Guests say
Battanropie Lodge receives high praise for its spacious, well-equipped interiors and beautiful, secure garden overlooking the river—perfect for families and dogs. Guests love the excellent location, with woodland walks and local attractions nearby. The property is described as warm, comfortable, and ideal for relaxing or exploring the Cairngorms. Occasional minor issues with maintenance and cleaning are mentioned, but overall, guests report a delightful stay and many express a desire to return.
Most guests found the property clean and well-presented, with several describing it as spotless. However, one review noted an unclean cooker and another mentioned the need to strip beds, which slightly lowers the score.
The location is consistently praised for its proximity to woodland walks, the river, and local attractions. Guests highlight the peaceful setting and convenience for exploring the Cairngorms and surrounding areas.
Guests frequently mention the spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and warm atmosphere. A few minor issues were noted, such as a creaky bed and occasional boiler problems, but overall comfort is rated very highly.
The house is described as well-equipped, with a modern kitchen, Aga, utility room, and secure garden. Some minor maintenance issues (boiler, curtain rail) and a lack of recycling information were mentioned, but these did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
Several guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as Christmas hampers and decorations, but please note that such gifts are not guaranteed. The property is also praised for being dog-friendly, with amenities like a dog wash and enclosed garden.
About this property
Large detached property with loads of space, Situated on a quiet road in Carrbridge village, it is brilliantly placed for exploring in every direction..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 43" Smart TV, Freesat
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Aga, Microwave, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bathroom, Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack.. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Battanropie Lodge is an outstanding holiday property with so much space for a family or group of six. It is in a favourite spot in the Cairngorms National Park in lovely Carrbridge. The village has a couple of fantastic cafés and a couple of bars and restaurants too. Plus, there is an 18-hole golf course in the village, which is very little played. Just a short walk from the house is a brilliant woodland walk to take the dogs on, and it offers a great chance to spot rare British wildlife including the ptarmigan, red squirrel and even an osprey if you are lucky.
Battanropie Lodge is a large house set within its own enclosed grounds, perfect for the dogs to roam and explore. The rear of the garden runs down to the river and is fenced off and there is plenty of outdoor seating space on the rear patio. Inside the property there is a spacious open plan living space with loads of light coming in from dual aspect windows. The spacious kitchen area has a fabulous Aga and separate oven and hob for cooking, and the utility room attached to the kitchen has a large fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and door to the garden and there is also a separate toilet on the ground floor.
Upstairs there are three large bedrooms. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room and enjoys views towards the river and woodland, the second double bedroom also enjoys the same great views, while the third bedroom has twin beds and there is also a family bathroom which has a walk-in shower as well as a bath.
You can explore something different every day from Carrbridge when you venture further afield. The Cairngorm Mountains are to the south east, and the gateway from Aviemore is a classic day trip. Loch Garten and the Abernethy Forest, where BBC Winterwatch was recently filmed, are close by to the east. The north east offers the great Spey valley, with numerous world-class fly fishing opportunities, as well as countless distilleries to nip into for a wee dram or two. The north offers the bright lights of charming Inverness and the Moray Firth with huge sandy beaches not far away at Nairn and further north of Inverness at Rosemarkie on the Black Isle. To the west you have more wild country, different from the Cairngorms but showing the vast wilderness of the Scottish Highlands nonetheless. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Reviews (18)
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely week. The house and garden are great. No blinds on the bathroom windows which feels strange, the hall curtain kept coming off the rail, and the boiler wasn't behaving ( cold upstairs and occasionally no hot water) and had to be rest numerous times.However. It was a well equipped house, and with having an aga ( we have one too) the house stayed warm.Great for bringing the dogs, and the location of forest walks across the road was superb.Overall, a lovely week.
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Confirmed Guest
Amazing place - so impressed with the size, location and quality of the property. 10/10 across the board. Not much info about recycling, but ended up realising you just throw it in the main commercial waste bin and it gets sorted at the depot. Would definitely book again.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage would highly recommend in a great village. Stayed for Christmas and was lovely tree and decoration. Lovely touch giving us a nice hamper with all variety of Christmas treats