Inver Coille

10 4 reviews
The glamping area, alongside the central seating and firepit area
The glamping area, alongside the central seating and firepit area
Geodesic domes among the trees
Around the site
Domes among the trees
Geodesic dome
Geodesic dome exterior
The bell tent with its parachute canopy for a seating and cooking area
Comfy, cosy, warm and with everything provided
1/25

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  • In a Highland forest with spectacular mountain views
  • Close to the Great Glen Way and near Loch Ness
  • Modern facilities including shower rooms and small shop
Might you know what 'coille' means in Scottish Gaelic? It means forest – which, as you'll see, is a mighty fitting name for the Highlands site of Inver Coille, tucked into in its own surrounding woodland with spectacular mountain views from most areas of the site. This is definite hiking (and Nessie spotting) territory: have a short evening stroll to the local viewpoints or pleasant hike along the Way to the nearby villages of Invermoriston (two miles) or Fort Augustus (four miles), all while keeping a beady eye out for the famed Loch Ness Monster... To keep things peaceful and safe on site, the owners ask that cars remain in the parking area once guests have offloaded their gear; just ask if you need a hand and the team will be happy to help, or you can grab a wheelbarrow to shift all your kit. Either way, call into the reception area on arrival, to pick up tourist info on the area or ask the knowledgeable owners for their top tips on what to see and do. You can charge your phones and other electrical gadgets in reception too, in exchange for a few coins into the site's charity tins. Also on site is a shared amenities block with a washing-up area, drinking water supply and shower rooms. Water is filtered from the burn which runs alongside the site (through UV and coil filtration, and tested by the Highland Council environment department). As befits such a wildly handsome Highlands setting, campfires are allowed here, so pick up your logs and firelighting kits as well as grocery items from the ‘Highlands' smallest shop’. Local shops, post offices and pubs are a few miles away. Dogs are most welcome; the owners have three dogs of their own.

Campground type

Rent a tent 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Tent sites 1
Open now
Opens 4 April

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Inver Coille

Invermoriston

Inverness

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

IV63 7YE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

57.18972°N
4.61911°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 km Loch Ness Youth Hostel
18.4 km Post Office
40.2 km Bus Station
Rail
33.4 km Beauly Rail Station
33.6 km Newtonmore Rail Station
34.4 km Tulloch Rail Station
Ferry
6.2 km Fort Augustus Ferry Landing
29.9 km Inverness Loch Ness Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The local village of Invermoriston is three miles away and Fort Augustus is a further four miles south (hike to the latter along the Great Glen Way and catch a bus back if your legs are overly tired). Other options nearby include Urquhart Castle, 20 minutes away along the A82, the Caledonian Canal for boat watching (10 minutes) and cruises on nearby Loch Ness for a bit of monster hunting. Fort William is just under an hour away and the Ben Nevis range within an hour and a quarter. For city sightseeing, Inverness is 50 minutes' drive from the site.

Must see

Caledonian Canal Heritage Centre 6.3 km

Urquhart Castle 16.4 km

The Official Loch Ness Monster Exhibition 18.5 km

Jacobite Cruises 38 km

Culloden Visitor Centre 39.2 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Caledonian Canal: Fort Augustus - Kytra Lock 6.1 km

Fort Augustus to Glenmoriston 6.4 km

Jenkins Park Circuit, Fort Augustus 6.5 km

River Oich Walk: Fort Augustus 7.4 km

Torr Dhuin Forest Walk 9.6 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Reviews

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Great location for walks with epic views & wildlife. Geodome comfy with good log burner. Private bathrooms fab & clean. Shower timing noted as an issue, but overall 10/10. Friendly staff, clean facilities, quiet vibe. Midges & rain were a bummer.

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almost everything…

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Anonymous

Bell tent (adults only)

Liked almost everything

Disliked midgeys

Recommend to friends Visit again

Situation, site, friendly staff…

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Jane T.

Timber camping pod (adults only)

Liked Situation, site, friendly staff

Disliked Rain!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic!

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10 out of 10
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Jaimi E.

Geodesic dome

Liked The location is amazing. Long walks lead straight out the back of the campsite, with epic views as a reward.
The natural beauty and wildlife is outstanding- we saw golden eagles flying above the loch and picked mushrooms for breakfast.
The site facilities are great, everywhere is very clean and well maintained.
The geodome was super comfy and cosy, it was warm at night and the log burner works great. It was also quite quiet because it was well insulated.
Our private bathroom was fantastic. The shower was very warm. It was very clean.
The campsite is quiet and attracted like minded people so the atmosphere was great.
We loved every moment thanks 😊.

Disliked The shower times out very quickly and you have to repeatedly press it to get enough water. I understand this though, given they use a private water supply from the burn. An honesty box would work better so reception could be kept open all the time to access your locker or little shop in reception.

Recommend to friends Visit again

10/10

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Geodesic dome

Liked 10/10

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Inver Coille have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Inver Coille dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Inver Coille? The local village of Invermoriston is three miles away and Fort Augustus is a further four miles south (hike to the latter along the Great Glen Way and catch a bus back … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Inver Coille?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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