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Challenger Estate - The Lodge

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7 Nights See prices

  • £175  to  £345

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Short Breaks From

  • £270 p/night
    Off peak
    (3 night min)
  • £440 p/night
    Peak season
    (3 night min)

Key Information

  • Sleeps

    9

  • Bedrooms

    4 Rooms

  • Min Nights

    3 (all year)

  • Children

    Yes

  • WiFi

    Yes

  • Dogs

    Yes
    1 Dog

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Access
    G

    Ground floor
    Living

  • Hot Tub

About Challenger Estate - The 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.

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Owner details:

Shanta Stevens joined Independent Cottages in October 2025


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Amenities / Facilities

  • Hot Tub
  • Open Fire
  • Off-Road Parking
  • Cot
  • Highchair
  • Games Room
  • Fishing Onsite
  • Golf Nearby
  • Kingsize +
  • Garden/ Outside Area
  • Smart TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Tumble Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Dish washer
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • WiFi
  • Farm Stay

Location (Sutherland)

Challenger Estate - The Lodge Tariff & Supplementary Information

Season Weekly Rate Short Breaks

Sun, 23rd Nov 2025 - Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £525 | 4 nights: £700 | 5 nights: £875 | 6 nights: £1,050
Additional Notes: extra charge for a 3 night booking. There is also a cleaning fee of £180

7 Nights
£1,225

3 Nights
£525


Fri, 3rd Apr 2026 - Sat, 23rd May 2026
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £735 | 4 nights: £980 | 5 nights: £1,225 | 6 nights: £1,470
Additional Notes: Extra charge for a 3 night booking. There is also a cleaning fee of £180

7 Nights
£1,715

3 Nights
£735


Sun, 24th May 2026 - Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £780 | 4 nights: £1,040 | 5 nights: £1,300 | 6 nights: £1,560
Additional Notes: Extra charge for a 3 night booking. There is also a cleaning fee of £180

7 Nights
£1,820

3 Nights
£780


Sat, 18th Jul 2026 - Fri, 21st Aug 2026
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £1,035 | 4 nights: £1,380 | 5 nights: £1,725 | 6 nights: £2,070
Additional Notes: Extra charge for a 3 night booking. There is also a cleaning fee of £180

7 Nights
£2,415

3 Nights
£1,035


Sat, 22nd Aug 2026 - Fri, 30th Oct 2026
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £633 | 4 nights: £844 | 5 nights: £1,055 | 6 nights: £1,266
Additional Notes: Extra charge for a 3 night booking. There is also a cleaning fee of £180

7 Nights
£1,477

3 Nights
£633


Sat, 31st Oct 2026 - Sat, 19th Dec 2026
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £525 | 4 nights: £700 | 5 nights: £875 | 6 nights: £1,050
Additional Notes: Extra charge for a 3 night booking. There is also a cleaning fee of £180

7 Nights
£1,225

3 Nights
£525


Sun, 20th Dec 2026 - Mon, 4th Jan 2027
Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £1,035 | 4 nights: £1,380 | 5 nights: £1,725 | 6 nights: £2,070
Additional Notes: Extra charge for a 3 night booking. There is also a cleaning fee of £180

7 Nights
£2,415

3 Nights
£1,035

Bedroom Configuration:
Sleeps 9 in 4 bedrooms (3 King beds, 3 Single beds)
Children:
Yes
Dogs/Pets:
1 dog welcome
Accessibility:
Ground floor accommodation
Smoking:
No smoking
Preferred Arrival Day:
Flexible
Payment Options:
Credit / Debit Card, Bank Transfer
Group Booking Details:
All male groups - Please enquire with owner.
All female groups - Please enquire with owner.
Catering available - No.
Booking Conditions:
Please refer to the owner for accessibility requirements, booking terms / conditions and cancellation policy.
Help combat online fraud. Speak to the owner on our officially verified number: +44(0)7481 738785 before paying by bank transfer.
Please discuss any requirements regarding your pet(s) with the property owner.
Children must be supervised when around / using the hot tub.
Independent Cottages recommends that you take out holiday cancellation insurance.

Owner Area

Shanta Stevens
Member Since October 2025

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Challenger Estate - The Lodge Noticeboard

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

Last Minute Offers

No current last minute offers

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Challenger Estate - The Lodge 18 Month Availability Calendar

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* Calendar last updated: 1st December 2025

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