Heron Lodge

Great location (would be ideal if you need to commute to Inverness city as the drive is literally 10 mins but you are out in the countryside), beautiful walks and close to lots of things including Aviemore and other areas.

The Lodge itself was beautiful, had everything needed for a comfy stay and every detail had been catered for. Comfy beds and excellent bathrooms whether travelling with adults or if you needed the bath for the younger ones. Hottub a total plus especially if the weather was a little damp as its 2 steps from front door. Park your car literally at the end of the path. Nothing but birds, mumma duck and babies, pheasants and if you are lucky the odd squirrel and more to sit and watch and enjoy the peace and the nature of the area. Highly recommended. Hosts friendly and on hand if needed but not to disrupt your holiday.

Heron Lodge was excellent and very comfortable.

The location was ideal to explore this beautiful part of the country. The welcome basket and toiletries were much appreciated.

Helen and David were lovely very helpful with anything we needed even got us a new to when we had problems with the signal Cabin was lovely one of the comfiest beds I have slept in and hot tub a wee bonus at end of day

Amazing lodge one of the best we have ever stayed.

Absolutely splendid!

Beautiful private log cabin in woodland - the hosts were wonderful, and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and relaxing.

The cabin had everything we needed and was furnished to a high spec. We wouldn’t hesitate to book again. The surrounding area was great to explore too with lush woodlands and pretty beaches

Excellent lodge in beautiful surroundings in the woods.

Well equipped and extremely clean. Cannot fault anything

Over the years we have stayed in many "log cabins" but this is a proper round log, Canadian style log cabin and by far the most luxurious.

Very impressed with the cabin, finished to a high standard, all kitchen appliances, it's location private and tranquil. The hosts Helen and David were on hand if needed but there's nothing more you could need. Loved our week there and will definitely return. Iain & Karen

Beautiful cabin in a very peaceful setting, the location is great in order to explore the surrounding area.

The amenities of Inverness are also only a short drive away. Helen and David were very helpful and even sent on some gifts that we had left behind! We would definitely love to visit again!

Fantastic place to stay.

Very welcoming owners and lodge was very clean with lovely welcome pack and a wee gift as it was our honeymoon. Not far from Inverness and other attractions which is definitely a fantastic benifit especially since we had our 3 children and 2 dogs with us. Some people don't like all the instructions etc but I found these very helpful and even had lists of local places to visit with dogs etc which was amazing. My only slight issue I had was after paying for the holiday was then told I had to pay £150 returnable cleaning fee I wish this was communicated straight away as we had to then save and budget for this however it was paid back straight away when we returned home so not a big issue. We will definitely be staying again as we all loved it.

We really loved our stay in this beautiful cabin in a truly lovely part of Scotland.

The hosts were super-helpful. They went above and beyond to make our honeymoon special. The cabin itself is immaculate and very well equipped. We found everything to be of a very high quality from the furnishings, the bathrooms, the dishes and cutlery, the linens, the curtains (which I LOVED), and the very comfortable bed. There were instructions dotted about the place but they weren’t especially intrusive. They were basically sensible rules about not doing yourself a damage in the hot tub, not flooding the cabin, and not setting fire to the woods. The good housekeeping bond was returned immediately after we left the place in good order. We look forward to returning.

A lovely peaceful location just north of Inverness and absolutely perfect for exploring the north of Scotland - saw the northern lights from the hot tub, spent time on stunning beaches and just loved our stay.

Super peaceful and comfortable, slept like a dream after amazing days out exploring the area. Lovely location, facilities and hosts - absolutely nothing we didn't love!

This was the perfect getaway for us.

A log cabin in the woods offering us seclusion and privacy, yet just a short hop to Inverness to take in the bars and restaurants. Our hosts, Helen and David were superb; both friendly and respectful, and always on hand when needed. The cabin was cleaned to a very high standard and provided everything we could have wanted. We will definitely be returning in the future.

This is a beautiful place to stay.

Helen and David are very welcoming, friendly and have gone to every effort to ensure you have everything you’ll need during your stay - right down to the books on the bookshelf which were a great variety! The welcome pack was such a lovely touch (heather ale yes please!) and lots of clear instructions on how to use everything in the cabin. The envelope of ideas of places to go was also really well received. The cabin was absolutely spotless when we arrived, and I love that the dog friendly aspect is really well thought through - dog bowl outside with poo bags, dog treats in the welcome pack, a special dog poo bin outside and clear rules about what is and isn’t allowed just makes it much easier to manage. The setting is also just stunning. There is so much to explore immediately outside the cabin without having to get in your car. Would recommend Ord Hill and the walk to the local small Loch Lundie. Beautiful and magical! Our other favourite place to visit was Rosemarkie Beach - sandy with clear water but also has rocks to climb, rock pools to investigate and also caves with a very interesting history! We just had such a lovely time staying in Heron Lodge, I would love to return!

Wonderful stay.

Accommodation is clean, fresh, well equipped and spacious. Large hot tub which was a luxury to enjoy at the end of each day. Super comfy beds, meaning we slept well every night. Woke up to see so many birds in the feeders and even spotted red squirrels. Setting is idealic - so quiet and peaceful in the forest yet just over 10 minutes drive from the amenities of lovely Inverness. A fabulous stay in a stunning area of Scotland. Would highly recommend.

Absolutely splendid.

It is a real log cabin, spacious and very well equipped. Sheltered from the wind by fir trees, the cabin veranda was a delightful, sun trap. The bird feeders attracted a huge variety of birds, we counted 14 different kinds. There were bird books, for those who wish to identify them. It really is a superb choice for a holiday away from the rush and noise of modern life. Yet only a short drive from Inverness.

Fabulous lodge and owners were exceptionally helpful and made sure we had everything we needed.

The pictures do not do the lodge justice, it is very clean, everything is of good quality and they had thought of everything you could possibly think of, a true home away from home. Would highly recommend and there was even a heron and red squirrels!!

A lovely comfortable lodge in peaceful surroundings and easy access to Inverness

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at Heron Lodge.

The host welcomed us on arrival to and gave us some information about the lodge and the area. The lodge is beautiful, clean and extremely well equipped. The location is great for exploring with several historic sites and walks etc nearby. The host provided an extensive list of suggested places to visit and recommended restaurants etc which was very helpful. It is also only about a ten minute drive to the centre of Inverness with shopping, bars, restaurants and supermarkets. We couldn’t fault our stay in any way and hope to stay at Heron lodge again in the future.

I was really surprised by the land the owner had.

They had their own forest for kids to explore and beautiful log cabins. It was like being in a Hollywood movie set and listening to Steven Spielberg say (Action) I couldn’t believe my eyes when I arrived. Thanks for a wonderful experience Helen & David.

Outstanding!

Helen and David are absolutely fantastic hosts; nothing is too much trouble, but you'd hardly know they are on site as they are so discreet and allow their guests total privacy to relax.

We had a fantastic week.

Amazing lodge in a beautiful location. The lodge was immaculate and had everything we needed and very dog friendly. Highly recommended.

The cabin was fantastic a real home from home.

The cleanliness and provisions were second to none. The hot tub was a great addition and again spotlessly clean. A real credit to the lovely owners. The location was lovely and peaceful yet only a short 5 mile trip to Inverness and ideally placed to discover the Black Isle, further north or even across to the west side of Scotland and the western isles.

Fantastic week spent at Heron lodge, could not ask for a better location or accommodation if you want to unwind and explore the highlands.

The lodge was amazing and even better than expected with everything you needed for a comfortable stay. We were greeted by the owner who was extremely helpful and gave us plenty of ideas of things to do. There were so many highlights from the week and one we will not forget for a long time. Loch Ness was stunning and close by but surprisingly not over run with visitors as I would have expected. There were so many places to see that we will be back again soon. Book soon you do not want to miss out on experiencing Heron lodge or the other lodge close by Moorhen lodge.

Excellent lodge with hot tub.

Great communication from the property owners prior to and during our stay. Lovely welcome pack on arrival including starter pack for log burner. Lodge is perfectly positioned for day trips to surrounding areas (Inverness, Loch Ness, Culloden, Chanonry Point and many more!). We stayed for 7 nights and were not short of things to do with 2 children under 9 and our dog. Highly recommended - you won’t be disappointed!

Fabulous peaceful welcoming place to stay, Every attention to detail to make our stay perfect was taken care of, The lodge is immaculate, beautifully presented and everything you could need is in the lodge, Host where fantastic and welcoming and really helpful with local information.

amazing property we loved it

Excellent holiday in a beautiful lodge.

We felt very priviledged to be there. The location was brilliant in such lovely woods together with the birds. We admire the way in which you are trying to be as green as possible without losing the luxury of everything involved in staying at the lodge. The lodge was very well furnished and we were not short of anything. The surrounding area was very enjoyable to explore especially dolphin watching for a good hour or more off Chanonry Point. We had another day out where we called in at the stunning resort of Eagles Brae where we photographed the friendly deer and other wild life. Together with the Cairngorm National park and stunning scenery around the Moray Firth we had a great week.

Absolutely fabulous lodge, spotlessly clean, extremely comfortable and really well equipped.

Dogs made to feel welcome. Hot tub an added bonus.Great location for exploring the Black Isle, Sutherland and Inverness. Would I go back ? Absolutely ! Easily one if not the best lodge I’ve been to.

Our stay at Heron Lodge was incredible!

Everything we needed was available and the hot tub was very welcome after long days hiking. We absolutely loved it.

Absolutely amazing place so clean and quiet.

Will return 100% close enough for everything on your doorstep but 1.5 miles and your away from everything the perfect break. Chris & Nicky (Halesowen)

This was the best place we have ever stayed & gutted to leave - will definitely return!

A beautiful log cabin with everything you would ever need & immaculately clean. Welcome gift pack & lovely friendly & helpful hosts. We actually sat in the hot tub one night with snow swirling around our heads - my little girl was in awe!? Also enjoyed waking up to the birds & watching them feed - beautiful red squirrel visitor too - wow! We also saw a tiny tree creeper & a woodpecker. The area is amazing - lovely little local walk to the loch through a beautiful glen. Then Glen Affric & the Cairngorms & Fairy Glen (great tiny pub in village) & wonderful drives to amazing scenery - mpuntains, trees, lochs, sea & castles! We really really didn’t want to leave & are very sad to be home apart from to see our cat. Our little dog came with us & loved it too! Amazing holiday - thank you to Helen & David for making it happen! Emma, John, Gracie & Harry me

Everything about our stay has been absolutely perfect!

We loved watching the birds and squirrels and so did the dogs! The hot tub was perfect to come back to after our trips out sightseeing and the log fire was so cosy. Helen and David are so helpful and go above and beyond to make sure your visit is everything you want. The tips of where to go with the dogs were so welcomed. Although we were tucked away in the depths of the forest, Inverness was only 10 minutes away but you'd never know! We got breakfast from the bakery down the road each morning too. Thank you Helen and David, we are so sad to have to leave and we'll definitely be back (if you'll have us!).

Loved every minute of our stay at the exquisite Heron Lodge.

This is the best log cabin we've stayed in (and we've stayed in quite a few around the uk). We thought the lodge was immaculate and the location superb, and the welcome hamper was a lovely touch. We couldn't really fault the lodge at all so we're sure we'll return again at some point in the future. Highly recommended.

Fantastic lodge in a superb setting

We genuinely loved everything about this place.

It strikes a fantastic balance between modern comforts and a truly rustic area, sitting in the hot tub whilst looking out into the forest and listening to the weather. Following that up with then being able to sit in the warmth and comfort of the cabin with the log fire burning and watch a movie or two. Even if we did feel like venturing out, we were only 10 - 15 minutes away from Inverness proper so never felt too isolated. On top of this the owners are amazingly communicative and approachable and made sure our stay was perfect. Thoroughly recommended across the board.

Amazing lodge best we have ever stayed in so peaceful and well looked after.

Toilet roll, dishwasher tablets, washing machine tablets, washing up liquid, soap, handwash, tea towels, hand and bath towels, flannels, oven gloves, hot tub towels are all provided so don’t need to take own which is very handy, saving room in the car/less to pack. Highly recommend this place if like to be somewhere peaceful.

Fantastic log cabin in a great location we will definitely return

Everything you need is at Heron Lodge.

The owners are particularly keen on green issues in and surrounding the Lodges. You are in an area of oustanding natural beauty so for example don't bring fairy liquid or dishwasher tablets as they aren't on mains drainage or sewerage, they have a digester so salts and any other cleaning products are not advised. Everything is very close by and there are some very good pubs with great food. Glen Affric is a must. Make sure you pre-book attractions to avoid dissapointment.

The lodge is just perfect.

Great location, everything you could possibly need provided, the hosts really have thought of everything. Great base for sight seeing, loads of places you can visit not too far from lodge. We had such a relaxing break, our dog thoroughly enjoyed it too. Hope to be back in the near future. Highly recommend staying here.

The Heron Lodge was a fantastic location for a holiday.

The accommodation was very comfortable and very well kitted out. The hot tub and bbq were very well used. The area was excellent for walking and cycling. The hosts could not have done enough for us. Thoroughly recommended.

The owners of the lodges are lovely people.

..nothing is too much trouble, so peaceful...we will go back.

Fantastic lodge.

We had a brilliant stay with our dogs. Loads to do nearby. The owners are very lovely too. Thank you for the goodies basket upon our arrival. We’ll be coming back.

Fabulous lodge and a perfect getaway.

Ideal for some relaxation and quiet time, yet close enough to shops should you need anything. The lodge was in very clean condition and the owners were superb and happy to help or advise at any time. The wood burning stove and the hot tub were a delight, and we will most certainly be back in the near future.

Brilliant location with lots to see and do.

The owners were helpful and friendly and had thought of everything to make the lodge a home from home. Would recommend this property.

Totally amazing!

!! The lodge was wonderful with so many small details considered. The owners were absolutely lovely. The location is perfect, isolated yet only a 10 minute drive to Inverness and central to explore the highlands. Our expectations were exceeded and we will definitely be back to stay in the near future.

An amazing lodge with fantastic owners near by should you need them.

Would happily recommend heron lodge to anyone.

The lodge and setting allowed us to just chill out relax and recover from a busy year

Fantastic lovely cabin.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay

I can’t emphasise enough just how much our expectations were exceeded at Heron Lodge - from the warm welcome to the immaculate and perfectly appointed lodge.

Everything had been carefully considered to make our stay as luxurious and comfortable as possible. I wouldn’t hesitate for a second coming back here again.

This was by far one the most beautiful holiday accommodations we have ever stayed at.

Very high standard of cleanliness and comfort,surrounded by lovely woodlands.The hot tub was a welcome bonus,and our hosts couldn't do enough to make us welcome.

Heron lodge was a fabulous place to stay We wanted a quiet location with high standard accomodation which was precisely what we got The woodland setting is so tranquil and calming Yet only a 5 minute drive away you have great roads to travel across Scotland far and wide and local villages such as North Kessock and Munlochy with great places to eat out.

A super dog friendly lodge with walks on your doorstep. Will return one day sooon and would recommend to any one seeking a peaceful location

We had a fantastic week away was just like home loved it, will definitely be coming back.

Excellent cottage with friendly and helpful owners Brilliant area to explore everyone we met was very friendly Had some excellent fresh salmon from the fish van Really liked beach at Nairn good fish and chips on main street Train to Kyle of Lochalsh was very good as was the Baxter’s food visitor centre

Absolutely brilliant hosts, stunning location and quality log cabin.

We would definitely return. Simply superb! Best place we have ever stayed.

Everything you could ever need packed into a beautiful and traditional log cabin in an ideal location.

Lovely owners whom made our stay perfect. Thank you

Me, my husband and two dogs stayed in Heron Lodge.

We could not have been happier. The log cabin is beautiful and in lovely surroundings. Everything was provided for us and the owners went above and beyond to make our stay stress free including a lovely welcome pack and lots of information of the surrounding area. Plenty of lovely walks for the dogs and the locals are also very friendly. We also enjoyed the hot tub in the evening to relax after the walks. We have recommended the lodges to family and friends and hope to return soon! :-)

This lodge was better than advertised!

Completely secluded and quiet, with every home comfort it gave us everything we wanted for a complete break. The hot tub was a special favourite and the setting in the woods was a magical feeling. The hosts also could not do enough to make us feel comfortable and were available should we need anything but never interrupted our holiday time. Could not top this!

this holiday is by far the best uk holiday we have ever experienced ever the log cabin is absolutly fantastic and spotless the owners david and helen are such nice and friendly people,the cabin is situated in the wooded area which the kids found very exciting there are red squirrels deer and other wildlife around,there is also plenty of trails and paths to walk if you like that sort of thing,i did not want to come home,once i get my anual leave from work for next year we will be going back, love this place

This is a lovely cabin with alot of care given to attendtion and detail so that everything is there for comfort and a restful holiday.

There was a really nice welcome pack that we greatly apprciated and enjoyed. We loved the hot tub too! The cabin is in a great position to walk in the area or explore places such as Loch Ness, Castle Urguhart, Culloden, Brodie House and Cromarty.

For dog owners.

The owners live next door and this is obviously a brand new lodge. Everything is sparkling and new and instructions clear as to the eco system but we are in a forest and we do have dogs with us so were very very respectful of the facilities and high end spec. But the lodge veranda could do with a gate. We placed a small bench across it as a visual barrier to our dogs so they did not explore the grounds. We walked them off site and kept them on the lead most of the time when “home” as improvements are still being made to the grounds and access with electronic gates installed while we were there. The owners have a blind dog who does wander around and so it is guests responsibility to look out for the home dog who wanders in front of cars. There are signs on site and this is pointed out by the owners. It might have been helpful to alert guests of this in advance as there is effectively no secure garden area for visiting dogs. It is extremely difficult to find properties of this quality and location that permits 2 dogs and we are responsible dog owners and do not let our dogs roam, bark or disturb others privacy but we did not realise there was no secure boundary to our lodge. Fortunately a forest walk is very close by for early morning exercise and toileting. It is also not clear what the house cleaning bond is about. Have we already paid this in the price paid to Sykes? It is not clear at all. If so how is this refunded? ****** Owner Response ***** We are so pleased that you found Heron Lodge to be of such a high standard "sparkling and new". Previous guests at Heron Lodge have all commented how spoilt they felt to enjoy such a peaceful, secluded, quality woodland location with unhindered access to the woodland, yet such close proximity to Inverness. Dog owners especially have commented what a holiday it was for their dogs too! Visiting dogs will now benefit from a gate on the terrace steps - so they can now lie out on the terrace and soak up the sights and smells of the forest unhindered. We encourage Red squirrels, Pine martens, Pheasants and Hedgehogs (amongst other wildlife) to share the 12 acre woodland too. We ask guests to drive slowly through the site, primarily for the safety of other guest's children (who may also be using the woodland access track) and to encourage resident and visiting wildlife. Dog owners are in for a treat here, with fantastic forestry commission walks to explore on their doorstep, and days at the beach just a stone’s throw away!

Log Cabin five star accommodation, brilliant hosts, peaceful & beautiful location.

Will definitely return.

A beautiful place, with lovely and hard working hosts.

Highly recommended.

What a fantastic place, so relaxing and quiet, Cabins are excellent quality, well thought out, whilst Heron Lodge is close to it's neighbour Moorhen Lodge you don't know it's there nicely secluded by trees and banks.

Comfortable bed, with ensuite shower and adjacent family bathroom, all very clean. Kitchen is open plan to living room and has everything you need, septic tank friendly products provided for dishwasher and washing machine. All in all a lovely place in lovely surroundings close enough to Inverness for the shops etc, but far enough away to not know it's there. Will we go back YES