New Year Breaks In Scotland

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Alison - Verified booking

  This property was full of wonderful furniture, fixtures and decorations but we arrived during the hot period in August.

  We had decided ahead to bring a fan just in case, and thank goodness we did. All the windows (both downstairs and bedrooms) in the property barely open so there is no air circulating and the heat hit us as soon as we arrived. We used our fan and ended up buying another one to try and stay cool (there is no outside space at this property). Other disappointments included no welcome/information pack AT ALL so no instruction leaflets, information leaflets about the area, recommendations etc. No information either about the bins so had to leave them full. There was nothing to clean with - no broom, dustpan, hoover ....... Our beds were wonderfully comfortable but the pillows and duvets and covers for them all were very poor quality (especially compared to the rest of the fittings and furnishings) and these didn't help in the heat of the night which was unbearable. It was lovely that we were able to bring our little dog with us but sadly she hurt her leg and was unable to walk which meant we couldn't even go out in the evening to get some cool air. We would love to say we'd like to return because overall, the flat was lovely and well equipped as far as expensive furniture and decorations but the window problem spoilt our stay. This flat could be perfect, it's so well located but we expected more - better bedlinen, some information, cleaning utensils and some air! for the money that we paid to stay here (£1087!).

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• Hazel - Verified booking

  We had a lovely relaxing holiday.

  Directions were clear and found it no problem even though tucked away up in the countryside. Peaceful and quiet setting with spectacular views on the descent to main road. At night there was no light pollution an ideal area for star gazing. We saw plenty of deer right up close to the property. Cottage was unique, cosy, clean and equipped with everything we needed with lots of additional special touches. The welcome basket and mini desserts in the fridge were a nice surprise, I am a huge cheesecake fan so these went down a treat, was so hard to decide what to try first and what to leave until last, thank you, they were all delicious. The kitchen area was very well equipped but just a tad dull when working at the cooker. Bedrooms were very comfortable, spacious with ample storage space. We would highly recommend a stay at this cottage and would love to return at a different time of year just to experience more of the outdoors, to spend more time at the beautiful beaches nearby and to see the spectacular views in the area with clearer, brighter skies. Hazel's Cottage is the ideal location to explore the Kintyre region.

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• Bryce - Verified booking

  We really enjoyed our stay.

  Lodge had everything we needed for a fab stay. Ample parking even with a campervan and a estate car. Kitchen had heeps of utensils and crockery. Dunning is a lovely wee place, some lovely walks around the place. Also played the golf course. Short but tricky with many bunkers and small greens. Even after a large amount of rain, the course was very playable with no water logging. Golf club house served food, was really good. Was limited hours when we were there due to staff. Great par 3 5th, over a small pond, but overall really enjoyed the course. Dunning is also close to Perth and a similar distance to Stirling. Auchterarder is 5 miles away, has a few shop to wander about. The heating in the lodge was grand, beds were comfy as were the showers. Very comfy living room, and a balcony outside to sit on. The site was very clean and tidy. And there was a nice walk around the site which included a pond. Also a great driving road to Yetts of Muckart. Would recommend the lodge and will try and return sometime.Cheers

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• Lillian - Verified booking

  The property was clean and comfortable There was a folder with details of how to use the various appliances, but not how to use the oven.

  Property was advertised as having country views from the patio and french windows, however there were no views as large beech trees came right up to the edge of the patio. This made it dark and unusable and the inside also dark. This was disappointing as this was the reason I chose Avonal Lodge in the first place. Suggest that either trees are trimmed or property details updated. There were perfume sticks in several of the rooms and the bedding had been washed with perfumed soap powder. These aggravated my husband's eczema and asthma and he had to sleep on the sofa. Not the best holiday accommodation we have ever had. We will not be returning. my husband had to sleep on the couch because of the perfumed bedding. There was no countryside view from the patio or french windows as large

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• Nicola - Verified booking

  On reading one of the reviews I was bit cautious about coming to the Duplex but please don’t be put off!

  The host is so helpful especially when I asked a silly question! As in no outside space for dogs, you literally walk two minutes and you are at a green space or up in the community wood! The dog walks are amazing! My car never moved the whole 5 days we were there! For the traffic we didn’t hear anything... The flat itself is very comfortable and everything you need (would suggest maybe pulling out the sofas every so often as the dog kept putting its toy under and it was rather gritty/dusty hadn’t been moved for a while and same with the cooker hood). The bathrooms are like something out of a hotel! Moffat is great, most of the pubs are dog friendly! Unfortunately during our stay alot of the pubs were closed, but can recommend the Coachman! Amazing macaroni cheese, great gin selection and so dog friendly! We absolutely loved it and would totally recommend it to anyone!

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