Dog-friendly cabins in Staffa National Nature Reserve

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Scotland
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Staffa National Nature Reserve

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Sanday Cabin

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Sandy, Scotland

The Sanday Cabin is an open plan space with a lovely French style double bed (separate toilet / shower room) that sits at the top of a croft on the Isle of Sanday, right next door to Canna. The cabin has views out over the bay of Canna harbour to the Cuillins of Skye and across to the Isle of Rum. You can even see the famous Sanday Puffin Stacks from the cabin and take a stroll along the Puffin Trail. The cabin has its own decking area and a wooden fenced garden area - so you can enjoy looking at cows without them getting too close! Fully equipped kitchen, all linen towels provided and luggage transport provided.

St Conan's Escape

4 units · Glamping4 acres · Dalmally, Scotland

Dog-friendly lodges on a Scottish mountainside with incredible loch views

The Charcoal Huts - Isle of Bute

2 units · Glamping8 acres · Scotland

Our Huts are located within the Moss Wood area of Bute Forest - a mixed birch and alder wood that extends up the hillside to the west of the A886 that connects the Rhubodach Ferry to Port Bannatyne and Rothesay. Moss Wood has a range of facilities. Park on the shore-side where the coast can be enjoyed or at the main entrance, and take a walk up through Moss Wood along the Poetry Trail. A steep walk in places, the Poetry Trail is a loop punctuated with places to stop and read, to stop and think. Read nature poetry from throughout the ages, stop at the Blether Stane, or taking the spur to the Viewing Point back south across the Kyles. Moss Wood connects to the West Island Way – take the Poetry Trail and the spur to the Viewing Point – and then take the Stag’s Trod further up (steeply) till you reach the West Island Way. From there, head south towards Port Bannatyne or north along the boundary of the Community Forest. From the viewing point, you can also explore interesting heritage features such as the old WW2 bunker, kayak shelter, Balnakailly settlement, and the SSSI oak woodland.

Craigmarloch Lodge

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Glasgow, Scotland

A high-end glamping cabin with a hot tub on the edge of the Highlands

Dog-friendly cabins in Staffa National Nature Reserve guide

Overview

The uninhabited island of Staffa lies just off Scotland’s west coast but looks as if it’s on another planet. The island is famed for its distinctive six-sided columns of rock, formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. Most spectacular is the cathedral-like Fingal's Cave, where the astonishing acoustics inspired Mendelssohn’s celebrated Hebrides overture. It’s also a top choice for wildlife watchers who can see puffins, razorbills, and guillemots nesting on the cliffs and grassy slopes. Boat tours leave from the islands of Mull and Iona, as well as Oban on the mainland. Visits to Staffa are only possible via day tour, meaning Staffa camping is not possible. However, nearby options can be found on the Isle of Mull. Glamping pods are available on Iona, while Oban campsites on the mainland make for more good options.

When to go

Boat tours to Staffa National Nature Reserve typically run from April through October, with the option to depart in the morning or early afternoon. The summer months promise the most agreeable weather and sailing conditions (though it’s advisable to book ahead of time during the height of summer). For wildlife watchers, the best time to see puffins and other seabirds is during the breeding season from early May until early August.