Lochside scenery, Highland heritage and a wealth of home comforts await at this Wester Ross residence. Perfect for any pet-loving party of four, it’s in the heart of Lochcarron – a great location for waggy-tailed walks and only 22 miles from the Kyle of Lochalsh.
Drop dog leads, backpacks, boots in the lobby before heading into the main social space, a lounge/diner with a striking stone chimney breast. There’s plenty of room for Rover to rest at your feet as you stretch out on a comfortable sofa; choose a book or board game from the shelves, watch favourite TV programmes or play music. When it’s time to eat, a dining suite is to one side while the kitchen contains all the self-catering essentials and is complemented by a handy utility room. Settle Rover in his bed and stay close: two bedrooms – a double and a twin – are off the hallway, with a bathroom close-by. For ultra peace-of-mind, the garden is enclosed so Rover can play safely – while he sniffs out the lawns and seasonal planting, you can unwind with al fresco food and drinks.
Home to a fine selection of inns and eateries, well-connected Lochcarron is synonymous with the manufacture of authentic tartan, while across the water gorgeous Attadale Gardens (6 miles) are within 100 metres of a station on the acclaimed Kyle Line. For serious walkers, nine Munros (peaks over 3,000 feet high) and eight Corbetts (hills over 2,500 feet high) are within a 10-mile radius of the village, while for those who prefer sightseeing by road, the iconic North Coast 500 – Scotland’s ultimate road trip – passes through. Head to the remote Applecross Peninsula where the hair-raising Bealach na Ba (11.5 miles) is Britain’s highest road, or cross the Skye Bridge at the Kyle of Lochalsh (25 miles); dogs are welcome within the grounds of iconic Eilan Donan Castle (14 miles).