The Lodge on Loch Goil

17/02/2026

❤️ Short Romantic Escapes at Woodside Lodge ❤️

At Woodside Lodge on Loch Goil — “The Jewel in the Scottish Highlands” — we celebrate love 365 days a year.

Seal Cabin & Red Squirrel Cabin are designed for couples who want to slow down, reconnect and escape the noise of the world.

Due to Scotland’s 29-day marriage registration rule, many couples are planning ahead for later in the year — which means we now have limited availability remaining for February & March romantic stays.

✨ For these two months only ✨�We are reducing our usual 3-night minimum stay to 2 nights in:
• Seal Cabin�• Red Squirrel Cabin
🥂 Champagne & chocolates included on arrival�🌿 Direct bookings only via our website�🚫 This offer does not apply to wedding or elopement bookings
Classic vinyl.�Romantic movies by the fire.�Loch-side walks.�Mountain picnics.�Stillness. Space. Time together.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign — this is it.

📍 Woodside Lodge on Loch Goil�📩 Book direct via our website

https://www.thelodge-scotland.com/escapes

17/02/2026

❤️ Short Romantic Escapes at Woodside Lodge ❤️

At Woodside Lodge on Loch Goil — “The Jewel in the Scottish Highlands” — we celebrate love 365 days a year.

Seal Cabin & Red Squirrel Cabin are designed for couples who want to slow down, reconnect and escape the noise of the world.

Due to Scotland’s 29-day marriage registration rule, many couples are planning ahead for later in the year — which means we now have limited availability remaining for February & March romantic stays.

✨ For these two months only ✨
We are reducing our usual 3-night minimum stay to 2 nights in:
• Seal Cabin
• Red Squirrel Cabin
🥂 Champagne & chocolates included on arrival
🌿 Direct bookings only via our website
🚫 This offer does not apply to wedding or elopement bookings
Classic vinyl.
Romantic movies by the fire.
Loch-side walks.
Mountain picnics.
Stillness. Space. Time together.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign — this is it.

📍 Woodside Lodge on Loch Goil
📩 Book direct via our website

10/02/2026

LAST-MINUTE VALENTINE’S ESCAPE (13–16 FEB 2026)
Arrival Friday 13 February | Depart Monday 16 February

£1,000 / 3 nights

If you’ve been looking for the romantic weekend away… this is your sign.
Tucked away on the shores of Loch Goil in the Cowal Peninsula, Red Squirrel Cabin is a luxury hideaway wrapped in mountains, woodland and wild Highland magic.
On arrival you’ll receive a luxury welcome hamper 🧺
Expect total privacy, slow mornings, and nature all around (seals, red deer, otters & eagles).
Dog-friendly (always). Bring your hairy Valentine 🐾
Dog treats + a dog basket are included.
Want to make it extra special? We can arrange:
🥂 chilled Champagne | 🦪 oysters | 🍫 chocolates | 💐 fresh flowers
✈️ transfers from airport/train station
🍽️ local restaurant reservations
Thinking proposal weekend? 💍
Any couple who proposes during their stay at Red Squirrel Cabin or Seal Cabin will receive 10% off if you decide to have your wedding at Woodside Lodge — “The Jewel in the Scottish Highlands.” ValentinesScotland VisitScotland HiddenScotland ScottishHighlands ScotlandTravel StaycationUK RomanticWeekend CouplesRetreat LuxuryTravelUK LochGoil CowalPeninsula ArgyllAndBute WestCoastScotland DogFriendlyScotland DogFriendlyGetaway ProposalIdeas ProposeInScotland ElopementScotland MicroWedding ScotlandWeddingVenue

06/02/2026

Arriving at Red Squirrel Cabin is not about rushing toward tomorrow.
It’s about slowing down… and letting the Highlands hold you.
From woodland gates to fire lit evenings,
every detail is designed for intimacy, romance, and quiet luxury.
Red Squirrel is a sanctuary for two —
with space for a small handful of cherished guests
if you wish to share the moment with family or friends.
✨ Now taking a limited number of 2026 elopement bookings.

21/01/2026

19/01/2026

Your elopement doesn’t begin at the ceremony.
It begins the moment you arrive.

At Woodside Lodge, couples arrive at 3pm the day before their wedding — often after travelling effortlessly
via Glasgow International Airport or the Caledonian Sleeper from London Euston.

We’ll collect you from the airport or local station in one of our vintage Land Rovers, winding through forest
roads until the loch opens up before you.

No car required. No rushing. No stress.
Just the two of you, the silliness of the Highlands, and a place that feels like it was waiting for you.

This is how weddings should begin.

There is still some availability for 2026, so get in touch to start planning your Highland adventure.

📩 [email protected]



Elopement

11/01/2026

A new year. A new chapter. And a beautiful way to get married in Scotland.

As the proprietor of Woodside Lodge on Scotland’s West Coast for over 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of organising and hosting weddings. More than 1,500 in total.

In recent years, I made a conscious decision to slow things down and focus on what truly matters: intimate wedding elopements, done beautifully, calmly and properly.

For the past three years, couples from all over the world, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada, South Africa and across Europe, have chosen to elope with us at Woodside Lodge.

They trust us to plan and run one of the most important days of their lives, and that trust is something I value deeply.

At Woodside Lodge, we offer two private, exclusive elopement retreats:

- Seal Cabin, perfect for couples seeking total seclusion, and
- Red Squirrel Cabin, offering more space and the option to include a handful of loved ones.

The beauty of elopement weddings is their simplicity.

With just 29 days’ notice, we can legally marry you in Scotland, guiding you through the paperwork, providing witnesses and taking care of every detail. From private chefs and exceptional food, wine and whisky, to flowers, photography, Highland attire, and even welcoming your dog as part of the ceremony.

Once you arrive, you simply relax and enjoy the experience. We’ll take care of the rest.

As we begin 2026, I wanted to share a glimpse of some of the wonderful elopements we hosted last year - and to say this:

If you’re dreaming of getting married without the stress, cost or expectations of a large wedding, in a place that feels truly special, I’d love to welcome you to Woodside Lodge.

Here’s to love, simplicity, and unforgettable beginnings.
— Iain

📩 Book now: [email protected]

09/01/2026

Notes from a Highland Caretaker
Evening — I’m Iain Hopkins, a slightly silver-haired Highland caretaker attempting my first proper Instagram post… so if this looks like it was done by a teenager, it definitely wasn’t. 😄
Red Squirrel Cabin was a little stable back in the 1900s. I restored it in 2024 with a lot of love, stubbornness, and an unhealthy amount of attention to detail.
This place isn’t about ‘influencing’ — it’s about silence, woodland, the view, and leaving lighter than you arrived. Bring your dog, bring your bike, and once you’re here you don’t even need a car.
I’m only the caretaker of this beautiful Highland estate — Woodside Lodge has been here since 1860 — and my job is to look after her properly for the next caretaker, and the next 100 years.
If you ever come to Scotland and want somewhere truly romantic… Red Squirrel is waiting. 🐿️🔥
(And yes, there’s vinyl, books, classic films, and a welcome pack so you can settle in properly.)
Message me if you’d like dates or help planning an easy train journey up.
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24/12/2025

🎄✨ Christmas at Woodside Lodge ✨🎄
’Twas Christmas at Woodside Lodge, where candlelight gleams,
Fires glow softly, and the house hums with dreams.
To our cherished guests who’ve shared in our year,
We thank you for moments so memorable and dear.
As the year draws to a close, we wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with happiness, good health, and peace.
Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our journey this year — it has truly been an incredible twelve months. We very much look forward to welcoming you back to Woodside Lodge on Loch Goil in 2026, to create more special moments together.
With our warmest wishes for the festive season and the year ahead,
Iain J Hopkins
and everyone at Woodside Lodge

23/12/2025

LAST-MINUTE CHRISTMAS CANCELLATION 🎄

Seal Cabin is now available 24–27 December due to a last-minute cancellation.
A private lochside retreat for two — wood-burning stove, seals swimming outside your deck, champagne & luxury arrival hamper, beautifully decorated for Christmas.
🐾 Dog-friendly (with treats).

£1,000 • 3 nights • first come, first served

📩 Book direct: [email protected]

17/12/2025

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