Guests say
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate is a well-regarded property with guests praising its stunning location, cosy and comfortable apartments, and suitability for dog walkers. The historical charm and attentive staff add to the positive experience, although some guests noted areas for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
The majority of guests found the property to be clean, with one mentioning it was 'amazingly clean'. However, one guest reported finding a sanitary towel under the bed, suggesting occasional oversights in cleaning.
The location is consistently praised for its breathtaking beauty and suitability for walking holidays, with the Mar Lodge Estate being a particular highlight for its natural splendour.
Guests found the apartments cosy and comfortable, often noting the warmth and cosiness. However, some guests mentioned issues with heating regulation and difficulties with high-sided baths, which impacted the comfort level for some.
While the property's historical charm and recent upgrades are appreciated, guests have suggested improvements in kitchenware, bathroom safety features, and bedding quality. Maintenance issues like loose carpet edging and hot water problems were also noted.
There is insufficient information to score thoughtfulness accurately. While some guests were disappointed with the lack of a welcome pack, there is no consistent mention of gifts or extra touches that would indicate a standard of thoughtfulness.
About this property
Delight in a rural retreat in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park at Dalvorar, a first floor apartment resting within the wonderful Mar Lodge on the National Trust for Scotland’s impressive Mar Lodge Estate. Dalvorar is ideal for four guests travelling together, or as part of a bigger group, with Mar Lodge offering accommodation for up to 55 guests, making it the perfect choice for a family gathering. Exuding elegance with its antique furnishings throughout, this property presents an unrivalled stately ambience for your luxurious escape. The sitting room enjoys a characterful curved wall, lined with bespoke bookshelves, with a selection of sofas to relax on and a TV resting next to an impressive antique dresser. Make your way into the well-equipped kitchen/diner to find all the essential appliances and utensils for your stay, with a convenient dining table where you can relish time together over a homemade meal. Look forward to settling down in one of two spacious bedrooms, with storage for all of your personal belongings and one of the rooms featuring a beautiful view allowing you to wake up to breath-taking views in the morning sunlight. Freshen up with a hot soak in the roll top bath or a warm shower with the overhead attachment, before meeting up with the rest of the group and heading out to begin exploring this incredible landscape. Make wondrous memories with your loved ones in Scotland at Dalvorar. This property can be booked with Refs. 1060439, 1060441, 1060442, 1060443, 1060494, 1060500, together sleeping up to 55 guests. Exempt from needing a Scottish Licence to Short Term Let
Boasting stunning scenery in all direction, and nestled within the Dee Valley, is the village of Braemar, set in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Hosting all the amenities you need for a self-catered stay, including shops, pubs and cafés as well as a handful of local businesses, Braemar is an excellent base for your Scottish adventures. Challenge yourself with a climb up one of the nearby mountains, head to Glenshee for skiing in the winter months and explore the landscape with scenic rambles.
Accommodation
First floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x Kingsize double and 1 x twin.
Bathroom with roll top bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Biomass central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, CD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking in car park.
Access to estate grounds.
Private water supply.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking or vaping.
Shop and pub 4.1 miles.
Holiday guests have access to the estate grounds outside of the regular opening hours.
Electric vehicle charging is available at this property with prior arrangement via donation to NTS.
The stag ballroom, grand dining room, library and drawing room at Mar Lodge can be hired separately for private events – please contact the lodge for further details on +44 (0)13397 41276.
Mar Lodge Ranger service runs a number of scheduled walks and events throughout the year- information on these can be found by visiting here.
The opening times, visitor facilities and entry prices of all National Trust for Scotland properties and attractions can be viewed on their website here
Reviews (19)
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Christine
However it has been redecorated and refurbished, and we really didn't like it. The biggest bed now takes all the space in the smallest bedroom. The biggest bedroom has terrible wallpaper and superfluous canopies over the bed. The living room has awful murals over all the walls and is dark and dingy night and day. The light is not good enough to read in there. There was some beautiful furniture with mirrors that made it feel much lighter before, also a nice footstool come games table which was lovely to use. The bathroom has a weird plain yellow "picture" and what you might call naive painting all over the bath. The kitchen revamp is good although you have to be 6 foot to reach most cupboard space. Why you have put plastic flowers and a plastic lemon tree in there I really don't know. We won't be staying in Dalvorar again and I see from the website that the other apartments have been redecorated in a far more sympathetic fashion. We love Mar lodge but don't like what has been done to Dalvorar.
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William
Putting a double bed in the middle of a room seemed very odd; and why fill the flat with plastic flowers? Apart from that we had another wonderful time and the staff and accomodation were otherwise first class
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Heather
Very good kitchen setup & untensils. The window catch in the main bedroom was missing & as the balcony had limited opening it was quite stuffy due to the broken. An incredible place to stay.