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Review for Otter Lodge


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9.68
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9.81
Overall value for money:
9.58




9.70
The Rosehaugh Estate is a private landed Estate on the south side of the Black Isle, well off the beaten track but within a short drive of Inverness. The estate offers two unique and historically interesting properties, The Boathouse and Otter Lodge, both beautifully renovated to provide luxury self-catering holiday accommodation in this lovely corner of the Highlands of Scotland. Otter Lodge is an imposing stone building set in the valley below the lake, close to the Horseshoe Falls. It used to be the ‘Powerhouse’ power generating station supplying electricity to the Estate, and the water which used to power the turbines can still be seen running beneath the house, through the viewing window in the living room floor. Derelict and roofless for many years, Otter Lodge was lovingly restored and is now an elegant and luxurious self-catering holiday home. It has two bedrooms (one king and one twin) and two bathrooms, sleeping four guests. Accommodation is entirely on the ground floor, making it accessible for those with limited mobility. Layout: Entrance Hall leads into an expansive living / dining room with dramatic high vaulted ceiling, giving an extra sense of spaciousness to an already large room, which provides a lounge area around the feature fireplace. The huge Gothic window with window seat is a lovely place to sit and admire the stream flowing beneath the house. Furnished to an impeccable standard with large comfortable sofas, and dining table and six chairs. French doors lead out to the patio area with outdoor / garden furniture. The kitchen is fully equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. The window at the end of the kitchen looks across the Goose burn to the bluebell wood - a special delight around May time. The master bedroom is spacious with a king-size bed and plenty of hanging and drawer space. The en-suite bathroom encompasses a bath, wash hand basin, and W.C. The twin bedroom comprises two single beds, and plenty of hanging and drawer space. The second bathroom contains a shower, wash hand basin and W.C. The outside area has a patio with timber garden furniture, and ample car parking. Heating and electricity included in your rental. We provide all bedding, bed linen and towels, TV, and WiFi (subject to fair usage policy). Dogs are welcome at an added fee of £20 per dog. Please note: Gardens/Outside areas not necessarily dog proof, even if fenced/walled, so dogs must be kept under control at all times, especially near farm animals. - EPC rating D - Highland Council Short Term Let Licence no. HI-20444-F

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S. D.







, United States









29 Jan, 2022
 
Furnishings and Equipment:
10.00
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10.00
Cleanliness:
10.00
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We loved everything here….the lodge was warm and cozy and the estate grounds were absolutely stunning…everyone made our stay here so easy, relaxing and were so attentive and kind …we would love to stay here again!!! It’s my favorite home away from home ever!!
Absolutely nothing to add regarding improvement.. The power went out and the housekeeper texted to let us know the estimated time of when it would be back on and even offered to bring extra blankets if needed …every Sunday she exchanged clean linens and towels… .firewood was always stocked …everything was great…everyone involved went above and beyond even down to us extending our stay and making that process easy …thank you all for your hospitality!!!!
H. M.







, United Kingdom









02 Oct, 2021
 
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10.00
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10.00
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10.00
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Spacious, clean and comfortable. Everything needed was there, although, due to the pandemic, local info. was not available, but we were informed of that before we booked. Very quiet, but only five minutes by car to local facilities. Lots of nice walks locally or slightly further afield.
L. S.







, United Kingdom









25 Sep, 2021
 
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7.00
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10.00
Cleanliness:
8.00
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8.75
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Peaceful ,private, very comfortable with the log burner, great for dogs, lovely walks on the estate, lovely to be living in a building so well restored with such history and to be on an excellent estate so steeped in interesting history.
We were very happy with the service we received while in Otter lodge thanks to Gillian the housekeeper and the maintenance team.
A. C.







, United Kingdom









07 Aug, 2021
 
Furnishings and Equipment:
10.00
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10.00
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10.00
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10.00
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W. O.







, United Kingdom









24 Jul, 2021
 
Furnishings and Equipment:
9.00
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10.00
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10.00
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9.75
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A beautiful cottage in a great location, we definitely be back.
C. L.







, United Kingdom









10 Jul, 2021
 
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10.00
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10.00
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10.00
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10.00
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It was another fantastic holiday on the Black Isle and so good to be back after missing last year because of Covid. We have booked another two holidays at Otter Lodge, so that probably speaks for itself. We really appreciate the extra work you all have to do because of the new Covid rules. We had one problem while we were there and it was very quickly sorted. Thank you so much. See you in the Autumn.
L. S.







, United Kingdom









31 Oct, 2020
 
Furnishings and Equipment:
10.00
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10.00
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10.00
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Otter Lodge is a fantastic property set in a beautiful rural location. We enjoyed exploring the gounds and relaxing in front of the fire in the large Lounge/Dining Room. The house was clean. well kept and comfortable.
The lights in the shower room were very dim so the bathroom door couldn't be closed when in use.
M. H.







, United Kingdom









24 Oct, 2020
 
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10.00
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10.00
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10.00
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This is the first time my family have stayed in the Otter Lodge. We were pleasantly surprised at how large and open the sitting room area was and the unusual port hole feature. As normal, regardless of the terrible weather we really enjoyed our stay. The country side and wildlife are stunning.
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J. B.







, United Kingdom









17 Oct, 2020
 
Furnishings and Equipment:
8.00
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8.00
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
It was a shame there was such limited crockery and glasses, although we appreciate that this was due to Covid but for us it would have been nicer to have more plates and cups etc as we were constantly washing up. It was lovely to get away though and it is a lovely cottage.
M. T.







, United Kingdom









10 Oct, 2020
 
Furnishings and Equipment:
10.00
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10.00
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10.00
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Fabulous stay - we loved Otter Lodge from the moment we walked in !! Lovely and clean and felt very safe with the current Covid situation. Given the current situation, communication was managed very well on the run up to our stay. We also really liked that your house keeper messaged to say that the lodge was ready early ! Also little touches like our log store being replenished mid-week was very much appreciated. All in all we had a lovely week! I have already left a review on trip advisor and recommended Otter Lodge to friends and family.
As a family of 4 it was tricky only having 4 of everything - however we totally understood the restrictions on extra equipment within the property One small point for maintenance - after the shower is used in the main bathroom - there is a drain like smell in the en-suite. Not anything major but you may want to look at it in case there is a problem.

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