Tulchan Lodge

43 Customer Reviews

• "Great house."

  Lots of space for a large group of adults and a toddler. Beautiful location. The house was very well equipped, with plenty of plates, etc for a large group. Mixed views regarding the comfort of the beds. Some of our party said the beds were really comfortable whilst others said their beds could do with a new mattress. The house is comfortable and feels lived in. As previous reviews have said, the road up to the property is bumpy. However, that is expected when you're going to a house off the beaten track. We had several cars and motorcycles who all navigated the road with no problems. The owner quickly responded when we had a problem with one of the showers. We would definitely return to the property if we needed a large house again. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Debbie4.1★Aug 2024

• "This was the PERFECT spot for a writer’s retreat."

  Quiet, cozy, so many areas to write and chat and read. A fantastically equipped kitchen, plenty of bathrooms for people to be comfortable. Some people said their beds were comfortable. Others could use new mattresses. But other than that, plenty of towels, scenery for days, areas to sit outside, and the host was easy to reach when needed. Would 10/10 stay again. We were all incredibly sad to leave and will have fond memories forever.

  Reviewed by Noelle4.7★Aug 2024

• "We had a fantastic time at Tulchan Lodge celebrating my mums 80th birthday with family."

  The house was just perfect and the weather was great so we could enjoy sitting out at the fire pit in the evenings.

  Reviewed by Maureen4.4★Jul 2024

• "Tulchan Lodge was a wonderful place to stay, accommodating 9 adults and 6 children very comfortably."

  The bedrooms were spacious - some also had beautiful views - and there were plenty of clean, well-functioning bathrooms. The kitchen was also well equipped. We made use of the many seating areas, including the outside terrace with beautiful sunset views. The area surrounding the Lodge provided a few options for walks, including many kinds of wildlife to keep us interested, and the kids enjoyed Hide and Seek in the expansive garden. Would highly recommend!

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Jul 2024

• "We had a great week in Tulchan Lodge."

  It is really good for a large group as there are various different living areas. Warm and cosy too and plenty fridge/ freezer space which is always welcome for a large group self catering. We enjoyed the fire pit and surrounding seating area too.

  Reviewed by Sheena5.0★Apr 2024

• "Had a fantastic stay here , everything you needed was there for you , very comfortable for a nice chilled weekend ."

  . only one small issue with a wee step as you come from boot room , maybe a bit of tape to make you aware of it ..

  Reviewed by Lynn4.4★Mar 2024

• "To start with the road down to lodge was very very bad masive holes everywhere when in side it wasn't very clean bedrooms on top floor had blue bottles flys and even under the mattresses on bed base had dead flys."

  The kitchen was the only room for gatherings as drawing room was cold and absolutely smelt of smoke from the log burner, this was even before we lit it,when we did light it smoke would would enter the room therefore not being able to use as several of our guests are severe asthmatics,heating was very hard to work,after a call to the caretaker will finally got it on but radiators wasn't very hot, the main bedroom had no heating at all and was very cold.We had a power cut Christmas eve and yes I know these things happen but we had no candles or torches in the house therefore had to go out and buy some.We were looking for a hoover after no luck we contacted the caretaker again and was told it broke and they would get one out to us by the middle of the week only a small tv in kitchen area and no dvds for the children to watch,furniture was old and ripped and needs replacing ,wouldn't say it wasn't worth how much it cost. wouldn't recommend this property . Very unsatisfied with this property.

  Thank you for the feedback. I will be checking under the mattresses, but inspected all the rooms prior to your stay and was not aware of any flies. The smell of smoke will be a result of not lighting the fire correctly. We do not use candles in the Lodge due to the fire risk, and as explained torches are normally located in the kitchen, but as you discovered had been removed by previous clients. We don't have a dvd player as there is full fibre for people to stream on the smart TV. I would like to feedback on the condition of the house when we came to clean it. We clearly state non smoking in the booking yet found cans filled with cigarette ash and butts in the bedrooms. As a self catered house you are expected to remove all your rubbish and food. It took an additional 6 bags of rubbish to remove waste food, bottles, cans and debris. This was on top of the 12 bags of rubbish that weren't sorted in respect to the local council requirements and just dumped in bins or left at the front door. It is a shame that neither parties lived up to expectations. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clair1.6★Dec 2023

• "We enjoyed a great weekend here with all the family."

  The house was lovely and the garden was beautiful. The large kitchen/diner was very cosy with the Aga to warm it. We had to put the heating on for the other rooms though. Lounge was very comfortable and we enjoyed the log burner there. Everywhere was clean and fresh and we appreciated the wine and snacks that were provided. The location is absolutely stunning with great views all around the property. Our only complaint was that the shower in one of the ensuites wasn't usable, as the tray didn't drain.

  Reviewed by Ray4.1★Sep 2023

• "The house was good for what we wanted it for (big enough for 17 family members) but it is so over priced for what it is."

  The people were very friendly and allowed us early access which was really appreciated but the place was minging. Obvious areas such as counters were clean but the place was overrun with flies both dead and alive and there were cobwebs everywhere, especially over the windows etc. The decor and furnishings are very tired with many items ripped and stained. The bathrooms were all very old (not fashioned as in quaint but really old power showers with varying water pressure etc). The whole place just needs a bit of TLC and in the mean time there’s no way it should be charging the price it is. I think were it less to hire we wouldn’t have had so many complaints but for that price you expect better.

  Reviewed by Daisy1.9★Sep 2023

• "Cleanliness was poor."

  Furniture had not been moved. Shower tray on top floor was blocked. There were dead flies and cobwebs in many rooms. When we wiped tables before use, they were dirty. Beds were clean. Nice large dining room and table.

  Reviewed by Kelly2.5★Sep 2023

• "We loved this house, it was much better than we expected, the rooms were all lovely and clean with plenty of space and comfy beds and lots of bathrooms made our stay really pleasant."

  We used the dining room a couple of times and it was brilliant to have such a large table and space for everyone to sit together. Lots of fridge and freezer space was great, and the kitchen is definitely the hub of the house. The outside area was great too, and we made use of the BBQ and outside seating area, the garden was nice and clean and tidy and the views over to the west were absolutely stunning in the evenings. My only points to feedback on are: 1. The bird poo, we loved watching the birds going in and out of their nests but there was a lot of bird poop on the windowsills and balcony. 2. Could do with some more space in the kitchen for storage, maybe consider moving all the big dishes from the tall cupboard into the welsh dresser leaving more space in the cupboards for food storage.

  Reviewed by Vicky4.7★Jun 2023

• "Great place to get together with family & friends, no shortage of crockery, plenty of chairs to seat everyone, plenty room outside for kids to roam and play, great views."

  Reviewed by Pamela4.4★May 2023

• "Perfect lodge for a family or group outing."

  A great space for relaxing and socialising with plenty of local attraction for a day out. Great outdoor space and views from the garden. As a large group of friends with kids and dogs this was perfect for a weekend away to catch up! Highly recommend

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Apr 2023

• "Great property!"

  Spacious, warm and just what we needed! The Aga kept us all nice and cosy. The house was clean and we arrived to a beautiful welcome hamper which is a nice touch. We could really tell that the owner takes care of the place and thinks of the guests. Peaceful place with beautiful views. We had to be careful of the stairs as there is no banister on one side - this would have been a bigger issue if the kids were younger.

  Reviewed by Isabel5.0★Apr 2023

• "We had an amazing time here and would highly recommend Tulchan House."

  We were there for a family get together everyone had a great time we had everything that we needed in the house. We are even looking at dates to when we can all return

  Reviewed by Nichola5.0★Mar 2023

• "Wonderful house for family gatherings and big groups."

  Great spaces for eating and relaxing. Beautiful view. Was feeling a little unloved however - grass not cut in months, bbq absolutely filthy, dust and grime around in the kitchen.

  Reviewed by Nicholas3.4★Aug 2022

• "The house is fabulous."

  My friends and I booked the house to spend a week together with our families. There were 9 adults and 7 children. The house and gardens provided all the space and amenities we needed to enjoy our week together. The gas BBQ and fire pit were an added bonus and we enjoyed most evenings in the garden in the sunshine. The surrounding area also provided fun and entertainment for all ages. A brilliant week - thank you!

  Reviewed by Victoria5.0★May 2022

• "My family of 16 have just had a fantastic long weekend break at Tulchan Lodge, aged between 4 years to 80 years old."

  The space is great, much larger than we expected with 3 areas down stairs to all spread out, excellent dining room and all the bedrooms more than adequate. One small improvement that we felt would be an advantage to us would of been to have a larger tv in the beautiful kitchen or possibly an additional tv in one of the other lounge areas. But it wouldn’t stop us returning, we hope to be back soon

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Apr 2022

• "The house was absolutely fantastic and perfect for our stay."

  We had a fabulous time. Only thing we missed was a hairdryer ( we forgot ours) and perhaps a bigger toaster.

  Reviewed by Dawn4.7★Apr 2022

• "Place was wonderful Very cosy and well equipped and warm"

  Reviewed by Abdool Wahab5.0★Apr 2022

• "Overall a Brilliant memorable stay for everyone in our group of 16!"

  ! Heda, the caretaker was in touch right from the start and was there at the door to welcome us and give us all details. She was easy to get in touch during our stay and was very helpful. The Lodge is well stacked with all amenities for a big group and they are of a good standard. The rooms are big and sometimes need the additional heaters provided. The three public rooms downstairs are very warm and comfortable. The lodge could be better signposted from the road as there are so many accommodations with similar names and the Satnav stop in the middle of the road. Overall great value for money. Would love to come back.

  Reviewed by Sanjeet5.0★Oct 2021

• "This accommodation is absolutely stunning, I highly recommend and would book again in the future."

  Top marks all round.

  Reviewed by Kenny5.0★Oct 2021

• "The lodge was everything we expected and more and the people we had dealings with were friendly and helpful."

  The house was clean and reasonably comfortable. The family enjoyed their stay and would not hesitate to book the lodge again.

  Reviewed by Larry4.7★Aug 2021

• "Great place, spacious and clean Being picky - would have been good to know that garden buildings were under construction."

  Two of the three doors to the property had difficult locks to close Lots of light bulbs out However - epic place and would stay again

  Reviewed by Laurence3.8★Aug 2021

• "Had a brilliant weekend here with friends and family."

  Met all our needs, very comfortable and extremely spacious.

  Reviewed by Stuart4.4★Aug 2020

• "On arriving at Tulchan Lodge you are met with a stunning view of the house, the landscape and wow!"

  The house has all amenities needed for us as a group of 10 including 4 children aged 5-15. Plenty of crockery, beds, bathrooms etc

  Reviewed by Gemma5.0★Aug 2020

• "We hired the house for my friends hen weekend."

  We were met on arrival and although there were a few wee things that had happened that day like one shower not working and wifi issues, these were all raised straight away and really did not impact our stat at all. The house is amazing would definitely recommend for large groups, would be perfect for dogs as well as there as walks from the door. The description is spot on could not have been better. If arriving in the dark take care to read directions as there are a few Tulchan turn offs but clear during the light hours. Loads of space and very confortable! Would use again.

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Feb 2020

• "The site offers a great variety of properties to suit all occasions."

  The last place we stayed was amazing. Already book to go away in May and are looking to book again next October.

  Reviewed by Allison5.0★Oct 2019

• "This is perfect."

  Stepping out the door into the Perthshire countryside with views over to the mountain skyline and the farmland. I loved how rural it felt, and at night the lack of light pollution meant the stars were so visible it was possible to see the milky way, which is a first for me. That the house has a dedicated firepit surrounded by seating allowed us to stand around the open fire while we sampled some classic single malts. The house has stylings of a hunting lodge with the entrance hall splitting the rooms, to the left is the seated area leading to the main dining room. To the right is the kitchen / diner / tv room leading to the conservatory overlooking the stunning views and firepit. Bedrooms are all to a good standard, one double comes with a balcony that is on the room of the conservatory, another has the en-suite in the turret which is pretty cool. We were met by Heda, who gave us great advice on food, sights etc and made sure we knew our way around the facilities. All in all, we'd love to go back anytime

  Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2019

• "Tulchan Lodge was fabulous."

  The setting is beautiful, it was well equipped and the housekeeper was very attentive. For info, while we were there we had the piano tuned and repaired by a very accommodating and skilled piano tuner - it is not quite concert pitch but was sufficient for our musical needs. Some things to note - at 5.30 a.m. every day a very noisy farm vehicle (quad bike type) drove past - take earplugs (TL is next to a working farm, so some noise was to be expected) The kitchen is really (really!) hot because of the Aga Two of the beds needed attention, very noisy - we had to have our mattress (double bed in the balcony room) on the floor to make it bearable - someone had put some plasterboard (yes really!) under the mattress so there was clearly an awareness of this issue which should really be fixed. One of the single beds in the room next door to ours was also squeaky - it looked like someone had made these beds themselves using old iron frames which could explain why they weren't up to scratch The internal doors are presumably fire doors and very heavy. This meant they slammed a lot - some kind of slow closing mechanism would improve this Arrival time is 4pm not 3pm as it says on Sykes website - I had no reason to disbelieve the housekeeper when she told me she has told Sykes many times, yet they still publish 3pm arrival time. All in all we had a brilliant time despite the minor niggles noted above which I include to be helpful, and hope the house owner takes note and acts on this feedback, where appropriate. I would highly recommend TL, and the price was reasonable for the size of property which easily accommodated all of us.

  Reviewed by Julia3.8★Aug 2019

• "The lodge proved to be a great setting for a long awaited family get together."

  The outdoor fire pit was the centre of our event. As such it Is the one area where comfort and utility improvements could be made. The house itself was very comfortable. The bedrooms were clean and the beds comfortable. The showers were extremely strong, more en suites would be helpful but we all managed just fine. Al in all, we had a great weekend and I would highly recommend this venue to others.

  Reviewed by Robert Eric5.0★Jul 2019

• "Tulchan Lodge is set around 0."

  5 miles up a farm track, and had the most beautiful views of the hills and fields. The only noise that could be heard was that of the neighbouring livestock and birds. There was a party of 13 of us (11 adults and 2 children) and at no time did we will that we were on top of each other. The dinning room was fantastic for family meals and the hub of the home, the kitchen could again accommodate all of us very comfortably. It was also really important to have the 5 bathrooms, each provided with towels etc for showering. The house had some may aspects to it that I feel I cannot put into words. If you are looking for that ultimate get away from City life/Work/Mobile Phones and Technology well Tulchan Lodge is for you.

  Reviewed by Kathleen4.7★Jun 2019

• "We had a lovely holiday as an extended family group in this very comfortable house in a beautiful location."

  A great deal of care had gone into preparing the house for our visit. The kitchen, lounge and dining areas were well appointed and the bedrooms were all spacious and restful. The only slight issues we had with the kitchen were that the normal oven seemed to be a little temperamental and the kitchen working surfaces were a bit limited for a large group - although, as I say, these were minor matters, and the oven was much less of a problem than it could have been because the aga was available, which made the kitchen very cosy and warmed the whole house. We took a dog and she had a wonderful time in the large, secure garden area. We also very much enjoyed using the fire pit (wood kindly provided). We would like to send a special thanks to Heda, who looks after the house, for going above and beyond the call of duty in providing a wonderful sea chest for Captain Mitchell, whose uniform is displayed in the dining room by means of a life-sized mannequin. The children in the party (and some of the adults too!) had lots of fun exploring the contents of the chest, which included games. activities and a log book for them to write about the Captain's adventures. An altogether memorable holiday - we would love to return to Tulchan Lodge at some point in the future.

  Reviewed by Catherine Anne4.7★May 2019

• "The lovely lady managing this let is super friendly and extremely helpful."

  Reviewed by Amy5.0★May 2019

• "Just brilliant"

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Feb 2019

• "Great location, beautiful house, we were a large family gathering, occupied all bedrooms which were all bigger than expected."

  Well furnished, sufficient towels, good bathrooms, enough seating and dining facilities to make cooking a full Christmas dinner possible. Would benefit from info on local walks. The road access to Lodge not as bad as expected though a few bags of gravel would deal with most deeper potholes. Lodge has no ground floor bedrooms so those with mobility problems have to climb stairs. The utility room has a step down which several people missed so signage required as it’s a trip hazard. We had 4 over 60 so this is a consideration when travelling together.

  Reviewed by Trudi4.7★Dec 2018

• "An improvement would be installing a hot tub it would make for more bookings ..."

  An improvement would be installing a hot tub it would make for more bookings apart from that we had a great stay might be back

  Reviewed by Brian3.8★Dec 2018

• "Had a fantastic weekend away."

  Felt really like a home from home. Had everything we needed only slight critisism was lack of work space in the kitchen when trying to prep a meal for 15. Would love to come back in the summer.

  Reviewed by Jacqueline4.4★Nov 2018

• "Tulcan Lodge was a good size and in a beautiful location."

  There was a beautiful comfortable lounge with no TV so everyone stayed in the kitchen which was heated by an Aga stove and the lounge was only used once. The dining room was huge but overhead lights did not work so it was never used The kitchen was where everyone assembled and was the only downstairs room that was operational. The tumble drier did not work and there was no outside washing line so any washing had to be dried in the over used kitchen. The bedrooms and bath/shower facilities were excellent, and staff were friendly and knew about broken tumble drier. We were out all day every day so we did not spend much time in the lodge. but would have wanted to use the lounge to relax and watch TV if we had been rained in. There was a lovely log fire in the lounge.These are minor disappointments, easily remedied that did not spoil our holiday and it only requires a few adjustments to make Tulcan Lodge a really excellent holiday cottage

  Reviewed by Lesley Anne3.1★Aug 2018

• "The service from start to finish was great!"

  Heda the property owner was super helpful and went above and beyond to make our stay amazing! The property is gorgeous, views are stunning and the location is breathtaking! High recommend this property :-)

  Reviewed by Vikki5.0★May 2018

• "We were advised the house was available from 3 pm and when we arrived at that time the cleaner was in attendance and we had to hang about for at least an hour before we had access."

  The access road could only be described as a mud bath and in your description of the property there were many walks - due to the condition of the road it was almost impossible to walk from the house. Some of the glassware was cracked and had obviously not been inspected so much so that the water jug broke while it was being dried. The cutlery was poor - both in condition and lack of different types. The house could have been cleaner - furniture not dusted and garbage under the beds.

  Reviewed by William3.4★Apr 2018

• "Tulchan lodge was lovely."

  It had fantastic views of the mountains. The house was spacious, and well furnished. The manager of the house was excellant and took great care of us. We enjoyed our stay very much. There was plenty to do and enjoy on your doorstep, including a beautiful waterfall to visit. We would recommend this property for your holiday in Glenalmond.

  Reviewed by Jason4.4★Mar 2018

• "I thought that the advert for Tulchan Lodge was very transparent with lots of picture which was great, and the kitchen was actually larger than what it appeared and of course this is where we spend the majority of our 4 days."

  The lodge was very clean and furnished with everything you might need including extra fridges and freezers to cater for a family party. The WiFi did drop frequently however in such a remote location it was actually a good thing when it did happen. The abundance of bathrooms was great and even with a full house there was no issues with hot water, there was also a huge bath for the kids! The parking was ample and the outdoor space was brilliant to walk around in, id love to be there in the summer to use the BBQ area! The master bedroom and adjacent bedrooms are directly above the kitchen and the noise did carry which was annoying, however apart from that the place was fantastic and a real shame to have to leave. The owner/ estate manager even left us a hamper and heated the place for our arrival which was a really nice touch, cant recommend this place highly enough.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Feb 2018

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