Guests say
Battanropie Lodge in Carrbridge receives high praise for its spacious, well-equipped interiors and beautiful, secure gardens, making it ideal for families and dog owners. Guests love the peaceful location with woodland and riverside walks on the doorstep, and the property’s proximity to local attractions. The house 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.
Most guests found the property spotlessly clean and well-presented, though a small number noted issues with the oven and a cooker. Overall, cleanliness is consistently praised.
The location is highly rated, with guests appreciating the proximity to woodland walks, the river, and local amenities, as well as easy access to the Cairngorms and surrounding attractions.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a warm, homely atmosphere. A few minor comments about a creaky bed and heating issues were noted but did not detract from overall comfort.
The house is described as very well equipped, with a secure garden, modern kitchen, and thoughtful extras for dogs. Some maintenance issues (washing machine, oven, boiler) were mentioned but did not significantly impact the overall positive impression.
Several guests appreciated welcome hampers and festive decorations, though these gestures are not guaranteed. The property is also praised for being dog-friendly and providing useful extras.
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 (26)
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Matthew Malyan
A fantastic base for exploring the HighlandsWe had a wonderful stay at Battanropie Lodge and wouldn’t hesitate to return. The lodge was spotlessly clean, spacious and very well equipped, with everything we needed for a relaxing week away.The location is excellent, tucked away in the lovely village of Carrbridge, yet perfectly placed for exploring the Cairngorms, Loch Ness, Chanonry Point, the Moray coast and countless woodland walks. It was great to be able to leave the car behind and walk into the village for a meal or a drink.Travelling with our dog was effortless as the enclosed garden was a real bonus, giving us peace of mind while enjoying the beautiful surroundings.The lodge was comfortable, quiet and felt like a real home from home. After long days out exploring, it was always a pleasure to come back, put our feet up and relax.A thoroughly enjoyable stay and somewhere we’d happily recommend to anyone looking for a comfortable, well-located base in the Highlands
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Confirmed Guest
Excellent holiday house in Carrbridge.Great location in Cairngorms. Lots of forest walks on doorstep. Lots of space for our family of 5.Perfect weather so we ate outdoors on the patio every day.Thank you.
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Claire Phillips
Beautiful house with a fantastic garden. House very clean, well equipped and very comfy beds. Welcome pack was very appreciated. Huge enclosed garden which was fantastic for our dog. We saw deer in the garden almost daily!! Fabulous location with a beautiful forest on the doorstep. Would highly recommend this house as a great base for exploring Aviemore and further afield