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"Really lovely, comfortable and warm chalet, situated ideallyto explore the area."
Wine and local fudge waiting in the lodge as a welcome gift from the owners.
Reviewed by AmandaApr 2022
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"Place was lovely, very clean and had a stunning view from the balcony."
My, my wife and our daughter all loved it and the owners could not have been any nicer.
Reviewed by ScottMar 2022
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"We enjoyed our stay at the holiday cottage."
It is difficult to find and satnav takes you to the wrong destination, however we contacted the owner and he gave us directions over the phone and met with us.
The cottage is a bit old fashioned, however I liked that about it, lovely place to relax . Complimentary wine and chocolates on arrival which is a lovely touch.
The cottage is quite remote and perfect to relax for a few days. Short drive to Dingwall and Strathpeffer. Beautiful views of the sunset in the morning.
Slight problem with the heating which was unavoidable and quickly resolved . I would return, very reasonable priced staycation.
Reviewed by AlisonNov 2021
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"This staycation was to reset our mental state of semi depression (ie covid restrictions stay @home for +-twenty two months and as humans the walls look nearer every day lol, )
Arrived to Scotland’s finest host Mr A—n ) went out."
Of his way to help us
Unload and explained set up this guy does this etcetc
Lives a snowballs frow on the. Same semi estate
But has the nack of not being like clingfilm .
Talked to him various times ie chuckle joke wind up etc
When we left him our mental state was much improved
This guy was covid minded at all times well experienced in tricky situation
Reviewed by RobertAug 2021
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"This was our second holiday at larchfield chalet 1 thoroughly enjoyed it last year & was even better this year."
Reviewed by AgnesJul 2021
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"Great accommodation and lovely welcome."
Would be tight squeeze for 6 but great for a family. Also had access to storage for our bike which was a big bonus. Will be back again I'm sure.
Reviewed by JulieJul 2021
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"A very well appointed chalet with lovely views, perfect for hill-walking and exploring the area."
A bit tricky to find, but when you do - it is worth it! Here are a few tips: The post code is likely to point you to a different place, so the GPS/Street map grid ref. is NH48480 60231. The sign for Bottacks is not visible coming from the south (fallen off?), but turn left first tarmac road after level crossing, follow road around to the right, then left below a new big property (still heading for Bottacks). When you get to a locked gate straight in front, turn sharply right uphill and it is signposted 'Larchfield'. Thanks for a great stay and a very warm welcome.
Reviewed by ToveJul 2021
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"Lovely chalet and our hosts were extremely friendly and helpful."
The chalet had everything we needed. Fantastic views from the chalet and plenty to do in the surrounding area. Great walks, lots of nature to see and good amenities in the nearby towns.
Reviewed by DavidJun 2021
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"We phoned to arrange check in and Alan, the owner couldn’t have been more friendly."
He explained that the chalet was difficult to find, and if we got lost, we were to call him and he would come and get us. We found the chalet from his directions, and he was there to greet us. He showed us the important stuff, and said if we needed anything, just to give him a knock (his property was right beside the chalet). He then left us to it, and we hardly saw him through the week. The chalet was lovely, if a little dated, but was spotlessly clean and very comfortable for the two of us and our pet dog. There was a bottle of wine and a box of After Eights left for us on the table, which was a lovely gesture. I think the chalet may be a bit small if 6 people stay together, but was perfectly good for us. The bed was a little soft but very comfortable, and we slept well, the chalet had everything we needed, and we enjoyed a very relaxing week away. I would recommend this property to anyone, lovely owners and fab little holiday home. I would love a return visit, thank you Alan!
Reviewed by LesleyJun 2021
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"Lovely welcome from Sandra and Alan (wine was lovely after a long drive) as ..."
Lovely welcome from Sandra and Alan (wine was lovely after a long drive) as detailed certainly would use again if we return to this area
Reviewed by RichardMay 2021
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"The location is very difficult to find,but a quick call to the owners and they came down to meet us which was really great."
The driveway up to the chalets is quite steep and rough with a gravel car parking area so would be unsuitable for large or touring motorcycles.
We were treated to watching a Red Kite soaring and hunting across the valley on numerous occasions making it very special indeed.
Highly recommended.
Reviewed by AlistairApr 2021
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"The owners were really helpful and came to get us when we couldn't find our way."
The property was set up on a hill overlooking the valley so had a great view. One of the reasons we chose this property was the other reviews that said it was warm and cosy. It didn't disappoint, the central heating was really efficient, perfect for a cold evening. We would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed by NatalieOct 2020
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"There is no wifi up there and the directions did not take us all the way to Larchfield but the owner came out and found us,he was very obliging and said if we wanted any info to call him."
We enjoyed the beautiful views over the valley and would go back there again.
Reviewed by EileenSep 2020
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"Ideal for our hols we are here for another wk"
Reviewed by ColinSep 2020
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"Very comfortable and clean chalet."
Kitchen packed with utensils complimentary bottle of wine and a box of fudge was a nice touch overall very pleased with the chalet and the amenities well worth considering a second visit sometime in the future.
Reviewed by ColinSep 2020
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"Bottle of wine and chocolates much appreciated and Allan very friendly and helpful particularly needed on arrival as initially difficult to locate even with sat nav."
Reviewed by JamesAug 2020
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"Lovely Comfortable holiday chalet for our family, friendly and welcoming owner."
Reviewed by JustineAug 2020
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"Lovely hosts, peaceful location, fantastic views."
Reviewed by RussellMar 2020
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"A very friendly welcome to a lovely get away from it all comfortable chalet."
Warm and well equipped.
Reviewed by JohnDec 2019
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"Chalet was a lovely comfy home from home, nice and warm on the cold nights and morning and a beautiful location."
We were met by the owner who showed us around and how everything worked and he was always on hand if needed.
It has everything you could need and was a really enjoyable week.
Very quiet, high up location with stunning views which is one of the things we loved about the holiday.
Just generally a lovely little chalet to come back to after a cold day out, would highly recommend this chalet, child friendly and very clean and tidy
Thank you
Reviewed by AndreaNov 2019
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"Quiet and nice location, friendly host, a perfect choice for an affordable accommodation."
Reviewed by AdinaSep 2019
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"Lovely comfortable chalet with everything we needed for a relaxed break."
The view from the balcony is fab and the welcome was very warm. The owners are very friendly and helpful and the location is peaceful. We put the chalet name into Google maps and had no problems finding it up on a wooded hill between Dingwall and Strathpeffer. Great base for exploring the area but also comfortable for any rainy rest days too.
Reviewed by RedJul 2019
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"I was met by the owner to collect the keys, shown where the heating controls were and the shower, and then left alone with no further visits, which is as it should be."
A bottle of wine and a box of chocolates are on the table for the visitor, which is a nice touch. For my cooking requirements, everything that I needed was available in the kitchen.
The views across the valley towards Strathpeffer and beyond are quite spectacular, with sliding doors accessing a small balcony, and it would be very pleasant to sit out there on a sunny day, which somehow eluded me during my stay! The location is pleasantly quiet, although a neighbour's heating boiler can occasionally intrude, it is of little concern, and out of the control of the owner.
Given the location, it is perhaps not surprising that there is no Wi-Fi available, which may put some people off, but with an aversion to social media, it was of little concern to me. There is a very good 4G signal strength, however.
For self-catering, there is a large Tesco in nearby Dingwall, and access to cheaper fuel there too.
Reviewed by JonathanJun 2019
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"This was a lovely little place to stay and the views were stunning!"
The owners were wonderful and very helpful and truly made this feel like a home away from home. I would highly recommend these chalets to friends and we will definitely return. Also, I read other feedback where people had trouble finding them. We put larchfield chalets into our search on google maps and it took us straight there without any problems, so I would suggest searching for that rather than a postcode.
Reviewed by KirstyFeb 2019
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"This was the first time i have used sykescottages glad i did and also glad i ..."
This was the first time i have used sykescottages glad i did and also glad i have already booked for this incoming year couldnt fault this this chalet very well aquipped and very clean and a lovely gesture of a bottle of wine and chocolates on arriving
Reviewed by MarilynDec 2018
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"Amazing price!"
Lovely place to stay. Comfy chalet and very friendly people! Will definitely be using you again! Thank you
Reviewed by ShelleyOct 2018
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"Great chalet in a great location ."
Very clean ,excellently eqiped and comfortable. Owners very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this property to anyone who would like to visit northern Scotland. Owner met us on arrival in Strathpeffer as a bit difficult even with navigation to find it (not a problem at all).
We had lovely holiday and would go back there anytime. (Family of 4)
Reviewed by AgataJul 2018
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"We had a lovely stay in a well equipped chalet."
Owner very friendly and on hand for any information would go back again.
Reviewed by KarenJun 2018
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"Great accommodation and location."
Friendly owner on hand if required
Reviewed by GrahameJun 2018
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"Lovely people."
..so helpful. Couldn't fault the accommodation, lovely spot with an amazing outlook
Reviewed by TraceyMay 2018
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"We thought that the setting of Larchfield cottage was excellent and would recommend it too any of our friends and family and we hope too use it again as we had a fantastic holiday."
Reviewed by AlexanderApr 2018
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"Had a very sunny week in Scotland when a lot of the rest of the UK was suffering from the worst snow fall in years."
The chalet was excellent, it is in a good place for touring the Inverness and Black Isle area.
Reviewed by DennisMar 2018
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"Lovely little chalet."
Alan and Sandra couldn't have been nicer. Difficult to find but Alan met us in Strathpeffer and led us the few minutes to the chalet. Cottage has everything you need. Great place to use as a base to explore the highlands.
Reviewed by AnneSep 2017
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"Perhaps the directions to initially find the property could be a bit more precise."
Did find it a bit of a problem to start with.
However, the owners made up for any first problems. Sandra and Alan were great hosts.
Reviewed by ElsieMay 2017
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"This holiday was what we needed and the location was stunning, and peaceful."
Reviewed by WilliamNov 2016
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"Owners were very helpful and friendly too"
Aug 2016
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"Great place."
Alan the owner was really friendly and accommodating. Couldn't have asked for more.
Reviewed by KerimAug 2016