New Year Breaks In Scotland

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Jean - Verified booking

  The positives.

  It was a nice touch with eggs, flowers and milk on arrival. Clean towels and bedding. Comfy living room and bed, and a good supply of tea, coffee, and sugar and cleaning materials. The location is great for scenery and there is loads to do round about once you drive the six miles to the main road which leads to Fort William to the right. We rated the stay as a 5 star, as we had an amazing weeks holiday, this was nothing to do with the chalet. Negatives Don't be fooled by the photographs, these must have been taken when the property was new. The property is very tired and in desperate need of updating and maintenance. The accuracy of the listing is false, as there was no working freezer, which to be fair we were contacted about the week before. I do feel however, this has not been working for some time, and has not just broken, as the door on the freezer didn't shut either. The coffee machine listed is an old Tassimo in a cupboard, we did not use this, as it looked as though it had been there for years. The toilet seat in the main bathroom is hanging off and hits you in the back when you sit on it. As this was the case we used the toilet in the en-suite whilst we were there. The shower in the main bathroom does not fasten to the wall, so this could not be used as a shower, other than hand held. The bath panel is also not well fitted and there is a crack in the bath. The shower in the en-suite, kept altering in temperature when being used, although no other taps etc, were being used. The cooker hood was really greasy and makes an horrendous noise and the boiler also makes some odd noises, maybe this needs a service? There is no carbon monoxide monitor in place. There was no fuel for the fire, (as advertised). Nothing has PAT stickers on, so does not give faith to the fact that any of the electrical equipment has had the necessary safety checks completed. The wall lamp in the bedroom when switching this on fell off the wall and my husband had to fasten this back on before it could be used. I could go on, as there were more issues, however, overall the place does need a deep clean and some major maintenance, which we are lead to believe is planned. It was not worth what we paid for it and we had booked this very well in advance for our 35th wedding anniversary, expecting this to be more like the photos we had seen. We did have a lovely weeks holiday and enjoyed all Fort William and the surrounding areas had to offer, not letting the accommodation spoil our stay.

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• Jun - Verified booking

  The cottage is situated in a quiet hamlet, just outside of Lybster.

  The area immediately surrounding the cottage is farmland, running along a small single-lane road and just off the A99, which is far enough away for the traffic to not be bothersome. Lybster is less than 5 minutes drive away, with a post office and well-stock shop, as well as a few nice walks. Wick is 15 minutes away and has a large Tesco and everything else you might need. That said, you do need to drive anywhere you want to go, as there are no footpaths on any of the surrounding roads, and walking is near impossible as cars tend to drive at very high speeds, even on the single-lane roads. The cottage itself is lovely, it has all the main amenities: washer & dryer (in the outhouse), dishwasher, fridge/freezer, 2 ovens (!!), microwave, and a reasonably-stocked kitchen with cooking tools. An extra cooking pot would be useful, as would some new chopping boards, but overall everything you need is there. There are three bedrooms, a living room, and an open kitchen/dining room. And one bathroom with a decent shower. There is also a wood-burning fireplace, which is lovely, and the most amazing feature: a hot tub. The hot tub was turned on and filled for when we arrived and you need only remove the cover to get in. We were in every day and 15 minutes in that tub is like a sauna (in a good way), and you come out feeling relaxed. Perfect right before bed! Definitely a winning feature! The cottage is unusual in that it's surprisingly well decorated with high-quality furniture and comfortable beds. No cheap Ikea furniture here. It's tasteful throughout and well considered. A lamp in the living room was the only thing we felt was missing, as we had to light candles to avoid the harshness of the overhead light. The cottage is dog-friendly, with a big, fully-enclosed yard, which surrounds the cottage from front to back. This was a great feature, as, already mentioned, there are no footpaths, so walking dogs is a bit of a challenge. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it. We not only found the cottage very comfortable, but the owner was very thoughtful in the small finishing touches, such as a dog bed and dog treats, adding washing tablets and clothes pegs...etc... all the small living details that are often missed.

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• Kaye - Verified booking

  A really fantastic rental that gave us the perfect base for a week of kayaking and hill walking.

  The rental is a short drive from Beauly which has a coop, fuel, and importantly a rather nice deli/ coffee shop. John met us on arrival and showed us around. We were out all day, but returned to a very comfortable home each evening. It was spacious and warm inside. Well equipped kitchen with everything we needed. Very comfortable living area with a log burner. Huge and very comfortable bed. Not relevant to most guests, but for us we appreciated the space in the outdoors barbecue area to dry off our kit after kayaking! I think if it had been warmer and earlier in the year we would have used the barbecue area for its intended purpose too - it’s a great little sheltered area next to the house with mood lighting! We had two vehicles with us and there was ample room for parking. All in all a great place to stay - I would definitely recommend and would consider returning.

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• Sheila - Verified booking

  This holiday lodge is located in a beautiful spot with stunning views of the mountains and loch.

  The lodge is well-equipped and comfortable, and the owners are friendly and helpful. However, there is a construction site next door at the moment, which can be very noisy during the day. This may be a nuisance for some guests, but others may not mind it as much., Normally, this would be a great place to stay if you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing vacation with stunning views. Here are some pros and cons of the lodge: Pros: Stunning views of the mountains and loch. Well-equipped and comfortable lodge Cons: Construction site next door can be noisy during the day and may be a nuisance for some guests, but others may not mind it as much.We were unlucky to be there whilst the excavations were being carried out. Shame we were not informed beforehand.

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• Julie - Verified booking

  Wow! This cottage was everything we imagined and then some.

  Beautifully and tastefully renovated and extended. Love the character of the old Station House, very warm central heating and the wood burner is a cosy addition. Well equipped kitchen and amazing water pressure, which gives a great shower. Good sized outdoor enclosed garden, great for our dogs, paved patio area at the back has a lovely hot tub, which we enjoyed several evenings. Super to find this amazing dog friendly house, in a great spot, whether to explore the wider Caithness straths and coasts, or archaeology, local corner shops on your doorstep to having a relaxing beauty treatment in the Spa 5 mins away, you won't be disappointed. We even extended our stay. Look forward to coming back, highly recommend. Best wishes, Magnus, Julie & dogs Poppy & Fido

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