Challenger Lodge, Inverness-Shire | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Challenger Lodge

Nestled in an idyllic location with views to the surrounding Lochs and mountains, Challenger Lodge is a wonderful break for a family of nine and their canine companion. Easily accessible from the village of Lairg, the property comes with plenty of outdoor space with furniture, and off-road parking.

Head inside and discover the kitchen/diner, appointed with all the mod cons needed for a week away, whilst the dining area is ideal for hosting mealtimes. After a day of walking, look forward to curling up on the sofa and catching up on your favourite shows from the wall-mounted Smart TV, whilst the woodburning stove crackles in the background.

Challenge each other to a game of billiards or take the evening outside as you sit at the furniture and enjoy a warm night. The first bedroom lies downstairs and offers a king-size bed serviced by a shower room, ideal for those guests with limited mobility.

Head upstairs to find a family room with three single beds and two further king-size bedrooms, each neutrally presented and a good amount of storage. Challenger Lodge invites families for a remarkable escape to the Highlands.

Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1128585, together sleeping 13 guests

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Need To Know

✔Gas central heating
✔ Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
✔ Smart TV, WiFi
✔ Fuel and power included in rent
✔ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✔ Travel cot and highchair
✔ Ample off-road parking
✔ Garden with furniture
✔ 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 request permission from the owner of Challenger Lodge with four days' notice, 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
✔ Wood can be supplied for the hot tub and wood burner at an extra charge
✔ Holiday Let licence number is HI-00158-F
✔ This property only accepts a Friday changeover

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Challenger Lodge Reviews

Stuary

We had a fantastic stay at Challenger lodge. Great for walking the far North Munro's which were all within an hours drive. Hope to visit again in the future.

Hannah

We had a wonderful stay at the Lodge, clean, spacious and blissfully quiet. A great base for exploring the north Highlands and seeing wildlife on your doorstep. Spotted Red deer, Golden Eagles, Buzzards and Kites without having to move from the comfort of the sofa. Our only suggestion is to pack some towels with you. Although they provide two per person they were only hand towels and guest size towels they don't cover much!

Sharon

Lovely property in a superb location. If you are looking for peace and tranquility then this is your spot. Had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Would definitely like to stay at the Challenger Lodge again.

Outstanding house! And we've been to many!. Just sitting in the living room soaking in the beautiful and peaceful view was a holiday in itself. The house was clean and exremely comfortable, everyone wanted to take the beds home!

Stephan

Best location Ive ever been for vacation!

Monika

We had an amazing time at the Challenger lodge. The house is in such a beautiful location, I could stay there forever. Loved having my morning coffee whilst enjoying the amazing view. Loved taking my dog out for a walk around the estate. If you are looking for peace, quiet and being close to nature look no further. The lodge itself is very comfy and beautifully decorated. There is everything you need and more. We also enjoyed sitting in the hot tub and just enjoying the sheer beauty of the nature around us. On arrival we were greeted with home made bread and local eggs, which was lovely, and bread was truly delicious. Even our dog received a little welcome pack, which was such a sweet gesture. She loves her new ball. It was perfect, thank you.

We had a fantastic stay, six of us, two adults, four kids. We did arrive half an hour early due to how far we'd travelled which we apologised for but was told that was okay by the owner when they appeared just before the check in time. Loads of space here, kids had their own rooms, toilets are plentiful and the view is amazing. Would highly recommend staying here and we hope to return.

Nishanth

The property was excellent and has amazing views. All the decorations and fittings were modern and worked without any issue. There were 5 of us and a dog and we had plenty of space. We received a nice welcome from the owners and are all very happy with our stay. The lodge is in an excellent location to explore the Highlands with most places being within an hour's drive. We would happily recommend Challenger lodge and will be looking forward to returning next year

Tracey

What a wonderful stay at Challenger Lodge. It is in the most wonderful, peaceful location with fabulous views from pretty much every window. It has very comfy beds, is so spacious, plenty of room for everyone and the 2nd upstairs living area was very useful, as was the second fridge especially for our beer and wine!. Lots of fun was had in the pool room. We had deer visiting us most mornings and evenings and saw Hen Harriers, an Owl and Black Throated Divers within a mile of the lodge. The owner was very responsive to any queries we had and could not be more helpful. We loved our stay at Challenger Lodge and would not hesitate to recommend. We would love to return one day.

We had the loveliest week at Challenger Lodge, wed

We had a great stay the most beautiful tranquil setting in the middle of nowhere superb

Myself, partner, daughter, friend and her son spend a great Monday to Friday in the Challenger Lodge. The space was great and we don't think the pictures really did it justice as it felt a lot bigger in person. It had everything we needed and the pool table was a great addition and great quality too. The surrounding area was awesome and I can imagine it looks stunning in summer. Very remote but modern inside. Would definitely recommend. Karen

The Challenger Lodge is a beautiful home, in a stunning location. If you'd like to go away and switch off from the world in the middle of nowhere but with a village within reach this is the place for you. It does have wifi, but still very much feels like your out in the beautiful hills and can switch off if you like The games room was used a plenty, and the hot tub is a fantastic addition to the lodge. The kitchen became a perfect dance floor as did the living room. Everything you could need for a trip away and you can bring your furry family too! The owners were so friendly and helpful. Thank you again for having us, we can't wait to come back

We had a lovely christmas at challenger lodge. The facilities were good, comfortable and spacious and the surroundings were magical especially as we had a white christmas! The only down side was that the hot tub was not useable and there was no dryer with 6 kids it was missed. Definately would recommend and stay again.

We enjoyed our stay here. The place is very spacious. Beds were comfortable. Nice big tv and wood burner for cosy nights after walking from the front door to the lochs. The pool table provided plenty of fun!! Very clean house and the views were beautiful!!

We had an excellent weeks holiday at Challenger Lodge which we found ideal as a base for exploring the North coast of Scotland. Our party consisted of three adults and one dog and had plenty of space since the accommodation sleeps up to 9 persons. Challenger Lodge is spacious, well appointed, classily decorated and clean. The property is set in a secluded location with open views out to the loch and surrounding hillsides yet only 5 minutes by car to the town of Lairg where there is a Spar supermarket, fish & chip take away, hotel with bar and petrol station. There are several local wooded walks, both on the estate and in the local area with one good walk to a very private Loch Craggie along a logging road. A welcoming pack of basic essentials was much appreciated on arrival and the owner Shanta, who was visiting the estate during our stay, thoughtfully brought a dog bowl, dog bed and dog treats. We will be looking to make a return visit in the near future with other members of the family as the property is excellent value for money.

Perfect retreat for escaping the rat race. Secluded but close enough 5 min drive to local village for supplies, fuel, chips! etc.. Perfect base to travel out from to explore the Highlands, in a week we managed Castle of Mae, John o Groats, Loch Ness, Inverness, Dunrobin castle, the North coast road to Durness, Glenmorangie Distillery. Barn owl was a regular visitor, we heard the deer around but they were too shy to show their faces. Property was spot on, enough hot water to fill Loch Shin, WiFi all over the house fast enough to feed several Netflix hungry tired offspring with more gadgets than NASA .. So much space inside that the 8 of us could find seclusion when needed easy enough. The only downside was leaving, will be back again as soon as I recover from the 10 hour trip from the Midlands..

Yomtov

It is a fantastic house estate We enjoyed every minute of our stay. The house has a spacious kitchen well stocked. two fridges an extra freezer in the garage. great pool room. nice size lounge. bedrooms are comfortable. It was great one morning to see 6 deer in the garden. Best to look from the upstairs windows then they won't notice and run away Definitely to be recommended.

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Attractions Near Challenger Lodge

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Challenger Lodge itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Inverness-Shire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Royal Dornoch Golf Club - IV25 3LW

about 16 Miles

Royal Dornoch offers a wild and isolated place to play golf in beautiful surroundings. It's been around since the late 1800's and features a Championship 18 hole golf course. They also have a second 18 hole golf course that's suitable for the whole family.