Guests say
Strathspey Lodge receives high praise for its beautiful views, spacious and comfortable layout, and peaceful location near the Cairngorms. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cosy log burner, and dog-friendly garden. The property is ideal for family gatherings and relaxing getaways, with many guests eager to return. While most found the house spotless, a few noted minor cleaning and maintenance issues. Some mentioned limited phone signal and Wi-Fi, and one guest found the basement room uninviting. Overall, the positives far outweigh the negatives, making this a highly recommended holiday cottage.
Most guests found the property spotlessly clean and well maintained, though a few mentioned dusty areas, tired furniture, and a dirty rug. Overall, cleanliness is a strong point with only minor exceptions.
The location is widely praised for its peacefulness, stunning views, and proximity to local attractions and the Cairngorms. Some guests noted it is a drive from Inverness, but most found it convenient for exploring the Highlands.
Guests consistently describe the lodge as extremely comfortable, cosy, and spacious, with well-sized bedrooms and a homely atmosphere. The log burner and open-plan layout are particular highlights.
The house is very well equipped, with features like a log burner, table tennis, and en suite bathrooms. Some minor issues were noted with Wi-Fi reliability and a gloomy basement room, but overall facilities are excellent.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches such as hampers in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
A luxurious Highland retreat with outstanding views across the Cairngorms National Park, perfect for discerning groups, family gatherings and celebrations.. Enjoying a peaceful setting within the small hamlet of Duthil, in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Strathspey Lodge commands stunning views across open countryside and on towards the Cairngorm mountain range. This beautifully presented detached lodge has been impeccably finished with bespoke furniture and local artwork. The property offers a stylish and cosy luxury retreat, while also providing all the benefits of modern open plan family living. This is the perfect choice for families or couples looking to enjoy a luxury holiday in an area renowned for its scenic beauty. This part of the National Park boasts a superb range of shops, restaurants and bars, along with a variety of outdoor activities, such as skiing, snowboarding, golf, horse riding, fishing, mountain and quad biking, climbing and hill walking, and an array of watersports on Loch Insh, Loch Morlich and the River Spey. Try zip lining, zorbing and perhaps a Segway trip, all really good fun for the family. Take a trip on the Strathspey Steam Railway or enjoy panoramic views from the top of the Cairngorm Mountain Railway. The Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, the Highland Wildlife Park and Scotland’s National Outdoor Centre at Glenmore Lodge are all within easy reach. Aviemore, the year round outdoor hub of the Cairngorms, is only 15 minutes away at the head of the Speyside Way.
Only 2 miles away is the village of Carrbridge with its historic packhorse bridge. Here you can enjoy a fun-filled day out for all ages at the Landmark Forest Adventure Park, or soak up the Highland atmosphere at the local pub or cafe. Pick up essentials or find an array of locally made gifts and crafts at one of Carrbridge’s various shops and galleries. Just a mile up the road from Strathspey Lodge is the well regarded MacDonald Country Club, which welcomes visitors to use both its leisure and dining facilities.
The area is blessed with numerous stunning golf courses including Spey Valley, Boat of Garten, Grantown on Spey and Carrbridge. Further afield, world famous courses such as Nairn, Royal Dornoch and Castle Stuart Golf Course are all accessible for a day trip. From Strathspey Lodge, visit Loch Ness, the beautiful west coast, the Isle of Skye or the Orkney Islands. The Moray Firth coastline is peppered with little fishing villages and beautiful beaches, where you may catch sight of their famous bottlenose dolphins - this area was voted in the ‘top 20 best coastline destinations in the world’. Also in Moray, you can visit whisky distilleries on the malt Whisky Trail – the only one of its kind! Strathspey Lodge is a place where wonderful memories will be made, and really does provide a superb base from which to explore the many delights this area has to offer. For the less energetic, sit back and relax in front of the wood burner and soak in the ever changing vistas. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles..
Lower Ground Floor:
Study: Books
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, 43" Smart TV, Sky, French Doors Leading To Patio
Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 77" Smart TV, Sky, Sound System, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Playroom: Smart TV, Sky, Games
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Smart TV, Sky
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview Smart TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview Smart TV
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Air source central heating (underfloor on ground and lower ground floors), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Logs for wood burner included. Additional cot on request, 2 highchairs and stairgates. Welcome pack. Garage with table tennis and badminton set. Large lawned garden with patio and barbecue. Balcony with outdoor furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced stream in the garden. Couples and family bookings only. Fireworks are not allowed in the grounds of this property.
Free WiFi
Bin Day is on Mondays. Neighbours either leave their bins out on Sunday nights or Monday mornings. The collection point is close by at the central crossroads of our small enclave. Thank you for your help with this.
There is open water in the property grounds.
HI70614F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Caledonian Railway
Reviews (16)
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P Killington
What a wonderful house, lovely location, beautiful views. Wood burning stove was great on the inevitable wet day. House has everything you'd need, could quite happily spend a week in the house and go nowhere! Lots of very nice touches in the house, that make it very special.
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Tracey F
We had the most wonderful family holiday at Strathspey Lodge. The open-plan layout really suited our family and everything was scrupulously clean. The lodge is in a beautiful, quiet location and the views from the balcony are outstanding. Perfectly situated for all the activities we had planned for our holiday (kayaking, quad biking, walks, scenic train journeys etc) we didn’t have to venture far afield. The owner was easy to get hold of when we had a small issue with the WiFi one day and this was quickly resolved. We simply cannot fault this beautiful, five star property and will definitely be back.
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Sheena Marsh
We had a fantastic weekend stay in this gorgeous holiday cottage. Strathspey Lodge is the perfect place for a relaxing getaway. It is extremely comfortable, spotlessly clean and had everything we needed. The cottage feels cosy but has lots of space. The mountain views are absolutely stunning and the balcony was a perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing lunch. We particularly liked coming back to sit around the log burner which made the cottage feel very cosy. The bedrooms were all very comfortable and all had decent sized en suite bathrooms.The location of Strathspey Lodge is peaceful but within easy reach of Carrbridge, Boat of Garten and Aviemore. There is plenty to do and see for all ages around this area. A lot of thought has gone into making this a perfect place to stay. The combination of the views, the peaceful location and the efficient log burner made this the perfect escape from everyday life and we highly recommend it to anyone wishing to have a relaxing break. We all wished we could have stayed longer and would love to return.