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Reviews of The Retreat Hotel 3 stars

Church Brae, Strathpeffer, Strathpeffer, IV14 9AW, United Kingdom

#11 of 17 hotels in Strathpeffer

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 34 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    The staff with a lot of care to customers, free parking, the room renovated, comfortable bed.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful location and warm friendly hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Taking the age of the property into consideration, the walls were thinner than desired.

    Beautiful location. Easy to park and we really enjoyed the history of the property with a mix of modern touches. Wonderful warm welcome by the hosts. Very homely. Fun eclectic decor.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great place to stay and great team

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We thought the breakfast was overpriced, basically a continental breakfast with roll and fillings or bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon, the latter was, however, very good. No full Scottish or similar on offer.

    Clean, tidy and welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely staff, helpful when we needed an earlier check in. Lovely place to stay and very clean!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    A comfortable overnight stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had hoped there would be a restaurant as listed in the description but as the owners have only recently taken over it wasn’t yet up and running.

    Nice Scottish atmosphere, friendly hosts.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice welcome. Very friendly and supportive people. Quiet place.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Great nights rest in a lovely historical hotel in a lovely town. Would book again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There wasn’t anything we did not like.

    We stayed for overnight on way from NorthCoast 500 trip had a very good night beds were very comfortable, room was quiet, great location, staff were very helpful and welcoming. We had the breakfast which was a treat and great value for money and served in a lovely room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The lobby - Room (breakfast room) has much potential, but at the moment is a little sad. We didn't feel "at home". Be careful with the rebuilding - clients keep their first impression. Lots of potential. Go ahead.

    Building und the warm welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The environment, the hosts, they are making your stay really comfy and are really helpfully. Thank you, Scott and Andrew for having us!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Probably one of the comfiest beds ever! Stunning window view, abslute cleanliness, very welcoming and Friendly. The most outstanding thing about the place is how well it's maintained its authenticity. Very scottish 😍. Cozy breakfast place and bar with amazing view. Just lovely.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    10
    Beautiful building, beautiful location. Absolutely loved our time here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful place and location. Scott and Andrew where very welcoming and friendly, they made you feel like you where part of the family. Would highly recommend The Retreat Hotel. We will definitely be coming back to stay.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    10
    Charming and welcoming.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The tasty breakfast, the generous hospitality,and the beautiful grounds exceeded all of our expectations. Scott went above and beyond to make me and my daughter feel comfortable. The hotel is quite quaint and one-of-a-kind. Scott tells me this hotel is a labor of love, restoring it to its previous charm and elegance. Well done, Scott. Your passion for detail and excellence was pervasive throughout our stay. My only regret is that I wish we were staying longer.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    Stunning and relaxing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't anything. I look forward to returning next year and seeing the progress.

    The building and view is stunning, the bed was comfortable and I had a great night sleep. I liked the history of the building and the atmosphere.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    2.0
    Awful almost to the point of being laughable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room. Tiny toilet. No tv anywhere. No lift .No bar.No meals. Badly furnished lounge. Bed not made up. Lace curtain in the room toilet, with workmen outside. Shower did not work. No chair in the bedroom. At £90 per night a complete rip off.

    Not taken but looked poor, continental style only.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar etc not open No coffee until we asked. No milk. No fire signage. Overall not properly ready for opening. Eg. No evening food.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    A great retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a comfortable bed! Quiet hotel with really friendly, welcoming staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    Great little hotel just taken over by an enthusiastic young team who are carefully updating it while preserving its old
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. All good.

    Friendly hosts, modern standards alongside old world charm, easy to find and park.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Peaceful, clean and lovely staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was beautiful, both internally and within its setting and was well maintained and clean. We had a great stay here and the owners were incredibly kind and attentive. Despite only having stayed one night we would have loved more time to relax and enjoy the region! Thanks so much :)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    5.0
    I guess you get what you pay for
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 9 was very poor, small, poor layout, tiny bathroom and awful shower that was difficult to regulate

    The location in the beautiful village of Strathpeffer

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of facilities/modern conveniences

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel had only recently been re-opened but needed thorough refurbishment. The listing was a bit misleading as were some of the 'reviews' left by the owners themselves on Google. There's no lounge area other than the breakfast tables. Everything has been done on a very tight budget which really shows. The shower over bath in the room was very poor. We do wish the owners well with it but wouldn't stay again.

    Nice location, great view from room (room 6), good room size.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    An absolute keeper and a place to remember!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything! Newly opened, run by lovely people and felt very personal. Nice room, breakfast was super and all in all a perfect stay. Highly recommend this place in a very pretty and fairy tale town.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room tiny and only one bedside table, shower not functioning properly, even though host explained how it worked.

    Friendly and helpful host. It had character , charm of an old building, very clean, lots towels, good bed.

    Stayed in June 2024

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