The Thistle
Our comfortable standard lodge with all essential amenities.
The Thistle offers a warm Highland welcome with all the comforts of home. Recently redecorated and upgraded, this lodge features a cozy log burner, fully equipped kitchen, and private veranda where you can watch red squirrels play in the surrounding woodland.
The open-plan living space is perfect for families, with comfortable seating, a dining area for six, and a well-appointed kitchen with everything you need for your self-catering stay. Two peaceful bedrooms provide restful sanctuary after days exploring the Highlands.
Step outside to your private deck and breathe in the fresh Highland air. Listen to birdsong, spot wildlife, and simply unwind in this tranquil forest setting.
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Adventures from The Thistle
You're perfectly placed for Highland adventures. Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness cruises are just 5 miles away, Inverness tours pickup nearby
Loch Ness Cruise with Urquhart Castle
Cruise the legendary loch and explore 1000-year-old Urquhart Castle. Perfect for guests staying in Drumnadrochit - just 5 miles away!
From
£51
Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness
Discover Scotland's most scenic island with dramatic landscapes, the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and Eilean Donan Castle.
From
£65
Hogwarts Express & Scenic Highlands Day Tour
Enjoy a full-day of stunning scenery and fresh Highland air, as we travel all the way around Loch Ness and along the idyllic West Coast.
From
£200
These tours are bookable through our partner Viator. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Nearby Walks & Hikes
Explore the stunning Highland scenery right from your doorstep
Craigmonie
& Falls of Divach
Craigmonie & Falls of Divach
From Ancarraig: ~10–15 min (~3–5 mi)
Drumnadrochit · Apr–Oct (year-round possible)
Meall
Fuar-mhonaidh
Meall Fuar-mhonaidh
From Ancarraig: Walkable from lodges (or 10 min drive) (From your door)
At 699m, the highest summit around Loch Ness with the finest views in the Great Glen. Walkable directly from Ancarraig Lodges through ancient woodland paths.
Abriachan
Forest Trails
Abriachan Forest Trails
From Ancarraig: ~25 min (~12 mi)
Loch Ness (north side) · Year-round
From Ancarraig
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