Loch Insh Lodges - Tamnavulin Lodge
Highland
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Tamnavulin Lodge is a single-storey property sleeping six, arranged around an open-plan living space where the kitchen, dining and sitting areas flow together. Three bedrooms—one double, one with bunk beds, one with twin beds—share a shower room. From the living area, doors open onto a veranda with garden furniture and views over the grounds, where there's a children's play area shared with other on-site properties. You can park two cars on the property itself and leave them for the week.
The lodge sits within Loch Insh Outdoor Centre near Kingussie in the Cairngorms, where the Boathouse Restaurant and bar are a short walk away. The centre runs watersports on the loch—kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, rowing, fishing and sailing—alongside land-based pursuits including walking trails, cycling routes, archery and a dry ski slope. The kitchen has what you need to cook, and essentials like electricity, heating, bed linen, towels and wifi are included. Cots and highchairs are available on request. No smoking inside.
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Arrive after 15:00 Depart before 10:00
🚭 No smoking, please
What guests say
The Chalet was nice. It was a typical wooden and rustic chalet with electric heating. It was advertised as a 3 bedroom chalet but the 3rd room was a tiny loft with a ladder. My 9 yr old daughter can barely fit standing. The photos and description of the Chalet did not make this clear. It was misleading. There were no toiletries provided. For the price that we paid, I just don't get why. These are very basic necessities. The shower is barely useable too. The TV was broken which did not matter that much really since it was just a tiny 24 inch TV. It's a shame since the location was really good and chalet could have been great if not let down by very basic things.
a month ago · via Google
What a lovely place. The chalet was fantastic, in a great spot with a fantastic view. Only a very small markdown was due to the bed being quite uncomfortable, however this was a very small thing.
a year ago · via Google
You're definitely picking this spot for the location. Although you do need to fend for yourself, it's not a hotel, all the facilities you need are included, just make sure to grocery shop on the way. Had a really nice breakfast with nice service, plenty of hiking and air so fresh it's like drinking cold water while thirsty. By no means perfect as it was a little dusty and one of the heaters didn't work, still had a nice stay as the kitchen was super modern and the lodge was warm.
2 years ago · via Google
I'm sorry to say that my recent stay at Loch Insh Chalets & Apartments was a disappointing experience. Despite paying a high price of almost £ 1000, the hotel management treated me unfairly and unprofessionally. To begin with, I was given what I believe was the worst chalet available, which was below my expectations. The hotel should have provided me with a clean and comfortable chalet that met my expectations. In addition, I was asked to book beach activities in advance via email, but when I did, I was told to call instead. Despite calling several times, there was no answer, so I sent an email and was told that I could book the activities once I arrived. This miscommunication was frustrating, and it seemed like the hotel did not have a clear system in place for booking activities. When I arrived and attempted to book the activities with the receptionist, she was rude to me and my family. She also lied to me about the opening time of the activities, making it difficult for me to plan my day. This behavior was completely unacceptable, and the hotel staff should have been professional and helpful. Overall, my experience at Loch Insh Chalets & Apartments was disappointing, and I believe the hotel management should be held accountable for their unprofessional behavior. It's important for hotels to treat their guests with respect and provide them with the services they paid for.
3 years ago · via Google