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Challenger Bothy

Lairg, Northern Highlands & Cairngorms National Park, Highlands And Islands

Property details

5 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom Pets: Yes

Changeover day: -1

Features

Hot tub Garden Open fire Pets welcome Ground Floor Hasfishing Family Isolated Countryside Broadband / WiFi Near walks Near cycling Neargolf Nearlake Character Children Coastal Dishwasher Ground Floor Bed Offroad Parking Smoke Free Washing Machine Ingroup Short breaks allowed Last minute break allowed Greatview

Summary

The accommodation offers excellent amenities, a welcoming package with fresh baking, and dog-friendly provisions. Guests appreciated the cleanliness, cozy environment, and beautiful scenery. Some minor issues included black flies and WiFi problems. Overall, guests had a fantastic stay and plan to return.

The property

Lairg 2.2 miles. This cosy, single-storey cottage lies in the grounds of Challenger Estate, just a single track from the village of Lairg. Full of character, Challenger Bothy is a superb choice for a family looking to escape the rush of normality and uncover the beauty of Nothern Scotland. Enter via the rear door into a reception area, leaving your boots and coats behind before getting comfortable. The kitchen/diner features a contemporary finish with sleek appliances and a run of units, with the dining table inviting you to settle down and enjoy mealtimes together. Gather together in the sitting room and keep warm beside the woodburning stove, with a Smart TV for entertainment. Freshen up in the shower room before retreating to either the king-size or twin bedroom. To the outside of this charming dwelling is a garden area with furniture and a wood-fired hot tub for two, so you can enjoy your favourite tipple whilst appreciating the mountain and lake views. Choose Challenger Bothy for a relaxing and rejuvenating escape to Scotland. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1128542, together sleeping 13 guests.

A character, single-storey cottage set on a 1000-acre estate just outside the village of Lairg, Highlands. Rural position. Local wildlife. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Inverness 51.1 miles.

Single-storey. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Two-person Hot Tub, Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Snug with sofa bed.

Electric central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Lawned garden with seating. Romantic, two person wood-fired hot tub (starter pack of wood provided). One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.9 miles, pub 2 miles. Note: No stag/hen parties. Note: Loch Dola is free to use by guests as long as they have permission from the owner of Challenger Bothy, four days' notice is needed and a property contact number will be provided pre arrival if you need to call to arrange permission - please do also note that fishing is not permitted on a Sunday and there can be no bank fishing, although a boat can be hired from the Lairg Angling club. Note: Fishing in Loch Craggie is only allowed with a permit, obtained from the Lairg Angling Club. All wildlife is to be strictly left alone and watched only from afar. Holiday Let Licence number is HI-00141-F. Please note: Due to it being wood-fired, the 2-person hot tub can take 4-5 hours to fully heat up. Wood can be supplied for the hot tub and wood burner at an extra charge. Please note: This property can only accommodate 3-nights minimum.

Practical information

Central heating: Throughout
Check-out: 10:00
Has great view(s)?: Yes
Isolated location: Yes
Shop: 1.9 miles
Pub: 2 miles
Distance to restaurant (miles): 2 miles
Children - accepted: Yes
Heating: Electric
Views: Countryside, River/Lake/Stream
Floors: 1
Distance to coast (miles): 2 miles
Check-in: 15:00
Distance to supermarket (miles): 2.3 miles
Dogs allowed: Yes
Distance to lake (miles): 0.3 miles
Parking - included/charge: Included
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Garden privacy: Private
Garden style: Lawn

Location