Name: Fraoch Lodge
Address: Deshar Road Boat of Garten PH24 3BN,Deshar Road, Boat of Garten, Boat of Garten, Boat of Garten, PH24 3BN, United Kingdom
Rating: 9

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Fraoch Lodge

Boat of Garten

Very disappointed with the proprietor. She had a 5pm check-in time, which arguably is unreasonably late. After a long drive we tried for a 4pm check-in only to be told rudely to come back at 5pm. We had already made the booking and arranged payment so all she had to do was show us to the room. She served evening meals so on the second night we opted to try one. It was home-made lasagna. I asked for the price and was told 25 British Pound for "the two of you". I thought that a bit steep but okay, and double-checked the amount I would be paying the next morning as we left. When it was time to leave that morning, however, she said the price in fact was 25 BP each for the meal. With two other guests also paying, whe was getting 100BP for a very ordinary dish of lasagna, which also served as her family meal for the evening. For 25 each we could have gone up the road to the pub and had roast venison.  A pity because the lodge is nicely positioned, surrounded by woods.  

A proprietor with a bad attitude who will clean out your wallet. 

A superb experience, knowledgeable and experienced guide, marvellous food, great company and the best combination of activity and accommodation. For a combined walking, wildlife and activity vacation in the Hebredian Islands this trip was terriffic.

Scot Mountain Holidays

This was an extended family get-away, and it was really handy having the space to relax together.   The lodge is very well set up for the current covid19 restrictions and the hosts have put a lot of thought into looking after their guests.

The addition of an outdoor dining option was very kind and we all enjoyed this, I loved the recycled whisky barrel being used for hand washing with the grey-water recycling scheme too.

We had a lovely time and are looking forwards to our next visit.  

PS the food is great, highly recommended!

Family get-away

Great place to stay close to all the area has to offer. Clean comfortable rooms, fantastic drying room facilities, and great home cooked food. Hosts Rebecca and Andy really go out of their way to make you feel at home and Rebecca’s cake’s and homemade bread are something to really look forward to after a hard day on the mountains. Would definitely stay here again.

Comfortable and friendly B+B

We booked in here as a large group of friends visiting the area for hillwalking.  

The rooms were lovely, and perfectly adequate for our needs - the drying room is epic for wet gear.  It managed to accommodate 13 people's wet walking gear & dry it overnight.  Mega bonus!

The heating is super effective, the house was roasting all the time.  Plenty hot water as well.  

Rebecca's breakfast was really fab, plenty of options, home made jam and bread and good filter coffee - much appreciated by those of us that are caffeine junkies.  The kitchen facilities provided again are totally adequate for what we required, reheating and serving a collective meal for us all at night.  Short on fridge space but thats the same at every place we stay.  We had rented the whole accommodation which was great but I don't think I'd have enjoyed it as much if we were sharing with other groups.  The rooms have security codes but the kitchen could have been cramped.

You are sharing the owners house so it feels a wee bit odd to start with, particularly as we were a big group and could be very noisy.  

All in all, a great wee place to stay.

Lovely place, lovely people

relaxed and comfortable place to stay with great food choices from Rebecca including amazing home grown Worcester berry jam, and first class hiking opportunities with experienced guide Andy.  Boat of Garten is a great location especially if you like a heritage steam train rides, hiking, walking and biking.  The outdoor opportunities are endless.  The rooms are warm and clean, WiFi available.  The 'make your own' packed lunch was good, there is a local store selling most things if needs be.  Best of all you are away from the bustling outdoors crowd.

great place to stay

We often visit the highlands to go mountain biking. We booked a 2 night stay at Fraoch Lodge in the middle of October and were excited to try the 'Burma Road' for the first time. We emailed the B&B 1 week prior to the stay and explained that we would be arriving around 9.30/10pm as we were driving straight from work in Edinburgh- received no reply. 
Unfortunately, on the Friday evening of our stay, I was loading up the cars in Edinburgh and one of our mountain bikes was stolen from the roof of the car. I called Fraoch Lodge but there was no reply. Left a voicemail explaining the situation, that we would no longer be staying (I must have sounded quite upset) and said that they needn't wait up for us! I asked if they could call me back when they got the voicemail. Never heard anything. Despite juggling calls from the police etc, I called them 5x over the next 24 hours and they never answered the phone or returned my voicemail. 
Eventually, I contacted Expedia as I was a bit dismayed at having never heard back from them. Expedia contacted them and they have declined to give even a partial refund. I do not want a refund. I just wished that they had returned my call! 
We quite often stay in Aviemore but I can say with confidence that we won't be staying here!

Disappointing

My partner and I stayed at this lodge in September 2018. We had been camping in Skye when weather forced us to find more suitable accommodation, the Fraoch lodge was a haven in the loveliest of settings. Well priced, the hosts offer a continental breakfast of home baked bread, home made jams and jellies, cereal, fruit and porridge. A cooked breakfast can be made by request for a fee that includes sausages, eggs and other trimmings (well worth it). There is also a small kitchen for guests to use to make their own snacks, lunches and dinners.
 
We had come to Scotland to do some mountaineering, but with weather in the Cuillin looking grim, we opted for the rounded summits of the Cairngorms --and this lodge is located right in the national park. For cyclists, runners and walkers the Fraoch lodge is also situated near to forested trails, dirt roads and cycling paths. The lodge's hostess, Rebecca, can give you directions for some of the forest paths (there are many). The lodge's host, Andy, organizes mountain holidays and hiking adventures -- he's very knowledgeable about the area and both he and Rebecca are helpful and have great tips for navigating the Cairngorm trails.  As alluded too in the title of this review the lodge is cozy, homey and comfortable with a vegetable, fruit and spice garden in the back. I cannot recommend this place enough!

Lovely location, tidy and cozy

Here we were hosted by Rebecca for two days, a great starting point for cycling or walking tours of the Cairngorms National Park, which are also offered by your husband.

Feel comfortable in a comfortable environment

We had a great week at Rebecca's and Andy's. The house is very pleasant, quiet. Our room was spacious with a side table. The evening meals are made with love and delicacy (everything is homemade!) and made with good fresh produce. Here the meals are taken with the family in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In addition, the setting is very pleasant, we have been able to take many very varied hikes. We wish our guests a good continuation.

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