Guests say
Rubha Lodge is highly praised for its stunning location, cleanliness, and well-equipped facilities. Guests frequently return, enchanted by the peaceful environment, beautiful views, and the comfort of the house. The recent upgrades, including a new kitchen island, add to the charm. While there is a mention of limited heating control and an isolated negative experience, the overwhelming sentiment is positive, with guests looking forward to future stays.
The property is consistently described as 'spotlessly clean'. Multiple reviews highlight the cleanliness, suggesting a high standard is maintained.
The location receives exceptional praise for its 'enviable position', 'amazing views', and the peacefulness it offers, contributing to the overall experience.
Comfort is generally rated highly, with mentions of a 'lovely meal and relaxing in the gorgeous lounge'. However, one review cites issues with heating control, slightly lowering the score.
Facilities are well-regarded, with the property being 'very well equipped'. Upgrades like the kitchen island are appreciated, but outdated information on equipment and restricted boiler access indicate some room for improvement.
While guests mention a 'welcome pack' and 'delicious goodies', there is not enough information to determine if such gifts are a consistent offering, and thus it cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
Boasting fantastic facilities, this detached coastal property with a woodburner is perfect to relax and unwind. Close to shop and pub.. Rubha Lodge is an outstanding holiday home that everyone will love and want to return to, and many do. This detached property is everything you want from a holiday home. Once you arrive at Torridon, there are just 6 miles left to go to Shieldaig, where Rubha Lodge awaits. It’s acknowledged to be one of the best scenic drives in the world, and perhaps one of the slowest, as there are so many photo opportunities to stop for.
Entering Rubha’s front door, you come into a useful area with space for coats/boots. The heart of Rubha Lodge is the large open plan living space, which incorporates the amazing picture window and wood burner. This room is truly special and makes the most of the setting and abundance of light and picture views. This large space is perfect to relax and enjoy a meal, a movie, or simply enjoying the sea view. Opposite is Shieldaig Island, which is home to nesting sea eagles– binoculars supplied! For the bird lovers, you will also see many other bird species alongside seals and otters. A few steps up, you will find a fully equipped large kitchen, fitted with a new kitchen island with seating to create a great social space to be together. Off the kitchen is a utility room and a shower room. Also, downstairs is the main bathroom with a shower, roll top bath and toilet.
Follow the stairs up to the landing, where you will find a small office area with a desk for those times when you may need to work.
There are 2 large bedrooms, both very spacious, with more views. Bedroom one has a superking-sized bed, a dressing table, a TV with 2 viewing windows and more views. Next door is the second bedroom, again a very spacious room with a king-size bed, a single bed, and a TV. There is an upstairs bathroom with a toilet and sink.
Outside is a small walled garden. There are some outdoor chairs to sit and enjoy the view of the island and the pretty village.
Rubha Lodge does have its own shingle beach, which is a bit of a scramble down to, but a nice place to sit and enjoy a picnic.
A short walk into the village, you will find a hotel, restaurant (Seafood and pizza oven), pub and village stores. A few doors down, you will find Nannies where you can find the best squat lobster sandwiches, homemade soups & cakes and a fantastic cup of coffee. Also, in the village you can pick up fresh smoked salmon, pate and delicious dill sauce. There is also a local fisherman who will do his best to secure some of the local “prawns “ (langoustines) and squat lobsters for you to enjoy at home with advance notice (his contact details at the house).. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: TV, DVD Player, CD Player, DVDs, Woodburner
Kitchen: (2 Steps), Breakfast Area, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath, Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, TV
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed, TV.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for wood burner included. 6-acre grounds with garden furniture and wooded area. Private shingle beach, Croquet and picnic blankets available . Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are drops in the grounds and an unfenced shoreline. Sorry, no children under 8 years old.
Free WiFi
No children under 8 years old.
EPC Rating = C
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
HI-10039-F
Reviews (10)
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Claire & Graeme
We have stayed at Rubha several times and it just gets better.Jenna and Andrew continue to incorporate additional comforts which just add to the fabulous experience of staying in this beautiful, spotlessly clean and very well equipped houseIt is in an absolutely enviable position , with amazing views and it is extremely peaceful too. We just love coming back from a long walk and enjoying a lovely meal and relaxing in the gorgeous lounge with the fire on. What a treatAnd, the welcome on id such s great surprise. Some delicious goodies. Thank you for letting us into your beautiful home. We are back in March next year. Can’t wait
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Andrea
We have just returned home after our fifth stay at Rubha Lodge. As always it was a perfect retreat. The house is beautiful, spacious, well equipped and extremely comfortable. The recent upgrades such as the newly installed kitchen island complement the overall sense of a calm welcome. Shieldaig is a special place and the awe inspiring views from every window never fail to excite. Over the years, we have experienced snow, mist, rain and sun. This week saw mostly sunshine and warm weather, with stunning sunrises and sunsets, perfect for long walks and gazing out of the window. We have already booked for next year and will continue to return as long as the house is available. Thanks to Jenna and Andrew for creating such a lovely experience.
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Chris Hitchman
Having rented cottages all over the Uk for the last 45+ years, Rubha Lodge is by far and away the best and our come back to cottage. The position and views all around are to die for. This cottage is lovely and warm with every thing you could possible need and the recent upgrades have only improved this lovely piece of heaven. With walks from the front door to White Tailed Eagles over head it’s pure bliss. Many thanks.