The leafy Victorian spa town of Strathpeffer is a great base for exploring the Scottish Highlands, surrounded by wooded hills and within an area of true untouched beauty. Browse through a wonderful selection of Straffpeffer accommodation to find your next home from home.
Why Strathpeffer?
With its Victorian heritage and clan history, there are several attractions of historical importance in Strathpeffer and the surrounding area, providing a magnificent holiday for all. Head to the restored Victorian train station, now housing the Highland Museum of Childhood, which showcases life growing up in the Highlands and is a great way to explore local history and traditions. Similarly, the Strathpeffer Pump Room recreates the days of the Strathpeffer Spa, offering visitors an insight into an era when high society flocked to the town for "the season". The beautiful Castle Leod, currently owned by the Earl and Countess of Cromarty, is a pre-15th century castle made of sandstone and described as one of the most romantic and unspoilt castles in the Highlands. Nestled within striking distance of Ben Wyvis, the town has become a popular base for walkers, affording superb views from the surrounding mountains. For further inspiration, read through our Scotland Travel Guide.
Places to Visit near Strathpeffer
Situated in the Ross and Cromarty area, within the east of the Highlands, Strathpeffer offers a great base for accessing many quintessentially Scottish towns and villages. To the south, vast buttresses, ridges, and gullies form an almost Alpine appearance, with some of the most challenging mountaineering and rock-climbing routes in the UK. One of the most testing is Tower Ridge - not to be tackled by amateurs - this astounding course spans over 600 meters of scrambling and climbing, while there's also the UK's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, standing proudly here. For a change of scenery, the picture-perfect city of Inverness is 20 miles away, home to a charming array of the finest shops, bars and restaurants, as well as a striking cathedral. Box off the attractions of the Highlands by visiting the locations of Cairngorms, Fort William and Glencoe.
Types of Holiday
A selection of different holiday types in Scotland are available, helping you to find your ultimate getaway. If you are planning to bring the whole family, consider these large Scotland cottages, while a romantic Scottish cottage welcomes couples seeking a rural adventure. Why not bring your four-legged friend along and let them experience the great outdoors too - pet-friendly cottages in Scotland will let you do just that!