Pricing

THE LODGE, THE HILL AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

Pricing

Lodge reservations include exclusive use of Glen Dessary Lodge for up to 15 guests. Accommodation for a further 6 guests is available in the Bothy. Full catering is provided during your visit and the Lodge is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks.

At a Glance

Summary of Glen Dessary Estate prices
The Lodge fully catered, exclusive use £275 per guest per night
The Bothy self-catered, up to 6 guests from £250
Stag stalking mid Aug – 20 Oct £1,000 per stag
Hind stalking 21 Oct – 15 Feb from £650 per party per day
Simulated shoot days five drives, minimum five guns from £250 per gun
Estate activities hikes, Argocat, fishing, clays from £50 per person
Weddings up to 21 guests from £7,000 for two nights

All prices include VAT. Unaccompanied fishing on the River Dessary is free of charge for Lodge guests.

Glen Dessary Lodge front view

Fully Catered Group Booking

Ideal for sporting parties, celebrations and extended family gatherings. Includes all meals, private use of the Lodge and access to estate facilities.

Per Night Rate

£275 per guest per night

Minimum Group Size

Subject to a minimum of 10 guests

Smaller Groups & Weddings

Please contact us directly to discuss bespoke rates

Service Charge

Lodge bookings of less than three nights incur a service charge of £495

Dogs

£25 per dog for the duration of your stay

Dogs are welcome in the communal areas of the Lodge, but not in the bedrooms or on carpeted areas, and must be kept under control on the Estate.

Tips

£50 to £100 per guest is the usual guide, in cash on departure

Tips are entirely at your discretion and are never added to your bill. Our guests often ask what is customary, so we offer this only as a guide. Anything left is shared among the staff who looked after you.

wilderness adventures

Estate Wilderness Adventures

Build your own programme of activities during your stay. These experiences are hosted privately for your group and can be added to any Lodge or Bothy booking.

Guided Hike

£450 per group per day

A private guided journey through Glen Dessary’s remote glens and ridgelines, tailored to your group’s pace and ability.

Argocat Adventure

£550 per group of up to 5

Traverse rough ground, river crossings and hidden corners of the estate in our amphibious Argocat.

Photo Stalking

£450 per group per day

Join our stalker on the hill with your camera, learning fieldcraft while capturing deer and dramatic Highland landscapes.

Clay Pigeon Shooting

£125 per person, £500 for a party of four

A hosted session on the estate with a variety of clay targets, set to suit beginners and experienced shots alike.

Simulated Shoot Day

£250 per gun, minimum of five guns

Five drives of simulated game shooting across the Estate, clays thrown to fly the way birds do here, hosted from the safety briefing to the last cartridge. No closed season.

Clay Shooting Lesson

£500 up to 4 newcomers

A proper guided lesson for those who have never held a shotgun, taught from the ground up.

Deer Carcass Preparation Course

P.O.A stalking season only

A hands-on demonstration in the larder of how a deer carcass is prepared for butchery, taught by our stalker from the hill to the hook.

Butchery Masterclass

P.O.A stalking season only

The follow-up to the carcass course: the cuts of venison, where each one comes from and how to prepare them for the table.

Fly Fishing Lessons

£350 per group of up to 3

A tailored introduction to fly fishing on our lochs and rivers, fully guided and kept small for clear instruction.

Argo Adventure to the Lochans

£650 half day, up to 5 rods

A half day by Argocat, up to the high lochans for wild brown trout or out to Glen Pean for pike, with a picnic and river stops on the way.

Catch and Eat

£150 per fish, added after your stay

Bring your catch back from the Lodge loch and our chef will prepare and cook it for dinner that evening. What comes home is down to the fishing, so this is added to your final bill for the fish we actually cook.

Whisky Tasting

from £50 per person

Relax with a tasting of exquisite Highland malt whiskies, hosted at the Lodge after dinner.

Evening with Stuart Liddell

P.O.A private performance

An intimate evening with Stuart Liddell, four-time World Pipe Band Champion, in the atmospheric setting of the Lodge.

An Evening with Iain MacGillivray

P.O.A private performance

Traditional Scottish music at the Lodge from Iain and his band, fiddle and guitar over drinks before dinner or long into the evening after it.

Prices are per group unless stated otherwise. Unaccompanied fishing on the River Dessary is free of charge for Lodge guests. All activities are subject to availability.

deer stalking in Scotland

Deer Stalking

Experience traditional Highland stalking from one of Scotland's most secluded estates. Whether you are joining us for the iconic red stag season or winter hinds, our packages combine authentic sport with comfortable accommodation on the Glen Dessary Estate.

Stags

Season: Mid August – 20th October

The Lodge (Fully Catered)

£275 per guest per night*

(Minimum 2 nights with one day's stalking)

The Bothy (Self Catered)

From £250 (up to 6 guests)

(Minimum 2 nights with one day's stalking)

Stag Fees

£1,000 per stag (up to 2 parties per day)

Hinds

Season: 21st October – 15th February

The Lodge (Fully Catered)

£275 per guest per night*

(Minimum 2 nights with one day's stalking)

The Bothy (Self Catered)

From £250 (up to 6 guests)

(Minimum 2 nights with one day's stalking)

Hind Fees

£650 per party per day (up to 2 parties)

* The Lodge rate is subject to a minimum of 10 guests. Smaller parties are welcome and pay for the unfilled places. Prices shown are valid for the current and forthcoming season, are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Weddings

Glen Dessary offers one of the most secluded and atmospheric wedding locations in the Highlands. Set deep in the glen with stunning views in every direction, the Lodge provides the perfect setting for intimate celebrations and bespoke gatherings.

Weddings at Glen Dessary Estate

Bespoke Highland Weddings

We believe that your wedding day should be tailored to your individual needs and preferences. Every couple has a vision for their perfect celebration, and our role is to help bring that vision to life.

Create Your Perfect Day

We encourage you to contact us directly so that we can discuss your ideas, understand your requirements and build a completely bespoke plan that suits your style and expectations.

Venue Capacity

Glen Dessary Lodge accommodates up to 15 guests, with a further 6 guests in the Bothy. Celebrations can be hosted indoors or across the surrounding grounds.

Catering & Hospitality

Fully catered stays are available, and the Lodge is licensed to serve alcohol.

Tariff 2026 – 2027

Two night exclusive usethe couple and up to 8 guests, fully catered from £7,000
Each additional nightaccommodation and full catering included from £2,750

On the Day, and the Morning After

Argocat for the wedding partyfor a ceremony on the hill, or guests who would rather not walk £400 per Argo
Piper on the hillpipes the couple and their guests £500
Fiddle and guitar on the hillIain MacGillivray and his band, after the ceremony £750
Champagne on the hillsix bottles carried up to the ceremony to share £450 per package of 6
Guided hikethe day before, or to clear heads the morning after £450 per group per day
Wild swimming the morning aftera hill loch or the river, to clear your head No charge

One Argocat and driver, and fizz on arrival, are already included in every wedding stay.

Full detail, including what every stay includes, is on our weddings page and in the wedding brochure.


Deposit

A 20% deposit is required to confirm your reservation with the balance due one month prior to check-in. The deposit is non-refundable if cancellation is within one month of your reservation check-in date.

We may ask for a deposit to cover damages for certain events such as stag and hen parties. This is refundable less the cost of making good any damage to property or for excessive cleaning that is required.

All prices stated are inclusive of VAT.