Guests say
East Lodge receives glowing praise for its peaceful, scenic location and spacious, comfortable interiors. Guests highlight the well-equipped kitchen, secure and generous garden, and abundance of local wildlife, making it ideal for families and dog owners. The cottage is consistently described as clean, cosy, and welcoming, with thoughtful touches such as comfortable beds and occasional welcome gifts. Minor issues, such as waste disposal and heating controls, are mentioned but do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive experience. The property offers a tranquil retreat with excellent access to nature and local attractions.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as clean, tidy, and well-presented. Only one guest noted finding dog waste in the garden, attributing this to a previous guest rather than the property owner. Overall, cleanliness is consistently praised.
The location is repeatedly described as peaceful, tranquil, and surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife. Guests appreciate the rural setting while noting that shops and attractions are within reasonable driving distance.
Guests frequently mention the cottage's warmth, comfortable beds, and cosy atmosphere. The property is described as spacious and homely, with several reviewers highlighting restful sleep and relaxation.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped, especially the kitchen and garden. Facilities such as the fire pit, secure garden, and Everhot oven are appreciated. Minor issues with heating controls and waste disposal were noted but did not significantly impact guests' stays.
Several guests mention receiving welcome gifts such as wine, biscuits, and logs, which were much appreciated. However, please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay. The owner’s attentiveness, such as checking in during bad weather, is also highlighted.
About this property
It’s a fabulous holiday home that you’ll be over the moon with as soon as you arrive.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Tumble Dryer, Doors Leading To Garden
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Study.
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included, remainder available locally. Welcome pack. . Enclosed back garden with patio, firepit, sitting-out area and garden furniture. Fly fishing on-site. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a natural water supply via spring.. East Lodge is a luxurious, historic, and characterful holiday home in the Highlands of Scotland. The wider flora and fauna surrounding East Lodge is spectacular. Within only a short walk from the lodge you will see red deer and numerous birds, including iconic Highland birds of prey. The flowers, shrubs, and trees beyond Scatwell’s grove and up Strathconon are varied and mature adding weight to why this glen is possibly the most beautiful in Scotland.
East Lodge itself is a Category C Listed Building (Historic Scotland) and as soon as you lay eyes on the property upon arrival you can’t help noticing historic features. Entering East Lodge through the main arched doorway, you then step into a spacious inner hallway. On the left you have the living room with stunning bay window, characterful stone hearth framing the wood burning stove and a luxurious Chesterfield sofa. Also off the inner hallway is a study and the fantastic open plan kitchen/dining area. The kitchen is well-equipped and perfect for those that like to bake and cook. Off the kitchen to the rear of East Lodge is a lobby and boot room with access to the garden as well as a cloakroom/utility. On the first floor of East Lodge there are three characterful bedrooms two kings and a twin. All three bedrooms are different and enjoy woodland and rural views. Also on the first floor is the spacious bathroom with walk-in shower.
Outside of East Lodge the owners have landscaped the large garden; the lawn has been seeded and will be looking its best later in 2022. However, the garden is still a lovely place to be as you’re surrounded by mature Scatwell trees from around the globe. You can sit up on the patio at the top of the garden by the fire pit and feel at ease in this beautiful place.
From East Lodge we urge you to get out and explore this amazing part of the world. Up the glen there are many walks to enjoy and there’s fantastic fly fishing for trout and salmon only a short walk away. Beyond Strathconon there are some of the best golf courses in the world waiting to be played on, including Royal Dornoch and Castle Stuart; and the NC500 awaits only a short drive away from East Lodge to transport you to some of the best sights in Europe, including Applecross, the Isle of Skye and the utterly incredible Assynt. Inverness and mighty Loch Ness are only a short drive away as well. Beach 25 miles.
Free WiFi
The Large Fir tree shown in the original photos at the front of East Lodge had to be taken down recently, there are still some Logs in that area awaiting removal, please keep children and pets away from that area.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- The Glen Ord Distillery
Reviews (12)
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful cottage in scenic location. Ideal if looking for peace and quiet. Well equipped, cosy and a great garden.
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Louise Foster
We had a great holiday here and we loved East Lodge. It had everything we needed and it was very warm. The surrounding area is great if you want to go looking for wildlife and we enjoyed cooking with the AGA. Looking forward to our next holiday here.
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Nicky
A lovely cozy and welcoming cottage. It was lovely and warm and the beds were super comfy! It was so peaceful and allowed us to really relax. From the lodge we saw woodpecker, deer and red squirrels. It is definitely worth buying peanuts and bird food! Along the strath we saw stags and red deer. Plenty of fantastic local walks too - from quite easy flat to more hilly challenging walks!