The best accommodations Highlands

Southwest of Loch Ness, this croft located between forest and loch has been welcoming travellers from all over the world since the early 1990s. It offers two types of accommodation: bed and breakfast and log cabins. The latter allow an independent stay - one is for 2 people, the two others for 4 or 5 - with bathroom, kitchen and living room. The rooms are for two people or can be converted into family suites.

Moray Park Guest House enjoys a privileged location on the east bank of the River Ness and in the heart of the city. The house offers about ten simple and comfortable rooms, with TV, DVD player, courtesy tray and hairdryer. The Eden Court Theatre and Cathedral are located across the river and can be reached by one of the many Victorian pedestrian bridges over the River Ness. The castle and the museum of Inverness are also located on the banks of the river and are only a few steps away.

Located on NC500, close to Loch Assynt, the accommodation is ideally situated for exploring the surrounding area. Ideal for hikers (Cape Wrath Trail and Scottish National Trail). In the heart of nature, you will have the opportunity to observe a starry sky. Cosy, you have a large kitchen and a common area to work or meet other travelers. The lodge offers 7 private rooms, 3 dormitories of 4, 6 and 8 people, 3 suites, a cottage and 1 pod.

Doune is one more argument to visit the Knoydart peninsula, one of the last wild bastions in Europe. You'll want to relax or get into action (diving, sailing, hiking...) in this wild paradise, composed of rooms with bathrooms in a beautiful pine lodge, a nice house to rent and a restaurant that has won several awards. The full board offer includes breakfast, picnic basket for lunch and dinner in the evening. Reservations are for 3, 4 or 7 nights, with discounts for 7 nights.

This is not camping, but glamping... the camping in its more glamorous version. This glamping is located a little away from Inverness, in the North-East, going towards Culloden. Its pods can accommodate 4 guests (one double bed and one bunk bed), with shower and toilet, but also a terrace with garden furniture, for lunch or dinner, with a view on Black Isle. A common area with dining area, refrigerator, microwave oven and dishwasher is available. Wi-fi is available everywhere. Pets are welcome.

An exceptional site located on the edge of the Loch Leven and facing Mount Ben Nevis. Very soft price but summary services. Beware of midges in season.

This charming cottage has 3 bright bedrooms with a view of the Broom loch. Located on a promontory, it offers superb views between cliff and rocky beach. Each of the rooms has its own view on the loch and are furnished with all the necessary and appreciable comfort: en-suite bathroom, TV, hairdryer, courtesy tray... The living room and the garden are accessible to visitors, who can even go to the beach. A drying room is available, for wet hiking returns, as well as maps and guides of the region.

Ardconnel House is a traditional town house in Inverness, with six rooms, single, double and family. All of them have a private bathroom, adjoining or on the landing. The decoration is pretty and very British, like the shared living room. It is possible to park your car there, but it is best to inform the owners in advance to make arrangements. The owners are warmly welcoming and take great care to ensure that your stay in the Highlands is perfect. Children under 10 years old are not accepted.

Set in an 18th century cottage, this youth hostel is a no-nonsense address with six dormitories and a few private rooms - double, twin, family for 4 and for 5 - as well as two lounges and a kitchen. It is situated in a quiet area in the hamlet of Lewiston. A small bar offers a wide selection of Scottish craft beers (over 50) and some 25 scotch whiskies, in addition to gins, sodas and various snacks.

Behind the walls of its beautiful half-timbered house dating from 1760, this Bed & Breakfast has four modern and very pleasant rooms. Single or double, all have showers and toilets, with hot drinks and Egyptian cotton sheets. The style is modern and great attention is paid to comfort. The breakfast room offers a breathtaking view of the Caledonian Canal, Meall Dubh Peak and the picturesque village of Fort Augustus. The owner is very welcoming. There are sometimes large discounts in low season.

Morag's Lodge is a hostel with unbeatable comfort, with well-appointed dormitories and private rooms perfect for couples, groups and families. Enjoy the shared kitchen, common areas and garden. There's even an on-site bar - with a wide range of homemade beers and a great selection of whiskies - and the possibility of renting bicycles. Breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals are offered at very attractive prices. The evening menu changes daily and always has 4 options.

On the road to the islands and facing Loch Eil, this quiet bed & breakfast offers a stay full of tranquility and well-being, with a beautiful view of Ben Nevis. Outside the city, however, it allows easy access to all the nature spots of Lochaber. There are only two rooms, which guarantees special attention for each guest. Both are spacious and cosy, with views of the loch or the mountains. The breakfast is excellent, as is the welcome. Attention, this establishment only receives adults.

Situated in the heart of the Glen Nevis, in the shadow of the gigantic Ben and in beautiful surroundings, this campsite offers a varied choice of accommodation. In addition to pitches for tents, caravans and camper vans, it is possible to take a cabin per night (one pod for two people) or to rent a mobile home per week (sometimes less) for more comfort. There is a mini-market on site and, of course, communal showers and toilets. The campsite also has its own restaurant and bar - the Glen Nevis Restaurant & Bar - which serves traditional pub food.

Set in a large house on the heights of Fort William, this very friendly hostel is only a few minutes walk from downtown and its amenities. More aimed at young people in search of encounters than at families, the atmosphere is very childlike and brews a clientele of backpackers and sportsmen. There is a communal kitchen and a small living room, equipped with a fireplace, to rest at the end of the day. In the summer, you can even cook outside, thanks to the barbecue provided. Pubs and restaurants are within walking distance.

As the name suggests, this very well equipped campsite has its feet in the water in Gairloch. You can pitch your tent or bring your camper and caravan, but you can also rent a house or stay in a "wigwam" at night, a kind of small cottage. Showers and toilets are accessible to all and there is a building with a kitchen and dining room, as well as picnic tables. A small shop and a café are open in high season. You can also rent bikes and kayaks in the summer, or fish in the loch and river of the domain.

This friendly bed and breakfast is located at Allt na Chruinn in Glenshiel, just before the A87 bridge over Loch Duich. The house is rather modern on the outside, but the interior is beautifully decorated in a traditional and cosy style. The three double bedrooms have their own bathrooms and are well appointed. Some of them overlook the loch, as does the living room. It is also possible to rent a cottage with two bedrooms.

The delightful West House offers three double rooms with stunning views of the Highlands. All contain a fridge (with fresh milk and juice) and their own bathrooms. The furnishings are modern, comfortable and the guests are warm and helpful. For breakfast, which is not served on site, don't worry: the B&B is surrounded by establishments offering a wide range of options, so you will have a wide choice and can even try out several according to your desires. You can take it in your room.

Pennyland House is a beautiful historic building built in 1780, which has lost none of its charm and presence. Nothing is left to chance here, the decoration, the furnishings, the bedding, the breakfast and, above all, the contact with the hosts who are very friendly and attentive to the well-being of their guests. The rooms are named after golf courses and offer a modern bathroom and beautiful surfaces, with impeccable comfort. Attention, you must book a minimum of two nights from May to September.

Built around 1750, this house steeped in history has given itself a new beauty to welcome its guests in its excellent and nicely decorated bed & breakfast. The eight rooms alternate between single, double and family rooms and all include private showers and toilets. Guests are very pleasant and their breakfast is copiously prepared. They will be happy to help you plan your excursions and advise you, according to your wishes, on the sites and walks that you will enjoy the most.

Beautifully situated north of Wick Harbour, Seaview has three very pretty and comfortable rooms. One is double and can become a family room, while the other two offer twin beds. The latter share a bathroom and the former has its own private amenities. The reception is pleasant and the Sun Room is a shared living room with pleasant views. The house has been a bed and breakfast for nearly 40 years, hence a real know-how and a lot of advice to give to discover the best of the region.

The guesthouse is located in Lochinver itself, in the centre of the village, and, due to its elevated position, offers a magnificent view of the loch. The three rooms of Tigh Na Sith are cosy and pleasant, with a unique name and layout for each. They all offer a private shower and toilet, as well as double or twin beds. Breakfast is a real meal and attention to detail counts, even in the owners' craftsmanship. The owners will be happy to advise you on activities and excursions...

Polcraig offers a very warm welcome, where you really feel at home thanks to the kindness of the hosts. Their six rooms are single, double or twin, with beautifully decorated and en-suite bathrooms. The expression home sweet home takes on its full meaning here, and pretty photos or paintings of Scotland recall the beauty of the country. Breakfasts are copious and locally sourced: we have even selected for you the best of regional products. Vegetarian options are available.

In the heart of the village, Tigh Nan Ubhal has three double rooms. They all offer a certain comfort, with quality bedding, private parking and free wifi. The welcome is excellent and breakfast sets the tone for the day. The owners, Angela & Jimmy, do everything possible to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Don't hesitate to ask for advice for an excursion, a hike, a restaurant... They will be happy to help you!

Situated on the A838 between Lazy Crofter and the Tourist Office, this campsite enjoys a superb view. The location on the coast is impressive and you can pitch your tent for free in the off-season (showers and toilets closed). In season, it is better to book in advance if you need electricity. The campsite also has a good small pub-restaurant with the same name. Its menu has a good choice and is reasonably priced. The decoration is quite typical and warm, with wood, brick and a billiard table.

This excellent bed & breakfast is located near Smoo Cave, close to hiking trails and sandy beaches. The three rooms are single, double or twin and all have a private shower and toilet, as well as beautiful solid wood furniture, practical storage space, the traditional courtesy tray and free wi-fi. You really feel at home here and the hosts know how to make you feel at ease. There is also a living-dining room where it is possible to sit down to read a book or watch a film and a terrace.

Just a stone's throw from the Smoo Caves, this SYHA hostel may not look like a military barracks, but it has all the classic facilities on offer, with dormitories, private rooms, a kitchen and a living-dining room. A total of 30 beds are available. The establishment also has its own bar, which will allow you to enjoy local beers or whiskies in the evening, in the living room, under the heat of the coal stove.

Right in the centre of Mallaig and facing the port, this beautiful stone house has five bedrooms, including three doubles, one twin and one single. The last two share a bathroom but all the others have private facilities. Each has a modern and cosy design, with a variety of colours and discreet tartan patterns. It is very easy to reach, located 200 m from the train station and 300 m from the ferry terminal, which leads to Skye and Knoydart, but also from the heart of the city, with its bars and restaurants.

This large and beautiful modern house enjoys a lovely setting with superb views, even by local standards. It is nestled in a wooded mountainside on the banks of Loch Linnhe, overlooking the water and the Ardgour Hills. There are four bedrooms, three doubles overlooking the loch and one triple overlooking the woods. There is a private bathroom for each room and a living room with large windows that are a real eye-catcher. Please note, if you are travelling with your family, children under 12 years of age are not accepted.

At the north entrance to Glencoe on the B863, Callart View faces Loch Leven in its cosy little cottage. All three rooms are double, twin or family rooms and have stunning views of the loch and the mountains or forest. All have their own small bathroom. The reception is smiling. The owners also have two cottages, Bennachie & Nursery Cottage, available for rent by the week: ideal for a pied-à-terre and to spread out in the area!

This campsite is located just above the town of Glencoe on the B866 across the River Coe. The offer is varied, with pitches for tents, campers and caravans, but also mobile homes, cottages, lodges (mini-chalets), bungalows and even pods. Attention: motorhomes are not allowed. The situation in front of Loch Leven is charming and you can even go boating there.

Conchra House is a beautiful cosy house leaning against the hill and perfectly situated for the view of the loch and the mountains. It is close to Dornie, not Kyle of Lochalsh itself (count 16 km), just outside the village of Plockton. A traditional 18th century house, it offers the luxury of a Scottish country house. It will make an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area (why not Skye?), hiking or discovering the surrounding heritage. The rooms are all comfortable, each with its own bathroom.

The Inch, or Inchnacardoch Country House Hotel, is located on the heights of Fort Augustus. A historic country house hotel, it has a long tradition of hospitality. All rooms have en suite facilities and are equipped with all modern conveniences. The restaurant, where it is possible to dine (reservation is recommended) is appreciated for the quality of its Scottish cuisine and for the view of the loch where Nessie would sleep. The whisky bar and the lounge with fireplace are also very pleasant.

This hotel-restaurant-pub is in the centre of Bettyhill, both in terms of its location and its appeal. On the hotel side, it offers different types of rooms, with en suite and private bathroom or shared bathroom, as well as single, double and family rooms, or a cottage for rent 100m from the hotel. The restaurant and pub are frequented by locals and tourists alike. The atmosphere is friendly and warm, with billiard tables, darts, and a wide range of whiskies and beers available at the bar.

This small hotel offers 8 beautiful rooms, all with en-suite and private bathroom. The rooms are fitted out for the greatest comfort of the guests. The 4 standard rooms offer a view of the village and its surroundings, the 4 others, more spacious, overlook Loch Shiel. Lunch and dinner can be enjoyed in the hotel's restaurant, which serves traditional British cuisine using local and seasonal produce. The bar is also accessible and has a fine selection of real ales and malt whiskies.

A hotel that welcomes fishermen in the northeast of the island, in a wild region in the middle of the lakes. An ideal base for your passion.

As its name suggests, this B&B was originally the village post office. It has been completely renovated and refurbished to become a charming house that will seduce you with its comfort and the care taken in its decoration. Behind, a pretty garden to enjoy a moment of happiness in complete tranquillity. Among the specificities of this B&B are the gin tasting evenings. Its bar collects some 100 bottles: why not take advantage of this stay to learn about the subtleties and perfumes of this beverage?

This campsite has an excellent location in Ullapool, close to the harbour, shops and all amenities. It welcomes backpackers with their tents, campers in cars, caravans, camper vans, and has a beautiful park of lodges, chalets and mobile homes, with a view of the sea, since the campsite is located on a point. These rentals are for a week or a short stay out of season. The access to the beach is direct.

This bed & breakfast is installed in a lighthouse on a cliff. The lighthouse was built in 1910 by a cousin of Robert Louis Stevenson. There are four traditional rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms (or on the landing, for the Puffin and Otter), as well as an apartment - the former officers' quarters - furnished and equipped for rent. The copious and local breakfast is served in a beautiful and bright veranda.

This small 30-bed hostel is housed in a former hunting retreat on the north shore of Loch Gairloch. True to Hostelling Scotland's philosophy of simplicity and authenticity, the hostel has practical common areas such as a shared kitchen, laundry, drying room and living room, which offers panoramic views over Gairloch, the Torridon Hills, Skye Cullins and the Outer Hebrides. Convenient: the beach is right next door.

Spend a night in an old bank: and why not? You won't sleep in the vault, but in one of the rooms upstairs, overlooking Wick's main street. In the heart of the city, you have access to restaurants, shops, pubs... The guesthouse is pleasant, with its well-appointed, spacious and comfortable rooms. All rooms have their own en suite bathroom. The breakfast room is also a lounge, creating a common space to relax in the evening and converse with other guests.

Signposted at the eastern entrance of the village, this small hotel is a nice address where you also come to have a drink or a bite to eat at the bar, which is open to all. Live music is regularly played there. The rooms are double or twin and two of them share a bathroom and are generally intended for families. The others have their private amenities and the whole is quite modern and well laid out, some with a view of Loch Eriboll. The staff is helpful and there are some nice views.

Myrtle Bank offers around 20 rooms of different sizes and decor in three beautiful residences facing Loch Linnhe. All of them are bright and elegant, with beautiful wooden furniture and a lot of comfort. Some of them are huge and also have magnificent views of the peaceful waters across the road. Some bathrooms are shared, although most are private, and the guests are very pleasant.

This small house offers two double or family rooms with bathroom. The views from the windows are breathtaking - lochs and mountains - and you get a taste of Scottish hospitality. The B&B is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding hills on foot or taking a cruise to the surrounding islands. Your hosts will be happy to point out walks and hikes from the house, or to advise you on places to visit or porpoise and dolphin watching.

Peter and Helen Stockdale do not have a license for alcohol, so do not hesitate to bring your wine! Also offer the rental of furnished chalets.

9 rooms are quite informal but modern. Dinner in the bar or restaurant between and.

This campsite and farmhouse combines many assets. Here you will find low-cost accommodation solutions. Between the lodgesto rent by the week and the podsfor two, as well as the reception of caravans and motorhomes, the choice is vast. In addition to this, the setting is magnificent: view of the loch, a huge wooded area, green as far as the eye can see. Of course, the campsite offers everything you need: sanitary facilities, laundry and even more, with a slipway for boats and canoes and an art gallery.

Jim and Allison are originally from the Northern Highlands and are very welcoming. The nine rooms are single, double and triple with private bathrooms and rustic charm. All are very well maintained and equipped with LCD screen, hairdryer and courtesy tray. Breakfast is an opportunity to taste the oatmeal, which is prepared divinely well here, and to fill up with a full scottish breakfast, ideal to start off the day with a good peid. The centre is only a seven-minute walk from this quiet residential area.

At the foot of one of the entrances to the trail leading to the summit of Ben Nevis, this Hostelling Scotland hostel is an ideal base if you want to conquer the colossus without wasting time and staying at a lower cost. It offers superb panoramic mountain views, a well-equipped communal kitchen, drying room, laundry room and secure bicycle storage. Food and drinks are available all day long. After extensive renovations and a total renovation of the façade in 2018, the place has been upgraded to a top-of-the-range location and is quickly taken by storm in the summer.

In the heart of Helmsdale, here is a charming address that has been recently renovated. Your hosts will be well looked after: Sharon is very attentive and Tommy makes excellent breakfasts. The three rooms in this lovely house are cosy and well appointed, while the garden has a pleasant veranda where you can linger while chatting or reading. Parking is available on the street, but there is rarely a lack of space. A nice little address at a reasonable price.

A hotel since 2007, this establishment has an older tradition of hospitality, as it was a popular spot for water sports enthusiasts in Victorian times. As early as the 1800's, people talked about the hospitality of the place and the appeal of the coast. The surfing spots are world famous, and the sportsmen will have a lot of fun between hiking and climbing. Yesterday as today. In the evening, they are welcomed in a cosy cocooned room, followed by a hot shower in the adjoining bathroom and a gourmet meal in the restaurant.