Pine Lodge | Culbokie | Kinbeachie | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.9★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

52 Customer Review(s)

Sue
October 2024

“We have been delighted with al your properties, so this is just a helpful suggestion.”

Didn't pick up that there was no freezer. We managed with frozen stuff we'd brought (for 2) but four people with frozen prepared meals may have struggled. Could you make it a bit clearer in the spec?

Didn't pick up that there was no freezer. We managed with frozen stuff we'd brought (for 2) but four people with frozen prepared meals may have struggled. Could you make it a bit clearer in the spec?

- Sue, October 2024
Eileen September 2024

“Helen and Alan gave us such a warm welcome.”

The lodge was spotless and the facilities were great. The little touches of a courtesy tray and milk in the fridge were lovely. The only very small down side was there is a lot of black mould in some rooms. Especially round the bath. Maybe give some attention to that. However I would not hesitate to recommend the lodge to anyone thinking of going to the highlands.

- Eileen, September 2024

Really pleased you enjoyed your stay in Pine Lodge. We appreciate the positive feedback and will especially attend to the discoloured bath sealant as soon as we have a break in bookings. We are always looking to maintain and improve our guests experience of the lodge, so the feedback is really helpful to us. So, thanks again for that. We're glad you found the lodge otherwise spotless and the facilities great. Best wishes, Alan and Helen Property Owner
Finlay August 2024

“Well, where do I begin?”

.. I used to visit these lodges around 26 years ago as a child, this is now my 3rd visit back as an adult, and I just absolutely love them. Allen and Helen are such lovely, welcoming people, and keep an immaculate place. The facilities were more than you could ask for, (even down to tin foil in the cupboards). I just love coming up to the Black Isle, the views are stunning, and it’s so peaceful. We had some amazing weather too and could see for miles. (Was even graced with an RAF Typhoon from Lossiemouth going overhead one morning). Were already planning our next visit up (hopefully next year), and I cannot wait to call the Black Isle my home one day.

- Finlay, August 2024

Thanks for the lovely feedback. Really pleased that you loved your stay on the Black Isle and enjoyed the peacefulness and views from the lodge. We love having people come back to share this lovely part of the Highlands. Hope to see you back soon! Property Owner
Eileen August 2024

“Clean and comfy.”

Beautiful location. Owners friendly and helpful. Our fourth visit, and hopefully not our last.

- Eileen, August 2024
Sue June 2024

“Lovely lodge with amazing views.”

Comfortable and clean accommodation Would like to return.

- Sue, June 2024

Really pleased you had a lovely stay and found everything to your satisfaction. We'd love to see you back in the future. Property Owner
Dean June 2024

“Thank you Alan and Helen We both enjoyed our time at Pine Lodge greatly it was so comfortable and well equipped and felt like home.”

Dean & Rachel

- Dean, June 2024

Hi Dean and Rachel, really pleased you had a comfortable stay and managed to see a good range of the wildlife you were after, including our red squirrels, ospreys and wonderful bottlenose dolphins. Property Owner
James and Sylvia June 2024

“Our fifth very enjoyable visit to Pine Lodge.”

As always we enjoyed the spectacular setting, it’s good location for visiting the Northern Highlands and it’s well appointed facilities.

- James and Sylvia, June 2024

Thanks for the lovely feedback. We've loved being able to host you again, and on all your previous visits. Hoping you'll be able to get back to the Highlands soon. Property Owner
Jenny June 2024

“The property is in a beautiful location with great views and good walks in the forest behind the property.”

The property has a well appointed kitchen and bathroom. We had been provided with milk, tea, coffee and biscuits which was appreciated. The basics of washing up/cleaning materials and some dish washing tablets and laundry tablets had also been provided.

- Jenny, June 2024

Really pleased you enjoyed the lodge and had a great time. Thanks for the feedback. Property Owner
Keith May 2024

“What a lovely place we found it to be, nestled in a wonderful setting with wildlife (birds - pine marten -dolphins etc) all around yet enough close to Inverness for shopping etc.”

The owners were very helpful and the lodge was comfortable, spacious and had everything we could have wanted or needed, a real little gem.

- Keith, May 2024

Thanks for the lovely feedback. Glad you enjoyed all the wildlife and that the lodge provided you with everything you needed for a peaceful break. Property Owner
Dawn May 2024

“Pine Lodge was in a fabulous setting about 15 miles from Inverness.”

The views were tremendous & if you wanted there were walks that could be done straight from the lodge. The lodge was very clean & comfortable. The hosts Alan & Helen were friendly & provided all the basic necessity's. It also had an electric car charger which was just what is needed when you have an electric car. We went from the lodge on a mini coach trip booked through Get-Your-Guide but with Rabbie's Tour Coach Trips, thoroughly to be recommended. Pine Lodge is somewhere to go again & if you want some peace & quiet with good scenery & access to many other lovely places you could not get a better place than Pine Lodge. It is one of the best places to stay, thoroughly it is recommended

- Dawn, May 2024

Really pleased you had a great visit to the Northern Highlands, including your NC500 tour. Our first guests to use the EV charger! Hope to see you back again to explore the local area more. We're perfectly situated for heading off in all directions (Cairngorms to the south, or outwards to the West, East and North Coasts). Thanks for the lovely feedback. Property Owner
Mike January 2024

“This was our third visit (this time for 3 weeks).”

Each visit to Pine Lodge has been fantastic, great location, clean and comfortable accommodation. The owners Alan and Helen couldn't be more helpful and friendly.

- Mike, January 2024

Really glad to hear you had another lovely stay in our lovely part of the world! Hope to see you back again soon. Property Owner
Dawn September 2023

“Thank you for a fabulous holiday.”

The Lodge had everything we needed, and was clean and comfortable. The beds were really comfortable and warm, and there was plenty of storage and coat hangers in all the wardrobes. The sitting room had fantastic views and being able to sit and watch the birds on the feeder was wonderful. The Lodge was in a fantastic position for visiting the whole of the Highlands, we travelled to John o'Groats and the drive back along the east coast was stunning. We took a cruise on Loch Ness and a bus tour from Inverness over to the Isle of Skye. So many wonderful places to visit. Would definitely recommend this Lodge to anyone wanting to explore the Highlands.

- Dawn, September 2023

So pleased you had a good time exploring the Highlands in all directions and found the lodge so comfortable. Thanks for the lovely feedback. Property Owner
Karen August 2023

“Everything we needed for a wonderful week away.”

Also we forgot beach towels and a picnic blanket which the owners were more than happy to lend us. Lovely people.

- Karen, August 2023

Glad you had a great week in our lovely part of the Highlands! Property Owner
James and Sylvia June 2023

“Our 4th visit to Pine Lodge & as enjoyable as ever.”

- James and Sylvia, June 2023
Joan June 2023

“This property was excellent not only clean, comfortable and a pleasure to be in, but the owner had thought of everything, from tin openers that work, to coat hooks in rooms and the hall, it really was like being at home with all the appliances; not only that, it looked a delightful place when I saw it and I wasn't wrong, 12 out of 10 for this wonderful holiday lodge.”

And that isn't including the peaceful and plesant surrounding area and the fabulous bird table.

- Joan, June 2023
Bernard May 2023

“The Lodge was clean, cosy and in a quiet location.”

This suited us well to allow exploration of the surrounding area. We visited Tain, Nigg, Rogie Falls, Cromarty and Chanonry Point. There are good Forest walks immediately behind the Lodge worth the effort to explore .

- Bernard, May 2023
Julija March 2023

“Cozy house, fantastic view, friendly and helpful owners.”

Everything is thought out to the smallest detail. Thank you!

- Julija, March 2023
Mike February 2023

“Great location, clean and comfortable accommodation, thoroughly recommended.”

- Mike, February 2023
Sheetal July 2022

“Booking through Sykes was smooth!”

The Host Alan and Helen at Pine lodge in Black isle Scotland were very warm and welcoming and helpful They even had a informative folder @ local amenities etc no need for Google

- Sheetal, July 2022
James and Sylvia June 2022

“Our third stay at Pine Lodge.”

We enjoyed the panoramic views from the lounge, the antics of the birds at the Feeding station & would recommend Pine Lodge as a good base for exploring the northern highlands. As before we were very comfortable there.

- James and Sylvia, June 2022
Pamela June 2022

“Had a wonderful week exploring the Black Isle and the lodge was an excellent base.”

Everything we needed was provided & the owners were friendly and had good communication. Lodge was very clean and we loved watching the birds at the feeder. We were lucky with great weather and highly recommend this lodge.

- Pamela, June 2022
Peter May 2022

“A comfortable, clean lodge with all the facilities we needed.”

Very pleasant and helpful owners.

- Peter, May 2022
Eileen April 2022

“Excellent once again.”

The property is comfy, we love the views and enjoy watching the birds. The owners are friendly and welcoming. Lots to explore in the surrounding area.

- Eileen, April 2022
David April 2022

“I had a wonderful week's holiday at Pine Lodge - amazing views from the lounge windows and such an air of tranquility around the grounds.”

I toured throughout the Northern Highlands and its ideally placed for reaching both east and west coasts (John O Groats took me about 2 1/2 hours). Will definitely go back and highly recommended!

- David, April 2022
Ewan March 2022

“Excellent views, lovely quiet location on the Black Isle.”

The lodge has everything you need and feels very homely. Friendly and helpful owners who sorted out an issue with the router very quickly on arrival Our first view of the norther lights.

- Ewan, March 2022
Mike September 2021

“Comfortable and well presented accomodation in a great location”

- Mike, September 2021
Gordon August 2021

“Lovely location.”

Friendly neighbors. Great spot for the Highlands. Loch Ness down the road. Inverness, Culbokie & Dingwall just down the road for all your shopping needs. Need to do a bit of driving to appreciate some of the wonderful sites of the Highlands but well worth it.

- Gordon, August 2021
Jackie August 2021

“Lodge was beautifully clean and well equipped.”

The hosts were extremely helpful and recommended both excellent local walks and lots of suggestions for days out. Couldn’t have hoped for a better base for our family highland holiday.

- Jackie, August 2021
Bryan July 2021

“A great quiet location with all the facilities you could ask for very well equipped and cosy.”

A great location to explore the Highlands from loved watching the many variety of birds on the bird table especially the Woodpecker :-)

- Bryan, July 2021
Alison July 2021

“Had booked to go last year but postponed because of Covid.”

Clear instructions sent by Alan & Helen on key pick up and how to work appliances etc. Two well sized bedrooms with comfortable beds / clean white bed linen. Shower was also great as plenty of hot water and pressure good. Really quiet location and can recommend the Culbokie Inn for a meal as went there on our last night and was delicious. Well worth waiting the extra year and would highly recommend. Thanks

- Alison, July 2021
Eileen July 2021

“I think the Sykes cleaning requirements, especially for the owners, are excessive.”

The virus is not passed by touching soft fabric, it hangs in the air. The cottage is in a lovely position, the owners are caring and welcoming, but the price for a week’s stay in what is pretty basic accommodation is too high, taking advantage no doubt of people needing to staycation. We have all had a tough time in this pandemic. Overcharging like this is cynical, I assume Sykes suggests the pricing. Sykes appears to look after it’s customers, but doesn’t seem to read the feedback, in my experience.

- Eileen, July 2021
Alexander July 2021

“Very beautiful location pine lodge everything perfect really enjoyed our stay”

- Alexander, July 2021
Brian June 2021

“I was wanting a quiet holiday just after losing my wife, this place fitted the bill, good base for seeing sites of Scotland.”

- Brian, June 2021
Sylvia May 2021

“Fantastic setting surrounded by countryside.”

Vast array of wildlife. Good central location but can only travel around by car. Roads not walking friendly! Lodge was perfect. Only one recommendation: Outside needs tidying up and a fresh coat of paint. For example the grass had been cut but loose cuttings everywhere which ended up in doors. No weeding had been done either. Outside bench needs replacing. Overall it just looked a but tired but in no way ruined our fabulous stay. Will definitely be back

- Sylvia, May 2021
John April 2021

“The view and the peace and quiet are superb.”

Just looking out of the windows at the landscape (and the bird feeder) is a great pleasure. Pine Lodge is very well-equipped and instructions for guests are well-presented and clear. The Lodge is well-positioned - it feels very private, and yet it’s very easy to get to some great places.

- John, April 2021
Lorraine September 2020

“A very peaceful location of the edge of the forest - perfect for what we wanted.”

- Lorraine, September 2020
Ann September 2020

“Tea, coffee, washing up liquid, tea towels , fruit juice and milk all left for us in kitchen.”

Unexpected, but lovely.

- Ann, September 2020
Wioleta August 2020

“A beautiful place, peace and quiet you can rest and relax.”

The house is very well equipped, hassle-free contact with owners. A perfect starting point for further trips and exploring Scotland. I highly recommend it.

- Wioleta, August 2020
Anthony July 2020

“This chalet is in an idyllic location with amazing views.”

It’s really peaceful and you can even hear yourself think!! There’s an abundance of wildlife right outside the door Inside there’s everything you could possibly need. The owners have obviously thought carefully about how to make the chalet somewhere you can be really comfortable and warm. It’s a great place to use as a base for exploring the surrounding area and you can easily travel down as far as Loch Ness if you want to leave the beautiful ‘Black Isle’ We loved it and recommend it highly.

- Anthony, July 2020
Albert January 2020

“We had a wonderful stay.”

We felt welcome. There was some trouble with a leak in the roof, but everything has been perfect taken care of.

- Albert, January 2020
Ralph July 2019

“Hand.tied bouquet for greeting was great, collection of DVDs and games exceeded our expertations”

- Ralph, July 2019
Dylan June 2019

“Pine Lodge is in a very good location with wonderful views over mountains in the distance and a partial view of Cromarty Firth.”

The Black Isle is in an interesting part of the country to explore as well as being a good base for day trips further up the North-east coast of Scotland, or to the East coast. The cottage was well equipped and peaceful with walks available in forests to the rear. Excellent beaches are within easy reach.

- Dylan, June 2019
Jacob June 2019

“Pine Lodge is set in beautiful scenic Black Isle, and the views from the cottage were incredible come rain or shine.”

It was a perfect place to relax or go on walks from. The owners also went above and beyond to make sure our stay was cozy and welcoming.

- Jacob, June 2019
Robert April 2019

“Great host and great location”

- Robert, April 2019
Jean April 2019

“Thoroughly enjoyed the week in this lovely cottage.”

Warm welcome from the owner. Cottage spotlessly clean and very well equipped.

- Jean, April 2019
Albert February 2019

“A lovely and well equipped cottage with stunning views over the Cromarty Firth.”

Excellent walks in the forest behind the cottage. You feel very welcome.

- Albert, February 2019
Ricky August 2018

“Sykes Cottages is the place to go if you want a place to stay in Scotland.”

Pine Lodge is all it said it would be. Very nice

- Ricky, August 2018
Rachel July 2018

“This is a lovely lodge in a spectacular place.”

Secluded, but with views. The owners are on site and particularly helpful and friendly, without being obtrusive. We walked, kayaked and cycled for a week and could have continued for another week. There is so much to d here.The bird and sea life is quite special and worthy of attention; as are the woods close to the accommodation where you can see see deer, red squirrel and tree finches (not to mention the other varied bird life). The lodge abounds in guide books, information and maps relating to all sorts of activities in the vicinity - visiting Culloden, walking up Glen Affric, cycling to Cromarty and over to Nigg and any number of local walks. The lodge provides a perfect place to just chill out with beautiful views. Definitely somewhere one would want to return.

- Rachel, July 2018
Herbert September 2017

“Fantastic lodge ,views and area was perfect for a peacefull holiday .”

Wild life was great ,and walking was great as well .good restuarants in the area.good place to tour around

- Herbert, September 2017
Andrew August 2017

“Beautiful wee cottage in an idyllic location.”

One of the best equipped places we have stayed.

- Andrew, August 2017
Mark August 2017

“Pine Lodge is in a beautiful location with stunning views from the living room towards Ben Wyvis and across the Cromarty Firth.”

The lodge is very well equipped and maintained and was spotlessly clean on arrival. The owners, Alan and Helen, were very friendly and extremely helpful. With easy access to beautiful countryside and interesting places, and with lots to see and do, we had a great holiday. Recommended things to do/places to see are, firstly, dolphins at Chanonry Point, then Rosemarkie (beach and fairy glen), Fortrose (café and cathedral), Munlochy (Black Isle Brewery and tour), Dingwall, Inverness, and Loch Ness (especially Dores). Taking all this into account, I would say this represents really good value for money and would recommend staying at Pine Lodge to anybody.

- Mark, August 2017
Graeme June 2016

“An excellent cottage that is centrally located.”

Facilities are clean and comfortable. Large windows in the lounge room make for a relaxing time. The owners are welcoming, friendly and genuinely helpful.

- Graeme, June 2016

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Summary

All ground floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Gas central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot bed/travel cot and highchair on request
Off road parking for 1 car with additional space for 1 car nearby
Front and rear lawned garden with furniture set in secluded parkland-style grounds
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 5 miles
Note: There are 6 paving steps up to front door and 3 internal steps in hallway
Note: EV Charging Point available upon request (7kW, Type-2 with charging cable provided to parking space, competitive electricity unit costs available on request)

The property

EPC Rating: Band F

Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: HI-20123-F

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About the location

CULBOKIE

Dingwall 6 miles; Inverness 12 miles; Cromarty 15 miles.

The small village of Culbokie sits in a pretty location on the north side of the Black Isle peninsula surrounded by the Moray and Cromarty firths, made up of a mixture nice new houses that complement the traditional stone cottages. This quiet village boasts lovely views over the Cromarty Firth and has one main street with a convenient village shop and a local inn providing hearty pub grub. For enhanced shopping facilities and a choice of good tea shops and restaurants perfect after a bracing country or coastal walk, take a pleasant drive to Cromarty, Rosemarkie or the attractive market town of Dingwall, the county town of Ross-shire. This area has world-class golf courses, excellent local distilleries and great scenery offering wonderful walking and cycling opportunities. There are many wonderful places to visit nearby from the mountain ranges of Glen Affric, to the spectacular lochs, and stunning coastline.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We have been delighted with al your properties, so this is just a helpful suggestion.”

“Helen and Alan gave us such a warm welcome.”

“Well, where do I begin?”

“Clean and comfy.”

“Lovely lodge with amazing views.”

“Thank you Alan and Helen We both enjoyed our time at Pine Lodge greatly it was so comfortable and well equipped and felt like home.”

“Our fifth very enjoyable visit to Pine Lodge.”

“The property is in a beautiful location with great views and good walks in the forest behind the property.”

“What a lovely place we found it to be, nestled in a wonderful setting with wildlife (birds - pine marten -dolphins etc) all around yet enough close to Inverness for shopping etc.”

“Pine Lodge was in a fabulous setting about 15 miles from Inverness.”

“This was our third visit (this time for 3 weeks).”

“Thank you for a fabulous holiday.”

“Everything we needed for a wonderful week away.”

“Our 4th visit to Pine Lodge & as enjoyable as ever.”

“The Lodge was clean, cosy and in a quiet location.”

“Cozy house, fantastic view, friendly and helpful owners.”

“Great location, clean and comfortable accommodation, thoroughly recommended.”

“Booking through Sykes was smooth!”

“Our third stay at Pine Lodge.”

“Had a wonderful week exploring the Black Isle and the lodge was an excellent base.”

“A comfortable, clean lodge with all the facilities we needed.”

“Excellent once again.”

“I had a wonderful week's holiday at Pine Lodge - amazing views from the lounge windows and such an air of tranquility around the grounds.”

“Excellent views, lovely quiet location on the Black Isle.”

“Comfortable and well presented accomodation in a great location”

“Lovely location.”

“Lodge was beautifully clean and well equipped.”

“A great quiet location with all the facilities you could ask for very well equipped and cosy.”

“Had booked to go last year but postponed because of Covid.”

“I think the Sykes cleaning requirements, especially for the owners, are excessive.”

“Very beautiful location pine lodge everything perfect really enjoyed our stay”

“I was wanting a quiet holiday just after losing my wife, this place fitted the bill, good base for seeing sites of Scotland.”

“Fantastic setting surrounded by countryside.”

“The view and the peace and quiet are superb.”

“A very peaceful location of the edge of the forest - perfect for what we wanted.”

“Tea, coffee, washing up liquid, tea towels , fruit juice and milk all left for us in kitchen.”

“A beautiful place, peace and quiet you can rest and relax.”

“This chalet is in an idyllic location with amazing views.”

“We had a wonderful stay.”

“Hand.tied bouquet for greeting was great, collection of DVDs and games exceeded our expertations”

“Pine Lodge is in a very good location with wonderful views over mountains in the distance and a partial view of Cromarty Firth.”

“Pine Lodge is set in beautiful scenic Black Isle, and the views from the cottage were incredible come rain or shine.”

“Great host and great location”

“Thoroughly enjoyed the week in this lovely cottage.”

“A lovely and well equipped cottage with stunning views over the Cromarty Firth.”

“Sykes Cottages is the place to go if you want a place to stay in Scotland.”

“This is a lovely lodge in a spectacular place.”

“Fantastic lodge ,views and area was perfect for a peacefull holiday .”

“Beautiful wee cottage in an idyllic location.”

“Pine Lodge is in a beautiful location with stunning views from the living room towards Ben Wyvis and across the Cromarty Firth.”

“An excellent cottage that is centrally located.”

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About the location

CULBOKIE