Old Distillery Lodge

15 Customer Reviews

• "Firstly, we all had a wonderful time – the property is ideal for a multi-generational family celebration."

  Having two large communal spaces allowed the family members to “do their own thing” without being on top of each other. The bedrooms, particularly the 2 suites downstairs, were spacious and beautifully furnished. The kitchen was very well appointed with just about everything you would ever need – 2 dishwashers are a great idea and the fridge was enormous, vital for the amount of food consumed ! Having the “Dog House” was great for one of our 2 dogs who needs some quiet space sometimes. And the games room in the garage was well used by the youngsters in particular – the equipment was in much better condition that I have experienced previously in short-term lets. The hot tub was also very popular. Just to reiterate, we all had a wonderful time in what is a really lovely house

  Hi Brian, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that the house worked so well for your multi-generational family celebration and that everyone had the space to relax and enjoy themselves. It's wonderful to know the communal areas, spacious bedrooms, well-equipped kitchen, games room, hot tub, and even the Dog House all helped make your stay special. We're especially pleased that the games room equipment stood out compared to your previous experiences and that the kitchen facilities met the needs of a busy family gathering! Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. We're so glad you all had a wonderful time, and we'd be delighted to welcome you and your family back in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★May 2026

• "We enjoyed the fact that the house is very clean and spacious, with excellent bedrooms and en suites and equipped with TVs, board games, books etc."

  However, the kitchen is not equipped for cooking for 19 people. Only 1 very large jug, no wooden spoon, poor toaster, oven shelves not adjustable, no instructions for equipment like oven, rubbish disposal, too few pot lids for number of pots etc. No oven glove. Reported on phone but none supplied. This is a safety issue when handling hot oven dishes. Lots of good things about the property but some deficiencies also.

  Hi Donald, Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the cleanliness, space, and overall comfort of the house, and that the bedrooms and facilities worked well for your group. We’re sorry you felt the kitchen wasn’t equipped to your standards; we work hard across our properties to ensure all our facilities work extremely well for larger groups, so we checked in with our change-over Team and clarified the following: • There were two jugs in the kitchen • We provide silicon stirrers, spatulas and spoons instead of wooden ones, to preserve our pan non-stick surfaces • There are TWO Russell Hobbs 4-slice toasters, new in the last 12 months; both appear to be fully working • The oven shelf was indeed sticking – but your review is the first time you brought this to our attention; if we’d been notified during your stay, we would have happily asked our handyman to attend to resolve this; please accept our apologies for the inconvenience • All the equipment instructions are supplied in the digital guidebook we provide prior to your stay - we confirmed prior to check-in that your group were able to access this. perhaps your main booker didn’t share this with you? • The refuse bins both internal and external have clear instructional stickers on them to identify which items go in which bins • Our main pots have fitted lids – but we also provide simmering pots without lids • When you contacted us during your stay re: oven gloves, we checked with our cleaning team and were advised that oven gloves were in place within the kitchen cupboard. We only later understood that these may not have been located at the time, and we appreciate you letting us know that you arranged your own in the meantime. We are now reviewing this to ensure everything is clearly visible and consistently in place for future stays, as this is an important safety item. As a small family-run business, we work hard to ensure guests are well looked after throughout their stay, and we always welcome the opportunity to put things right in real time where needed. We would have genuinely appreciated the chance to address these points during your stay so we could have supported you more directly at the time. Kind regards, Sly Dream Holiday Homes Property Owner

  Reviewed by Donald3.0★Apr 2026

• "What a fantastic place to stay to celebrate my 60th birthday."

  There were 14 of us in total and we spent it in comfort. Would definitely visit again with a similar sized group.

  Hi David, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re really glad you chose to celebrate such a special milestone with us. It’s wonderful to hear that you and your group were comfortable and had a great time together. You’d be very welcome back anytime — we’d love to host you again for another gathering in the future! Kind regards, Sly Dream Holiday Homes Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Feb 2026

• "We had a fabulous weekend stay at the Old Distillery Lodge."

  Perfect for a family get together celebrating a big birthday! Everywhere was spotless and there was a great amount of space for everyone. The views were amazing and plenty of nice walks and places to eat in the local area just a short walk away. Any issues we had (alarm going off, couple of broken plastic glasses) were dealt with almost instantly by the team and owner. We had a great time and can’t wait to book up again and stay for longer!

  Hi Emma, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re absolutely delighted you chose Old Distillery Lodge for such a special family celebration — what a wonderful way to mark a big birthday. It’s fantastic to hear you enjoyed the space, the views, and exploring the local area. And thank you for your understanding with the small issues — we’re always happy to help quickly where we can. We’d love to welcome you back for a longer stay next time! Kind regards, Sly Dream Holiday Homes Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Feb 2026

• "Old Distillery Lodge is everything the photos show, a beautiful spacious house with stunning views in a lovely village setting."

  The information we received before arriving was excellent, the app is a great idea. Every bedroom was spacious and beautifully decorated. The communal areas were great especially the lounge on the entry level, it was great to have an additional lounge for some members of the group to break away to. Everything you could need is available. We enjoyed the plentiful array of games, relaxing in the hot tub and just spending time together as an extended family, we also loved that you could walk on either country walks or a walk to the village straight from your door. All in all a great place to celebrate an 80th Birthday.

  Hi Fiona, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and generous review. We’re truly delighted to hear how much you and your family enjoyed the house and that it was the perfect setting to celebrate such a special milestone birthday. It’s wonderful to know the space worked well for your group, from the bedrooms and communal areas to the hot tub, games, and walks straight from the door. Creating a place where families can relax, come together, and make lasting memories is exactly what we hope for, so your kind words really do mean a lot to us. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you and your family back in the future. Sly Dream Holiday Homes Property Owner

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Jan 2026

• "We absolutely adored our stay at the Distillery Lodge, it’s the perfect place for big groups as there is so much space."

  The house by far exceeded our expectations and was well stocked, especially in the kitchen for making meals for lots of people! We would love to stay again!

  Thank you for your review, Bethany. We’re very happy to hear that our property exceeded your expectations and was a great fit for your group, especially with the generous space and well-equipped kitchen. We’d love to welcome you back again in the future. Warm regards, Dianne (Dream Holiday Homes) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Bethany5.0★Dec 2025

• "Exceeded expectations."

  Comfortable and well equipped. Also a great middle base in Scotland to visit many sites.

  Reviewed by Bejen5.0★Dec 2025

• "Get together for family of 14 (all ages)."

  Old Distillery was absolutely excellent. Spacious plenty of room for all ages and children to play. Cleanliness excellent and everything supplied you would need. Living in such a lovely house made our holiday all the better. Thank you to the owners. Hopefully will be back.

  Hi Rosina, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rosina5.0★Oct 2025

• "The property was clean, comfortable and maintained to a high standard + was close to the local amenities."

  Communication around the stay was very good. My guests and I all very happy - would recommend!

  Hi Simon, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really glad to hear you and your guests enjoyed your stay and found everything clean, comfortable, and convenient. It’s great to know communication went smoothly too. We truly appreciate the recommendation and would love to welcome you back anytime! Sly Dream Holiday Homes Property Owner

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Oct 2025

• "Everything about our stay at Old Distillery Lodge was amazing."

  We were a group of 8 adults and 8 children, ranging from 4years old to 75 years old. There was more than enough room in the house for us all and it never once felt crowded. Amenities were great and communication throughout was fantastic. We barely left the house as we didn't feel the need to. There was a great park a few minutes walk away which was perfect for the kids. We are already considering another visit here, thank you

  Hi Linda, Thank you so much for such a warm and thoughtful review! It means a lot to hear that Old Distillery Lodge worked so well for your whole group — from the little ones to the grown-ups. We’re really glad you felt comfortable and had everything you needed to just relax and enjoy your time together. It sounds like you made some lovely memories, and we’d be absolutely delighted to have you all back again for another stay! Sly Dream Holiday Homes Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Sep 2025

• "Accommodation was much better than expected."

  Clean throughout, loads of room in house to relax. The bedrooms were massive. Well equipped with towels, cutlery, dinner set. When contacted through WhatsApp with question answered promptly and satisfactory. Already thinking about next occasion we can use house for. Love it.

  Hi Stacey, That’s such a lovely message. Thank you so much for taking the time to share it! We’re really happy to hear you were pleasantly surprised and felt comfortable during your stay. It’s great to know the house worked well for you and that communication was smooth too. We’d absolutely love to welcome you back the next time you’re planning a getaway! Sly Dream Holiday Homes Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stacey5.0★Sep 2025

• "It is really an amazing cottage and we had a wonderful stay here ."

  The cottage was clean and tidy . The bed and towel were in good quality, soft and comfortable. We all can have a good sleep . There are many entertainment facilities and broad games . The kitchen is large enough and a lot of cooking tools for us( 3 families) to prepare meals.

  Hi Sandy, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that you and your families had such a comfortable and enjoyable stay. It’s wonderful to know the cottage, kitchen, and games all helped make your time together special. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime! Kind regards, Sly Dream Holiday Homes Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sandy5.0★Aug 2025

• "Everything was Perfect"

  Thank you so much for your kind words! We're absolutely delighted to hear that everything was perfect during your stay. It was a pleasure to host you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime! Sly Dream Holiday Homes Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dhanesh5.0★Aug 2025

• "We’ve just had 4 nights in the property."

  The place is huge and the photos don’t give a true idea of scale. 13 of us and 2 dogs were easily accommodated. The games room and hot tub were in excellent condition in line with the rest of the property. The kitchen and dining areas were vast and well equipped for sizeable groups and don’t think 19 people would be an issue at all. We had 2 small problems whilst on site (one with the hot tub being too hot!) but both were dealt with very quickly. The hot tub temp was dealt with remotely. Only minor niggle which we fed back was that the bins were full on arrival - which seems to be a relatively common theme for rentals in residential settings. One thing to ensure you ask for post booking would be the floor plan to ensure you understand the slightly quirky room layouts and which rooms can be converted from superkings to twins. It may be useful if this was provided in clearer detail in the advert. All in all an amazing property. Well maintained and equipped, warm and spacious!

  Hi Richard, Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review. We're so pleased to hear you and your group (including the dogs!) had a great stay and made the most of the space, hot tub, and games room. It's lovely to know the property worked well for you all. We really appreciate you highlighting both what you enjoyed and the areas we can improve on. I'm glad we were able to resolve the issues quickly for you, and your note about the bins and floor plan is very helpful — we’ll definitely take that on board to help future guests. Thanks again for staying with us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We'd love to welcome you back any time! Warm wishes, Sly Dream Holiday Homes Property Owner

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jul 2025

• "The house was lovely and so clean."

  There was so much space for everyone. The location was perfect

  Hi Barry, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're really glad to hear you enjoyed the house and found it spacious, clean, and in a perfect location for your stay. It means a lot to us to know that everything met your expectations. We’d love to welcome you back anytime! Warm regards, Sly Dream Holiday Homes Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barry5.0★Jul 2025

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