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

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Wildwood
Wildwood - A Scandanavian Log House
Interior
Quality sofas by the log fire
The lounge at night

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Fort Augustus, SCT
  • Clansman Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Allt na Criche
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Urquhart Castle
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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)
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Dog friendly please abide by our Canine Rules
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You are welcome to smoke on the verandha.
Only one pet can be booked via the booking system. Please contact us and we will amend your booking.
Electric Vehicle charging is prohibited at Wildwood. There is a security camera that monitors the entrance door and parking areas.
Additional charges will apply if we think you have charged a vehicle where a designated charging point is unavailable. We operate a fair use policy.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 549966764

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Fort Augustus

Located in Fort Augustus, this vacation home is in a rural area. Urquhart Castle and Well of the Seven Heads are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Allt na Criche and Loch Lochy. Traveling with kids? Consider Clog and Craft Shop and Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Fort Augustus, SCT

What's nearby

  • Clansman Centre - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Allt na Criche - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum - 16 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 21 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 25 min drive - 31.9 km

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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Clansman Centre and Allt na Criche. Clog and Craft Shop and Drynachan Woodturning Gallery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Had a fantastic holiday with the family in a magical place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility in the forest

Great sized accommodation with plenty of space and storage. Excellent location with a forest literally on its doorstep and with Fort Augustus & Loch Ness only a couple of km away. Peace and tranquility guaranteed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

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

8/10 Good

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Michelle D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New year 2023

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

8/10 Good

Stuart M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Zoe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas stay

Lovely quiet position, clean and comfortable accommodation. Christmas decorations were put up for us and lots of welcome goodies. A disappointment only came as we arrived at 13:00 as we had been advised we were welcome after 12:00 as a special arrangement but unfortunately the house keeper was unaware of this . Also the inability to watch bbc and itv was a shame and we had to use our lap tops to watch normal tv which I do understand but not everyone may be equipped . Obviously we were on a nature holiday as it were but in the winter with dogs your evening entertainment is limited . But I would definitely recommend as a beautiful, clean and well equipped place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Colin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fort Augustus

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

8/10 Good

Lydia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Shane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Phoebe A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Marco D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Ray Cooper (Owner)

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Living in the South East of England, Wildwood is our gateway to the great outdoors and adventure. It's where we enjoy many activities like biking, hiking, kayaking, walking and exploring. It's our bolt hole to get away from the every day stresses of life. Over the years we have made many friends in the area and enjoy our regular trips to the fantastic Scottish Highlands and all it has to offer.

Why they chose this property

Fort Augustus is the epicentre of the Scottish Highlands.
Wildwood is situated in the heart of the Inchnacardoch Forest and is a home away from the bustle of everyday modern life - even after just one week you will feel refreshed and have a new vigor to resume your normal life back home. Wildwood will hopefully give you a small snapshot of a time long ago where families and couples can enjoy each others company even in this fast paced world which we now reside. Take time to enjoy the remoteness of the forest walks, to smell the trees, listen to the birds, see the deer and enjoy proper conversation with loved ones. Have a great holiday!

What makes this property unique

Wildwood gives you the opportunity to stay in a relatively remote Scandanavian Log House with all the modern trimmings to make your holiday that much more enjoyable, but never to far from civilisation which allow's you to benefit from all that Fort Augustus has to offer!
The views of the forest, the birds, deer and our resident Pine Martins compliment Wildwood
Close your eyes and picture this luxury log house in it's forest setting - TRANQUILLITY!!!

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish

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