Onnela Lodge

Holiday rental Lodge

03/09/2026

Inverewe is a fun one to read about before you visit because the plants growing there really shouldn't make much sense this far north.

The garden was started in the 1860s and its sheltered position, combined with the effects of the North Atlantic Drift, has allowed plants from around the world to grow near Poolewe.

It makes a change from the mountains and coastal activities that usually fill a Highland itinerary, and there's plenty to look at even if nobody in your group would describe themselves as a gardener.

Check what's happening at the garden during your stay here: https://heyor.ca/Hzp9VA

02/09/2026

If there’s a big birthday coming up this year, skip trying to find a restaurant that can fit everyone around one table and take everyone away instead!

Onnela Lodge gives you a whole house in Kishorn, so you can make a weekend of it rather than squeezing the celebration into one evening. Bring the people you want there, get dinner and drinks sorted at the lodge and spend the rest of the trip enjoying the Highlands together.

It would work just as well for an anniversary or any other excuse you’ve been waiting for to get everyone away at the same time.

Got something worth celebrating? Check the dates and book Onnela Lodge here: https://heyor.ca/Swy70O

01/09/2026

Here's something completely different to put in the holiday itinerary... spending some time with birds of prey at Shieldaig Lodge Falconry near Gairloch.

Experiences are pre-booked and give you the chance to get much closer to owls, hawks, buzzards, falcons and eagles while learning about the birds from the falconers who work with them. They also offer archery, so it's worth having a look at what's available if you're heading towards Gairloch for the day.

You do need to arrange your visit beforehand rather than simply turning up.

Find out more and enquire about booking here: https://heyor.ca/C991uZ

27/08/2026

If you're staying in Kishorn and heading across to Applecross, Bealach na Bà is going to make the drive considerably more interesting.

The historic single-track road climbs to more than 600 metres and includes some very tight hairpin bends, so this isn't a road to tackle in a hurry. Check the weather before setting off, take your time and use the passing places properly, particularly if you're visiting when the roads are busier.

Once you've made it across, you can carry on into Applecross and make a full day of exploring the peninsula.

Read more about the route before you set off: https://heyor.ca/UPVwvv

26/08/2026

If you’re looking at a Highland road trip and thinking you’ll need to pack your bags every morning, you might not.

Stay at Onnela Lodge in Kishorn and use it as home for the trip instead. Applecross, Torridon, Shieldaig, Lochcarron and plenty of other places are close enough for days out, so you can explore a different area and still come back to the same bed that night.

It also means you can properly unpack when you arrive rather than spending the week digging through a suitcase in the back of the car!

Have a look at Onnela Lodge and book your Highland base here: https://heyor.ca/Swy70O

25/08/2026

If Applecross is on your plans, you may as well give yourself time for lunch while you’re there because the Applecross Inn has been feeding locals and visitors for years.

Seafood features heavily on the menu, which makes sense when you look at where you are, and you can have your meal looking across Applecross Bay towards the Inner Sound. It’s a good addition to an Applecross day rather than treating the village as somewhere to drive through before heading back.

Have a look at the menu and opening information before you go: https://heyor.ca/hF9Y5A

20/08/2026

Attadale Gardens is very close to Onnela Lodge, so this is an easy one to add to your plans without losing half the day travelling there.

There are 20 acres to explore, including the Japanese Garden and water gardens, with sculptures dotted around as you walk. Children up to 15 can visit for free, dogs are welcome on short leads, and there’s a DIY café when you’re ready for a break.

They’re open daily during the season from 10am until 5pm, so have a look before your stay and pick a day to visit.

Find out more and plan your visit here: https://heyor.ca/QWAC9T

19/08/2026

A Highland holiday can very quickly turn into seven days of getting up early and trying to fit everything in, especially when you start looking at how much there is around Kishorn...

Onnela Lodge gives you enough to do at home that you can confidently cancel plans for a day. Nobody needs to get dressed by 9 am, the car can stay exactly where it is, and you can have a day at the lodge before deciding what you fancy doing tomorrow.

If you’re planning a longer Highland trip, book somewhere you’ll be happy spending a full day in as well as coming home to each night.

Book Onnela Lodge here: https://heyor.ca/Swy70O

18/08/2026

If you’re heading towards Aultbea, the Russian Arctic Convoy Museum is worth knowing about, particularly if you have any interest in Second World War history.

The museum tells the story of the Arctic Convoys that sailed from Britain to the Soviet Union, including the people who served on them and the role this part of the Highlands played during the war. There are photographs, personal accounts and plenty of local history that you probably wouldn’t come across otherwise.

It also gives you a good reason to explore Aultbea while you’re in that direction, rather than simply driving through.

Find out more and check opening information here: https://heyor.ca/mKUplw

13/08/2026

It's easy to understand why Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most photographed places in Scotland, but it's worth going inside as well as admiring it from the bridge.

You can explore the rooms, learn about the castle's history and finish your visit with a coffee or a browse around the visitor centre.

It's an easy day out from Onnela Lodge and one that's well worth making time for.

Find out more here: https://heyor.ca/Kei2ux

Address

Kishorn
Strathcarron
IV548XA

Telephone

+447889183634

Website

https://onnelalodge.co.uk/

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