Title: The Challenger Estate - Bothy Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Challenger Estate - Bothy ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120010000/120001300/120001290/544396b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120010000/120001300/120001290/ed7641ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120010000/120001300/120001290/ed6edcff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120010000/120001300/120001290/5e6354f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120010000/120001300/120001290/11559b0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Challenger Estate - Bothy provides a hot tub and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom940 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Challenger Estate - Bothy This cosy, single-storey cottage lies in the grounds of Challenger Estate, just a single track from the village of Lairg.Full of character, Challenger Bothy is a superb choice for a family looking to escape the rush of normality and uncover the beauty of Nothern Scotland.Enter via the rear door into a reception area, leaving your boots and coats behind before getting comfortable.The kitchen/diner features a contemporary finish with sleek appliances and a run of units, with the dining table inviting you to settle down and enjoy mealtimes together.Gather together in the sitting room and keep warm beside the woodburning stove, with a Smart TV for entertainment.Freshen up in the shower room before retreating to either the king-size or twin bedroom.To the outside of this charming dwelling is a garden area with furniture and a wood-fired hot tub for two, so you can enjoy your favourite tipple whilst appreciating the mountain and lake views.Choose Challenger Bothy for a relaxing and rejuvenating escape to Scotland.Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1128542, together sleeping 13 guests. EPC Rating: Band GShort-term Holiday Let Licence No: HI-00141-F ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 99 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a lake ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 940 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys Please take all rubbish to the bins located at the very entrance of the Estate, and place all rubbish into appropriate bins. Thank you Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 99 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number HI-00141-F ### Property is also known as 763577 ## About the area Located in Lairg, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Orcadian Stone Company and Historylinks are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Carbisdale Castle and Dunrobin Castle. [Visit our Lairg travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lairg.dx6025529) [View more Holiday homes in Lairg](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lairg-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6025529-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=58.034527,-4.376858&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BvfaJjzu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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=t-eCvFWJVRMu8DTc1lysa7cPUtc=) Savalbeg, Scotland ### What's nearby - Ben More - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles - Ferrycroft Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles - Ravens Rock Gorge - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles - Carbisdale Castle - 16 min drive - 11.0 miles - Bonar Bridge - 19 min drive - 14.1 miles ### Getting around - Lairg Station - 10 min drive - Inverness (INV) - 90 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬2 min drive - ‪Shin Fry Fish And Chip Shop - ‬2 min drive - ‪Crofters Restaurant - ‬2 min drive - Mac & Wild Falls of Shin - ‪Community Care Assynt - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Challenger Estate - Bothy pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Challenger Estate - Bothy? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Challenger Estate - Bothy? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Challenger Estate - Bothy located? > Situated on a lake, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Ben More and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Ferrycroft Visitor Centre. Ravens Rock Gorge and Falls of Shin are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question