Spruce Lodge

We were so happy with our stay at Spruce lodge , from walking in and finding the welcome basket with everything there to make a nice hot drink after a long road journey , everywhere was clean and tidy and so much more there than we expected , very cozy ,we had some great trips out as its a great location .

Just wish we could have stayed there longer , fantastic , we will stay again !

An excellent lodge.

Very comforable in great location. Loved the dog walks nearby. Excellent welcome basket provided above and beyond what we expected and better than anything we have had before. Would recommend this lodge and will definitely book again.

We had a wonderful stay.

Lodge was lovely and cosy. Beds comfy. Loved the sofas very comfortable. Any minor problems. just a leaking kettle which was sorted out straight away. Was left a lovely hamper when we arrived from a very long journey . Nice little village just a short walk away. Lovely walks in the woodlands with the dogs. Hosts made are holiday perfect. Would definitely stay again.

Love this lodge.

Been coming here for four years. I've already booked to come back next year

Fantastic log cabin and super friendly host, ideal location for a peaceful retreat.

We have a 15 year old and 7 year old and they both loved the woods and spent hours in them. The log cabin is lovely and has everything you need - its lovely, clean and warm. A great location and only a 5 min drive to a little shop - or a 10/15 minute drive to a Tesco. We can't wait to come back

We stayed there from 24th Dec to 31st Dec,2025.

It's a nice accommodation for 4 person, located in the woodland, surrounding is very scenic, calm & quiet. The lodge itself is very cozy, enough of kitchen & laundry items, cannot complain for anything. Communicating with host was very easy & helpful. Lastly, the welcome gifts were enormous, honestly didn't expect that much. My niece loved most. We, all excited after seeing those goodies. Our, overall experience was very good. We love to stay again.

This was our second visit, loved it.

Will definitely be back. Very clean, wonderful welcome basket, everything you could possibly need. Comfortable, home from home. Five nights not long enough for us , quiet and able to recharge our batteries. The village has all the facilities including a sweet shop and unwined cafe with the best homemade soup. Lodge gives you a cuddle ,I felt when I walked through the door. So many species of birds to see through the windows on the feeders could watch for hours. We could not fault anything, just loved it.

Lovely place to stay nice walks near by if you are looking for base to go others places no where better scenery is beautiful and people friendly.

Everything you need in walking distance and recommend for a small family or couples just to get away from it for bit. My dog loved it and was always excited to go out for walks or drive to local walk areas to take in the waterfalls and new smells. Will be going back again.

This a lovely well kept lodge.

It had everything we required to enjoy a nice quite holiday. lovely walks through Blackmuir wood every morning. Beds and sofas were comfortable. highly recommended.

Great Lodge, warm and clean.

Loved the welcome pack. Walks from the doorstep in the woods. Bed comfortable as were the sofa's. Loved watching the birds come to the feeder on the patio doors. It was great to sit outside with a mug of coffee or indeed something a little stronger after a days exploring. Great base to explore from. We loved it. We were a bit worried by one of the reviews we read, but found Spruce Lodge to be great and would look to return.

first impression was very good, the bedroom and bedding was very me friendly, how I describe it was soft and cuddly and did not make me hot, best nights sleep away from home I had for a long time, also the location was so quiet and walker friendly.

Clearly Sykes do not check the properties they market to ensure accuracy of description.

Whilst located in a pretty location, this has now become so overgrown, the trees overshadow everything. The interior fixtures and fittings need totally updating, There is only basic, cheap equipment. As for the furniture, I think has been there years has and is so uncomfortable. The sofas sink down as the cushions are worn. If you rent out property, the owners should ensure things are replaced more frequently as the use is so much more. We’ve stayed in log cabins before and with bright lighting and fixtures and fittings, have been cosy and welcoming. The bed, here, with just a sheet separating from a bedspread that probably is never changed as there is no duvet cover on it makes whether it is hygienic enough. The sink in the bathroom does not drain and the static plug has obviously had sink clearer pored down it which hasn’t worked but corroded the silver metal plug and looks very unsightly. The sink still doesn’t drain despite this. The view from the living room is through the patio doors onto a very run down, unkempt verandah. The fence is faded and moss covered clearly not seen a lick of paint for years. Just a horrible vista. As for the wooden garden swing - it is extremely dangerous and should be removed immediately. It’s all rotted away and try to sit on it, it’s about to collapse - an accident waiting to happen. I dread to think if there were young children, enticed by the swing but unaware that it’s rotten. Some of the photos on the internet show a property of some years ago. It obviously has been taken over, and would suggest some of the reviews on certain sites are made by friends of the owners. Why do some people who rent out holiday lets think they never need updating or renovating?

Had a fantastic time.

Already booked again for next year. You've got long or short walks straight from the doorstep. Lots of places to visit.

It's a very cosy welcoming lodge that is set in a wonderful wooded area.

Superb little place, excellently equipped, warm and comfortable.

We were left an amazing little gift basket filled with tea, coffee, biscuits, milk, and even a lovely bunch of flowers. There are trails going off into the forest right beside the lodge for dog walking and exploring. Definitely recommend.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay .

Very well equipped and comfortable . Lovely setting was excellent especially having our dog .

Well equipped, very clean and comfortable set within the woods in a beautiful setting.

Lots of local walks and close to Strathpeffer village. Thanks for the sweet selection, very nice. We both enjoyed our stay very much. Thanks for an enjoyable experience and stay.

Lovely well appointed lodge

A cosy small cabin with decent equipment.

It was however let down by the outside space. It accepts dogs but there is no enclosed space for them, or for anyone with small children, apart from a tiny dark verandah which is overgrown by trees and is therefore gloomy all day. There is a sunny seating area looking into the car park but this requires animals / children under constant supervision. If you want a base and are happy to be indoors when at the cabin, or don’t have pets or small children, then this is a cosy place. We left 2 days early as it was too gloomy and restrictive for us.

Was lovely lodge and lots places to walk right in the area.

Would recommend the lodge for couples and family’s Nice walk to centre. Our family totally enjoyed it Looking forward to going back again.

Lovely lodge in an excellent quiet location.

Good area for touring and sight-seeing. Local amenities good and larger stores close by. The lodge was well -equipped and some local goodies supplied on arrival. Thank you for a lovely week at Spruce Lodge.

The cabin was clean and the kitchen is well equipped.

All essential parts are proviedd, only the cutlery made a rather cheap impression. A really good place to get some rest. We enjoyed our stay and can recommend the cottage.

No instructions for property.

Heating running 24 hrs not required at this time of year. Walking around the lodge superb

We enjoyed our stay, the neighbours were up and off rather early.

They couldn’t close their car doors quietly. We really enjoyed our stay and had good walks from the chalet. David P.

Lovely place to watch the birds or go on walks.

Ideal place to travel around Scotland from. Second year coming here. Will be back again

we had a really great stay, the heating wasn't on when we got there but the owner came up right away to sort it out, i would recomend the lodge to anyone.

2nd visit.

Great cabin, great location. Hope to return.

Great place to stay for a break.

Second time here in 6 months. Great base for exploring. Applecross, Torridon all within relatively short driving distance. Strathpeffer itself is beautiful and there's great walks behind the village.

Lovely lodge in a lovely area we were working in the area , but would make an ideal base for a break

This is my second stay at Spruce Lodge.

It's the perfect getaway for Christmas, and has great walks for our dogs. The lodge has a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. It's lovely and warm with enough space for a family of four or four adults. My only criticism is the internet, it is slow and patchy. With much of the entertainment being online, it would be good to have a better service. Starlink do a super fast service for £70 a month that would give the Lodge the edge over the competition.

Just spent a week in the spruce lovely and clean comfortable and warm.

Kitchen has everything you need would recommend this place to anyone

An excellent log cabin set in Blackmuir Wood.

Fantastic location. Cabin has all you need for a short break or a week away from the city. Plenty of places nearby to visit with the dog. Would definitely return.

Thank you, Mrs.

Stewart for all your help! We had a great stay and weren't missing anything at all. Very cosy place in the middle of the forest, calm and clean, comfortable and well equipped. Lots of day trips to do from Strathpeffer. We'd gladly stay again at Spruce Lodge if we ever come back to that region of Scotland!

Really enjoyed the holiday.

The cottage is spacious, nicely furnished, with a well equipped kitchen. The beds are comfortable. If I was being ultra picky, then my only negative would be the slow internet. Other than that this is a great property, in a great location.

Too much emails about every detail but stay was very comfortable and nice!

Close to nature but with all comfort you need.

It was lovely and peaceful.

Could have stayed there forever. Loved listening to the birds. Definitely coming back. Dogs had wonderful walks. Nice to come out of the door to no traffic.

Lovely place to stay and it was very tranquil.

. Being March it was genuinely quiet as a trail goes past the property.. The enclosed balcony was good as our dog could come in and out as she pleased which let us relax... Would atay again as the cabin had everything you would need wether it is a weekend or a week...

Spruce Lodge was lovely, warm, inviting and wonderfully situated within a wood, close by other Lodges too.

I would recommend this Lodge.

Fantastic lodge, brilliant location.

Lots to do in the area and we’ll definitely be back!

Great wee lodge, plenty to do and excellent location for dog walks etc.

Enjoyed our stay at the lodge.

Have stayed in three of these lodges over the years. Spruce's advantage is the private parking space directly outside the lodge. No more lugging suitcases along pathways. Only observation I would make is the lighting. It was difficult to do a jigsaw in the lighting available. Not really a big deal as the weather was, on the whole, quite fair and we were not stuck indoors.

There a smell of damp on entering the Lodge which comes from the bathroom.

However it is very well equiped, good location, dog walks almost outside the door. Owner had kindly left us a welcome gift. Would visit again.

The cabin left a lot to be desired.

So much needed maintenance would be required. Starting with the patio doors handle and lock being replaced, the bathroom sink missing sealant against the wall instead of old paint, decking at back of property needs cleaning and adding grip surface like the one at the front as I found out after injuring myself on the greasy decking, the trees could do with trimming back as well, there needs to be a info booklet on various aspects of the cabin and surrounding area. I have to say we will not be going back to this cabin again.

The location of this lodge is excellent.

Straight out the front door into the surrounding countryside. Wonderful. It's quiet, has it's own parking right next to the lodge, easy to walk into the village too, and plenty of internal space for all of us. As dog owners we couldn't ask for anything more really. The only negative was the bath/shower. The plughole/drain was partially blocked, and water wouldn't drain away while showering. There's an issue there and the smell of damp supports this. However, this is a minor issue that didn't spoil our enjoyment of what was a great holiday (super weather helped too).

Loved it!

Gorgeous setting, clean accommodation, pet friendly - what more can you ask? As a small aside, could be even better if there were more than four plates, mugs etc... Rear decking needs scrubbing to remove moss/dirt as EXTREMELY slippery when damp!!

Very relaxing stay in a lovely location.

The online photos showed a lovely outside space with furniture at front and area at back with plants and well kept.

Reality was no furniture and rear patio area unswept, bird feeders with weeds growing in them. Did not get the full benefit of the outside area and beautiful setting. . The fridge was small and inadequate. On the plus side lovely location, beds excellent. Longe area very comfortable.

We felt safe with regards to the covid 19.

The lodge is situated in a lovely quiet spot and was ideal for us with having a dog. Everything on arrival was clean and tidy. It was great to be able to have the car right at the door.

A brilliant lodge.

Situated in lovely surroundings. Everything in the lodge we could have wished for. It was spotlessly clean, tidy, warm ..... loved every minute of our stay.

Whilst we thoroughly enjoyed our stay we would recommend that the cutlery set provided is upgraded for better quality ones.

A guide on troubleshooting the TV and freestat would be useful for techno idiots like me (Google helped solve the issue). Not sure if it's feasible but a hot tub would make Spruce Lodge absolutely brilliant and not just really great.

Great location and wonderful setting in the forest nearby the picturesque village of Strathpeffer.

Ideally suited for touring the North of Scotland. The cottage is well appointed and has everything required to make a great base. Loved the walks literally on the doorstep!

Great wee place to visit

We had the most wonderful time in Strathpeffer.

Spruce Lodge is in an ideal location for walks and just minutes from shops etc. The lodge was very cosy and comfortable and had all the facilities you would need, including a utility room which was great for drying the dogs, removing walking boots etc. The little decking area accessed from the living room was great, especially for the dogs, who love birdwatching. Would definitely recommend this lodge.

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.

No negatives!

The cabin was warm & friendly & pet friendly too!

Everything was perfect & will go back again. Thanks to Jean for a wonderful holiday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Would book again.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Helpful owner.

Beautiful quiet location.

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!

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

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

Fantastic accommodation set in perfect surroundings.

Location accommodation brilliant recommended it to any one

Cottage was amazing, so comfortable.

This is the second time we've stayed with Jane and she couldn't be more helpful and accomodating.

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.

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!

Nice welcome.

Ideal situation.

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