Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Sutherland, Scotland

Alladale Wilderness Reserve prides itself on showcasing the ‘wild side of the highlands.’ Nestled in ancient Caledonian pine forest, any one of the unique stays will welcome you in with roaring fires and are the ultimate, hidden getaway. The reserve values and stimulates connection to local communities, people and businesses – sourcing supplies that can be found locally as possible. With a focus on sustainability the reserve will provide unparalleled experiences for all guests.

KEY FEATURES

Four lodges and cottages available depending on needs, exclusive to between 2 and 30 guests
Alladale Lodge sleeps up to 14, fully catered and serviced
Eagles Crag sleeps up to 10, meals delivered to door by chef – more private and remote
Ghillies Rest sleeps up to 4 – more intimate

Deanich Lodge also available for 18, self-catered and offers complete seclusion – ‘off the grid’ option
Whole reserve available for exclusive hire for up to 26 guests
Activities include fishing, hiking, dolphin watching, historic trips and much more

There are four beautiful cottages on this expansive reserve. Alladale Lodge is a large manor house peeping out of the firs. Luxurious and blending seamlessly into the crags, this true Scottish haven hosts an in-house sauna, gym and snooker room, the perfect accompaniment to unwinding after a day playing outdoors. The lodge is fully catered and serviced by friendly, professional staff; leaving you nothing to worry about other than whose turn it is to play on the baby grand piano. If you’re after total seclusion Eagle’s Crag or Ghillies Rest Lodges both provide wonderful comfort and will feel like a real escape to the edge of the world. The food freshly made on the reserve is wholesome and comforting while using wholly organic produce from the reserve and surrounding area. Meat is ethically culled and the menu can be adaptive, if you’re up for trying the local game, trout and wild seafood.

Alladale Wilderness Reserve deanich lodge landscape

exterior aerial Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Ghillies Rest Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Alladale Wilderness Reserve eagles crag valley

SUSTAINABILITY

Conservation work ongoing with native tree planting, peatland restoration, outdoor learning for teenagers and multiple wildlife projects
Partners with ‘Now’ sustainability initiatives

Advocates of rewilding – reintroducing species and plants
1.5 acre aquaponic garden, powered by hydro-electric generator making it a zero-waste and zero emissions ethical food production scheme

Why we love it

Alladale provides a true off grid experience without the back to basics element. With comforting, inspiring dishes that are the perfect antidote to the brazen outdoors you feel part of rural Scottish Highland life whether it’s eating the local fayre or watching flying fish in the River Caron.