Fraoch Lodge
Fraoch Lodge Deshar Road, Boat of Garten, Aviemore PH24 3BN Scotland
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We have made some changes to how we are running Fraoch Lodge in response to the COVID-19 crisis. We may review these changes as the advice changes but for the time being: We have split the Lodge into 2 separate areas for guests. You can book either the Annexe or the Main House rooms. Both areas will sleep 4 - 5 people and include a complementary breakfast buffet. In the annex you will have exclusive use of a full kitchen plus open air, covered dining area, a double room with family shower room, a twin/triple room with en suite facilities and a lounge/breakfast room exclusive to your group/family. For the main house rooms, again you have exclusive use of your private area which includes: 1 x twin en suite room, 1 x triple en suite room, exclusive use of the dining room and guest lounge (both with multi-fuel stoves for extra heat - which will be prepared for you) Dinner options will be available should you wish to eat in but you will not have access to a kitchen. Your hosts will be on site and available to answer any queries, keep hygiene standards high and maintain the cleaning schedule. You can speak to us through Whatsapp, across a social distance or on the phone. We are keeping all our services in place including family games in the lounge and books availabe in house and choosing instead to space our bookings out to reduce the risk of infection from COVID-19
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Hiking
Babysitting
Books, DVDs, music for children
Airport transportation
BBQ facilities
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Skiing
Bicycle tours
Fishing
Walking tours
Board games / puzzles
Indoor play area for children
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Strollers
Car hire
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Interconnected rooms available
Separate dining area
Separate living room
Private bathrooms
Kitchenette
Electric kettle
Bath / shower
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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English, French
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Fraoch Lodge Deshar Road, Boat of Garten, Aviemore PH24 3BN Scotland
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Very disappointed with the proprietor. She had a 5pm check-in time, which arguably is unreasonably late. After a long drive we tried for a 4pm check-in only to be told rudely to come back at 5pm. We had already made the booking and arranged payment so all she had to do was show us to the room. She served evening meals so on the second night we opted to try one. It was home-made lasagna. I asked for the price and was told 25 British Pound for "the two of you". I thought that a bit steep but okay, and double-checked the amount I would be paying the next morning as we left. When it was time to leave that morning, however, she said the price in fact was 25 BP each for the meal. With two other guests also paying, whe was getting 100BP for a very ordinary dish of lasagna, which also served as her family meal for the evening. For 25 each we could have gone up the road to the pub and had roast venison. A pity because the lodge is nicely positioned, surrounded by woods. …
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Don't expect to see your room until at least 5pm.
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A superb experience, knowledgeable and experienced guide, marvellous food, great company and the best combination of activity and accommodation. For a combined walking, wildlife and activity vacation in the Hebredian Islands this trip was terriffic.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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This was an extended family get-away, and it was really handy having the space to relax together. The lodge is very well set up for the current covid19 restrictions and the hosts have put a lot of thought into looking after their guests. The addition of an outdoor dining option was very kind and we all enjoyed this, I loved the recycled whisky barrel being used for hand washing with the grey-water recycling scheme too. We had a lovely time and are looking forwards to our next visit. PS the food is great, highly recommended!
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Room Tip: They also do guided walking and can assist with lots of activities in the surrounding area.
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Great place to stay close to all the area has to offer. Clean comfortable rooms, fantastic drying room facilities, and great home cooked food. Hosts Rebecca and Andy really go out of their way to make you feel at home and Rebecca’s cake’s and homemade bread are something to really look forward to after a hard day on the mountains. Would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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We booked in here as a large group of friends visiting the area for hillwalking. The rooms were lovely, and perfectly adequate for our needs - the drying room is epic for wet gear. It managed to accommodate 13 people's wet walking gear & dry it overnight. Mega bonus! The heating is super effective, the house was roasting all the time. Plenty hot water as well. Rebecca's breakfast was really fab, plenty of options, home made jam and bread and good filter coffee - much appreciated by those of us that are caffeine junkies. The kitchen facilities provided again are totally adequate for what we required, reheating and serving a collective meal for us all at night. Short on fridge space but thats the same at every place we stay. We had rented the whole accommodation which was great but I don't think I'd have enjoyed it as much if we were sharing with other groups. The rooms have security codes but the kitchen could have been cramped. You are sharing the owners house so it feels a wee bit odd to start with, particularly as we were a big group and could be very noisy. All in all, a great wee place to stay.…
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Date of stay: September 2019
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relaxed and comfortable place to stay with great food choices from Rebecca including amazing home grown Worcester berry jam, and first class hiking opportunities with experienced guide Andy. Boat of Garten is a great location especially if you like a heritage steam train rides, hiking, walking and biking. The outdoor opportunities are endless. The rooms are warm and clean, WiFi available. The 'make your own' packed lunch was good, there is a local store selling most things if needs be. Best of all you are away from the bustling outdoors crowd.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: have confidence when booking, ours was seamless from start to finish.
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We often visit the highlands to go mountain biking. We booked a 2 night stay at Fraoch Lodge in the middle of October and were excited to try the 'Burma Road' for the first time. We emailed the B&B 1 week prior to the stay and explained that we would be arriving around 9.30/10pm as we were driving straight from work in Edinburgh- received no reply. Unfortunately, on the Friday evening of our stay, I was loading up the cars in Edinburgh and one of our mountain bikes was stolen from the roof of the car. I called Fraoch Lodge but there was no reply. Left a voicemail explaining the situation, that we would no longer be staying (I must have sounded quite upset) and said that they needn't wait up for us! I asked if they could call me back when they got the voicemail. Never heard anything. Despite juggling calls from the police etc, I called them 5x over the next 24 hours and they never answered the phone or returned my voicemail. Eventually, I contacted Expedia as I was a bit dismayed at having never heard back from them. Expedia contacted them and they have declined to give even a partial refund. I do not want a refund. I just wished that they had returned my call! We quite often stay in Aviemore but I can say with confidence that we won't be staying here!…
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Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Rebecca F, Owner at Fraoch Lodge
Responded 3 Nov 2018
I am very sorry for your troubles. Unfortunately it seems that our house sitters were not manning the phones on our absence. We were away ourselves during the time of your stay and though I relayed your email to them, it seems they did not receive it or did not feel they needed to make any response. I have not received any further communication about the booking from either yourselves or Expedia, but that could well be because we are only just heading up the road ourselves. Until this moment I had no idea that you had not been able to take u your booking. I will check into all the details and do hope you will reconsider coming to stay once we are ourselves back in the area.
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My partner and I stayed at this lodge in September 2018. We had been camping in Skye when weather forced us to find more suitable accommodation, the Fraoch lodge was a haven in the loveliest of settings. Well priced, the hosts offer a continental breakfast of home baked bread, home made jams and jellies, cereal, fruit and porridge. A cooked breakfast can be made by request for a fee that includes sausages, eggs and other trimmings (well worth it). There is also a small kitchen for guests to use to make their own snacks, lunches and dinners. We had come to Scotland to do some mountaineering, but with weather in the Cuillin looking grim, we opted for the rounded summits of the Cairngorms --and this lodge is located right in the national park. For cyclists, runners and walkers the Fraoch lodge is also situated near to forested trails, dirt roads and cycling paths. The lodge's hostess, Rebecca, can give you directions for some of the forest paths (there are many). The lodge's host, Andy, organizes mountain holidays and hiking adventures -- he's very knowledgeable about the area and both he and Rebecca are helpful and have great tips for navigating the Cairngorm trails. As alluded too in the title of this review the lodge is cozy, homey and comfortable with a vegetable, fruit and spice garden in the back. I cannot recommend this place enough!…
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed 8 days here for a walking/Wildlife and Whisky holiday with Scot Mountain Holidays,, run by our hosts. Our Guide was Andy who led us very well on 6 excellent walks including Cairngorm itself, he found quite a lot of wildlife for us including mountain hares, dotterels, snow bunting, ospreys, and many mountain plants. We visited a hide where we say badgers and pine martens. We also toured a cooperage and tastes some very good whisky. Rebecca cooked us breakfasts and dinners and provided the makings of sandwiches for lunch, in the guest kitchen, She managed to provide excellent tasty meals for us 3 picky eaters (gluten/lactose free vegetarian). If you are eating your evening meals here then note you must tell her about allergies and preferences in advance as everyone eats the same meal, along with the family, There is Wi-Fi, no television, its quiet and you can walk out of the door into the woods. The hosts are friendly and helpful, we had a very pleasant stay.…
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Date of stay: June 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Rebecca F, Owner at Fraoch Lodge
Responded 16 Aug 2018
Thank you kindly. We do hope you will consider returning again, if not the the Cairngorms, then on one of our other trips!
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We had an absolutely lovely time at fraoch lodge and Andy, Rebecca and Gregor could not have been more welcoming. We ate very well - Rebecca took great care to accommodate our dietary requirements and produced two delicious evening meals. Breakfast was homemade porridge, bread jams and fruit from the garden. Lunch was also provided and the homemade bread was a winner. Andy took us to the start and end of the walk, provided maps and tips and was generally very helpful. Would definitely recommend and we hope to be back soon. Emma
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Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Rebecca F, Owner at Fraoch Lodge
Responded 23 Jul 2018
Thank you. We do hope you'll be back in time, Perhaps with the kids next time if you can turn them into hikers too.
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PRICE RANGE
US$62 - US$84 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomScotlandScottish HighlandsAviemore and the CairngormsAviemoreBoat of Garten
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fraoch Lodge
What are some of the property amenities at Fraoch Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, free parking, and airport transportation.
Which room amenities are available at Fraoch Lodge?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, blackout curtains, and a separate dining room.
What food & drink options are available at Fraoch Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, barbeque facilities, and an outdoor dining area during their stay.
Does Fraoch Lodge have airport transportation?
Yes, Fraoch Lodge offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Fraoch Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and French.