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Lochan Lodge offers spacious and comfortable accommodation for 6 adults and 2 children in 4 king bedrooms. It has a superb open plan kitchen/dining/lounge, a second well-equipped kitchen, second lounge, 3 bath/shower-rooms, ample parking and landscaped gardens (with Lochan).
Fabulous base for wildlife photography; Osprey visits Lochan in season most days, red squirrels, stoats, pine marten etc on site. Portable Bird Hide and wildlife stealth cams available (free) to assist. No 1 RSPB Wader site in Spey catchment.
Situated in the Cairngorm National Park, on a Highland Cattle farm with fantastic open panoramic views, it is an ideal location for many outdoor pursuits (inc. walking, biking, golfing, fishing, bird watching etc) and exploring the Highlands.
Very well equipped Lodge with la...Lochan Lodge offers spacious and comfortable accommodation for 6 adults and 2 children in 4 king bedrooms. It has a superb open plan kitchen/dining/lounge, a second well-equipped kitchen, second lounge, 3 bath/shower-rooms, ample parking and landscaped gardens (with Lochan).
Fabulous base for wildlife photography; Osprey visits Lochan in season most days, red squirrels, stoats, pine marten etc on site. Portable Bird Hide and wildlife stealth cams available (free) to assist. No 1 RSPB Wader site in Spey catchment.
Situated in the Cairngorm National Park, on a Highland Cattle farm with fantastic open panoramic views, it is an ideal location for many outdoor pursuits (inc. walking, biking, golfing, fishing, bird watching etc) and exploring the Highlands.
Very well equipped Lodge with large flat screen TV/Sound Bar (and large selection of recent DVDs), excellent HiFi system (with 400+ CDs), XBox (with 8 games). Quality bean-to-cup coffee machine. Everthing you would need in the kitchen.
Cairngorm and Lecht ski resorts each about 30 mins away.
New for 2017 - natural wood (eco friendly) Hot Tub - made from local Larch by local craftsmen.
Planned for 2018 - 32 Amp electric vehicle charging point.
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6 of us (3 couples) spent a lovely week at Lochan Lodge as a base for our golfing in/around Speyside.
The lodge was absolutely perfect for all our needs and served as a great base for us to stay.
It had everything you could wish for and Steph &Bill were very nice/attentive and friendly.
Weather was great too which was an added bonus and if we return to the area we would no have hesitation in booking the lodge again.
Visited September 2024
Written 8 September 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Ben P
1 contribution
Beautiful location with fantastic hosts
This was our first time staying at Lochan Lodge, it wont be our last. Bill and Steph could not have been more helpful actively encouraging us to enjoy their land. Our 5 Year old didnt want to go home and loved the time Steph spent showing her the Guinea Fowl Chicks as well as feeding some of the Sheep. The house is perfect for a visit with extended Family as the bedrooms are grouped around a large Central Sitting area with great picture windows and a seperate growns ups Lounge just right for drinking whisky and listening to music. My Older Children loved trekking through the woods and were really pleased to be able to see the Ospreys who were nesting in some of the trees. Even the WiFi was really good. Could not recomend highly enough
Visited August 2024
Written 24 August 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Kerry S
4 contributions
The best place to stay for the Highlands
Our favourite place to stay in Scotland. Gorgeous property, beautiful views and welcoming hosts.
The bird feeders by the bedroom window is a special treat. We have stayed twice now and hope to be able to visit again.
Wonderful property for families lots of space inside and out.
Visited June 2024
Written 10 August 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lizzie H
1 contribution
Amazing place, with outstanding views
A home away from home. One of the few places we've been where you genuinely don't want to leave. A wonderful location to explore the area and watch wildlife. Steph, Bill and Alex are fantastic hosts. We saw a stoat in its winter coat while we were there for our latest visit. This was our second visit and will most certainly not be our last.
Visited March 2024
Written 5 April 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Victoria Anne O
Worcester, United Kingdom5 contributions
Wonderful Home from Home in Beautiful Surroundings.
This is our second visit to Lochan Lodge. Steph and Bill are friendly and highly attentive hosts who provide real home from home holiday accommodation with every comfort and convenience along with spectacular views in a beautiful part of the world. The bonus Welcome Basket is a real treat and Steph’s homemade bread the best ever. Cannot recommend this lovely place enough.
Visited September 2023
Written 28 September 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Rosemary S
13 contributions
Fabulous place
Fabulous place so have stayed several times. Owners go above and beyond to make you welcome. Gorgeous location, super house with all mod cons. Great places to visit
Visited April 2023
Written 19 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Nicole J
Bad Nieuweschans, The Netherlands8 contributions
didn't want to leave .........
Third time that we are here in this lovely place and we still love it, Hope to be back next year.
Thanks for the big basket with athe nice things in it and the lovely fresh baked loaf of bread . It was delicious. Thanks Steph and Bill for your hospitality.
Visited January 2023
Written 3 February 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
VasGo
2 contributions
Absolutely perfect place!
Lodge: The lodge is a very spacious 4-bedroom home with comfortable beds, all the required furniture, plenty of storage, two very well equipped kitchens (including bean to cup coffee machine), two large living/sitting rooms, log burner, high end music system, xbox, Sky TV, high speed internet and everything else you may need.
Location: Set within the vast Balnafettach estate, the lodge offers roaming Scottish cows, sheep, pheasant, guinea fowl, rabbits, roe deer as soon as you drive in. The kids loved watching all the wildlife from the main living room windows. The property is set away from the A95 and therefore very quiet and peaceful. There are plenty of walks around the lodge and surrounding fields. Aviemore is 35mins drive away and Grantown is 10mins drive which has a well equipped Co-op, butcher, several takeaways, cafes, etc.
Hosts: Steph was very helpful and attentive with any requests and issues. The welcome basket included her own grown grapes, baked bread, milk and jam (all delicious).
Ideal place for adults and children. We hope to return again.
Visited October 2022
Written 8 November 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Mobile05772078701
1 contribution
Lovely accommodation in a beautiful setting.
A lovely well kept house in a beautiful setting. A quiet peaceful setting with no traffic noise and yet only just of the A95. Bill and Steph, the property owners were so friendly and welcoming and living close by were alway on hand if required.
If you like wildlife, you’ll love this place, Curlews and Oystercatchers nesting all around and feeding on the lawn. Hares regularly visiting the lawn in front of the window and Ospreys visiting daily catching fish on the lochan. The wildlife entertained us so much we didn’t have the television on all week.
I highly recommend a holiday here and if you have children, they will love it too, our grandchildren (7 years & 4 years) certainly did.
Visited May 2022
Written 5 June 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Absolutely love staying at Lochan Lodge. It has everything you could want for a brilliant holiday. Have been several times at different times of the year and it is always amazing. Excellent hosts. Definitely will return.
Visited April 2022
Written 18 April 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Inverness airport approx 40 mins, Aviemore rail station about 25 mins.
Lodge situated 800m up private road off the main A95 from Grantown on Spey to Aberlour road (just East of village of Cromdale)
Speyside Way passes through farm.
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