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Thistle Cabin at Ancarraig Lodges, Loch Ness

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A cabin with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, wooden walls, and large windows.
A bedroom with wooden walls, a bed with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of trees.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a window.
A person sitting on a wooden deck overlooking a forested area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Drumnadrochit
  • Place, Nessieland Castle Monster Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Ness
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Inverness

Located in Inverness, this chalet is in a rural area. Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop and Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Clog and Craft Shop and Aigas Field Centre. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking and other activities like birdwatching.
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Drumnadrochit

What's nearby

  • Nessieland Castle Monster Centre - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Loch Ness - 6 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop - 7 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 7 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre - 7 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Beauly Station - 46 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fiddlers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ness Deli and Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Italian Job - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 82 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waterfall Cafe - ‬42 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle Cabin at Ancarraig Lodges, Loch Ness pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Thistle Cabin at Ancarraig Lodges, Loch Ness?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle Cabin at Ancarraig Lodges, Loch Ness on 6 Nov 2026 start from £214, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Thistle Cabin at Ancarraig Lodges, Loch Ness?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Thistle Cabin at Ancarraig Lodges, Loch Ness?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thistle Cabin at Ancarraig Lodges, Loch Ness?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thistle Cabin at Ancarraig Lodges, Loch Ness located?

Situated in a rural location, this chalet is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Highland Institute for Contemporary Art and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Loch Ness. Nessieland Castle Monster Centre and Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin

We had a great stay and would travel there again any time 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

3 night stay to explore Inverness. Perfect for the job.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous short break

Lovely getaway in lovely surroundings. Even saw a red squirrel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin

Lovely group of rustic cabins in a secluded setting. Everything we needed for a base to explore the Lochness/Inverness area. Wonderful hostess, very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just beautiful!

Perfect location right on Loch Ness. Beautifully maintained grounds. Everything at its best! We like to come back
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location, nice cosy space for our family of three. Good kitchen facilities and ideal for our mini adventure in Drumnadrochit. Decor is a wee bit tired in the bedrooms and bathroom but the kitchen is fantastic with the fridge, freezer and induction hob. I was extra prepared and had brought my own tea and coffee but the host had very kindly provided these as well as coffee pods and even had ice in the freezer for us - caramel wafers were very much appreciated! The location is beautiful, quiet and ideal after a long day walking. Access was very easy and allowed us just to get in without any hassle and the heating was on for our arrival. There is ample parking for your car, and my 5 year old was delighted with the mini play area. We recommend this property/location as it was ideal for our budget and our plans for finding Nessie. Not far from the village centre for all the necessities. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Peaceful Cabin near LochNess

We had a peaceful stay in this clean and sweet cabin. We took several walks nearby. No need to drive anywhere, just leave the compound and connect to the hill walk or the Great Glen Way. Perfect and helpful hosts! There was plenty of firewood for the wood burning stove. We are looking forward to staying again when we are in Scotland!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So quiet and beautiful

If you like quiet beautiful places, this is it. The owners are fantastic and so helpful. Fully self catering, so the option to go out or stay in. The 5mile road in to the woods is a great drive, yet so close to the co-op supermarket and everything you could need. Only minutes away from Loch Ness and Urqhart Castle is just down the road. Great little cabins. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous

Location, loge, staff absolutely fabulous Ps. I have left my rosary in the bedroom loge 2 I was wondering if there is a chance you could post it to me. There's nothing to improve
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely words Natalia! We will have a search in Lost Property for your Rosary beads. Hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

May break

Propery whilst in a lovely location was a bit dated Also we received a call 30 minutes before arrival to state that they had changed the lodge that we were in Even though the lodges were the same the one we were changed to got very little sun
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Lodge 5 is a compact lodge in a quiet location up a hillside but is in need of refreshing - the bathroom floors are uneven and as a previous guest in lodge 4 noted if you use the WC don't bounce or there is a danger you will follow through! The shower is good but the bathroom is tired-looking, like the whole lodge it could do with a fresh coat of paint and a good clean of the windows. The bedrooms are small - but the beds are very comfortable and the linen clean - The kitchen area is also neat in size - bring a dish towel ! there is no dishwasher .. The log fire is a bonus and very cozy once it’s running - with single glazed windows it is needed for the cool evenings if you are having a night in For 4 adult sized people it’s a compact stay ! you do need a computer skill to tune in the tv and you will not find bbc or bbc news Although there was probably a great view when the lodges were built - due to the growth of the trees there is little view from the lodges now - it is ideally located for access to the great glen way … and there are plenty of hills and walks within an easy drive We enjoyed our stay but it was not the standard we had expected
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely, peaceful and quiet

We loved the fact that we felt as if we were in a remote, peaceful and quiet location but only a short drive away from shop, restaurants and Loch Ness. Perfect if you want to get away from the rat race. Very clean, comfortable lodge. Wood burning stove kept the lodge nice and cosy. Plenty of walks for the dogs nearby. The dogs enjoyed the doggy box of goodies. Staff very friendly. Probably could do with double glazing but i believe the lodges are gradually being refurbished.
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