Strone House

The morning mist lifts off Loch Ness in layers, and from here at Strone House you're watching it happen over your first cup of tea.

This is glamping rather than canvas — timber chalets and cosy pods tucked into the hillside above Drumnadrochit, where the Great Glen slices through the Highlands. It suits couples after a romantic bolt-hole, families who want proper beds and a bit of shelter, and anyone using this as a base for monster-spotting, castle ruins, or long walks into Glen Affric. The dog policy's a conversation worth having when you book — they're open to four-legged guests but like to know in advance. The chalet-and-pod setup means you're sorted for weather, whatever the forecast throws at you.

Facilities aren't spelled out in detail, so it's worth asking what's provided before you pack. Campfires depend on conditions and the site's call when you arrive — always worth checking if you're planning to toast marshmallows. The vibe's quiet, tucked-away, and properly Highland — more about the views and the silence than sing-alongs round the fire pit.