Ross Holiday Homes

03/04/2026

And so it begins - a new season of peaceful relaxation in our woodland lodges. Come and join us. Find us at Sykes Cottages and stay in Otter or Eagle Lodge, we’re dog-friendly, child-friendly and relax-friendly. https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/cottage/The-Highlands-Ross-shire-Coulwood/Otter-Lodge-974036.html =7

09/06/2023

The Cycling World Championships are coming to Scotland in August. Got the cycling bug? You can hire bikes and explore some fantastic trails around our lodges.

Explore the venues for the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, from state of the art velodrome, to mountain bike trail wonderland.

29/05/2023

Travelling by train is a fabulous way to admire some of the most dramatic landscapes in Scotland. Two of the journeys mentioned here are within easy reach of our lodges. We particularly like the Inverness to the Kyle of Lochalsh, stunning.

Scotland is made up of many different landscapes – lochs, rivers, coastline and mountain ranges, including the famous Munros, as well as towns and cities that showcase art, architecture and tradition. But it’s spread across a lot of land, so travelling by train makes sense if you want to cover i...

21/11/2022

This amazing digital trail of Scotland's UNESCO heritage sites brings together some astounding places. Why not plan a Scottish holiday next year? You certainly won't be disappointed. Book through SykesCottages.co.uk

The world’s first UNESCO Trail has received an international award in recognition of its contribution to sustainable development.

25/07/2021

Gorgeous kayaking on Loch Insh - well worth the hour’s drive to the Cairngorms especially since we were treated to wonderful view of osprey’s nest complete with three chicks. Of course we had a sneaky stop off at Glen Ord distillery! Then a gorgeous dinner at Coul House Hotel - a perfect end to the day, highly recommended. https://m.facebook.com/coulhousehotel/

Well located (just 25 minutes north of Inverness) on the doorstep of the North Coast 500 route leading to the Highland wilderness. We offer delicious food, great wine and a warm friendly welcome. Deliciously Relaxing, deliciously different.

22/07/2021

Tuesday was a stunning day for climbing Ben Wyvis although none of us applied quite enough sunscreen….. we could have done without the clouds of flies following us along the ridge at the top but the views were absolutely breathtaking. Very grateful for the stream to cool our feet in at the edge of the forest on our descent.

19/07/2021

One exhausted pooch this morning after yesterday’s walk through Strathpeffer. Glad to see the Eagle Stone still in its place. We also had fun at the Touchstone Maze and a lovely cuppa and ice cream at The Old Station.

18/07/2021

Our first morning in Otter Lodge does not disappoint. Beautiful weather; birds, sheep and the wind in the tree tops are the only sounds. Plan to stay local today, walk up Knockfarrel, wonder down to the Old Station and see if the sea has reached the .

Bookings still available for the end of the season if you want to share the joy. Rossholidayhomes.co.uk