Holiday homes · Highlands · United Kingdom
We reviewed 16 places to stay in Inverness and put the best self-catering holiday homes here for you.
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River-view lodges
Inverness
Self-catering lodges with river views, a private terrace and BBQ, plus pet-friendly policies and free parking.
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Family Lodge
Inverness
A spacious 5-bedroom lodge set in the Highlands, perfect for families and groups who want a rural base near Glen Urquhart.
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House Rental
Inverness
A rare buy: an entire three-bedroom house with garden views, a fireplace, and a full kitchen—ideal for families or long stays.
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Beachfront
Inverness
A beachfront villa with firth views, a welcoming host, and a lemon cake waiting on arrival.
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Canal-side self-catering
Compact, canal-side lodge with a scenic 30-minute walk into Inverness and on-site parking.
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Top-rated
Inverness
An impeccably rated Inverness villa with a garden, free parking, and full kitchen.
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Garden views
Inverness
A small guest house with garden views, free parking, and a peaceful location near the river and Botanic Gardens.
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Top rated
A highly rated 3-bedroom cottage near Loch Ness with private parking and a garden.
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Family-friendly
A roomy 3-bedroom house with private parking and a sunny patio, a short walk from Inverness centre.
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Self-catering
Inverness
A well-kept self-catering house with a garden, private parking, and a short walk to Inverness' center.
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Highland pod
A private pod with a hot tub, garden, and free parking—10 minutes from Experience4x4.
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Highland retreat
A two-bedroom farmhouse in the Highlands with a garden patio, Jacuzzi, and pet-friendly policy.
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Budget-friendly
Inverness
Affordable, well-rated rooms in Inverness with free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee facilities.
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Rural Retreat
Inverness
A 9.8-rated farmhouse near Inverness with hiking, cycling, and table tennis on site—perfect for active travellers.
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Guest favourite
Inverness
A guest-favourite holiday home with a garden and BBQ, near Inverness.
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Family-friendly
Inverness
A spacious 4-bedroom cottage in Inverness, a 25-minute walk from the castle, with a washing machine and dryer for longer stays.
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Several holiday homes in Inverness are positioned for scenery. Ness Castle Lodges offers river-view lodges with private terraces and BBQs, Tangle Tower Villa is a beachfront property with firth views, and Rossal House Apartments has garden views near the river and Botanic Gardens. Each brings the landscape to your doorstep without losing access to the city.
If a hot tub is on your list, Balmore Farmhouse near Loch Ness has one, along with a garden patio and pet-friendly policies. The Pod At Loch Ness Heights also includes a hot tub, plus a private garden and free parking, and is about 10 minutes from Experience4x4. These are the properties that turn a stay into a retreat.
Parking is a common convenience across these holiday homes. Ness Castle Lodges, Hill Street Haven, Lock Keepers Cottage, The Waverley Inn, Columbia House, The Pod, and Dunaincroy Farmhouse all include free on-site parking. For a city where many central hotels charge for parking, this makes self-catering an easier base for exploring the Highlands by car.
Several holiday homes sit within easy reach of Inverness centre. The Waverley Inn is a short walk from the centre, as is Columbia House. The 2 Bed Self-Catering Lodge offers a scenic 30-minute walk into town, and Cloudhowe Cottage is a 25-minute stroll from the castle. These give you the self-catering freedom without being stranded.
Families are well served here. Bearnock Lodge is a spacious five-bedroom lodge ideal for big groups, while Cloudhowe Cottage offers four bedrooms and a washer/dryer for longer stays. The Waverley Inn is family-friendly with a sunny patio, and Heronwood House is an entire three-bedroom house with a full kitchen. These properties give families room to spread out and cook together.
A garden is a common feature among these self-catering homes. Hill Street Haven, Lock Keepers Cottage, Columbia House, The Pod, Balmore Farmhouse, and Wendy's Place all have gardens, with several including BBQs or patios. If outdoor space is essential for your stay—especially for pets or children—these are the ones to consider.
Two properties sit close to Loch Ness: Lock Keepers Cottage and Balmore Farmhouse. Lock Keepers is a highly rated three-bedroom cottage near the loch with private parking, while Balmore is a two-bedroom farmhouse with a garden and Jacuzzi. These give you a base for exploring Glen Urquhart and the loch while remaining part of the Inverness area.
The most affordable option on this page is Cloverfield Rooms, with rates from 50 GBP per night, offering free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee facilities. For a full self-catering house, Columbia House starts at 151 GBP.
Bearnock Lodge is a five-bedroom lodge that can accommodate large families or groups, with space for everyone in a rural Highland setting. It's priced from 1052 GBP per night.
Many of the central holiday homes, such as The Waverley Inn and Columbia House, are within a short walk of Inverness centre, making evening strolls possible. More rural properties like Bearnock Lodge or Dunaincroy Farmhouse will require a car or taxi after dark.
For peak summer months and during the Inverness Highland Games in July, it's wise to book several months ahead as holiday homes are limited. Off-season, availability is better, and you may find lower prices.
Inverness spreads its holiday homes along the River Ness, the Caledonian Canal, and the shores of the Moray Firth, each with a different flavour. Canal-side lodges sit within a half-hour walk of the city centre, farmhouses tuck into the Highland countryside near Glen Urquhart, and a beachfront villa takes in firth views with a lemon cake waiting on arrival. The city is compact, so even the more rural options like the pod at Loch Ness Heights keep you close enough to explore by car.
The range in price reflects the range in setting: from budget rooms at Cloverfield Rooms to a spacious five-bedroom lodge at Bearnock. Most properties are self-catering with kitchens and gardens, and several are pet-friendly. While these are all holiday homes, a few spots on this page are actually villas or lodges—you'll see them mixed in.
These holiday homes in Inverness suit travellers who want space, kitchens, and often gardens or hot tubs—ideal for families, groups, or anyone planning a longer stay. If you prefer the convenience of a hotel with on-site services, or need specific amenities like parking or central locations without self-catering, you might look at hotels with parking, central hotels, or family-friendly hotels in Inverness. For budget stays, consider cheap and budget hotels, and if you're after a particular style, the guest houses or bed & breakfasts pages offer alternative choices.