Big House Wedding Venues

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Steven - Verified booking

  We have just returned from a 7 day break at this property.

  We had a group of 25 made up of 12 adults and 13 kids (age range 1-11). The house is fantastic. The grounds and gardens are stunning. The view over the hills is amazing. It really has everything you need for a big group. There are 4 separate lounge areas with several TV’s which came in very handy with kids. Some of the TV’s have sky too so ideal for watching the golf and cricket while we were there. The house was able to accommodate everyone without ever feeling busy or on top of each other. There is pretty much a bathroom or ensuite for each bedroom. The shower / water pressure is excellent. The kitchen is great. Huge open space with 4 ovens and 4 dishwashers. The ice machine was a hit too on the hot days. The facilities are first class - the sauna and 2 hot tubs are perfect. There is a pool table too. I asked everyone for their feedback before we left and genuinely nobody had a bad word to say about anything. We would 100% recommend to anyone who is thinking of staying here. Finally the communication from the management team on site is excellent. Thank you to Sarah and Jo for their help with everything. We will be back soon (as soon as we can find a date suitable for all 25 of us)!

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• Ken - Verified booking

  We booked Riechip around 4 months ago after our original booking for another property was cancelled.

  We realised when we booked Riechip that it was a Hunting Lodge and not luxurious accommodation with many facilities, which was reflected in the price so our expectations were not high. In the end Riechip slightly exceeded expectations. We had 14 adults and 2 infants so both the dining room and the living room were more than big enough for our gatherings. With 3 showers and 3 WCs there was never any conflict. Some of the rooms had hand basins. The kitchen was big enough to allow cooking for 14 and there were more than sufficient plates and glasses etc. Having 2 fridges, 2 freezers and 2 dishwashers was definitely a bonus. The view from the lounge was spectacular. Overall Riechip was comfortable but some of the decor, furniture and facilities were getting a little tired. If like us you do not have high expectations you can have a great holiday here, particularly if you have a large party, with the ability to sit out front and admire the view or to travel further up the hill to the isolated loch on the moor. In summary we had a great holiday and if looking for a large property competitively priced, to get away from it all, in future we would certainly consider Riechip.

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• Samira - Verified booking

  Beautiful house

  We recently stayed at this beautiful house and had a fantastic time. It was the perfect setting for our family, especially for the kids. The hosts were incredible with their communication. The house itself was spacious and well-designed, featuring two huge living rooms that provided ample space for everyone to relax. The kitchen and dining room were equally impressive, allowing us to prepare and enjoy meals comfortably. We particularly appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, which had everything we needed for cooking, including a BBQ. One of the highlights for the kids was the wonderful outdoor space. They spent most of their days outside, having a blast on the trampoline. The outdoor area was a true gem. To top it all off, the hosts surprised us with a delicious cake, which was a delightful treat enjoyed by everyone. It was such a thoughtful gesture that added a special touch to our stay. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend this house to others.

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• A - Verified booking

  I visited the Oaks with a group of 19 girlfriends last weekend.

  The Oaks is a very beautiful property with amazing views across a valley and the surrounding area is wonderful with lots to do and good restaurants. The Oaks is a luxury property and is even better than the photographs on the Sykes Cottages site. The interiors are tastefully and well furnished with lots of different seating areas, the kitchen is very well equipped with a large wine fridge which was very important for our party! The bedrooms are luxurious with excellent showers and bathrooms and for such a vast property it was lovely and warm. We thoroughly enjoyed the two large hot tubs and sauna. Sarah from the office was most helpful before and during our stay, as was Martin. Any queries were quickly addressed. We were so impressed we hope to visit again next year. Thank you to everyone at the Oaks.

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• Clare - Verified booking

  The Oaks is an amazing property and was perfect for my group.

  I run a large walking group and although the property fits 25 people we had 17 staying. Some people know each others and some are meeting for the first time. When you throw 17 + people together into one house with a mix of personalities you need space. The bedrooms being able to split into twins and most having an ensuite is ideal for our group. Lots of lounge areas o people can find somewhere quiet if they need to. The hot tubs and sauna were an amazing feature after a hard day walking. The kitchen was very equipped making group meals around the fab table easy. If I am going to be picky an electric whisk would have been nice ( making pavlova and beating eggs whites for 3 large pavlovas was hard work on the arms, good job there were plenty of us to take turns )

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