your details and reference number for your original booking:

"I, _____________________ , Booking Reference No. ___________________ confirm receipt and acceptance of your email, Reference 2021 Bookings & Covid-19 and agree to accept a credit for my cancelled booking due to Covid-19.
I agree to use the credit for a future booking for Wildwood before 31st December 2021 and agree to take my stay at Wildwood before 31st December 2022
I understand that if I fail to book my future stay at Wildwood utilising my credit prior to 31st December 2021, my credit will become null and void.
I understand that if I fail to complete my future stay at Wildwood utilising my credit prior to 31st December 2022, my credit will become null and void.
I understand that if I choose a more expensive week than the one originally booked I will need to pay the difference between the two prices.
I understand that if I choose a less expensive week than the one originally booked I will NOT receive the difference between the two prices and Wildwood will be entitled to keep this sum."

Please be assured that Wildwood, as a business, are trying to do the right thing for guests in light of the Covid-19 issues, which are affecting us all in these trying times.

#STAY SAFE

If you have any further questions please either email or give me a call.

Kind regards

Ray & Laura (WILDWOOD OWNERS)



WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING BOOKINGS FOR 2021 FROM MAY ONWARDS.
REST ASSURED THAT ALL BOOKINGS MADE DURING THIS COVID-19 PERIOD WILL NOT BE APPLICABLE TO OUR 60 DAY CANCELLATION POLICY WHILST THIS PANDEMIC IS ONGOING.
BOOKINGS CAN BE MADE VIA THIS WEBSITE OR BY CONTACTING US DIRECTLY VIA OUR OWN WEBSITE, WILDWOODLOGCABIN.






Property manager

Ray Cooper (Owner)

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: You are welcome to smoke on the verandha.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dog friendly please abide by our Canine Rules

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 549966764

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Wildwood set Heart Scottish Highlands Loch Ness Pet Friendly

About the area

Map
Fort Augustus, SCT

What's nearby

  • Clansman Centre - 3 min drive
  • Allt na Criche - 3 min drive
  • Clog and Craft Shop - 10 min drive
  • Great Glen Water Park - 15 min drive
  • Urquhart Castle - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Roy Bridge Station - 35 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lock Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Moorings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Fish & Chip Monster Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Canalside Fish & Chip Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WILDWOOD in the Scottish Highlands near Loch Ness and Fort Augustus Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at WILDWOOD in the Scottish Highlands near Loch Ness and Fort Augustus Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WILDWOOD in the Scottish Highlands near Loch Ness and Fort Augustus Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WILDWOOD in the Scottish Highlands near Loch Ness and Fort Augustus Pet Friendly located?

This family-friendly Fort Augustus holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Clansman Centre and Allt na Criche. Clog and Craft Shop and Lochaber Geopark are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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WILDWOOD in the Scottish Highlands near Loch Ness and Fort Augustus Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andy D.

Wildwood Stay
The property is full of character, and is an only a short walk to Loch Ness. Really enjoyed the property and the area, plus it’s a great base to explore the highlands.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamilla P.

Charming home away from home
We really loved our stay here. Very easy access to the house when we arrived, and the location was just perfect for most of the things we wanted to see. We also loved the facilities in the house. I will definitely recommend others to stay here for a nice holiday in the highlands!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

Perfect
What a wonderful lodge ... everything you need home from home. Perfect location for our trips ie climbing Ben Nevis. Very spacious with the added bonus of the boot room so all the muddy walking gear can be contained to one space. The views are stunning with woodland walks on the doorstep. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

Lovely
Lovely clean and welcoming lodge, included everything required for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Fiona C.

January Getaway
We enjoyed our stay Wildwood. Great location - especially if you have a dog. Spent most days walking in the woods and then popping down to the village for coffee and cake and a wander round the gift shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

New year 2023
Wonderful cabin in perfect location. Ray was great to deal with.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Fort Augustus
Lovely area with lots of forrest walks around .We had a great week in this beautiful and spacious cottage .well equipped with everything we needed .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Stuart M.

Fabulous location and spacious property, comfy beds, well equipped .
Would stay again. Could do with a deep clean though . Was very dog smelly when we arrived, bench outside can’t be sat on as dangerous so no where to sit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michaela T.

A real escape
Tranquil and restful break in easy reach of a wide selection of phases to visit - superb walks without getting into the car
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Lydia S.

Wildwood family holiday
The house is spacious and in a lovely location just outside Fort Augustus. Plenty of room for 7 people and well equipt. Great for dog owners! (But could do with a bit of TLC). Great walks staight out of the door and a good starting point for trips out to the surrounding area, Inverness or Skye only1 hour away. Would recommend this property to families with dogs! L&M
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Beautiful wilderness holiday
The most beautiful peaceful and tranquil place we could have chosen for our family holiday! Fully equipped with everything we could have possibly needed, rooms were spacious, bathrooms were clean and well looked after. The range of birds visiting outside was wonderful and we would happily visit again if given the chance :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

Mr
Not the first time we have stayed at this property but just as impressive, welcoming and a brilliant location of what Scotland has to offer. Some great memories have been made here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark L., North Lincolnshire

Solitude
The location and quietness of this property was better than expected. Strolling into the forest every morning with the dog was bliss
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe A.

Lovely Stay Here
We had a great stay here, the cabin itself was lovely and quiet. The beds were comfortable and the living areas are great for watching the birds. The cabin could do with some TLC (some wobbly door handles and finicky taps) and maybe a deep clean to get rid of webs and dust balls but that certainly wouldn’t stop me from visiting again. It’s also a good location to use as a base if you want to explore lots of areas of the Highlands. We visited Fort William, Inverness, Glenfinnan and even got to visit the Isle of Skye however that’s a longer journey. Great overall and we’ll look forward to visiting again, Thankyou!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Christmas holiday
We recommend this lodge as we had a brilliant time. The lodge was lovely and clean it had everything you would want. It's got a lovely view as you look out the windows . We took our dogs and they enjoyed the walks though the forest as we did to . Fort Augustus is a great place. The people are very friendly. Lovelys walks along the canal. Would definitely go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin L.

Fort Augustus
Exactly as advertised. Peaceful location. Great walks from house. Close to village.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Shane M.

Lovely tranquil setting
Good communication, perfect for long walks with dogs & family. Had everything we needed, spacious and clean. Basic TV but lots of DVDs and we enjoyed games and cards instead.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marco D.

Pure relaxation in the middle of nature
The property is on the edge of Fort Augustus, surrounded by trees. You can be in town in a few minutes by car. The house was our starting point to explore Scotland. The location is perfect, right in the heart of the Highlands. The house is rustic and integrates wonderfully into nature. The living room with fireplace on the first floor was our meeting place every evening to evaluate the day and plan the next day. We didn't have much contact with the owner as everything was settled and there were no further questions, but the times that we had contact the replies were always quick, helpful and friendly. We would definitely book the house again if we make another trip to the Highlands.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

Owners staying at their own place
As the owner it is good to stay at Wildwood and enjoy the ambience that this log house provides. We spent our time deep cleaning the property and general maintenance works, keeping Wildwood up to scratch. Things being done over the next couple of weeks include a new stone driveway, more winter gardening work, rooms painted, floors varnished, kitchen painted, bathrooms resealed, new sofa's installed, new hob installed, lighting up dated to LED, new timer switch, new panel heaters, furniture either repaired or replaced, new Christmas Tree, new pots and pans and additional kitchenware. So lot's done and more to be done over the next couple of weeks. Christmas is booked but New Year is now re-available due to unforeseen circumstances. A busy year for Wildwood and thank you's to all who stayed and enjoyed this majestic part of the Highlands. We (and Bracken & Milo) welcome you back next year. Bookings are already coming in so if you have a specific date in mind don't delay, book before you become disappointed. Happy Holidays Ray & Laura
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Mascha K.

Houten huis aan bosrand en rustige weg
Rustig gelegen houten huis aan de rand van bos. Mooi uitzicht op de bosrand vanuit het raam. Zeer rustige toegangsweg achterlangs. Voor wandelliefhebbers is vanuit het huis een prachtige wandeling te maken door bos en langs rivier Oich en het huis ligt op loopafstand van een etappe van de Great Glenway. Vanuit vakantiewoning zijn Glencoe, Skye, Culloden en het prachtige Schotse landschap met de auto (ruim een uur) goed bereikbaar. Fort Augustus leek vooral gericht op mainstream toerisme. In oktober is het ‘s avonds nagenoeg uitgestorven. Loch Ness is en blijft prachtig. Wij verbleven in Wildwood in de herfst en vonden de woning (bij aankomst) erg koud. Eerste avond kwam er ook geen warm water uit de kraan. Informatie in de woning was daar niet duidelijk over. Navraag bij eigenaar was duidelijk. De inrichting van het huis is basis. Ook benodigdheden zoals vaatwastabletten, koffie (geen koffieapparaat) thee en vuilniszakken zijn afgemeten of niet aanwezig dus houdt daar rekening mee. Afgezien daarvan zijn we dankbaar dat we hebben kunnen genieten van een weekje verblijf in Wildwood houten huis in het bos in dit bijzonder mooie land.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

René M., Schkopau

Sehr schönes geräumiges Holzhaus in ruhiger Umgebung
Sehr ruhig am Waldrand gelegenes Holzhaus. Man bekommt die vielen Touristen unten im Ort nicht mit. Diesen erreicht man in einem gemütlichen Spaziergang in 20 Minuten. Vom Haus aus kann direkt auf die Wanderwege gestartet werden. Mit genügend Vogelfutter können auch die kleinen Waldbewohner den ganzen Tag sehr nah beobachtet werden. Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt im Haus.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Thierry P., Sambreville, Belgique

Great place for vacations in Highlands
Chalet grand confort avec tout le nécessaire. Spacieux. Calme. Bien localisé près du village de Fort Augustus mais en pleine nature.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H., Kiel, Deutschland

Rusitkales Blockhaus
Wildwood war ein super Ausgangspunkt für uns um die Gegend um Loch Ness im Norden und bis Loch Lochy im Süden zu erkunden. Das Haus selber ist rustikal ausgestattet und bot 7 Personen ausreichend Platz. Abends kann man im Wohnbereich auf gemütlichen Sofas den Tag ausklingen lassen. Wir hatten eine angenehme Zeit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H., Darwen lancashire

Great lodge
Came to Wildwood as a base as my sister was walking the Great Glen Way. The lodge was ideally situated, lovely and peaceful but only minutes from Fort Augustus in the car (about 20mins on foot). The views from the upstairs lounge was perfect and it was full of comfy sofas to relax after one of the many walks we went on ( lots straight from the house so no need for car). This is a perfect house for anyone who loves walking or is looking for a base in this part of Scotland
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

S.j. M.

Lovely house
We had a great stay in Wildwood, the area is beautiful with great places for walks. The house had a lot of character and it feels remote but fort augustus was only 5 minutes away! We would love to come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022