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 Lakefront holiday home in Lairg with a hot tub ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120010000/120001300/120001290/544396b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120010000/120001300/120001290/2d683fb9.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 I love this small cottage, it was a shepard’s hut back in 1880’s. Its cosy and the wood pannelling harks back to an easier simpler times. Even though the Bothy was built in the 1880’s it has been modified to add the comforts of life. As you enter there is a boot room to hang your coats and muddy boots. A beautiful bathroom with a shower and toilet and amenities of shower shampoo and conditioner all for your personal use. On the opposite side is a small study if you need to work from home, or it can be made into an extra bedroom that has a sofa bed. The view from this room is of the driveway and the surrounding fields. Then you pass into the living room where you will find 2 comfy sofas a wood burner stove and a smart TV. The kitchen is fully fitted with a dishwasher, washing machine microwave, induction cooker and a fridge freezer.There is also a Nespresso machine and French Press. In the kitchen there is also space for a dining table and 4 chairs. so everyone will be comfortable having their full Scottish. There are 2 bedrooms, one has a king sized bed and the second has 2 single beds. In keeping with the age of the Bothy the beds are original cast iron beds from the 1880, but the mattresses are from the 21st Century, memory foam and deep filled toppers. A very comfortable nights sleep is promised. At the back of the Bothy is such a lovely area. The path outside the back door leads to a fire pit with chairs, that are situated under the tall pines. The romantic Swedish wood burning Hot Tub is for just for 2 people to enjoy, while watching the sunset and sipping wine and counting the shooting stars. The Bothy is a very special home and its where a real gentleness of nature can be seen and felt. The fairy lights at night make it even more magical. I love to sit during the day under the old pine trees when the sun shines, or when the wind gently blows through the branches or as the dusk slowly descends and you can see the deer make their way back behind the Bothy. I try to read a book but its so much easier to sit under the pine trees and dream. So come and stay at The Bothy, relax, unwind, walk the track to Loch Dola or Loch Craggie, drink coffee or hot chocolate by the fire, watch the farmer tend his sheep and cattle and wish you could stay forever. We at the Challenger Estate welcome you to the beauty of the natural surroundings in the Scottish Highlands….our home. EPC Rating: Band GShort-term Holiday Let Licence No: HI-00141-F Other points: For the golfing enthusiasts, Royal Dornoch golf course is 30 minutes away by car. Some of the best fishing in the Highlands in our privately owned Loch Craggie and Loch Dola (permits via the Lairg Angling club). Supermarkets: A small SPAR store 5 km away and a large Tesco and Aldi at Tain which is 30 minutes away by car. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119160000/119153000/119152935/3157aa2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Challenger Estate - Lodge Lairg - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=119152935&PinnedHotelID=119152935&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33914700/33914675/6c9c6bca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### In the heart of the Highlands located on a Private Sporting Estate Lairg - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=33914675&PinnedHotelID=33914675&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118110000/118100300/118100240/fb9b33f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Migdale Heights - Luxury Cabins in The Highlands Ardgay - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=118100240&PinnedHotelID=118100240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118960000/118954000/118953997/1d07b58c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Bonar Bridge, near Lairg Bonar Bridge, near Lairg - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=118953997&PinnedHotelID=118953997&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fishing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63860000/63856000/63855911/84dd36a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A converted barn ideally situated for exploring the fabulous Highlands. 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C58.03267%2C-4.37812&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IbcS4weo69tEtQ_DwvKxjlGuHGE=) 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 - ‪Community Care Assynt - ‬2 min drive - ‪Crofters Restaurant - ‬2 min drive - ‪Mac & Wild Falls of Shin - ‬6 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 holiday home 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