Spruce Lodge | Strathpeffer | Jamestown | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.7★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

75 Customer Review(s)

John
November 2024

“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.

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.

- John, November 2024
Sally September 2024

“Lovely well appointed lodge”

- Sally, September 2024
Daniel September 2024

“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.

- Daniel, September 2024
Terri August 2024

“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.

- Terri, August 2024
Helen July 2024

“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.

- Helen, July 2024
Michael July 2024

“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.

- Michael, July 2024
Ian June 2024

“No instructions for property.”

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

- Ian, June 2024
Harold April 2024

“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.

- Harold, April 2024
Karen April 2024

“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

- Karen, April 2024
Pauline April 2024

“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.”

- Pauline, April 2024
Robert March 2024

“2nd visit. Great cabin, great location.”

Hope to return.

- Robert, March 2024
Col February 2024

“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.

- Col, February 2024
Kevin January 2024

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

- Kevin, January 2024
Marilyn December 2023

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

Kitchen has everything you need would recommend this place to anyone

- Marilyn, December 2023
Christopher December 2023

“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.

- Christopher, December 2023
Robert October 2023

“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.

- Robert, October 2023
Philip June 2023

“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.

- Philip, June 2023
Jennifer June 2023

“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!

- Jennifer, June 2023
Liene April 2023

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

Close to nature but with all comfort you need.

- Liene, April 2023
Karen April 2023

“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.

- Karen, April 2023
Matthew March 2023

“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...

- Matthew, March 2023
Rachel October 2022

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

I would recommend this Lodge.

- Rachel, October 2022
Douglas September 2022

“Fantastic lodge, brilliant location.”

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

- Douglas, September 2022
Chris July 2022

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

- Chris, July 2022
Margaret June 2022

“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.

- Margaret, June 2022
Lynne September 2021

“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.

- Lynne, September 2021
Joanne September 2021

“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.

- Joanne, September 2021
Martin August 2021

“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).

- Martin, August 2021
Paul August 2021

“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!!

- Paul, August 2021
Andrew July 2021

“Very relaxing stay in a lovely location.”

- Andrew, July 2021
Manus June 2021

“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.

- Manus, June 2021
Wilma June 2021

“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.

- Wilma, June 2021
David May 2021

“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.

- David, May 2021
Anthony May 2021

“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.

- Anthony, May 2021
Graham October 2020

“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!

- Graham, October 2020
Anne October 2020

“Great wee place to visit”

- Anne, October 2020
Mary September 2020

“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.

- Mary, September 2020
Paul August 2020

“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.

- Paul, August 2020
Stanley July 2020

“No negatives!”

- Stanley, July 2020
Wendy December 2019

“The cabin was warm & friendly & pet friendly too!”

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

- Wendy, December 2019
Dave November 2019

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

- Dave, November 2019
Jack November 2019

“Had a great stay cottage was very good clean and tidy, we wood stay there again ...”

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

- Jack, November 2019
David November 2019

“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

- David, November 2019
Gina September 2019

“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

- Gina, September 2019
Lesley August 2019

“The outside seating area is not up to standard for sitting out there is a damp ...”

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

- Lesley, August 2019
Derek April 2019

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

- Derek, April 2019
Maximilian February 2019

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

- Maximilian, February 2019
Joanne December 2018

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

Would book again.

- Joanne, December 2018
Christopher December 2018

“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.

- Christopher, December 2018
David October 2018

“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.”

- David, October 2018
Archibald September 2018

“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

- Archibald, September 2018
Gary September 2018

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

- Gary, September 2018
Hannah August 2018

“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.

- Hannah, August 2018
Susan August 2018

“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.

- Susan, August 2018
Janet July 2018

“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.

- Janet, July 2018
Victoria May 2018

“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!

- Victoria, May 2018
Douglas May 2018

“Helpful owner.”

Beautiful quiet location.

- Douglas, May 2018
Smith May 2018

“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

- Smith, May 2018
Jane March 2018

“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

- Jane, March 2018
Colin March 2018

“Fantastic accommodation set in perfect surroundings.”

- Colin, March 2018
Christopher February 2018

“Location accommodation brilliant recommended it to any one”

- Christopher, February 2018
Jane January 2018

“Cottage was amazing, so comfortable.”

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

- Jane, January 2018
Alan November 2017

“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.

- Alan, November 2017
Catherine November 2017

“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!

- Catherine, November 2017
Susan October 2016

“Nice welcome.”

Ideal situation.

- Susan, October 2016
Christine August 2016

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

- Christine, August 2016
Craig July 2016

“It was absolutely excellent, everything a log cabin in the woods should be.”

Have already recommended to friends and it is certainly a place we would return to. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful. 10 out of 10.

- Craig, July 2016
Patrick July 2016

“Spruce Lodge is a very private and quiet property offering a very relaxing base for exploring what is some of the most spectacular scenery and countryside.”

It is near enough to local shops but far enough away from busy areas to avoid all traffic problems.

- Patrick, July 2016
Catherine June 2016

“We could not fault the cottage in any way.”

Everything was immaculate and the furnishings were of high quality and very comfortable. The cottage owner was relaxed and friendly. Full marks!

- Catherine, June 2016
Heather November 2015

“Very peaceful and scenic location.”

The owner was most welcoming and had the heating on for us arriving at night. It was a lovely cosy cottage perfect for chilling out with some excellent walking around the area.

- Heather, November 2015
Fred September 2015

“Rarely, do you find such a beautiful gem that is Spruce Lodge.”

Idyllic, the forest and mountain walks are located right on your doorstep. In addition, it's wonderful to visit Strathpeffer and sit a while amongst it's charms. Spruce Lodge is immaculate, warm and welcoming, the furnishings are high quality and clearly no expense has been spared. Without doubt, we will stay again. 10 out of 10.

- Fred, September 2015
James August 2015

“Lovely cottage in a great location and the owner was there to greet us.”

Very well looked after and had a fantastic time, can't wait to return.

- James, August 2015
Iain July 2015

“Wonderful lodge in a superb setting.”

- Iain, July 2015
Karen June 2015

“The location of Spruce Lodge was great for sitting out on the decking and ...”

The location of Spruce Lodge was great for sitting out on the decking and watching the birds/wildlife We wanted a chilling holiday without the constraints of being in a hotel/bed and breakfast, we had full control over our holiday

- Karen, June 2015
Maria April 2015

“A very relaxing place and good for walks with the dog.”

Quite a central location for visiting all areas of the highlands, and the shops are close to hand for every day supply's. A good base for exploring. The cabin was very homely and cosy at night. We would definitely use this cabin again and would be delighted to recommend this on to our friends. There was no problems in getting there and the owners are very helpful.

- Maria, April 2015

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Summary

All ground floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Utility.
Gas central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Ample off road parking
Decked patio with furniture
Two well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 1 mile
Note: Although all ground floor, there are two steps to front door and five steps to decking and rear entrance.

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About the location

STRATHPEFFER

Inverness 20 miles.

Often compared to a Bavarian Mountain resort, the picturesque spa village of Strathpeffer owes its growth to the discovery of water springs during the 1700s, and was declared in 1819 to be the healthiest drinking water in Britain! The original Spa Pavilion has been magnificently restored after a period of disuse and now serves as a venue for a variety of events, including concerts, dances, dramas and exhibitions. The former Victorian railway station, which in times past brought many visitors from near and far, has now been beautifully restored to house craft workers and their shops, and is also home to the Highland Museum of Childhood. Visit the restored Pump house (also a Tourist Information point), take a walk along a forest track, or enjoy the views from the nearby pictish hill fort at Knockfarrel. Whatever you decide there's plenty on offer for all the family.

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Reviews & Ratings

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

“Lovely well appointed lodge”

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

“A cosy small cabin with decent equipment.”

“Lovely lodge in an excellent quiet location.”

“The cabin was clean and the kitchen is well equipped.”

“No instructions for property.”

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

“Lovely place to watch the birds or go on walks.”

“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.”

“Great place to stay for a break.”

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

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

“This is my second stay at Spruce Lodge.”

“An excellent log cabin set in Blackmuir Wood.”

“Really enjoyed the holiday.”

“Thank you, Mrs.”

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

“It was lovely and peaceful.”

“Lovely place to stay and it was very tranquil.”

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

“Fantastic lodge, brilliant location.”

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

“Enjoyed our stay at the lodge.”

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

“The cabin left a lot to be desired.”

“The location of this lodge is excellent.”

“Loved it! Gorgeous setting, clean accommodation, pet friendly - what more can you ask?”

“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.”

“We felt safe with regards to the covid 19.”

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

“A brilliant lodge.”

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

“Great wee place to visit”

“We had the most wonderful time in Strathpeffer.”

“For the third year running, Sykes have provided wonderful, high quality holiday accommodation for my family and I.”

“No negatives!”

“The cabin was warm & friendly & pet friendly too!”

“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 ...”

“Every thing was perfect .”

“The lodge is an ideal location if you enjoy walking and especially if you have dogs.”

“The outside seating area is not up to standard for sitting out there is a damp ...”

“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.”

“Lovely cabin in the woods.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Spruce Lodge was comfortable and had just about everything we needed.”

“Just got back from a weeks stay at Spruce lodge and cannot sing it’s praises enough!”

“Helpful owner.”

“The cottage is a lot older than the photos used on Sykes website suggest.”

“Perfect location, met the owner first night lovely and friendly.”

“Fantastic accommodation set in perfect surroundings.”

“Location accommodation brilliant recommended it to any one”

“Cottage was amazing, so comfortable.”

“Cosy cottage for 2.”

“I would expect the Vacuum to actually suck even though I emptied and cleaned the filters it still did not work to expectations.”

“Nice welcome.”

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

“It was absolutely excellent, everything a log cabin in the woods should be.”

“Spruce Lodge is a very private and quiet property offering a very relaxing base for exploring what is some of the most spectacular scenery and countryside.”

“We could not fault the cottage in any way.”

“Very peaceful and scenic location.”

“Rarely, do you find such a beautiful gem that is Spruce Lodge.”

“Lovely cottage in a great location and the owner was there to greet us.”

“Wonderful lodge in a superb setting.”

“The location of Spruce Lodge was great for sitting out on the decking and ...”

“A very relaxing place and good for walks with the dog.”

Summary

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