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CHALLENGER BOTHY, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Lairg

CHALLENGER BOTHY, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Lairg

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2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
5 guests
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Challenger Bothy near Lairg, Highlands can sleep four people in two bedrooms. The kitchen/diner houses an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and dining seating whilst the sitting room has a woodburning stove and Smart TV, plus there is a snug. The bedrooms include a king-size and a twin, serviced by a shower room. To the outside is a garden with furniture, a two person, wood-fired hot tub and ample off-road parking. This property will accept one pet but smoking is not allowed. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Within 2 miles or less there is a shop and pub. Choose Challenger Bothy for a scenic Scottish retreat. Note: No stag/hen parties. Note: Loch Dola is free to use by guests as long as they have permission from the owner ...Challenger Bothy near Lairg, Highlands can sleep four people in two bedrooms. The kitchen/diner houses an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and dining seating whilst the sitting room has a woodburning stove and Smart TV, plus there is a snug. The bedrooms include a king-size and a twin, serviced by a shower room. To the outside is a garden with furniture, a two person, wood-fired hot tub and ample off-road parking. This property will accept one pet but smoking is not allowed. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Within 2 miles or less there is a shop and pub. Choose Challenger Bothy for a scenic Scottish retreat. Note: No stag/hen parties. Note: Loch Dola is free to use by guests as long as they have permission from the owner of Challenger Bothy, four days' notice is needed and a property contact number will be provided pre arrival if you need to call to arrange permission - please do also note that fishing is not permitted on a Sunday and there can be no bank fishing, although a boat can be hired from the Lairg Angling club. Note: Fishing in Loch Craggie is only allowed with a permit, obtained from the Lairg Angling Club.. All wildlife is to be strictly left alone and watched only from afar. Please note: This property allows a minimum 3 night stay. Please note: Due to it being wood-fired, the hot tub can take 4-5 hours to fully heat up. Please note: This property can only accommodate 3-nights minimum. Amenities: Electric central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Lawned garden with seating. Romantic, two person wood-fired hot tub (starter pack of wood provided). One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.9 miles, pub 2 miles. Note: No stag/hen parties. Note: Loch Dola is free to use by guests as long as they have permission from the owner of Challenger Bothy, four days' notice is needed and a property contact number will be provided pre arrival if you need to call to arrange permission - please do also note that fishing is not permitted on a Sunday and there can be no bank fishing, although a boat can be hired from the Lairg Angling club. Note: Fishing in Loch Craggie is only allowed with a permit, obtained from the Lairg Angling Club. All wildlife is to be strictly left alone and watched only from afar. Holiday Let Licence number is HI-00141-F. Please note: Due to it being wood-fired, the 2-person hot tub can take 4-5 hours to fully heat up. Wood can be supplied for the hot tub and wood burner at an extra charge. Please note: This property can only accommodate 3-nights minimum. Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam. Town: Lairg, which is positioned in the middle of the lonely and stunning Northern Highlands, is 50 miles north of Inverness. Visitors may enjoy excellent golf courses, world-class fishing, some of the best hill walking and mountaineering terrain in the nation, as well as the magnificent castle at Dunrobin, which serves as the home of the Earls of Sutherland. The castle, which has a sea view, has a stunning formal garden that was modelled after the splendour of Versailles in France. Along with playing at the renowned Royal Dornoch Golf Club, golfers may also enjoy a round at nearby facilities at Bonar Bridge, Golspie, and Ullapool. The West, North, and East coasts can all be reached easily from Lairg, which also offers breathtaking landscape in every direction. Ben Hope, the most northerly Munro, and the well-known peaks Suilven, Arkle, and Foinavon are all accessible to walkers. Visitors interested in whisky can take advantage of trips to local distilleries including Balblair, Clynelish, and Glenmorangie. Enthusiastic anglers can choose from a variety of picturesque trout lochs in the neighbourhood, which is located at the southern end of the gorgeous Loch Shin. Numerous additional outdoor adventure pursuits, such as falconry, bird watching and photography, woodcarving, geology, kayaking, or even dry stone walling, can be done nearby. There are few things better for the authentic Highland experience.
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Bathrooms
1 Full bath
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Scott Boom
Blackpool, United Kingdom2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Just back from a wonderful week in the most beautiful, perfect place to get away to! We absolutely love this place!
From arriving to the Challenger estate, it is clear you're in a very special place. Set in the most picturesque environment, its impressive to say the least! Once on the estate lane, the drive to the Bothy is smooth, straightforward and you soon become absorbed in the stunning surroundings. The Bothy itself in its position is really welcoming. We arrived in the evening and it was lovely and warm inside and we very soon felt at home. It is really cosy yet also perfectly spacious. The decor and quality furniture really add to the character of the very charming Bothy. It is clean and fresh throughout. The log fire in the living area is perfect for the evenings and we were welcomed by a generous amount of breakfast items and plenty of wood for the fire. The Bothy has everything you could need or think of for your stay, from games and books to helpful kitchen items, more than can be mentioned, lots of extras. More photos or maps of the estate and area are the only thing that we could possibly find to say that could be added to celebrate this wonderful place! The garden to the Bothy is just beautiful! It is the perfect place for day and night activities, particularly wildlife spotting and star gazing. There is a bench to soak in the stunning views and the garden is lit by lights between the trees at night, which is so pretty, we enjoyed this every night! The views from the Bothy and the estate are superb, with lochs, mountains and ruins within easy walking, and numerous other places of interest a short drive away. Communication with the owner was great from start to finish, always prompt and really helpful. We would absolutely love to stay at the Challenger estate again, in fact we cannot wait to go back!
Visited February 2024
Written 17 February 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
Location info
  • Kid friendly
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  • Fishing spots available
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  • Television
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  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Kitchen and dining
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bathroom and laundry
  • Washer
  • Towels provided
  • Hot bath
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Getting there
Inverness Airport
57.8 km
Restaurants
The Pier
2.5 km
Shin Fry Fish and Chip Shop
2.4 km
Attractions
Ferrycroft Visitor Centre
2.9 km • History Museums
Rockpool
2.3 km • Speciality & Gift Shops
North West Highlands Geopark
2.8 km • Geologic Formations
Raven's Rock
7.3 km • Hiking Trails
Activities nearby
Fishing spots available
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 3 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
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