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"We had a fantastic stay over the New Year period."
The lodge had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and had spectacular views. We were even lucky enough to see the Northern Lights during our stay! The lodge is in a great location and just a short walk or drive into Aberfeldy, it can be very dark at night though so a torch is recommended if walking. We thoroughly enjoyed our break and hope to return again in the future.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback , we really appreciate it ,
Property Owner
Reviewed by Laura5.0★Dec 2024
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"There is potential for a 5 star rating but a couple of niggles for us on our stay."
We messaged the mobile number on our arrival to ask about fuel for the fire and had a response on Tuesday ( good job it wasn't a major incident)
I called and left a message for the owner on the Saturday, who did come back within a couple of hours and was extremely helpful.
The main settee cushions slide when you sit on them so constantly need readjusted. During the first readjustment we found a partial packet of cigarettes down the side of the cushions. As non smokers we put them in the bin by the fire.
We had 2 - 3 inches if snow on the Tuesday night and couldn't get our car into the site due to the steep slopes. There's grit and salt around the site but too far apart it was a hard slog trying to clear the hill from the supplies at the bottom of the hill, so unless you have a 4 x4 this might not be the place to visit in winter! Had to leave the car at the adventure centre car park. Tip here; if you have to leave your car there, email them as they are very friendly, helpful and will keep an eye out on their cctv!
Heating is good, however as the stat is in the hall and not in the main lounge, this gets warm quickly shuts down heating for the rest of the lodge which can be uncomfortable: Since they don't want you to adjust this, I found that turning down the trv valve (<3) on the radiator in the hall and turning up those in the main lodge (4) gave a comfortable heat.
A final gripe: there was no heating on the last morning (normally on 7 -10) and temperatures down to 14 degrees on the thermostat reading and for some reason the "boost" didn't help. Where I understand that property is vacated at 10:00 and doors will be opened as we take everything out, it would be better to have this on "say till 8:30" so we are a bit more comfortable with our breakfast, coffee in the morning and getting out of the shower.
Overall it's a great lodge, lots of space and if we were to return for another break in the area, this would be on our list to return.
Reviewed by David4.1★Nov 2024
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"Lovely lodge, views are spectacular."
Short walk into Aberfeldy which is a lovely town. Many walks straight from the lodge.
Reviewed by Carol5.0★Sep 2024
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"Absolutely beautiful accommodation, lovely place"
Thank you so much
Property Owner
Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2024
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"Loved the location and the lodge itself was lovely and fresh and clean, sitting on the patio watching the sunset with a small drink was such a relaxing time."
Thanks Alan for your positive feedback, it’s very much appreciated
Property Owner
Reviewed by Alan5.0★Sep 2024
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"We had a wonderful stay at 2 Strathtay Lodge."
Immaculately clean. Comfortable beds. Full facilities. The view is exceptional. The setting peaceful. Perfect. I don't want to give any negative feedback particularly for something that is outwith the owners control but will echo another guests feedback and say that the road to the lodge does need a more permanent surface. We will definitely return. Thank you for sharing your beautiful lodge.
Thanks for your kind words, really appreciate the feedback,
The road will be repaired next week , hope you return soon
Property Owner
Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Aug 2024
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"What a lovely lodge just on the outskirts of Aberfeldy beside the Dewars Distillery."
The lodge was well equipped, spacious and comfortable. The views were absolutely stunning. Early in our last morning I sat and watched a big rabbit and a pheasant just in front of the lodge. Every day we watched many sparrows and birds. It was blissfully and very relaxing. I liked it so much my sister has booked a stay here.
Thank you for your kind feedback, we really appreciate it, very happy to hear you had such a lovely time
Property Owner
Reviewed by Annette5.0★Jul 2024
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"Stunning lodge in a beautiful location , place was immaculately clean on arrival."
Owners have thought of all and was very well equipped with all you need for a short or longer break. Absolute bliss to sit out on balcony in the mornings and evenings to see the sunset . Aberfeldy has some lovely little shops, cafes and restaurants and a short drive to Taymouth marina for water sports and food /drinks loch side is a must. Would highly recommend and definitely will return for a longer stay.
Thank you for your kind feedback,
We really appreciate your review ,
Would be delighted to welcome you back ,
We try to think of everything our guests would need and if we have missed anything we welcome feedback so that we can improve the experience for our guests
Thanks again
Kenny and Dawn
Property Owner
Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Jul 2024
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"Amazing lodge that had everything you need."
So peaceful & relaxing.
The owners really have made it a home from home .
My only concern was the drive until to the lodge , this really needs to have tarmac rather than the stones . Not the best for your wheels .
Thanks so much for your kind words ,
We really appreciate your feedback and are delighted you enjoyed your stay,
The Road although not too bad is not finished yet so hoping to get that addressed this year
Property Owner
Reviewed by Lesley4.7★Jun 2024
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"Fabulous south facing lodge overlooking the river Tay about a quarter of a mile from Aberfeldy."
Lovely balcony where you can watch the sunset over the hills. Clean and comfortable with everything that was required for a 2 night stay with family. Only issue we had was that each morning when there were 6 of us to get showers, the last couple of showers were look warm or cold. Not sure what the hot water settings were as never had access to the boiler but it might be that a boost to those settings would have been sufficient to allow all of us to get hot showers. Apart from this minor detail we had a great stay and would definitely stay again.
Reviewed by Chris4.7★May 2024
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"Fabulous property in a stunning location!"
If it’s rest & recuperation you’re after - you’ll find it at Strathtay Lodge.
Thank you Paula,
Very kind review,
Delighted you enjoyed the lodge and location
Property Owner
Reviewed by Paula4.7★Apr 2024
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"Had an excellent stay with family and friends."
Lodge was fabulous top end luxury. Every thing you would need was there including the view. You would not be disappointed. Maybe a tea pot and pizza cutter could be added.
Thanks for your rating,
We really appreciate any feedback
Property Owner
Reviewed by Derek5.0★Feb 2024
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"We are a family of 5 (children aged 8,11,14) and stayed at 2 Strathtay lodges in February half term."
This was one of the best places we have ever stayed.
The lodge was spotlessly clean, well equipped, warm, and comfortable. Even down to little plug in night lights which came on automatically at night (perfect for our 8 year old). We cooked at the lodge rather than eating out, the kitchen was better equipped than our one at home. Everything had been thought of. We could have quite happily lived here forever. If internet is important to you, it’s worth noting this can be a bit sporadic. This wasn’t an issue for us. The view from the lodge more than compensated! I took so many photos, it’s a shame you can’t put them in a review!
In terms of location, we found Aberfeldy well placed if you don’t mind a drive. The main roads up to the north are easy to drive on, and we drove up to The Cairngorms and Aviemore, Dalwhinnie distillery (highly recommended!) The town itself has a small Co op and Asda petrol station - we had a run to Perth which was about 45 mins for a big supermarket shop. There is an excellent bike hire shop at the bottom of the road to the lodge, which my bike mad 14 year old was more than happy with, and MTB routes up from Aberfeldy are excellent. Biking is a great way to explore. There is also a place to book rafting, wrong time of year for us, but we would have definitely done this if we had visited later in the year. Walking routes are brilliant, we had a lovely afternoon walking round the Birks of Aberfeldy, and down by the river. It is worth seeking out local knowledge for locations. For an active family this is an absolute five star holiday. The lodge is perfect to come back to after a day of adventure. We would stay here again without hesitation. Highly recommended!
Absolutely delighted that you enjoyed the lodge and the surrounding areas,
We are very proud of our lodge and the way we present it so your review means a lot to us,
This is our first year offering a holiday let and we want to get every detail right for our guests ,
The area will do the rest for us as Aberfeldy and the surrounding area is absolutely beautiful,
Thanks again for your kind words and you are very welcome to return any time
Property Owner
Reviewed by Emma5.0★Feb 2024
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"A beautiful lodge with fantastic views."
It was very well appointed and comfortable. We found it very cold overnight (February and frosty) and it took quite a while to heat up. The bathrooms were particularly cold. The access road up to the lodges is very rough and, being built on a steep hill would not be good for children even in pushchairs or the elderly. For reasonably fit people the walk into Aberfeldy is about 15 minutes.
Reviewed by Valerie4.1★Feb 2024
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