Guests say
Blue Pine Lodge receives praise for its comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and cosy log fire. Guests appreciate the cleanliness and the lodge's ability to contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable stay. While some guests mention proximity to a road and associated noise, others find it untroublesome. The lodge's charm and amenities seem to provide a pleasant base for exploring the Dornoch area.
Guests consistently describe the lodge as very clean, with several reviews highlighting the cleanliness as a positive aspect. This suggests high standards of hygiene and upkeep.
The location receives mixed feedback. While some guests love the tranquillity and proximity to local attractions, others are concerned about the road noise and light pollution. The balance of opinions suggests a generally good but not exceptional location.
The majority of guests find the lodge comfortable, particularly noting the luxurious beds and warm bedding. However, a few mention issues with heating and road noise affecting comfort.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and cosy log fire. Some guests, however, report issues with hot water, heating, and a lack of instructions for appliances, indicating room for improvement in maintenance.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness based on the available information.
About this property
A beautifully presented holiday lodge resting in the seaside resort of Dornoch, Blue Pine Lodge offers contemporary accommodation for a group of up to 4 people from which to explore the wonders of Dornoch and beyond. All on the ground floor, this stylish holiday home makes a wonderful, remote escape at any time of year. Enter past your private decking and step into the beautiful open-plan living space, lighting up the woodburning stove in the winter months to bring in a welcoming warmth as you settle down on the sofa for the evening. Sit around the spacious kitchen island for mealtimes, where the farmhouse-style kitchen presents a good range of amenities for your self-catered stay, as well as plenty of preparation space and room to toast to your terrific holiday between courses. When it comes time to rest, make your way to the rear of the cottage where the two good quality bedrooms invite you to unwind, taking your pick from either the master double or the equally attractive twin, each room offering ample storage space as well as a stylish feel, giving you the ultimate contemporary accommodation. Enjoy a rejuvenating rinse in the shower room each morning, before stepping out onto the decking with your morning coffee as you sit amongst the fresh coastal breeze. Dornoch is the perfect place to base to base your remote retreat, with plenty of amenities to keep you entertained on your travels including a good variety of shops and eateries, the Historylinks Museum with its variety of exhibits for all ages, a 13th century cathedral and imposing castle and even the Royal Dornoch Golf Course which was voted fourth in the world in 2020 by Golf Digest, there's so much to explore on your doorstep. Enjoy time relaxing on the beach of the town, which is only a 10-15 minute walk from the property, being sure to bring your wetsuit in cooler weather, or simply take a stroll along the golden sands and observe the beautiful seascapes and surrounding nature. Take a trio to Loch Fleet for a spot of seal watching and further afield dolphin watching in the Moray Firth. In the neighbouring village of Golspie, you can visit Dunrobin Castle as well as taking part in the Big Burn Walk. Inverness can be reached via a scenic car journey and presents a whole host of fantastic attractions, including an indoor Victorian Market selling food, clothing and crafts, River Ness and the Castle, scenic strolls around the Ness Islands, distillery tours in Tain and much more. Perfectly positioned for an idyllic escape to the Highlands, choose Blue Pine Lodge for your next escape to Scotland. EPC Rating: Band F
With its name in Gaelic meaning 'pebbly place, Dornoch can be found resting on the coast of the Highlands. A beautiful Scottish seaside resort, the area boasts all you could need with a good selection of pubs, bars and shops to while away the hours in, as well as rich history and culture to discover surrounding its cathedral and castle. Venture out to Inverness for all matters of attractions, or enjoy a relaxing time along the coast with plenty of stunning scenery and nature to be seen in Dornoch.
Accommodation
All ground-floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power and starter pack included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one car.
Decking with seating.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.6 miles, pub 0.8 miles.
Note: property is near a country road some noise may be heard.
Please note: This property has a minimum stay of x7 nights.
Nearby points of interest
- Glenmorangie Distillery
- Brora Golf Club
- Brora Heritage Centre
- Brora Beach
Reviews (20)
-
Robert
Very well equipped and comfortable beds. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hopefully will return in the future.
-
Jane
The outside of the lodge is badly in need of painting as are the chairs. The logs that were provided were far too big and didnât burn so we gave them away to another resident who chopped them up. We canât really fault the cleanliness. Overall we donât feel it was worth what we paid and we wouldnât return.
-
Alison
Living area was cooler than the bedrooms, needed to use the woodburner which didn't have enough logs for been on every night, glad I took our own logs. Driveway to the log cabin was full of post holes and most had hard standing but this one was some way across the grass. As the cabin was close to the road, there was quite a bit of road noise and during summer it could be more as their is a caravan camp just up the road. Inside the pans weren't perfect, looked as if been burnt on in a previous life, Cooker and Microwave all good, Lighting was good, Bathroom had a good shower system and the beds comfortable, plenty of seating