Self-Catering at Spruce Lodge | Holiday Cottages in Inverness

Holiday home
Spruce Lodge is a detached log cabin set on the edge of the spa village of Strathpeffer. This single-storey log cabin sleeps four people in two bedrooms, consisting of one double and one twin, as well as a family bathroom. The cottage also has an open plan living area with a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area. Outside, there is ample off road parking and a decked balcony with furniture. Spruce Lodge is in an ideal location for walks and cycling and there is plenty of interesting places to visit nearby.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Utility.

Area
The picturesque spa village of Strathpeffer has a restored Spa Pavilion which serves as a venue for a variety of events, including concerts, dances, dramas and exhibitions, and the former Victorian railway station has also been restored and now offers craft workers and their shops and the Highland Museum of Childhood. There are also a number of walks and cycle routes from the village and many attractions and places to visit are within reach.

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.

Amenities
Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off road parking. Decked patio with furniture. Two well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1 mile. Note: Although all ground floor, there are two steps to front door and five steps to decking and rear entrance.

Mr Hamby

August 2020

For the third year running, Sykes have provided wonderful, high quality holiday accommodation for my family and I.. We also felt completely safe with the current coronavirus situation. The accommodation was clean and hygienic and we were grateful for the additional information and advice provided, for example we brought our own pillows for the duration of the stay. My only disappointment was the lack of communication from Sykes when the original cottage that I had booked was unexpectedly cancelled with no notification from Sykes. I only discovered the cancellation when I went on the mobile phone app to check details of the accommodation.

Mr Hamby, August 2020

July 2020

No negatives!

A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

January 2020

Gorgeous log cabin, warm & cosy,beautifully clean & pet friendly, our 2 cats loved it. Jean was so welcoming & made a fuss of the cats. The only thing missing was snow! will definately be back to explore the surroundings more. Strathpeffer is a delight.

JennahTravels

Being terrible reviewers we actually stayed in October 2017 but have not long created our account. Though it must be testament to a place to still want to review it over two years on! Spruce Lodge is an absolutely beautiful cabin situated just on the edge of Blackmuir Woods in the lovely Strathpfeffer. On a car free holiday we found it extremely easy to make it from Inverness Airport to the lodge door, with only a short walk along a woodland road the most taxing part of the journey. Our greeting was extremely friendly and we immediately felt at home. We were also greeted by a sweet loaf of bread, delicious peach melba jam and a Madeira cake. All of which we have tried and failed to relive at home. They could be found at the Deli in the Square at the time and frankly we should have stocked up! The lodge itself was beautiful. Extremely cosy in style and decor, with the most comfortable sofa. All the appliances worked perfectly, we weren't short or without anything we needed and Tesco delivers so had we not wanted to leave at all we would have been all set! We got a great night's sleep every night throughout our week stay, and to wake up to birds on the feeders and a red squirrel was such a treat. The lodge is perfectly situated for many walks..as ours was a walking holiday this was handy-dandy indeed. We haven't been able to make it back yet but we wouldn't consider staying elsewhere. We talk about our stay frequently with the fondest memories.

Mr Smart, July 2020

The cabin was warm & friendly & pet friendly too! Everything was perfect & will go back again. Thanks to Jean for a wonderful holiday.

Mrs Yolland, December 2019

November 2019

Excellent lodge in beautiful surroundings the owner is really helpful and we really enjoyed it

Mr Maclean, November 2019

Had a great stay cottage was very good clean and tidy, we wood stay there again .... Had a great stay cottage was very good clean and tidy, we wood stay there again and would recommend it to all our friends

Mr Shettle, November 2019

Every thing was perfect .. We enjoyed our stay.The cabin was cosy and very quiet .Perfect surroundings we had our spaniel with us he very much enjoyed his stay

Mr Bremner, November 2019

September 2019

The lodge is an ideal location if you enjoy walking and especially if you have dogs.. In less than a minute your at a safe track where your dogs can have some freedom

Mrs Mcnicoll, September 2019

August 2019

The outside seating area is not up to standard for sitting out there is a damp .... The outside seating area is not up to standard for sitting out there is a damp smell in the entrance way and the freezer compartment of the fridge is iced shut

Mr Marr

April 2019

Great wee cabin in a great location, brilliant for walking straight from the front door..

Mr Jansig

February 2019

Very nice lodge, no complaints about it or the service..

Mr Drummond

December 2018

Lovely cabin in the woods.. Perfect for dog walking and with easy access to shops and local amenities. Lovely and warm with comfortable seating and beds. The fixtures and fittings were a little worn in places and there was mould on the walls in the main bedroom. This certain wasn't a deal breaker as it was easily rectified. I would definitely recommend Spruce Lodge.

Mrs Farrington

Owner was very friendly and accomadating, received a warm welcome on arrival and shown around the property.. Would book again.

Mr Keep

October 2018

We had a fantastic week at Spruce lodge, the surroundings were absolutely perfect if you love the outdoors and the Cabin itself was clean and cosy, would definitely recommend and will be back ourselves, and the welcome goodies from the owner was a lovely touch..

Mr Fraser

September 2018

Spruce Lodge was just what we were after for relaxing and walking our dogs around the wooded walkways around Strathpeffer..

Mr Macconnell

A very warm and comfortable lodge ideally situated for visiting Inverness and the beautiful surrounding area.. We were greeted with a lovely welcome pack including treats for our dog and Jane the owner is extremely friendly and helpful. The lodge is perfect for people with dogs with many walks on the doorstep We would stay in these lodges again if visiting the area in the future

Mrs Stirling

August 2018

I would highly recommend this lodge.. It was clean, comfortable and provided us with a lovely home for he week. The location is very good.

Mrs Gough

The lodge was in the woods and we enjoyed the quietness of the place and the dark sky at night in which we Sat outside and watched the stars and meteor showers.. . The lodge is one of four in a small group so don't expect to have no neighbours. The owner was very friendly as were all the locals we met. We had a very old dog with us who as quoted in the rules Sat and slept on his bed. Unfortunately and this is not a reflection on the owner we had to buy some air freshener for one of the sofas as it smelt of dog and this would not be the case if dog owners followed the rules of the lodge. The lodges position is everything we wanted. Strathpeffer is a beautiful place as is the surrounding areas.many thanks for the treats you left. We definately would visit you again.

Mrs Bradwell

July 2018

Spruce Lodge was comfortable and had just about everything we needed.. However it would be helpful to have simple instructions/manuals as to how certain things work. For example we could not get the grill to work. The wifi would not connect and we ended up using a less than perfect free wifi which was not protected.A tumble drier would be helpful as it wasn't easy drying washing in summer when it was raining outside and there was no heating on to dry it on radiators. Also the lights were very dim so perhaps brighter bulbs would help.

Mrs Gilkey

May 2018

Just got back from a weeks stay at Spruce lodge and cannot sing it’s praises enough! The lodge is comfortable and like a home from home..even having yummy goodies left for our arrival. It is.situated in a beautiful part of the world! We enjoyed walks around the local area and when we mentioned to Jane that the only thing missing were some games to play in the evening, she appeared with some for us! Would definitely recommend staying here. Thank you for a fab week!

Mr Hamilton

Helpful owner.. Beautiful quiet location.

Mr Bob

The cottage is a lot older than the photos used on Sykes website suggest.. The wifi would not allocate an IP Address on any device at any time during our stay, 4G was good however so we managed without wifi. The staff are friendly and helpful and the location is wonderful

Michelle W

April 2018

We stayed here for 4 nights, 2 adults and our 2 dogs. I only wish we could have stayed longer! On our arrival there was a gift of bakery goods and even a pack of treats for the dogs. The lodge itself was spacious and clean and had everything you'd need although we took along a couple of large throws to stop our dogs getting the sofas covered in hairs. The location is gorgeous, surrounded by woodland walks that our dogs loved. The owner, Jane, was super friendly and helpful. She rang a couple of times to make sure we were ok, warm enough etc. And called in for a brief visit to introduce herself. We were visiting family nearby and will definitely stay here again.

Perfect location, met the owner first night lovely and friendly.. Beautiful lodge.we took our twin daughters for their 18birthday and they loved it too xx beautiful countryside,our dogs loved it and certainly we all slept at night.wish we would have booked for longer.would certainly recommend without hesitation. Mrs J.king and family x

Mr Farquhar

March 2018

Fantastic accommodation set in perfect surroundings..

Mr Woodgate

February 2018

Location accommodation brilliant recommended it to any one

Mrs Sullivan

January 2018

Cottage was amazing, so comfortable.. This is the second time we've stayed with Jane and she couldn't be more helpful and accomodating.

Mrs Macdonald

November 2017

I would expect the Vacuum to actually suck even though I emptied and cleaned the filters it still did not work to expectations.. I like to leave a premise to look as we were not there!

Mr Armour

Cosy cottage for 2.. Very comfortable. It snowed while we were. We walked from the cottage into the woods. There was good access to the main road and to shops.

johngarrett2307

September 2017

Wow what a hidden gem this lodge is on our arrival we had a welcome pack of homemade cake biscuits and jam. The place was spotless with fresh towels and bedding what was appealing was its pet friendly for our 2 cavachons who just loved the place and walks. Its situated in woods so very peaceful and quiet at night time listening to all the wildlife and watching the deer feeding on the neighbours lawn. Only a 15 min drive to a supermarket for food and 15 min drive to Rogie falls this is a must visit absolutely stunning past of the country

Mr Armour, November 2017

Nice welcome.. Ideal situation.

Sheee37

December 2016

Only stayed here for 3 days but this is a cosy,warm cabin with all you need for a pleasant stay. Owner was very friendly....and very helpful. In a good location to explore North of Scotland.....just needed more time though !

Mrs Savory, October 2016

August 2016

It was wonderful we thoroughly enjoyed it an so did the dog

Mr Brown

July 2016

Spruce Lodge is a very private and quiet property offering a very relaxing base for exploring what is some of the most spectacular scenery and countryside. It is near enough to local shops but far enough away from busy areas to avoid all traffic problems.

Morven M

We spent three nights at Spruce Lodge on a short break and we were really pleased. It was very clean, very well furnished and equipped and nothing broken or overly worn as we have found with other lodges - a real home from home. Everything is provided - bedding, towels, toilet rolls and Fairy liquid! Located in Blackmuir Woods, there's a real sense of peace and isolation but only minutes away from Strathpeffer. We had such a relaxing time, only our Scottish weather let us down with rain showers but we were happy to enjoy the lodge and stay in and relax. Easy to access WiFi, satellite tv and DVD player. Great point for visiting the area, Dingwall is 10 minutes away and Invernress not to far either. Also great for day trips to West Coast. The owner was lovely, really helpful and friendly and the locally made chocolate cake and toffee shortcake welcome goodies were delicious! We also liked that they allow bookings of less than a week, which many lodges don't.

Mr Knaggs

It was absolutely excellent, everything a log cabin in the woods should be. Have already recommended to friends and it is certainly a place we would return to. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful. 10 out of 10.

Mrs Cusick, August 2016

It was absolutely excellent, everything a log cabin in the woods should be.. Have already recommended to friends and it is certainly a place we would return to. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful. 10 out of 10.

Mr Knaggs, July 2016

Spruce Lodge is a very private and quiet property offering a very relaxing base for exploring what is some of the most spectacular scenery and countryside.. It is near enough to local shops but far enough away from busy areas to avoid all traffic problems.

Mrs Sunter

June 2016

We could not fault the cottage in any way. Everything was immaculate and the furnishings were of high quality and very comfortable. The cottage owner was relaxed and friendly. Full marks!

Mr Brown, July 2016

We could not fault the cottage in any way.. Everything was immaculate and the furnishings were of high quality and very comfortable. The cottage owner was relaxed and friendly. Full marks!

Ms Alexander

December 2015

Very peaceful and scenic location. The owner was most welcoming and had the heating on for us arriving at night. It was a lovely cosy cottage perfect for chilling out with some excellent walking around the area.

Mrs Sunter, June 2016

November 2015

Very peaceful and scenic location.. The owner was most welcoming and had the heating on for us arriving at night. It was a lovely cosy cottage perfect for chilling out with some excellent walking around the area.

Mr Dawson

September 2015

Rarely, do you find such a beautiful gem that is Spruce Lodge. Idyllic, the forest and mountain walks are located right on your doorstep. In addition, it's wonderful to visit Strathpeffer and sit a while amongst it's charms. Spruce Lodge is immaculate, warm and welcoming, the furnishings are high quality and clearly no expense has been spared. Without doubt, we will stay again. 10 out of 10.

Ms Alexander, November 2015

Rarely, do you find such a beautiful gem that is Spruce Lodge.. Idyllic, the forest and mountain walks are located right on your doorstep. In addition, it's wonderful to visit Strathpeffer and sit a while amongst it's charms. Spruce Lodge is immaculate, warm and welcoming, the furnishings are high quality and clearly no expense has been spared. Without doubt, we will stay again. 10 out of 10.

Mr Whiteside

August 2015

Lovely cottage in a great location and the owner was there to greet us. Very well looked after and had a fantastic time, can't wait to return.

Mr Dawson, September 2015

Lovely cottage in a great location and the owner was there to greet us.. Very well looked after and had a fantastic time, can't wait to return.

Mr Ross

July 2015

Wonderful lodge in a superb setting.

Philip E

Really enjoyed our stay at Spruce Lodge. It's spacious, conformable and in a great location. The owners were friendly and helpful. We had a great time.

Mr Whiteside, August 2015

Wonderful lodge in a superb setting..

Mrs Riley

June 2015

The location of Spruce Lodge was great for sitting out on the decking and watching the birds/wildlife We wanted a chilling holiday without the constraints of being in a hotel/bed and breakfast, we had full control over our holiday

Mr Ross, July 2015

The location of Spruce Lodge was great for sitting out on the decking and .... The location of Spruce Lodge was great for sitting out on the decking and watching the birds/wildlife We wanted a chilling holiday without the constraints of being in a hotel/bed and breakfast, we had full control over our holiday

Mrs Hoskisson

April 2015

A very relaxing place and good for walks with the dog. Quite a central location for visiting all areas of the highlands, and the shops are close to hand for every day supply's. A good base for exploring. The cabin was very homely and cosy at night. We would definitely use this cabin again and would be delighted to recommend this on to our friends. There was no problems in getting there and the owners are very helpful.

Mrs Riley, June 2015

A very relaxing place and good for walks with the dog.. Quite a central location for visiting all areas of the highlands, and the shops are close to hand for every day supply's. A good base for exploring. The cabin was very homely and cosy at night. We would definitely use this cabin again and would be delighted to recommend this on to our friends. There was no problems in getting there and the owners are very helpful.

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Spruce Lodge in Inverness, Highland