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"There was obviously a lot of thought put into this property for our comfort, this was much appreciated."
Reviewed by MartinMay 2022
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"Lovely clean well equiped bungalow"
Reviewed by CliveOct 2021
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"It was excellent really comfortable and Janette was really helpful with local knowledge and made us feel really welcome, the area has so much to offer from walking to sightseeing."
Reviewed by EileenSep 2021
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"Had a fantastic stay at the lodge, very peaceful and such a pretty part of the world, owner very helpful and informative on local area."
Reviewed by RobertAug 2021
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"Lovely accommodation."
Peaceful location but central to lots of places to visit. The only hitch was difficulty with getting WiFi. Especially and some places needed to be booked in advance.
Reviewed by SandraAug 2021
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"Very relaxing, quiet beautiful location."
Reviewed by TinaMay 2021
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"Absolutely brilliant holiday, so peaceful and quiet and just what we needed."
Lodge was very tidy and precautions were taken for Covid. Bed was so comfy we struggled to get up in the mornings most mornings. Loads of places to go and visit though. Lovely wee welcome pack left, very grateful for this, the eggs were amazing!! Terrific time and we will be back ......again!
Reviewed by LindsayAug 2020
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"Ideal for a couple to use as a base to explore the Cairngorms and beautiful surrounding area."
Great location with good facilities and shop, pub, supermarket etc only a short drive away. Reassuring also in relation to COVID regulations etc. Lovely welcome pack on arrival.
Reviewed by JulieAug 2020
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"Beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting away from the town."
Enjoyed watching the chickens and ducks in the backyard which was a daily delight. Accommodation was spotless, beautifully laid out for personal space and Janette, the host, had provided us with some lovely eggs and wine on arrival which was a nice touch. The location was perfect for our sightseeing trips and the town of Blairgowrie 2 miles away where we enjoyed some lovely walks by the river. Although host and family were on site more or less we were not bothered by anyone unless we approached them first to speak. Social distancing was always maintained.
We took our own dishes, towels, cutlery, pillows etc. so as well as keeping us safe it was less work for the host on departure. Hopefully when we use it again we may not feel we have to do that. However, all dishes, cutlery etc. in the cupboards were spotless on arrival and the king size bed was soooo comfortable.
All in all a wonderful break in a beautiful part of Scotland.
Reviewed by WinnieAug 2020
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"The welcome pack was a very kind thought (the fresh eggs left for us were very enjoyable)."
The Lodge was very well equipped and the bed was extremely comfortable. Loved seeing the chickens, ducks, sheep and mollie the horse from our rear window. Thanks again Jeanette for a super break and best wishes to Murray. Hope to see you again. Pat & Nigel from 29th October to 5th November 2019.
Reviewed by Nigel EOct 2019
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"Fabulous place to stay lovely and clean great location and lovely relaxing place the owners are very nice too highly recommend."
Reviewed by SamanthaOct 2019
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"The owners were very friendly and left us a welcome pack,which was a lovely thought."
Reviewed by PatriciaSep 2019
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"Firstly the Lodge was clean and well equipped, even with a washing machine, which is not stated on the list."
Sadly though we left early due to lack of sleep because there is a hen and duck pen with three cockerels that crow constantly from before 5am everyday, outside the window at the back of the property, which is not shown on the photos. We also had three out of the six days without the front view (which is why we booked this property) due to the owners motorhome being loaded and unloaded. Note welcome pack of wine and eggs but no tea or coffee so make sure you have your own on arrival. So for the cost it was a big disappointment as compared with the many Sykes cottages we have visited, for the reason of the cockerels other people need to know before booking.
Hello form The Lodge.
All our guest and invited and encouraged to discuss with ourselves anything that is effecting their stay that may have an negative impact on their time with us.
Issues raised from feedback could have easily have been rectified within a short period of time as we are available at all times to address any concerns that our guests may have.
We hope our long standing past reviews are a reflection of our persistent focus to detail and satisfaction of our guests.
The cockerels are in the process of being re-homed. Property Owner
Reviewed by JacquiAug 2019
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"A very comfortable and well equipped cottage and a great base for touring the Highlands."
A lovely quiet location, but only 2 miles from Blairgowerie. We certainly recommend, following a recent week's holiday in the sunshine, and we look forward to returning next year all being well.
Reviewed by ChristineJul 2019
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"The Lodge was a real home from home."
It's not often we go away and can feel as comfortable just sitting, sleeping or working in the kitchen as we did here.
It had everything we needed and more.
The location was great and even the wildlife was a joy to hear and watch.
Our hosts had provided everything and they were friendly and helpful and they knew they were there should we need anything.
We would recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing and comfortable holiday in a beautiful location.
Reviewed by NickJun 2019
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"Excellent center for touring."
Very enjoyable stay with everything required in the Lodge.
Reviewed by NormanJun 2019
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"Lovely cottage, very clean with all amenities you could wish for."
Its in a perfect location for exploring the area with most villages and towns within 25 mile radius. Would certainly recommend this cottage.
Reviewed by CharleneSep 2018
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"The photo's of the cottage on your website are well out of date."
They showed the view from the rear window across the fields. This view is now obscured by trees, meaning no view & no light from that window.
A table top ironing board is provided, however there isn't a plug socket near to the breakfast bar worktop that allows sufficient cable length for the iron. Meaning that the microwave & kettle needed to be moved for the worktop space. Similarly the mirror is attached to the bathroom door whilst the sockets are on the wall near the bed so there is insufficient cable length on the hair dryer. I had my own hair dryer with me & also one provided both cables weren't long enough.
Duck feather duvet & pillows provided which are not good when your an asthmatic.
Dirty chair covers in the bedroom area.
Double glazed unit in front door broken & inner glass masking taped. Door didn't fit, & you could see daylight through the bottom corner.
Dirty net curtains at the bedroom window.
The bathroom floor was really slipy, the bath mat didn't have a rubber back. So we used a towel, otherwise would have put the rubber shower tray mat under the bath mat.
Despite these minor issues, the owners were great, though we only saw them on arrival. The cottage was warm & comfy
Good morning from the lodge!
Our sincere apologies for any issues or discomfort that you may have experienced during your stay.
All of the issues that you have listed have been professionally addressed.
We take pride in our meticulously maintained lodge, but do appreciate any fine toothed combed comments.
Our main goal has always been to create a healthy, comfortable and personal, private experience for our guests.
We hope our longstanding past reviews and percentages noted are reflective of our persistent quest for perfection.
Thank you.
Janette (Owner) Property Owner
Reviewed by AngelaAug 2018
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"Very comfortable, the owners where very friendly and helpful, a good location for touring we had a very enjoyable week."
Reviewed by DorothyJun 2018
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"The host, the view made this the perfect holiday we will return"
Reviewed by RobertMay 2018
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"A little piece of heaven with wonderful hosts highly recommended we will be back"
Reviewed by RobertMay 2018
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"Janette Allen was very welcoming, leaving 1/2 dozen of her own hen's eggs, a small bottle of white and red wine and a carton of milk in the fridge."
The Lodge was spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable.
Reviewed by GraceSep 2017
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"Superb little property."
Very clean and well equipped.
Lovely location with plenty of things to do in the surrounding area.
Highly recommended.
Reviewed by TrudySep 2017
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"Janette & Murray were lovely!"
The Lodge was spotless, warm, bed so comfy! Every need was catered for!!! Wine and fresh eggs were provided for our arrival! We WILL be back!!! Peace and tranquility - perfection!
Reviewed by WilliamAug 2017
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"This is a great property, quiet and restful but not too far out of the way."
Only drawback, the bathroom facilities are very small; my partner has some mobility issues and found it very difficult. However, it was all accurately shown in your advert so lesson learned. We will check more thoroughly next time
Reviewed by MartinJun 2017
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"The owners of the property are extremely helpful and are very nice people."
The lodge itself is a lovely place to stay very modern and well looked after.
It's also ideally situated for exploring central Scotland.
Reviewed by MalcolmJun 2017
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"Lovely little cottage, very well equipped, large comfy bed, very warm."
nice views, good location.
Reviewed by ValerieDec 2016
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"Had a wonderful stay ."
..lodge was very clean and comfortable.... milk ..tea coffee eggs in the lodge on arrival made as feel very welcome and where very helpful
.in a good location for our needs...
Reviewed by JanetOct 2016
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"We had a very pleasant week."
The cottage had everything that we needed, it was very clean, the kitchen has plenty of utensils and modern equipment. The bed was very comfortable. We would recommend the cottage to our friends as a good base for touring the local towns and villages
Reviewed by GilbertSep 2016
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"This cottage was located in an area which we found very convenient to travel to most of the places that we had planned to see."
The owner, who lived on site, was very helpful, and we would certainly book this cottage again.
Reviewed by JohnSep 2016