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Charming Chalet in Lairg: Loch Shin Glamping Pods offers a comfortable chalet experience in Lairg. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and terrace, perfect for relaxation. Modern Amenities: The property features a fully equipped kitchenette, dining area, and a cosy sofa bed. Additional amenities include a walk-in shower, refrigerator, microwave, and TV. Outdoor Activities: Guests can engage in hiking and cycling, with scenic views of the lake and mountains. An outdoor fireplace and picnic area enhance the outdoor experience. Convenient Location: Located 95 km from Inverness Airport, the chalet is near attractions such as Dunrobin Castle (39 km), Carnegie Club Skibo Castle (42 km), and Royal Dornoch Golf Club (43 km). Highly rated for its friendly host and ideal location for nature trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
2 sofa beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Patterson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    - The location is stunning. Lots of animals and walks nearby. And not too far from the loch, the falls, and the town Lairg. - The pods were very clean and had everything we needed. - The TV with DVD player was great as it rained both evenings we...
  • Bindu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything else was good,, We have enjoyed free eggs. Thank you dears. God bless 🙏
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location for accessing nearby Munro’s on our list: Ben Wyvis and Ben Klibreck. It’s also really easy to get to both John O’Groats and Inverness. Hosts were very helpful and attentive, also nice to discuss local knowledge with them. The...
  • Blair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant location, perfect to get away from busy lives, if you want something quite remote but accessible by good roads this is perfect. John was very nice and helpful when we needed him and the pod itself was great value compared to other...
  • Jemy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The stay was a quiet, beautiful countryside with lots of animals which we got to meet. The hosts were also very kind and friendly.
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and well equipped pod with pretty much everything required for I'd say up to 4 people to have a comfy stay. There were 3 of us plus our big dog and it was fine. Great induction hob as well as a fridge and small freezer box and microwave so...
  • Kelly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The pods are fantastic - spotlessly clean and comfortable with everything you need for a relaxing stay. John the host came to say hello when we arrived and he was very friendly and welcoming. The location is beautiful and peaceful. I would...
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the location and the cute pod. Superclean and hosts were extremely helpful. We went for a walk to the recommended locations by the host and saw a red kite and a short eared owl! Delighted!
  • Chejnik
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The cottage is fully equiped. Excellent view and quitness of the place.
  • Mahima
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful place handled by lovely people .very helpful and such a lovely place.until we are back again .

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Anita & John Douglas

9.9
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Anita & John Douglas
Four cosy wooden pods situated 4 miles NW from the village of Lairg in a rural location. The pods (approx. 6.5m x 3.5m) are heated with en-suite facilities and boast a small kitchenette with everything you need for a self catering stay (electric hob and microwave, there is no oven or toaster but a toasty pan means you don't miss out). Sleeping up to 4 people there is a double bed and a full sized sofa bed with bedding and towels packs are included (the pods are ideal for 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children, may feel a bit cosy with 4 adults). Each pod offers stunning views which can be enjoyed from their own patio area and each pod also has a fire pit so that you can enjoy the views and night sky keeping warm and cosy. Whilst the pods are not loch side, the pods have lovely views over to Loch Shin and it isn't far to get to the 26 mile loch from the site and Anita and John are happy to advise on where to access the loch for fishing, swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding. We have a EV home charger for use (must be booked in advance). There is no Wifi available in the pods due to our location however, there is a very good 4G signal.
Your hosts Anita & John have always enjoyed the outdoors and love exploring the Highlands. Alongside the pods they run a small croft where they keep sheep, a small herd of red deer, five highland coos (Bonnie, Fifi, Bruce and Lewis), Rosie, Alma, Kay, Nancy and Asher (the alpacas) and chickens (don't worry no noisy cockerels). You can enjoy feeding the coos, deer and alpacas or collect some fresh eggs for your breakfast. Anita & John love meeting and chatting to guests and are really happy to give recommendations for activities, routes, walks and attractions. Equally if you prefer to be left alone to enjoy your holiday the guest information has a plenty of suggestions for days out and trips.
There are some lovely walks easily accessible from the pod field. For the more adventurous there are a number of munros (mountains over 3000ft) within an hours drive of the site. The guest information in each pod highlights a number of day trips and local attractions. We often have people using the pods as a base to explore the NC500 with most attractions within 45 miles of the site.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Up to two pets can be accommodated for an additional fee of GBP 5 per stay.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: Licence number:HI-00119-F

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