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Welcome hamper included
A complimentary welcome hamper is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk along with a few extra goodies. Please note that the size and contents of the hamper may vary from property to property and there may be regional and seasonal variances. Sadly we are unable to vary the contents according to preference, or cater for individual dietary requirements.
Starter pack included
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentarty starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing; Tea, Coffee, Milk and Sugar
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentary starter pack is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk plus a welcome treat.
A Dorset complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A Cornish complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing, Tea, Coffee, Fudge, Shortbread, Sugar, Milk, Salt and Pepper.
A Cotswolds complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
An Isle of Wight complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
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A wonderful property in the most stunning location. The welcome hamper was excellent (as was the cake!) and we were made to feel very welcome by the owners and their family, without intrusion. Our dogs enjoyed running around the grounds with owners dogs too. We found the property a real home from home and we are already looking at when we can return.
A beautiful, cozy, big and clean appartement with a lot of love for details. We felt very comfortable and home from the first moment. Our hosts Jennifer and Marcus were so welcoming, that our heart was a little bleeding, when it was time to leave. Thanks again for the great time!
We had an amazing stay. Setting is lovely. Host is so helpful and made us feel very welcome. Perfect spot to explore the highlands.
A lovely cottage with everything you need for a very comfortable stay. Lots of walking trails nearby and the coast not too far away.
Wonderful location, property and proximity to a couple of nice restaurants in Rosehall and Lairg. On-site ownership/ host absolutely superb. Unfortunately Rural Retreats staff worthless when looking to find the property. Directions could have been so much simpler.
Beautiful place and fantastic people
Wonderful stay! delightful hosts, Jennifer and Marcus are lovely people and would highly recommend this place. Hope to stay again in the future.
Great stay, lovely hosts in a great location
The hosts were very welcoming and made our check in easy. They had provided a luxurious hamper and were available throughout our stay for any questions or advice we may have needed. The cottage, although small, was well equipped and furnished. The steps to the bedroom which was upstairs were steep. It was fine for us, but would be unsuitable for anyone with mobility problems.
Very well equipped cosy cottage. On site owners helpful and friendly & with added bonus of having a shooting lesson. Great location away from the NC500.
We had the best time at Am Bathach, super setting with a lovely and super clean lodge. The shower also fab!! Both Jennifer and Marcus were very welcoming (as well as Hector and Coco their dogs) and full of knowledge of the area, so we got to explore some beautiful places. They provided us with a great hamper full of goodies as well as a delicious cake on arrival. We also took part in the shooting that Marcus hosts which was a great experience. I most certainly would recommend this place to anyone it was fantastic and we didn’t want to leave.
Lodge was fantastic, had everything you would need for a few days away. Hosts were very welcoming as well which always helps.
We had a lovely time in Am Bathach. Fabulous place, beautifully decorated and with everything you need. Lovely and warm welcome too. We stayed 6 days and could have stayed more. Really good location to explore Sutherlands and around. Thank you Jennifer and Marcus for all your recommendations. We would warmly recommend.
Beautifully appointed property in a great setting and situation.
Excellent location,beautifully decorated and full of extra touches such as towels/ biscuits for our dog. Jennifer and Marcus were excellent hosts and made us feel very welcome nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend for a very special place to stay and enjoy Sutherland.
Perfect location to relax with lots of walking in the nearby woods, and quiet roads to explore all the beautiful tourist spots nearby by car. The property is beautifully decorated and furnished and is very comfortable. Dog friendly with lots of room for the dog to roam was a big benefit. The Welcome basket was just perfect. The hosts were friendly, approachable and very helpful in suggesting places to visit. The Highland Shooting Centre was a bonus. We will certainly try to visit again.
Stunning location, beautiful accommodation but above all fantastic hosts! Very welcoming, thoughtful, friendly and accommodating. Highly, highly recommend!
good-quality accommodation/excellent welcome hamper.
We met super kind and helpful hosts and stayed in a very lovely home. The house is well equipped, looks nice, great beds and with lovely little details. For us there was one painpoint and its for rural retreats, as we explizitly asked about that before booking. As we are sensitive to noise, we had a problem sleeping with the heating machinery kicking in with a heavy humming at night every 45 min for about 10 seconds. That aside, the hosts did their best to make our stay super comfortable.
The cottage was very comfortable and well provisioned. However, the photograph shown in the brochure proved misleading regarding the view from the property, which was very disappointing – a gas tank in front of a rural shed, with a background of felled trees. Refrigerator space was limited and freezer space restricted to a small 'borrowed' shelf in an adjacent building. The setting was very remote, with limited opportunities for walking directly from the property and miles from anywhere.
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