Self Catering Log Cabin in Scotland

Wood burning stoves, solid pine floors, full central heating, wood lined rooms. The log cabins all have three bedrooms with two bathrooms. the kitchens are fully fitted and the large lounges have comfy and stylish furniture.
Big Sky Lodges has over 17 acres of open fields and woodland, with accommodation in six luxurious holiday log cabins set on our croft, in the heart of the glorious Highlands of Scotland. Ideally situated just ten minutes from Inverness, with its international airport, and near to Loch Ness. On the very doorstep is some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland.

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Arrival & departure times
Bookings usually run from Saturday to Saturday and access to the log cabins for guests is from 4pm on the day of commencement of the holiday hire until 10am on the day of departure. The hiring party will be responsible for any cost incurred as a result of delayed departure.

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Cleaning
Normal cleaning is included in the price. Excess cleaning may be charged for accordingly if the holiday cottage is not left in a reasonable condition.
Fuel
All fuel (oil, electricity, firewood) is provided free of charge .
Linen
All bedding - linen bed sheets and pillow cases, pillows, duvets and duvet covers - is included , as are towels (2 per person). During two week bookings fresh bedding and towels will be provided on the intermediate Saturday of the stay.
Laundry and clothes drying facilities
Each log cabins has its own washing machine and an indoor clothes drying horse. There is also an outdoor clothes line.
Losses and damages
Losses and damages that occur during the holiday hire period must be paid for by the hiring party. Every effort is made prior to guests' arrival to ensure that everything is in place. Should something be missing or brokenit is in your own interest to notify us as soon as possible so that matters can be rectified.
Parking
There is parking right next to the holiday cottages. Maximum two cars at each log cabin. In snowy or icy conditions the driveway may be impassable and cars will have to be parked at the top of the driveway. Access to the log cabins is then by foot and the furthest distance is to Eagle Lodge - about 150 metres.
Pets
Maximum one pet per log cabin. There is a £25 surcharge to cover extra cleaning and wear and tear. Tick the "pets" box on booking form. Price displayed includes £25 charge. If the charge is not paid when booking then the cost is £50 - to be paid on arrival.
Pets are only accepted on the strict understanding that they are kept on a lead; exercised away from the log cabin and garden area; all fouling to be removed immediately. Pets are not permitted in the bedrooms or on the furniture. Nor should pets be left alone in the house as this can result in considerable damage to the house and distress to the pet.

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In Scotland a hill is rarely just a hill. Depending on where you are in the country, what it's shaped like and how high it is, a hill might be a ben, a mount, a law, a pen, a brae or even a pap. Even more confusing if you're keen on doing a bit of hillwalking are "Munros". These are the hills in Scotland over 3000 feet in height, defined by a list first drawn up by one Sir Hugh Munro in 1891. You "bag" a Munro by walking to the top of it, and once you've bagged all 284 you can call yourself a Munroist and let your chiropodist retire in peace. Of course, there's no need to do them all: at heart, Munro-bagging is simply about appreciating the great Scottish outdoors. It's advisable, however, not to get too obsessed by Sir Hugh's challenge: after the Munros you might hear the call of the "Corbetts" (hills between 2500 and 2999 feet) or even the "Donalds" (lowland hills above 2000 feet).
Walking and climbing
The whole of Scotland offers superb opportunities for hillwalking and the freedom to roam responsibly in wilder parts of the countryside, with some of the finest Highland climbing areas in the ownership of bodies such as the National Trust for Scotland and the John Muir Trust (www.jmt.org); both permit year-round access. Bear in mind, though, restrictions may be in place during lambing and deerstalking seasons. It's worthwhile picking up the booklet Hill Phones published by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland, which provides walkers with detailed information for hiking safely during the stalking season. In addition, the green signposts of the Scottish Rights of Way Society point to established paths and routes all over the country.