Guests say
Lochnagar Lodge is a spacious and well-equipped holiday home, ideal for large family gatherings and groups. Guests consistently praise its excellent location, generous living areas, and popular amenities such as the hot tub and games room. The property is well-suited for socialising and relaxing after exploring Aviemore and the surrounding area. While most guests found the house clean and comfortable, a few noted issues with cleanliness and maintenance. Overall, the lodge offers a memorable and enjoyable stay, with many guests returning for repeat visits.
Most guests found the property clean and well-presented, with high-quality linens and tidy spaces. However, several reviews mention areas for improvement, such as dust, old food in cupboards, and occasional maintenance oversights. These comments suggest cleanliness is generally good but not always consistent.
The location is frequently praised for its proximity to Aviemore and local attractions, with guests appreciating the peaceful setting and easy access to town, typically within a 15–20 minute walk. A minority found the walk longer than expected, but overall, the location is a strong positive.
Guests highlight the spaciousness, comfortable beds, and quality linens. Some mention firm mattresses and occasional discomfort, but the majority found the house well-suited for relaxing and socialising, with ample space for large groups.
The lodge is well-equipped, with a popular hot tub, games room, log burner, and ample kitchen and bathroom facilities. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, such as a broken chair and a non-flushing toilet, but these did not significantly detract from the overall experience.
A few guests mentioned a welcome pack, though opinions varied on its contents and suitability for children. Please note that welcome gifts or packs are not guaranteed. The property is generally well-stocked for group stays, but some guests would have appreciated more thoughtful touches.
About this property
With numerous attractions and outdoor activities close by, this spacious family property is set within the Cairngorms National Park.. This truly magnificent, split-level property, with its own hot tub, enjoys wonderful views of the Cairngorm mountain range and is situated just a few minutes’ walk from the lively centre of Aviemore. Providing guests with an unforgettable holiday experience, Lochnagar Lodge offers spacious detached accommodation. There are two living rooms, one with a cosy wood-burning stove and the house has been equipped and furnished to a very good standard throughout to ensure an extremely comfortable and relaxing holiday. Aviemore nestles in the heart of The Cairngorms National Park, at the head of the Speyside Way and boasts a wonderful range of shops, restaurants and bars. There is also a very wide range of outdoor activities to partake in including ski-ing, snowboarding, mountain and quad biking, climbing, hill walking and a variety of water sports on nearby Loch Insh, Loch Morlich and the River Spey, to name just a few of the myriad of activities available. Take a trip on the Cairngorm Mountain Railway, visit the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre or take a trip to the Highland Wildlife Park at nearby Kingussie, all of which are within easy reach. About 12 miles from Kingussie lies the Ardverikie Estate, which has been the setting for films including the BBC TV’s drama series Monarch of the Glen as well as the location for movies such as The Missionary and Mrs Brown. Another visitor attraction for all the family to enjoy not far from Kingussie is the Highland Folk Museum which offers an insight into Highland life in a living history setting. All in all, this is a fantastic base for exploring the many delights that this area has to offer, and there is so much to see and do for all ages. Shop and pub ½ mile..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, French Doors Leading To Decking
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2: TV, Woodburner
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Dressing Area
Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 5: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Large lawned garden with barbecue and garden furniture. Hot tub (private). Kennel. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars; additional on road parking available. No smoking. Please note: Couples and family bookings only. This property has a security deposit of £250.
Free WiFi
There are steps within the property.
There are steps to external facilities.
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
Guidelines for using the Hot tub: To ensure optimal running of the hot tub, it is checked by the housekeeper every other day. This is to ensure the chemicals are balanced, it is clean and the temperature is correct.To keep the hot tub running smoothly we ask that you follow these guidelines -
No fake tan, body creams and moisturisers before use- No drinks to be consumed in the hot tub to avoid accidental spillage and glass breakage- Do not adjust the controls other than to switch jets on and off- No extra water is to be added to the hot tub.
A charge of £85 will be applied if the hot tub needs emptied and cleaned during or at the end of your stay as a result of not adhering to the guidelines. This may be collected by the housekeeper during your stay.
A security deposit of £250 is payable by cheque to the owner within 2 weeks of the holiday start date or for bookings within 7 days of arrival, the caretaker should be contacted to arrange this payment.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (18)
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Heather
A lovely, spacious and well equipped home with a fantastic hot tub. Perfect for our long weekend celebrating a 60th birthday with the family. Approx a 20 minute walk into town where there are a huge choice of bars, restaurants and shops. Plenty to do in the surrounding area. Would recommend.
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Confirmed Guest
Nice and clean, with everything you need and a good location.I do think generally it needs redecorated soon. There was a general ‘old house’ smell to it, but was not a huge deal. The downstairs toilet didn’t flush but again not a huge deal as there are 4 bathrooms. On balance I would recommend given the good size and location. The hot tub is a nice bonus too.
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John Burke
My 4th time at Lochnagar lodge and everything was good as usual. Great base to explore local area and when your done house is great for unwinding in the hot tub or in front of the log fire. Only thing ive noticed is for my visit next year at same time price has doubled so dont know if I will be exploring other options in the area unfortunately