Snaptrip says
Wildcat Lodge is praised for its beautiful location, tranquility, and well-furnished interiors. Guests appreciate the proximity to activities and the peaceful woodland setting. Some minor issues with maintenance and amenities are noted, but overall, guests are planning return visits, highlighting the lodge's suitability for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The lodge generally receives positive remarks for cleanliness, with guests finding it well-kept and tidy. However, there are isolated comments about the need for better vacuuming and a few instances of unclean kitchenware, which slightly detract from the overall high standards.
The location is highly praised for its beauty, tranquility, and proximity to local attractions and activities. Guests enjoy the peaceful woodland setting and the nearby river, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers and those seeking a quiet retreat.
Comfort is well-regarded with guests mentioning beautifully furnished rooms and good kitchen facilities. Some guests noted issues with bed sizes and noise from the heat pump at night, but overall, the lodge is considered comfortable and well-suited for a relaxing stay.
Facilities are generally appreciated, especially the kitchen and bike storage. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a noisy fridge, broken hob, and the need for more mirrors and kitchen equipment. These issues suggest room for improvement in ensuring all facilities are in top condition.
While guests are content with the amenities provided, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category. Therefore, the score is set to null due to insufficient information.
About this property
Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands, Wildcat Lodge is a 3-bedroom property that makes a marvellous retreat at any time of year.
The open-plan living space boasts contemporary delight, where you can enjoy cosying up on the sofas with your family and friends after a day of rambling in the Cairngorms National Park. When you’re not making the most of the delicious eateries in the area, the lodge has a well-equipped kitchen in which to prepare your own meals that can either be enjoyed in the large dining area or on the outside terrace when the weather is fine. In winter months there are wood burning stoves offering welcoming warmth.
Wildcat Lodge has three bedrooms, one ground-floor king-size, and a first-floor king-size and twin that each have their own balconies. If requested in advance the lodge can sleep up to 8 guests using the double sofa bed in the living area. A contemporary and accessible ground-floor shower room and a family bathroom on the first floor serve as fabulous places to freshen up. With excellent outdoor space and being situated within a National Park, Wildcat Lodge is a perfect retreat away from a busy world. EPC Rating: Band B
Aviemore is a delightful small town within the vast woodlands and lochs of the Cairngorms National Park within the Highlands of Scotland. Home to pubs, shops and restaurants, along with some local businesses, this town offers all you need for your self-catered stay. Enjoy walks and trails through the landscape, stopping at quaint villages along the way, and try out a new watersport at one of the picturesque lochs.
Accommodation
Note: This property is part of a group and can be booked alongside Refs, 1036612, 1019354, 1018174, 1024774, 1024775, together sleeping 28 guests, with flexible sleeping arrangements for up to 38 including sofa beds.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size with terrace, 1 x first floor king-size double with balcony, 1 x twin with balcony.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in rainfall shower, basin and WC.
First floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with corner sofa (sofa bed) arm chair and wood burning stove
Air source heating.
Oven and Induction hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Logs for woodburner are not provided , but can be purchased locally.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available upon request.
Off-road parking.
Large outdoor terraced area with seating and lawn space.
Bike storage.
Note: Wildcat Lodge has accessible ground floor accommodation.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop within 1.6 miles, pub within 4.2 miles.
Please note: The property is in a remote location.
Please note: The property sleeps a maximum of 8 people including infants
Nearby points of interest
- Caledonian Railway
- Highland Folk Museum
- Cairngorms National Park
Reviews (23)
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Mark
It is apparent that they are starting to decline since our first stay. The washing machine was unusable and had a fault code displayed. The dishwasher leaked a couple of times in the kitchen. The downstairs shower was very dirty with mould and grime at the base of the shower area. The oven does not have a clear instruction guide. It explains what the symbols are but not that you have to set the timer for it to work. No key was provided to enable use of the outside shed. The fire and the external fire pit had not been cleaned. The downstairs bed was loose. It is a shame as this has lowered our level of expectancy of the standard and confidence in the lodge.
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Eddie
The location. Facilities. Amenities and comfort were absolutely excellent.
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Helen
It wasn't very clean, we needed to Re wash some of the utensils and pans before using them. The outside area hadn't been swept at all and there was a packet of cigarettes left out there. Our bed downstairs really creaked every time you moved. The fridge was noisy in the open plan area and needs replacing and I wouldn't suggest someone could sleep in there. I am disabled and found the loo in the wet room to be extremely low and needed to put a chair in there to help me. I would suggest some explanation of accessability of the surrounding area to be added, so other people are aware that the paths aren't wheelchair friendly and you would need a robust mobility scooter to get around easily. Other than that we found Scotland beautiful and the weather was bonus.