6 Best Glamping Spots Near Ullapool, Scotland - Updated 2024

Rachel
Rachel 
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Ullapool is a village in the Scottish Highlands, about 60 miles (96.5 kilometres) from the city of Inverness in Scotland. Ullapool sits on the shore of Loch Broom and offers access to spectacular hiking activities in the mountains of Beinn Ghobhlach and Beinn Dearg. The village of Ullapool is sleepy and compact. Visitors can easily navigate around it in about an hour or less. From April to September each year, visitors can also head to Saturday Market on Quay Street, where locals sell crafts and local produce. Look out for organic produce, artisanal bread, and cheeses while shopping here. To truly experience the rugged landscape around Ullapool and the Scottish Highlands, consider glamping. Check out the best glamping spots near Ullapool, UK, below.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, prices, availability of dates, decor, and a location that facilitates glamping or is close to glamping spots. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 11, 2024.

1. Iris

Located in Nedd, this glamping destination is approximately 162 kilometres (101 miles) from Inverness Airport and about 61 kilometres (38.3 miles) from Ullapool. Iris is a shepherd’s hut renovated with high-quality amenities. The hut has a spacious bathroom with a rain shower and a roomy kitchen for preparing meals. Guests can look forward to modern amenities, including satellite television, Bluetooth speakers, and WIFI.

Soak in the views of the sea while relaxing in the wood-fired outdoor hot tub. Guests can also enjoy barbecues and dine outdoors in this private hideaway. Glamping does not get better than this.

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Nedd, United Kingdom
21 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Shepherd's hut 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
clean cosy and had everything we needed
Host:
amazing from start to finish beautiful place and such friendly hosts
jacqui and jason are very friendly with lots of great tips and we can't wait to go back
our hosts couldn’t have been more helpful and of course the location is stunning
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2. Rowan

Rowan is a sister property of Iris. This luxury shepherd’s hut has similar interiors, which include a spacious bathroom with rain shower, a fully equipped kitchen, modern amenities, and a king-size bed. This hut is also pet friendly.

Relax in the wood-burning outdoor hot tub and enjoy a barbecue while taking in the views of the sea and surrounding Scottish Highlands. This will be a vacation rental you will always remember.

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Nedd, United Kingdom
19 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Shepherd's hut 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Host:
jacqui and jason are both lovely people and excellent hosts who make sure every need is catered for
jacqui & jason are superb hosts as they are very attentive and welcoming
overall nice location and well equipped huts and great hosts
Location:
great location and well designed accommodation with excellent hosts
great location and wonderful set-up with a beautiful wooden hot tub
our dog roo loved it too and the location was perfect for exploring all the breathtaking scenery
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3. Loch Shin Luxury Pods (from USD 122)

This glamping destination is located in Lairg, which is about 46 kilometres (or 29 miles) from Ullapool and about 87 kilometres (54 miles) from Inverness Airport. These glamping pods are close to the beautiful Loch Shin and nestled in the Scottish Highlands.

There are many walking trails around Loch Shin. Hike up Ben More Assynt and Ben Klibreck for a spectacular view of the lake, take an invigorating swim in the lake, and explore the banks of River Shin. The pods are all equipped with a small kitchenette, an en-suite shower, and an outdoor deck for stargazing.

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Loch Shin Glamping Pods

Address: Forge Cottage

Parking Pets allowed Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Fishing Free parking Hiking

4. Highland Heights Luxury Glamping

Located close to the Victorian town of Strathpeffer, Highland Heights is about 29 kilometres (18 miles) from Inverness Airport and approximately 50 kilometres (31 miles) from Ullapool. This property offers four glamping pods with amazing elevated views over the village of Strathpeffer and its surrounding area.

Each self-catering pod has contemporary interiors with underfloor heating, an outdoor deck furnished with a fire pit, and a gas barbecue. Cosy up by the fire pit at night and stargaze. Also, look for the Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, which can be seen occasionally. Splash out and opt for a pod that comes with a hot tub for the ultimate glamping experience.

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Highland Heights Luxury Glamping

Wifi Available

Address: Strathcarrick House, Heights of Inchvannie,

Parking Sauna Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Fishing Free parking Internet services

5. North Coast 500 Pods (from USD 242)

Located approximately 160 kilometres (100 miles) from Inverness Airport and about 62 kilometres (38.5 miles) from Ullapool, this luxury glamping spot is just steps away from a Scottish beach vacation.

North Coast 500 Pods is close to great hiking trails and majestic mountains, and it is only a two-minute walk to the popular Achmelvich Beach. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, surfing, and fishing off the beach and look out for dolphins, porpoises, and minke whales, which have been spotted here. Hike Suilven mountain or visit Loch Assynt and the ruins of Ardvreck Castle, there are lots to explore around the area. Each self-catering North Coast Pod can accommodate up to four guests and come with a fully equipped kitchen, an en-suite bathroom, and underfloor heating.

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Lochinver, United Kingdom
6 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire bungalow 2 Beds 4 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
extremely clean and very well-equipped
Location:
brilliant pods in a wonderful place
the pods are in an amazing location close to the stunning achmelvich beach
fabulous location and lovely staff
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6. The Shepherd's Hut at Knockbain

For a unique stay, check out The Shepherd’s Hut at Knockbain, which is a traditional hut perched next to a pond in a farmhouse’s garden. The hut is insulated and comes with a small wood stove for chilly evenings. There are no en-suite toilets or bathrooms ⎯ guests will find these facilities about 30 metres ( 98.4 feet) from the hut.

The hut has a double bed, a kettle, and a toaster. WIFI is not provided, allowing you to truly reconnect with nature. Knockbain is about 30 kilometres (18.6 miles) from Inverness Airport and 84 kilometres (52.2 miles) from Ullapool.

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Dingwall, United Kingdom
145 reviews  
Private room in shepherd's hut 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the place is so cozy and the view and nature are wonderful
we had a lovely stay the views were beautiful and the breakfast was great
continental breakfast was included and was lovely and tasty
delicious well thought out breakfast and great amenities
a lovely wee room with a beautiful view and some great walks round about
Cleanliness:
so pretty clean and well decorated
the accommodation is super clean and really nicely decorated
beautiful place clean and well equipped with everything we could need
the private bathroom area is extremely clean and was perfect
it was very clean and cosy and the breakfast was lovely
Host:
the hosts were very accommodating/ kind and offered us help whenever they could
great hosts who have thought of everything
susie was a friendly welcoming host who made sure we had everything we needed
we definitely recommend this host and accommodation
wonderful hosts very generous accommodating and friendly
Location:
fantastic location and a lovely unique accommodation
lovely location and fun staying in this quirky accommodation
the bathroom is just a short walk and the lovely breakfast was a nice added bonus
the location of dingwall is very good for heading west to places such as gairloch ullapool applecross etc
really amazing and unique place to stay
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Unforgettable Scottish Highlands

Make your Scottish Highlands getaway a trip to remember. The rugged landscape is perfect for glamping, and these unique stays highlight the beautiful Scottish wilderness and countryside. For your next trip, stay in one of these best glamping spots near Ullapool, UK.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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