The Challenger Estate - Lodge

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A wooden sign with the text 'THE CHALLENGER ESTATE' and a fish illustration.
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A hot tub with a wooden exterior, surrounded by gravel, with a view of hills in the background.
A spacious room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a table.
A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a lamp, and large windows with a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lairg, Scotland
  • Place, Little Loch Shin
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ben More
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferrycroft Visitor Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

+2
3 King Beds and 3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Lairg

Located in Lairg, this holiday home 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 Sutherland Monument.
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Lairg, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Little Loch Shin - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ben More - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Ferrycroft Visitor Centre - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ravens Rock Gorge - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Kyle of Sutherland - 18 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Lairg Station - 9 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shin Fry Fish And Chip Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Community Care Assynt - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mac & Wild Falls of Shin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crofters Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Challenger Estate - Lodge 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 - Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Challenger Estate - Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Challenger Estate - Lodge located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Little Loch Shin, Ben More and Ferrycroft Visitor Centre. Ravens Rock Gorge and Falls of Shin are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic holiday home! Location and property are beautiful. Would love to come back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write us a lovely review. I am so glad that Challenger was able to charm you with its wilderness, and beautiful lochs. We would love to have you come back and stay with us again and again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review from the children :"It was amazing! Best stay ever! We love the hot tub! 5 out of 5 stars!"The accommodation was definitely one of the best. The Lodge was in a beautiful location. The house itself was great, with fabulous views, and had everything we needed. Communication with the host was excellent. And when we had a slight issue with the shower temperature we received an immediate response and the housekeeper came to check straight away. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2026
Thank you so much Carrie for a lovely review. Everyone at the Estate do everything they can to make sure guests have a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Please do come and stay again we would love to host your family and friends again. Shanta
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay on the Challenger estate. We were very lucky with our weather and managed a wild swim in the loch, visits to Dornoch beach, The Falls of Shin (where we saw salmon leaping), Smoo Cave on the north coast and hired a boat from the Lairg Angling Club to be able to fish (with our own gear) on the loch. We stopped by Channonry Point near Inverness on our way home (an hour after low tide) and saw dolphin feeding right in front of us. The house was very comfortable. Well stocked kitchen, huge TV in the livingroom. Shanta was excellent with communication and the welcome pack (for us and the dog) were fab. There is a dog bed in the kitchen and dog bowls provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2026
Thank you for writing and taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We all do our part, everyone one of us here at the Challenger Estate to make sure that every guest leaves feeling relaxed and have a store of memories to keep. So Mari, hope to see you again and again.
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