HIGHLAND GLEN LODGES, Rogart

Highland Glen Lodges in Rogart has 5 self-catering chalets, each with a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony. The accommodation at Highland Glen Lodges includes a living room with a large window, a dining area, and one double room plus two single beds in a second room. A washing machine, a hairdryer, and a laundry room are available at Highland Glen Lodges; the dryer is chargeable, while hanging laundry outdoors is free.

A garden, a sun terrace, and outdoor furniture surround the chalets at Highland Glen Lodges. Each Highland Glen Lodges chalet includes a bird feeder, a bird book, and binoculars for watching red kites, buzzards, kestrels, owls, cuckoos, and deer from the balcony. Guests can walk from the doorstep to a lake, climb the hills behind the lodges to ruins, and reach Munros such as Suilven in Assynt; autumn and winter bring dark skies for Northern Lights viewing.

Highland Glen Lodges stands 19 km from Dunrobin Castle and 21 km from Dornoch Cathedral. Inverness Airport is 97 km away, and a local village shop and fuel are close by. Guests use the lodge as a base for the North Coast 500 route, with Lairg, Dornoch, and Golspie near and a train station for trips to RSPB Forsinard or Inverness.

Arrival provisions for families at Highland Glen Lodges include shortbread, milk, flowers, chocolates, cookies, and champagne; an Easter egg appears as a seasonal addition. Sleeping arrangements at Highland Glen Lodges hold families of four: one double room plus two single beds in a second room, and the chalets stock board games, puzzles, and DVDs. The hosts, Tracey and Ivan, provide advice on local walks, including The Big Burn at Golspie, Cassley Falls, and the Flow Country.

Free parking at Highland Glen Lodges includes accessible parking and street parking next to the chalets. Pets are accepted at Highland Glen Lodges, and grocery deliveries can be arranged. The property at Highland Glen Lodges is soundproof and non-smoking throughout, with a designated smoking area, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and key access; an invoice is provided for stays.

Lodges: 5 self-catering chalets with balconies

Views: Dark skies for Northern Lights

Wildlife: Bird feeders with bird book and binoculars

Location: 19 km from Dunrobin Castle, 21 km from Dornoch Cathedral

Family: One double room plus two single beds, board games, and DVDs

Extras: Laundry room, grocery deliveries, pets accepted