Large Dog Friendly Cottages in Lairg

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Colin - Verified booking

  We had an excellent weeks holiday at Challenger Lodge which we found ideal as a base for exploring the North coast of Scotland.

  Our party consisted of three adults and one dog and had plenty of space since the accommodation sleeps up to 9 persons. Challenger Lodge is spacious, well appointed, classily decorated and clean. The property is set in a secluded location with open views out to the loch and surrounding hillsides yet only 5 minutes by car to the town of Lairg where there is a Spar supermarket, fish & chip take away, hotel with bar and petrol station. There are several local wooded walks, both on the estate and in the local area with one good walk to a very private Loch Craggie along a logging road. A welcoming pack of basic essentials was much appreciated on arrival and the owner Shanta, who was visiting the estate during our stay, thoughtfully brought a dog bowl, dog bed and dog treats. We will be looking to make a return visit in the near future with other members of the family as the property is excellent value for money.

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• Mark - Verified booking

  Perfect retreat for escaping the rat race.

  Secluded but close enough (5 min drive) to local village for supplies, fuel, chips! etc.. Perfect base to travel out from to explore the Highlands, in a week we managed Castle of Mae, John o Groats, Loch Ness, Inverness, Dunrobin castle, the North coast road to Durness, Glenmorangie Distillery. Barn owl was a regular visitor, we heard the deer around but they were too shy to show their faces. Property was spot on, enough hot water to fill Loch Shin, WiFi all over the house fast enough to feed several Netflix hungry tired offspring with more gadgets than NASA .. So much space inside that the 8 of us could find seclusion when needed easy enough. The only downside was leaving, will be back again as soon as I recover from the 10 hour trip from the Midlands..

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• Monika - Verified booking

  We had an amazing time at the Challenger lodge.

  The house is in such a beautiful location, I could stay there forever. Loved having my morning coffee whilst enjoying the amazing view. Loved taking my dog out for a walk around the estate. If you are looking for peace, quiet and being close to nature look no further. The lodge itself is very comfy and beautifully decorated. There is everything you need and more. We also enjoyed sitting in the hot tub and just enjoying the sheer beauty of the nature around us. On arrival we were greeted with home made bread and local eggs, which was lovely, and bread was truly delicious. Even our dog received a little welcome pack, which was such a sweet gesture. She loves her new ball. It was perfect, thank you.

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• Tracey - Verified booking

  What a wonderful stay at Challenger Lodge.

  It is in the most wonderful, peaceful location with fabulous views from pretty much every window. It has very comfy beds, is so spacious, plenty of room for everyone and the 2nd upstairs living area was very useful, as was the second fridge (especially for our beer and wine!). Lots of fun was had in the pool room. We had deer visiting us most mornings and evenings and saw Hen Harriers, an Owl and Black Throated Divers within a mile of the lodge. The owner was very responsive to any queries we had and could not be more helpful. We loved our stay at Challenger Lodge and would not hesitate to recommend. We would love to return one day.

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• Jenni - Verified booking

  The Challenger Lodge is a beautiful home, in a stunning location.

  If you'd like to go away and switch off from the world in the middle of nowhere - but with a village within reach - this is the place for you. (It does have wifi, but still very much feels like your out in the beautiful hills - and can switch off if you like) The games room was used a plenty, and the hot tub is a fantastic addition to the lodge. The kitchen became a perfect dance floor - as did the living room. Everything you could need for a trip away - and you can bring your furry family too! The owners were so friendly and helpful. Thank you again for having us, we can't wait to come back

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