Pine Marten Lodge
- Sleeps 6
- Pets 1
- Hot Tub
- Bedrooms: 3
Log cabin with real WOW factor Forest setting Log burner Private balcony Great for watching wildlife Short walk to pubs and shop
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Log cabin with real WOW factor Forest setting Log burner Private balcony Great for watching wildlife Short walk to pubs and shop
Luxury wood cabin surrounded by trees Explore Strathyre Forest Private outdoor hot tub Underfloor heating Spacious outdoor decking area
Explore the Highlands Fantastic scenery Luxury lodges Abundant wildlife
Loch side view Luxury lodges Children's play area Bar and restaurant Gym
Perfect for families Fishing Explore Loch Ness and the Highlands
Luxury lodge Spectacular views of the North Sea Romantic coastal retreat Open fire / woodburner
Open fire / woodburner Glamping Stunning sea views Electric vehicle charging Beach within easy reach
Luxury lodge Wooden cabin Romantic Pub nearby Enclosed garden / patio
Waterside views Romantic Luxury lodges Beach within easy reach Open fire / woodburner
Picture a steaming hot tub on your own deck, a loch glinting below and the Highland hills turning pink as the light fades. That is the view from the best lodges with hot tubs Inverness has to offer, and it's why this corner of the Highlands is one of the most popular places to book a Scottish break. You get the city on your doorstep, Loch Ness down the road and the Cairngorms National Park an hour or so away.
Below you'll find real hot tub cabins and holiday homes within about an hour of town, honest drive times, and the days out worth leaving the tub for. Planning a wider trip? Our hot tub lodges in Scotland and Scottish Highlands pages cover the rest of the region.
These are the holiday homes we'd book, ordered by how far they are from the centre of Inverness, all within easy reach of the loch and the mountains. Drive times are by road and will vary with the weather and the season.
About 10 minutes' drive from Inverness - sleeps up to 4 - luxury
The closest holiday homes to the city sit at North Kessock, just over the Kessock Bridge. Each one has a king-size bedroom, a bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath and a waterfall shower, a private garden with decking and an outdoor hot tub, so it suits couples who want a quiet base with a view. The surrounding meadowland keeps things peaceful, and you can be in the city for dinner in minutes. Watch the Moray Firth from the shore here and you might spot bottlenose dolphins.
About 34 minutes' drive from Inverness - sleeps up to 6 - pets welcome - fishing - luxury
Wooden cabins in woodland beside the River Fechlin at Whitebridge, on the South Loch Ness 360 Trail. Every cabin has an outdoor hot tub, a bedroom with an en suite shower, open-plan living and a big lawn to enjoy. Dogs are welcome, which makes this a good pick if the four-legged members of the family are coming too. Fort Augustus and Inverness are both an easy drive away.
About 43 minutes' drive from Inverness - sleeps up to 4 - luxury
Set on the banks of Loch Ness at Invermoriston, these stylish homes have private decking, a wraparound balcony and stunning views over the water, with bedrooms and bathrooms to a high standard. There's an on-site bar and restaurant, a children's play area and a launderette, and facilities that make it easy for guests to settle in for the week. Seasonal opening times apply (March to October), so check before you book a winter stay.
About 50 minutes' drive from Inverness - sleeps up to 4
At the southern tip of Loch Ness in Fort Augustus, every holiday home here has its own outdoor hot tub on a veranda with beautiful countryside views. The two-bedroom homes have a modern bathroom, a feature fireplace and French doors onto the deck. It's a handy base for an adventure on foot along the Caledonian Canal or taking a boat out on the loch.
About 51 minutes' drive from Inverness - sleeps up to 5 - pets welcome - open fire
A private hot tub with towels, a wood burner and an enclosed garden make this a winner for guests travelling with children or pets, and three bedrooms give everyone space. It sits between the Cairngorm and Lecht ski centres, and the village is within walking distance, and the sea is a long drive away on the Moray coast.
About 54 minutes' drive from Inverness - sleeps up to 6 - pets welcome - open fire
An all-timber log cabin at Dulnain Bridge, inside the Cairngorms National Park, with mountain walks close by. Huge windows look onto the forest, there's a log burner indoors and a private hot tub on the deck for stargazing. Red squirrels and birds visit, and it's a short walk to a pub and shop.
| Lodge | Drive (mins) | Sleeps | Pets | Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kessock Highland Lodges | 10 | 4 | No | No |
| Wildside Highland Lodges | 34 | 6 | Yes | No |
| Loch Ness Highland Lodges | 43 | 4 | No | No |
| Loch Ness Highland Resort | 50 | 4 | No | No |
| Grantown on Spey 3-bed lodge | 51 | 5 | Yes | No |
| Pine Marten Lodge | 54 | 6 | Yes | No |
Travelling with friends or family? A bigger holiday home makes the cost much easier to share between guests.
Because this region is at its best when you can come home to hot water. The cabins above are ideal for that, and the lodges with hot tubs Inverness has on offer suit couples, families and groups of friends. After a day on a hillside or beside the loch, a private tub on your own deck beats any hotel spa, and you're not sharing it. Most Inverness cabins also have a log burner or open fire, a full kitchen and room to spread out, so a long weekend feels like a proper holiday, and a longer stay feels like a real adventure.
If you want to be nearest the town, look at North Kessock. For loch views, head to Loch Ness. For forest, wildlife and winter sports, aim for the Cairngorms. Our Loch Ness, Aviemore and Cairngorms pages go deeper on each area.
The Highland capital is easy to cover on foot, and its history is everywhere. Browse the Victorian Market, wander along the River Ness and the Ness Islands, and photograph Inverness Castle from the outside, a famous landmark that isn't open to visitors inside. Leakey's Bookshop, in a former church, is a favourite for a rainy afternoon. Our lodges with hot tubs near me guide shows what else sits close by. For ideas on where to eat and what's on, see VisitScotland's Inverness page.
Culloden Battlefield, about half an hour outside Inverness, is where the Jacobite rising ended in 1746. The visitor centre has exhibits and a battle immersion theatre, and you can walk the moor itself. Pair it with Clava Cairns nearby, a set of Bronze Age burial cairns and standing stones.
Drive the loch shore to Urquhart Castle, a ruined fortress above the water, and stop at the Loch Ness Centre in Drumnadrochit for the Nessie story. On the south side, the Falls of Foyers drop through a wooded gorge, and Fort Augustus sits at the start of the Caledonian Canal. Boat trips run in the warmer months. See the Loch Ness website for more.
About an hour south-east, the Cairngorms National Park brings forest walks, red squirrels and, in spring and early summer, ospreys at Loch Garten in Abernethy Forest, where the RSPB runs a visitor centre. In winter the area turns to snow sports. It's a beautiful part of the world to explore on foot.
Skye is a long day out from Inverness, but the Fairy Pools, the Old Man of Storr and the harbour at Portree make it worth the early start. Plan the drive carefully and leave plenty of time to get back to your hot tub. It's a popular trip, so start early to beat the crowds.
Looking further afield? Try romantic getaways in Scotland with hot tubs, Perthshire lodges or Fort William.