Title: The Challenger Estate - Lodge 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 - Lodge Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119160000/119153000/119152935/3157aa2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/4044ba70-f24f-411d-8217-c15fb8bb65c5-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1280) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119160000/119153000/119152935/9f96d390.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119160000/119153000/119152935/bd218328.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119160000/119153000/119152935/c2329c9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Challenger Estate - Lodge provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms2300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## 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 - Lodge This beautiful Lodge has 4 bedrooms and sleeps 9 guests very comfortably. From the living room you have 180 degree view of the surrounding 1000 acres of the Estate. After walking the Estate why not come and sit by the wood burner and gently relax and watch the sheep and deer on the distant hills. The living room has 3 big comfy sofas and is the perfect spot to do a bit of bird watching ( Red Kites, and on those special occasions Hen Harriers) A fully kitted out kitchen with everything you would need, as well as a Nespresso machined a French Press. The master bedroom with its King size bed and 2 armchairs, just perfect for those early risers to sit and watch the sunrise is on the ground floor with its own ensuite and the views from this bedroom is of the garden and views leading to Loch Dola. There are 2 more double bedrooms with King size beds on the top floor. And The Long room has 3 single beds perfect for teenagers & children. There is also a second TV room upstairs, so there can be no arguments on who wants to watch what TV shows! There is also a window seat that over looks the back of the Estate and onto the hillside where the old settlements and Iron Age kilns are located. I love this windows seat its my favourite in place to sit and read and look out the window. Im sure you’ll agree with me once you settle yourself comfortably in. A full bathroom with a gorgeous deep bath and shower is also located on this floor and as you soak in the tub, you can contemplate the views over to Loch Dola. There is a pool room on the ground floor, which many a guest has spent a few hours as the night closes in to play a few rounds. But don’t forget we also have a Swedish Wood Burning Hot Tub that can accommodate 6-7 people. That has views that are breathtaking. during the season the Northern Lights are best seen while soaking in the hot tub and watching the lights streak across the sky. But even when the Aurora is not on show the night sky is totally amazing to behold. The boot room has a washing machine, a clothes dryer and clothes hanger and places to hang your wet coats and muddy boots. The Lodge also has 2 extra cloakrooms with a toilet located on the ground floor. So come and stay at The Lodge, 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. 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. Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: HI-00158-F ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - 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: 2,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103850000/103845400/103845395/d239d25b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 bedroom accommodation in Lairg Lairg - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=103845395&PinnedHotelID=103845395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120010000/120001300/120001290/544396b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Challenger Estate - Bothy Savalbeg - Hot tub - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=120001290&PinnedHotelID=120001290&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=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=33914675&PinnedHotelID=33914675&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118110000/118100300/118100240/w1596h1066x0y0-e98ae355.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=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=118100240&PinnedHotelID=118100240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111830000/111823500/111823487/c17d4029.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Carnegie Rooms at Aultnagar Lodge - UK48666 Lairg - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=111823487&PinnedHotelID=111823487&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101281400/101281306/f8e402f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carbisdale Castle group booking Culrain, Ardgay - Laundry - Kitchen [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=101281306&PinnedHotelID=101281306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93460000/93450300/93450202/5cbc3df2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 bedroom accommodation in Lairg Lairg - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=93450202&PinnedHotelID=93450202&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118110000/118100300/118100238/265e5997.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=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=118100238&PinnedHotelID=118100238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78220000/78212900/78212881/908d56c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Milton Cottage has so much character and is a fantastic heritage stay. 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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 is also known as 763570 ## About the area Located in Lairg, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Ravens Rock Gorge and Golspie Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Alladale Wilderness Lodge & Reserve and Ben More. 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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 ## The Challenger Estate - Lodge Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.