Business Details
12 Years
experience
Luxury Glamping Pods & Self-Catering in Scottish Highlands
Craskie Estate was founded in 2014 by Ben and Leila, who relocated from West Yorkshire to restore a neglected Highland estate. Our journey began with renovating the Old Mill cottage and establishing four luxury glamping pods, now complemented by modern amenities like a private borehole and new access bridge. We personally manage all operations, prioritising ecological sustainability through responsibly sourced materials and energy-efficient design. Our 155-acre estate offers guests uninterrupted loch views, wildlife encounters, and access to 14 Munros for hillwalking.With no mobile signal but free WiFi, we provide a genuine escape while maintaining comfort through heated pods and a self-catering cottage sleeping up to four. Over eight years, we've expanded facilities to include dedicated parking areas and enhanced guest services, ensuring every stay combines rustic charm with modern convenience.
Services
Glamping Pods
Self-Catering Cottage
Fishing Access
Eco-Friendly Stays
Wildlife Photography
Munro Climbing
Pet-Friendly Accommodation
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer eco-conscious luxury stays with FSC-certified timber construction
- Our 155-acre estate provides exclusive access to Loch Craskie and native forests
- We maintain year-round availability with heated accommodations
- Our family-friendly pods sleep up to four guests with private decks
- We provide complimentary WiFi despite our remote location
What people say
Perfect size
Everything needed
Stunning views
Peaceful
Memorable stay
Services
Glamping Pods
Our four wooden glamping pods offer luxury accommodation with uninterrupted loch views. Each pod features thick mattresses, kitchen facilities, and private decks. Three pods are dog-friendly, with heating systems ensuring year-round comfort. The eco-conscious design uses responsibly sourced materials and energy-efficient systems.
Self-Catering Cottage
This renovated water mill cottage sleeps three+1 with a double room, single room, and sofa bed. Features include a wood-burning stove, original metal wall tiles, and private garden. The property provides modern amenities like WiFi and electric heating while maintaining traditional character.
Fishing Access
Guests receive complimentary fishing permits for Loch Craskie and River Cannich. The waters contain pike and brown trout with catch-and-release policy. Non-residents can purchase day permits at 10 per rod. No fishing equipment provided.
Eco-Friendly Stays
Our accommodations use thermally efficient insulation, double glazing, and low wattage electrics. Pods are constructed with recycled materials and FSC-certified timber. We provide recycling facilities for paper, plastic, glass, and food waste, with food scraps feeding our chickens.
Wildlife Photography
The estate offers exceptional wildlife photography opportunities with red deer, roe deer, badgers, buzzards, and otters. Autumn rutting season provides close-up stag photography. The location between Affric and Strathfarrar glens offers diverse Highland landscapes.
People
Ben
Co-Owner
Ben co-founded Craskie Estate with Leila after their 2010 Highlands visit. He oversees property renovations and daily operations, ensuring guests experience the estate's natural beauty through sustainable practices.
Leila
Co-Owner
Leila co-owns Craskie Estate with Ben. She manages guest services and eco-friendly initiatives, drawing on her passion for Highland conservation to create memorable stays that balance luxury with environmental responsibility.
Questions
What accommodation options are available?
We offer four luxury glamping pods (sleeping 2-4 guests) and a self-catering cottage sleeping 3+1 with private garden and loch views.
Are pets allowed?
Three pods and the cottage are dog-friendly (max 2 dogs at £10 supplement). Please arrange in advance.
What amenities are provided?
Pods include kitchen facilities, bedding, towels, heating, and private decks. The cottage has a wood-burning stove, kitchen, and bathroom with shower.
How do I reach Craskie Estate?
From Beauly: Take A831 to Cannich, cross bridge, turn right. Follow 3 miles to black gates. From Drumnadrochit: Take A831, go straight across crossroads, follow glen road.
What outdoor activities are nearby?
Guests can explore 14 Munros, Affric-Kintail Way hiking/cycling route, Loch Mullardoch, and Glenaffric's ancient pine forests within our 155-acre estate.
Is WiFi available?
Yes, free WiFi is provided on-site though speeds aren't superfast fibre due to our remote location.
Reviews (2)
Magstar Cee
Nov 01, 2020
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Fab place to go if u like the countryside lots of wildlife right where we were staying pods were immaculate and staff were helpful keeping in touch throu mailing 1st time glamping and will deffo do it again
Deirdre Henderson
Sep 11, 2020
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We had a perfect 3 nights in one of the glamping pods. Every detail has been thought through. Do buy the lamb and eggs, they are outstanding quality, like everything else at Craskie.
