Guests say
Battanropie Lodge in Carrbridge receives glowing feedback for its spacious, well-equipped accommodation and beautiful, secure garden—ideal for families and dog owners. Guests praise the excellent location for exploring the Cairngorms and enjoying woodland walks from the doorstep. The property is described as clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully presented, with several guests noting special touches. While a few minor maintenance issues were mentioned, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
The majority of reviews describe the property as clean, spotless, and well-presented. A small number of guests noted isolated issues with the oven and cooker cleanliness, but these were exceptions rather than the norm.
Guests consistently praise the location for its proximity to the Cairngorms, woodland walks, and local amenities. The setting by the river and easy access to village facilities are frequently highlighted as standout features.
The house is repeatedly described as spacious, warm, and comfortable, with large rooms and comfy beds. A few minor comments about a creaky bed and occasional heating issues were noted, but overall comfort is highly rated.
Facilities are widely appreciated, including a well-equipped kitchen, enclosed garden, and amenities for dogs. Some guests mentioned maintenance issues such as the washing machine, oven cleanliness, and occasional boiler problems, but these did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
Several guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome hampers and Christmas decorations, which were greatly appreciated. Please note, however, that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
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
Nearby points of interest
- Caledonian Railway
Reviews (29)
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Confirmed Guest
Highly recommended, can’t wait to book our next trip. Perfect for those of us with dogs, fabulous house, garden and location.
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Confirmed Guest
Nothing to add, plenty of space for our dogs.
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Confirmed Guest
Great sized property, big rooms and large enclosed garden which was great for the dogs.The location was good for getting to Aviemore, Grangetown on Spey, visiting the distilleries, etc.Great walking in the woods from the property.Will be visiting again.