Church Brae, Strathpeffer, Strathpeffer, IV14 9AW, United Kingdom
#11 of 17 hotels in Strathpeffer
Guests' ChoiceBased on 34 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
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
Sdery
IrelandNone
The staff with a lot of care to customers, free parking, the room renovated, comfortable bed.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Jennifer
United KingdomTaking 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
Michele
ItalyGreat place to stay and great team
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
James
United KingdomWe 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
Maddie
United KingdomLovely staff, helpful when we needed an earlier check in. Lovely place to stay and very clean!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Jan
United KingdomWe 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
Ursula
SwitzerlandNice welcome. Very friendly and supportive people. Quiet place.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomThere 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
Catherine
SwitzerlandThe 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
Shan
NetherlandsThe 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
Katoly
AustriaProbably 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
Kimberley
AustraliaBeautiful 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
Rhea
United StatesThe 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
A
United KingdomThere 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
Elizabeth
United KingdomSmall 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
Norman
United KingdomBar 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
Tina
United KingdomSuch a comfortable bed! Quiet hotel with really friendly, welcoming staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Robert
United KingdomNothing. All good.
Friendly hosts, modern standards alongside old world charm, easy to find and park.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Lilian
AustraliaThe 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
Katheryn
AustraliaRoom 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
Sharon
United KingdomLack of facilities/modern conveniences
Location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Adam
United KingdomHotel 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
Åsa
SwedenEverything! 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
Anonymous
AustraliaRoom 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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