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"Would 100% recommend this property to anyone considering booking."
From the moment we arriived it was obvious to us that we had discovered an absolute gem and this was reaffirmed over and over throughout our stay as we discovered how well situated, appointed, and ran this property was.
The setting is stunning, with fantastic views over pristine unspoilt countryside all exclusively available to explore including your own private section of a passing river meandering through the grounds.
You will not want for anything during your stay, as the property owners have got it all covered from kitchen accessories to games to the awaiting hot tub set at the optimum temperature ready for you to simply remove the cover and enjoy. Can't wait to return ASAP , the perfect base to explore this beautiful part of the world.
Reviewed by Lee5.0★Dec 2025
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"Wow! This has got to be the best holiday we’ve ever been on."
The garden is massive so highly recommend if you have dogs
Reviewed by Tia5.0★Nov 2025
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"Great property."
High end spec. Great location. In a quiet location. Great space. Modern showers and bathroom. Lovely kitchen and dining space. Managed to get in earlier which was great. The hosts were easily contactable. Great folder about property and local attractions. Would suggest new mattresses they were quite soft and springy. And small issue with oven door on our last night. Other than that it was brilliant. Would highly recommend and cant wait to return. Great for family. Hot tub brilliant. Lots of deer in the fields. Great for dogs as well. Close to Dornoch and Tain.
Reviewed by Iain5.0★Oct 2025
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"Had an amazing holiday here with family, enjoyed it so much that we could have stayed longer than 1 week"
Reviewed by Jade4.0★Aug 2025
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"Don't know what you could do better even weather was brilliant."
To say me my wife daughter son inlaw and two grandchildren had a good stay is a understatement, so thanks for that.
Reviewed by Brian5.0★Aug 2025
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"It was the perfect place to unwind and relax."
We liked it when we got there but loved it by the time we had to leave i could happily live there.
Reviewed by Gail5.0★Jul 2025
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"We had a great holiday."
Cottage was really comfortable and clean. The visits from the wild life was fantastic. The hot tub was great and everything in the cottage was first class.
Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Jul 2025
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"We had a fabulous family holiday in this well equipped, comfortable lodge."
Set in beautiful & peaceful countryside & enjoyed watching wildlife on the terrace.
Only slight concern is mattresses need replacing in all bedrooms.
Would definitely go back to this lodge as it is a great base to go exploring this region.
Reviewed by Marie5.0★Jun 2025
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"We loved our stay in Red Squirrel."
It was extremely relaxing and the property is very clean / modern with lots of amenities available to use. The owners were very communicative and reactive to any questions we had.
Our only surprise was how far away the property is from Dornoch. The property is described as “in” Dornoch, but it’s actually in Evelix. When you type “Red Squirrel Dornoch” into Google Maps, it takes you to the beach front and includes photos of the property. Maybe this is a mistake, but it was certainly misleading when making the booking. Regardless, we had cars so it wasn’t an issue - but worth mentioning as we would’ve probably booked within the town if we had our time again.
Hi Sarah, thankyou for the review and also thankyou for bringing the location on Google to our attention. We thought that Sykes had rectified this, sorry. Lauren our daughter has now changed the location on Google maps so hopefully there should be no more confusion...
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sarah4.0★Jun 2025
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"Red Squirrel Lodge is an absolute must if you like the area."
The Lodge is well stocked and so unbelievably comfortable.
The finishes are of a high standard and the layout has been well thought out.
Had the most relaxing and comfortable stay have ever had holidaying in Scotland - it was just bliss. The weather was great, the Red Arrows practicing over Tain was an added bonus and the hot tub was a huge treat
The owners are also so attentive and clearly love what they do.
You won't regret staying here - have already booked our summer holiday in Lodge next door!!!
We were delighted to read your feedback and so glad you have rebooked to stay In Pine Marten this summer.
Look forward to seeing you again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Feb 2025
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"The accommodation was tastefully decorated with a lovely Scottish feel and lots of extras included, such as dishwasher tablets, bin bags, tinfoil, salt and pepper and some toiletries, which were great as these are always a bind when you have to rush out and buy."
The view was lovely and the setting very relaxing, without being too far off the main road and away from amenities. The accommodation was easy to find, but be mindful the front door is very stiff - we struggled to open it both from the inside and out. The hot tub was lovely and spacious and was enjoyable, even in February. Additionally the neighbouring accommodation is not too close, so you do feel you are in a private area. Outside furniture and patio were tastefully done and it was lovely having patio windows to look out at the view in every room on the side.
The owners were very helpful when contacted and swiftly dealt with any issues when required. Even providing help to ensure the coffee machine worked for us.
The only negatives were the beds, which were very uncomfortable and would benefit hugely from an upgrade. Additionally new pillows are required as they ones in the property are lumpy and awful.
We would love to return, but not until we are confident the beds have improved as it was very challenging for any of us to sleep and we ended up in separate bedrooms due to the sagging sections of the mattresses
Thankyou and nice to hear that you found positive aspects to the lodge but we are very disappointed that mattresses are an issue as we had feedback last year and we took the decision to replace them.
We did some research and the mattresses we chose came highly recommended.
It may be an issue that it comes down to personal preference. Please accept our apologies that this affected your stay in such a negative way.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Cheryl Louise4.0★Feb 2025
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"Thank you for giving us the opportunity to spend our vacation in such a peaceful and relaxing setting."
The lodge is beautifully furnished with great attention to detail, making our stay both comfortable and enjoyable. Every part of the lodge felt thoughtfully designed, and we appreciated the cozy atmosphere it provided. The quiet surroundings were perfect for unwinding, and we left feeling truly refreshed. We highly recommend this lodge to anyone seeking a quiet, quality retreat!
Thankyou for your lovely feedback and would be delighted if you came to stay with us again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Gabriela5.0★Nov 2024
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"Beautiful high quality lodge in a quiet, idyllic location, but still close to attractions and facilities."
Well equipped and comfortable. Only let down was the mattresses, which everyone found extremely uncomfortable. They gave no support at all, after the first night i had to sleep on the sofa to save my back
We are so sorry that you found the mattresses so uncomfortable. We have had positive and negative feedback in this area. We are exploring the market to see if we can find a more balanced product that suits all.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sandra4.0★Oct 2024
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"We had a fantastic holiday staying at Red Squirrel."
The setting is so peaceful and relaxing, hot tub is great. Beds were very comfortable, everything you could possibly need was supplied. We would love to stay here again
Thankyou so much for your overwhelmingly positive feedback and would love for you to stay with us again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Sep 2024
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"Two people complained that mattresses were too soft."
One photo shows twin beds in one room but on arrival it had been made as a double which caused an issue.
More importantly it was late when we arrived and directions from WEBSITE using maps took us past the entrance to the property and also said property was on right hand side and it was on left.
However on reading notes from owners the directions were correct stating property on left.
We are sorry that there was some confusion with directions from the website and also the issue with twin beds not being available on arrival.
This information comes direct from the sykes website but we have hopefully rectified any contradictory issues.
With regards to the mattresses, they are brand new but this is something we will look into, apologies if it had an adverse effect on your stay.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Barry5.0★Sep 2024
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"The only items not provided but needed were towelling bath robes and slippers for using after the hot tub."
Beautiful accommodation not overlooked
Thankyou for your feedback. We had hoped that the towel allocation of a bath sheet and bath towel would have been sufficient after the hot tub. However, we will now look into maybe supplying bath robes.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Elizabeth4.0★May 2024
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