Rowan Lodge

We had a week's stay at Rowan Lodge and found that we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

We loved the location - great walking routes right from the doorstep and easy drives to some wonderful places to visit further afield. We would love to come back.

Absolutely not to be missed.

A lovely cozy cottage in a wonderful location, spacious and with all appliances that transform a holiday into a dream and free from hessle. A must go. Would love to come back!

Rowan Lodge was perfect for us, clean and comfortable ( although the sofas were too soft as you sunk into them ) everything you could need.

A lovely welcome basket on arrival, It was very peaceful & quiet and great location .we would definately come back

The location was absolutely perfect.

The accomodation was sufficient. We loved that we were staying in the forest

This is the second time we have stayed at Rowan Lodge, it is first class accomodation for us.

We love the trees and wildlife and it is central for us to travel to for a short or longer break. We are already booked into one of the adjacent lodges for later in the year.

Excellent accommodation couldn’t ask for better.

This was my second stay at Rowan Lodge and it did not fail to live up to standards.

Although there are a few other lodges close by we still felt secluded and private. Inverness is just 30 minutes away and there are coffee shops within walking distance. I want to make a special mention to Laura who, when I had a problem, was extremely quick to reply and resolve the issue. I will definitely be back again!

Great location for us, being well placed to chase good winter walking/climbing conditions.

This was actually our second stay for this reason. Very comfortable and peaceful accommodation with everything we needed. My only small feedback would be to have a better chopping board and a larger deep frying pan/skillet (but that’s just to better suit the cooking we were doing.) Thank you!

A lovely cabin in the woods with all the resources you need.

The welcome basket was wonderful with good quality bread, milk, eggs, teabags, coffee, cake and doggie treats! Everything you need if you arrive in the evening with no food. There’s enough to keep you going for a couple of days. The location was idyllic and the few other cabins in the same location were well spaced out so that each one had privacy and space. There is a lovely 2 mile circular walk from your front door. I highly recommend Rowan Lodge.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rowan Lodge in October this year.

Arrival instructions and directions were clear and found the accommodation easily. We arrived to a lovely welcome basket with all the essentials plus a pumpkin and carving kit for my daughter which was a lovely thought. We found the accommodation comfortable and clean, the only downside being the boiler was noisy when it fired up which meant we couldn't have the heating on over night or set to come on in the morning before we got up as it would have woken everyone. Other than this we had everything we needed for a short break and the location was great for dog walks and exploring the local area.

Very disappointed bad steps into lodge no handrail,internal doors don't close carpet bar sticking up .

carpets had to be cleaned by cleaning company as the smell of urine was so strong carpets tested and more stained area's were found from previous dog's. We paid £120.for carpets cleaned. We left Tuesday morning instead of the Saturday. We have the recipet. Anniversary holiday ruined

We stayed for a week in Rowan Lodge.

What a fantastic cabin in a wonderful woodland setting. We were impressed with the welcoming pack - tea, coffee, bread, eggs, butter, cake, milk. A brilliant start. The cabin itself was great, and everything needed was included. The setting was fantastic, and there were lots of winding woodland walks everywhere. Recommended.

Beautiful Lodge in the woods!

We received a fab welcome hamper which was much appreciated. Location is great, all the birds flittering around was lovely. Would highly recommend this lodge. Great communication from the owner too. Perfect stay for us!

We loved our stay at Rowan lodge.

Spacious, clean, comfy beds and sofa. Beautiful lodge. A lovely welcome pack too. The forest setting was lovely and quiet, I could love there, we didn't want to come away. Would definitely use again

Overall a lovely place to stay.

Welcome basket packed full of essentials and treats and even treats for our dog

It was a very pleasent stay.

It is a abslute top home. Thank you for all. Bernd, Sabine ,Daniel and the dog Dexter.

We had a lovely break on Rowan cottage.

It is well equipped with additional surprise basket of essential goodies like milk, coffee, tea, dog treats and more. The owner is very helpful and friendly. The place is relaxing and peaceful and lots of lovely walk and places to explore with your family and your dogs. Will recommend and book again in the future.

Rowan Lodge was the perfect for us.

Spotless, quiet and a 15 minute walk from the little village. It was the cleanest and freshest dog friendly self catering I’ve ever stayed at. They left us an amazing welcome basket full of goodies which was greatly appreciated! We hope to return in the future!

Ideal central location for going anywhere Ullapool is only 45 mins.

Lots of really good dog walks. Try Unwined in village square steak night Thursday is great value.

Lovely stay thank you

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay.

The cabin was so cosy, spotless and well equipped. I could properly switch off and relax on the balcony with a book and also enjoy a walk in Blackmuir forest from the cabin. Central heating, washing machine and tumble dryer were also a nice surprise. I would highly recommend. Beautiful part of Scotland, Strathpeffer is a quirky village to wander into too. Thank you.

Good Points: *Central heating *Washer dryer *Bedding reasonable *Birds in the little garden *WiFi Bad Points: *Appalling crockery & cutlery *Black mould under shower - cleaned it with bleach *Oven part of cooker had no racks in it plus dirty and fry pans filthy underneath *Fabric settees not clean and not hygienic in rented properties *Whole cabin covered in scratches and marks inside and out, generally looking sad and in need of a lot of attention

We got lost initially in trying to find the lodge.

Best way is to use the sat nav The kitchen lightings needs extra light. We had a lovely quiet holiday at the cabin. Thank you.

A very nice lodge.

The welcome basket was a lovely surprise, especially the sweets! If I could suggest one thing, it would be for a designated/signed parking space in the area by the other lodges, so that we would know that we weren't parking in someone else's space. Other than that, it was perfect!

Stunning walks on the doorstep.

Perfect for me and my dogs. Very comfortable stay. Perfect location, loved it.

Beautiful location directions and sat nav not clear had to call owner who answered promptly and gave us directions whilst driving if instructions had used bus stops on main road and large white house at beginning of lane as signposts it would have been easier to find we arrived in daylight if arriving in the dark in less favourable weather it would have been frustrating after a long journey also welcome pack was a bag of local sweets probably our misunderstanding but in other holiday let’s that’s has been milk at least this needs to be made clear as was frustrating to have to go to find local shop in the village for tea coffee and milk after journey Strathpeffer is a beautiful village and the lodge is in a peaceful location surrounded by lovely walks but as a group of 4 adults our opinion it looks and feels in need of refurbishment

Freezer was not working and gardens could do with being tidy up out front.

Other than they two things the cottages was great.

Could do with a secure garden for dogs otherwise we had a excellent time and would come back.

Loved rowan Lodge had everything we needed plus some more .

Communication with the owner was first class ,would recommend

The Lodge was great, all very comfortable and warm.

The welcome was very good. Provided with a small hamper and a bottle of Cava. So we had a great Christmas. Most likely will be back.

We had a great time staying in Rowan Lodge.

It was lovely and warm when we arrived & as we had read other reviews about bringing a torch it meant that we could find the lodge no problem despite it being dark outside. The setting is pretty as it's right in the woods and we went on a lovely walk with the dog up into the hills and through the forest. There are lots of different walks you can take so it's a great area for hill walking and mountain biking. We were visiting our daughter so we were able to cater for our grandchildren who stayed with us for a few nights. The beds were very comfy and the lodge had everything we needed. Strathpeffer is very scenic and there is so much to do and see in the surrounding area. If you are looking for real peace and quiet then the lodge is ideal for getting away from it all. We think it would be really good to come back in the summer time as the deck outside is very spacious and ideal for sitting out watching the birds. Looking forward to our next visit very much.

Amazing property and location, can't ask for anything more.

Dogs had the time of their life and so did we. Private, secluded lodge and so close to town if you want to see people. Great walks through the woods from your door.

We've booked again for next year!

Only two things that may have been helpful during our stay: 1) a torch in the cottage for darker night walks and 2) a shampoo/conditioner/body soap dispenser in the bathroom.

FR/ AN Le loge était superbe.

La maison était localisée dans les bois. La tranquillité était au rdv c'était super. Le Seul défaut a été de trouver l'emplacement du lieu. Nous avons fait plusieurs aller-retours dans le village pour trouver et avont dû demander à des personnes sur place pour trouver. The Rowan lodge was perfect. The house in located in the wood. It was really quiet and nice. The only flaw is to find the place ! We make 3 or 4 come and back in the town to find the localitation.

lovely lodge clean and very quiet great walking area hope to be back soon.

Sfeervol huisje, schoon en een heerlijke veranda.

Lovely place for a break, very peaceful and excellent facilities.

Directions to the property were confusing especially as the signage is poor and tricky to see.

place was lovely and in a beautiful setting quiet and brilliant place to take your dog very clean and well equipped with everything you could need had a brilliant stay would recommend this to everyone

Had a very enjoyable stay.

The lodge had everything you need! Beds were comfy, kitchen fully equipped, utility room also. Central heating made it very cosy. Very central location where you can explore the highlands. Highly recommend.

Rowan Lodge location was more than what I expected, infact it was breathtaking.

To step out your front door and be in the middle of the woods was just amazing. My only constructive criticism would be to have another lamp on the living area rather than having the overhead lights on, as they do glare a bit would be better, and to have some security lighting down the path, if I’d have know. It would be that dark from the car park to the lodge I would have brought a torch. Other than that I will be recommending this little gem to everyone I know, and I’ll defo be returning. Helen Bush

Absolutely loved this lodge.

Fabulous break away in a quiet location. Everyone was so friendly and the little birthday gift made the welcoming even more special. There is an outstanding little sweet shop down the road highly recommended. We would love to return. If you travel abit down the road by car Chanonry Point has a beautiful unspoilt beach.

Lovely start to our holiday around Scotland.

We were only two so the extra space was lovely. It was private and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. The bed was comfy with plenty of space.

Well appointed and maintained.

We were grateful for the well kitted out kitchen. Very peaceful, comfortable and convinient base to explore the surrounding hills. Would stay again and recommend.

We stayed 16.

2.22 / 19.2.22 had a fantastic stay here especially with the snow made it more beautiful. Dogs especially loved all the woodland around . Had to contact the owner for boiler she was fantastic had it up and running immediately. Some thing can be doing with a little update but was perfect for us and our dogs. You couldn't have asked for a cabin anymore well equipped with things you need for your stay unfortunately we had to come home early due to family illness at home . Will definitely return one day .

A fantastic lodge in a great location.

The owner kept me up to date with some local issues prior to arrival. It's in a very peaceful spot with a great local walk and easy access to local amenities. I would highly recommend to anyone.

Perfect location for relaxing break.

Particularly good if you are a dog owner as superb forest walks are literally on your doorstep. Owners very helpful and friendly.

The lodge is very dark inside and outside due to lots of nearby trees so didn't benefit from the sunshine.

Better lighting inside would help, especially in the kitchen area. The garden is not enclosed and it is quite a difficult walk to transport luggage and heavier items from the communal parking area to the lodge. Location is great for walks and exploring the area.

Lovely ,comfortable lodge in woodland setting ,with all the amenities required.

Large picture windows and doors with a veranda for the warm Scottish days ! Our dog loved looking at the woodland and my wife ,who is a keen birdwatcher enjoyed the variety that came to the feeders. Excellent area for dog or general walking directly from the lodge. Well situated for exploring the wonderful surrounding, beautiful area and historic sites. Friendly, helpful owner readily available in case of questions, she runs the sweet shop and ice cream parlour in the square in Straphpeffer,well worth a visit in its own right. We are frequent visitors to Scotland and would definitely seek out Rowan lodge next time we are in the area. Highly recommended.

Unaware that we would be close to other lodges.

Difficult to locate.

Just coming out of a pandemic I would have thought that the veranda/outside seating area would have been cleaned, ready for use.

The table was filthy, one of the chairs was broken and cobwebs everywhere. Floor hadn't seen a brush for goodness how long! The interior of the cabin was spotless and very comfortable. The wee extra touches of dog treats and sweets for us left by Fiona were very welcoming as was her help with the wifi connection. The weather was kind and we had lots of beautiful walks with stunning scenery.

The log cabin location is excellent.

Facilites and accommodation good. The only item was the noise of the boiler. It was quite noisy during the night.

The village of Strathpeffer is lovely and the Highlands in general are very scenic.

If you like fresh air and walking the dog then this is a great location. Unfortunately, it seems that a lot of places have closed due to the pandemic so you need to actually talk to business owners to make sure that they are actually open (as opposed to what a website may suggest) and if you have a dog that you can take them with you. But with that proviso we still managed to find great places to eat and had a wonderful time away from the hussle and bussle of large cities!

Had a fantastic time

loved this holiday, so quite so not for party animals.

great walks with the dog , very relaxing time

Only spent a few days in this lovely cottage as had to rush home back to Bristol as son was ill.

.But hope to visit again 1 day once this virus is over.

Owner very accommodating and helpful, lovely welcome gift in each property.

Had a brilliant stay and would recommend this accommodation.

Rowan lodge is a set in a great location, peaceful & relaxing with enough local shops should you need it.

This was a great base for us to explore the highlands. The lodge itself is perfect; cosy and comfortable, with some nice walks on your doorstep. I will definitely look to return.

Amazing just book up and go you will love it The owner jane nothing was a bother to her if you needed to contact her for any reason.

All ready told people about it that are look already.

A wonderful break in a very homely lodge - the Christmas lights and festive touches were the icing on the cake.

Lovely cabins.

Second time staying in one and would happily book again. Location is absolutely stunning too.

Great little cabin; well equipped, clean and spacious.

Lovely log cabin, very quiet and in a beautiful area, definitely will be back

This was a great little break for myself and my partner and the dogs.

Cosy little lodge with great facilities. The surrounding area of woodland was exactly what we were after with the dogs. The lodge is spacious and has everything you need. Will definitely be back

Nice location.

Lodge was wonderful. Clean and very well stocked with essentials. It was a nice touch having cakes, strawberries and dog treats left out for our arrival.

Jane was really helpful answering a questions quickly and accurately.

The lodge was in a lovely location. Also the welcome basket was a lovely surprise.

This is a super lodge in a fabulous area for walking!

Strathpeffer is a lovely village with good amenities and lots to do! The lodge itself was very comfortable with everything you could possibly need.

Lovely location very helpful owner

We enjoyed a fabulous family retreat in Rowan Lodge surrounded by nature in Blackmuir Woods.

The chalet was cosy, well equipped and the welcome pack left by our kind host much appreciated on arrival. We had everything we needed for a most enjoyable 5 night stay. Deer prints in the snow surrounding the chalet produced much excitement as did watching the bluetits and other birds feeding from just outside the window. We enjoyed lovely walks in the woods and around Strathpeffer. From up the nearby hill we could see Red Kites soaring and landing in close proximity. Inverness is only half an hour away for shopping, cinema, Aquadome. Unfortunately the icerink was closed for maintainance. We would love to return to this location and highly recommend this group of chalets to anyone wanting a Highland retreat.

The absolute peace and quiet in a warm well appointed cabin.

Friendly greeting on arrival and just a great battery recharge well needed. Thanks.

Arrived at Rowan lodge quite late and we had difficulty finding in the dark so got in touch with Jane who was great guided us to the lodge and welcomed us, it was decorated all Christmassy and looked beautiful.

She also left us a lovely hamper which we all enjoyed throughout our stay over Xmas 2018, the lodge is located in the forest and the walks in the area are brilliant. The lodge itself had everything you need for a stay of every kind. Would love to return again for a longer length of time for sure. Many thanks Jane for a wonderful Christmas break from Helen, Delme, My daughter Keisha and Boris the dog

just fabulous-fantastic value beautiful cabin my dogs had time off their lives so did we I loved the scenery walks and most of all peace and quiet cabin is situated just perfect place welcome goodies for us and dogs lovely touch Jane is lovely we met her daughter just as lovely and friendly as her mum

Rowan Lodge was the perfect lodge for holidaying with my dog.

The location was absolutely amazing, right on the doorstep of Blackmuir Wood, with lots of lovely walks right from the doorstep. The lodge itself was warm and cosy. The kitchen was supplied with every cooking utensil and facilities you would require, including a chest freezer and washing machine. The living room area was perfect for relaxing, comfy sofas and large TV to relax at the end of the day. The bathroom had the best of both worlds with both a large bath (plenty of hot water) with a really good shower over the bath, lovely large bath towels also supplied as part of the rental. I had a fantastic week's stay and will definitely return.... Thank you Maria

We had a wonderful stay.

Facilities were brilliant. Only downfall was it was so remote but we loved it in the end. The quietness was brilliant. The lodge was very clean and well equipped.

Loved that Jane left us a welcome pack of fruit,biscuits and cake and gave fabulous advice about where to go out for the day with our dogs.

The accommodation was very comfortable and well presented, we loved the sofas.

Rowan Lodge was a perfect get away to celebrate our wedding anniversary, so peaceful and relaxing and best of all plenty woodland walks for the dog.

Updated photos on website.

Needs information sheets in lodge on area. Hoover in lodge needed cleaning out before use. Fence on veranda needs looking at as my border collies can fit through gaps.

What a beautiful spot.

Lovely walks and such friendly people. The lodge was clean and warm and was a home from home.The welcome hamper was lovely.

Perfect location, excellent property, highly recommended!

Great location for a base to tour highlands.

Lodge in picturesque, peaceful setting. Plenty of nature trails on your doorstep. Shops, Hotels only 5-10 min walk. Recommend the Red Poppy restaurant in town food was delicous

Great log cabin

Beautiful Log Cabin set in an amazing Location.

The owners were always available and nothing was too much, a great place for that quiet relaxing get away.

Wow what a lovely place , Jayne was lovely Welcome gift was lovely , we relaxed all week , the cabin was beautiful, very clean , location was lovely , I would highly recommend to family and friends , only problem we had didn't want to leave

The lodge was perfect, well equipped everything needed to make a most comfortable and enjoyable stay.

The surrounding countryside was absolutely fantastic lots of walks for our two German shepherd dogs and lots to see. Would defiantly use this lodge if going back to the Highlands of Scotland.

so peaceful the people who own it were helpful and kind x