Brahan Estate

Brahan Estate | Dog Friendly Self Catering Accommodation | Dingwall, Ross-shire

Escape to Brahan Estate, a dog-friendly self catering retreat in the Scottish Highlands, where you can enjoy a holiday in the great outdoors without needing to own your own home in the country. Hidden away amongst 4000 acres of Ross-shire countryside and just 30 minutes north of Inverness, the estate offers beautiful scenery, space to roam, and plenty of reasons to pack the lead, treats, and walking boots.

Dog friendly Highland stays
Brahan Estate welcomes dogs, so there is no need to leave man’s best friend at home. With countryside all around, it is an ideal base for days out exploring, stretching legs on estate walks, and settling back into cosy accommodation after a full day outdoors.

Self catering accommodation options
Choose from a collection of cottages and farmhouses across the estate, offering space for couples, families and larger groups. Options include cosy cottage breaks and larger homes for get-togethers, all set in a peaceful Highland location.

Places for couples and short breaks
Dunglass Cottage sleeps 2 and is designed for a comfortable, cosy stay. Inside you will find a sitting room with wooden floor and open fire, a well equipped kitchen with dining table, a double bedroom, and a large shower room/WC. Oil central heating and electricity are included in the rent, and there is easy walking access for getting straight out into the fresh air.

Two cottage option on the estate
The Valley Balnains offers 2 cottages and sleeps 4 in both cottages. Both benefit from newly installed bio-mass central heating, creating a very cosy welcome. Cottage 1 includes a sitting/dining room with open fire, a well equipped kitchen, bathroom/WC with shower, and upstairs double and twin bedrooms. Cottage 2 is on one level with a sitting/dining room and open fire, fitted kitchen, double bedroom, twin bedroom and bathroom/WC. Bio-mass central heating and electricity are included in the rent.

Space for larger groups
For bigger gatherings, Brahan Estate also offers farmhouses and larger cottages. Balnain Farmhouse sleeps 12, offers 3 bathrooms, and includes WiFi. Accommodation includes an open-plan sitting room with open fire, dining room, well-equipped kitchen, utility room, toilet/shower and a family bedroom on the ground floor, with further bedrooms and shared bathrooms upstairs. Dunglass Farmhouse sleeps 12, offers 5 bathrooms, includes WiFi, and is described as a delightful family home set within an enclosed garden with far reaching river views, furnished to a high standard with estate delights on the doorstep for a large party holiday.

Five bedroom cottage option on the estate
Seaforth Cottage is a spacious five bedroom cottage sleeping 9 guests, making it ideal for two families or larger parties who want to enjoy life in the country. The cottage enjoys wonderful views towards the peaks of Strathconon, offering a classic Highland setting with space to relax and unwind.

Inside, the accommodation includes a comfortable sitting room with a woodburning stove and stairs leading to a twin and single bedroom, a separate WC, dining room, and a practical galley-style kitchen. There is a downstairs twin bedroom, shower room, and bathroom/WC, with additional twin and double bedrooms on the first floor. Designed for groups who want room to spread out, Seaforth Cottage provides a welcoming base for countryside holidays surrounded by the scenery and calm of Brahan Estate.

Things to do with your dog
Brahan Estate is a brilliant base for outdoor days, with activities including fishing, birdwatching, walking and endless situations for keen photographers. There are also seven golf courses less than half an hour’s drive away, plus a wealth of Highland history to discover during your stay.

Location
Brahan Estate is located at Brahan, Dingwall, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV7 8EE, giving you a Highlands countryside setting with the convenience of Inverness within easy reach.