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Pine Ridge Lodge

Pine Ridge Lodge

4.7
out of 5
Ratings from 31 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.6
Comfort
4.7
Condition
4.6
Location
5.0
Value
4.4
Customer
Service
4.9

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When you want to enjoy a premium stay, in one of the most desirable areas, Pine Ridge Lodge is the place for you. Great for golf, cycling and walks. Sleeps 8 in Boat of Garten.

Excellent Christmas Break

Review submitted on Thu, 02 Jan 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Stayed for a week over Christmas, the lodge was beautifully decorated for Christmas far exceeding our expectations. Plenty of space for the 6 of us to relax and not be on top of each other.
Lots of small touches including a welcome hamper, bird food, binoculars and DVDs.
There were plenty of logs for the fire and a well equipped kitchen.
The garden was amazing and so many places to walk our dog did not want to come home.
An easy walk to the village bar and restaurant and so much to do in area.
Would definitely recommend.



Fabulous Lodge in a Beautiful Location

Review submitted on Sat, 30 Nov 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We love staying in greater Aviemore area and specifically the Boat of Garten, and this is our favourite place to stay so far! Stunning lodge with loads of space inside and out! Large gardens, lots of birds (very worthwhile feeding them) and other wildlife, even a red squirrel made an appearance. The lodge provides great views of the Cairngorm mountain range, which we were lucky to be snow capped for most of our stay. There are fabulous walks for the dogs from the door and would highly recommend the village pub and restaurant. The lodge is well equipped, spacious and the living space is superb. Bedrooms all very comfortable with plenty of bathrooms. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, would highly recommend Pine Ridge Lodge and will return in the not to distant future.



Wonderful week!

Review submitted on Tue, 24 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A great place to stay for our family get together, loved everything about the house and large gardens. Stunning location and views. Comfortable, clean, well equipped accommodation, everything we needed, perfect!
Walks directly from the door, good pub and restaurant within walking distance. Hot tub fab after a good days walking.
Great North Lodges very kind and considerate when we had to rearrange due to major illness. Would highly recommend this company and property.



Break at Pineridge Lodge

Review submitted on Tue, 24 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
As we drove up to the Lodge a Fawn decided to join us in the garden - what a great start to our holiday .
Weather was so hot we spent a great deal of time enjoying all of the outside seatings and hot tub.
Loved how spacious the Lodge was , light streaming through windows gave amazing views of The Cairngorms.
Able to walk to Anderson’s restaurant was a bonus.
Will definitely return.



Enjoyable stay

Review submitted on Sat, 14 Sep 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The property was excellent. It was well equipped and very comfortable. The surrounding grounds were exceptional and very enjoyable. No complaints from us!



Escape in the woods

Review submitted on Sat, 31 Aug 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have been here a few times and always love coming back. The new tub is a bonus and fitted us all in no problem. The house is full of character and charm but has everything you need to make a great holiday.



Great house in lovely location.

Review submitted on Sun, 18 Aug 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We loved our stay at Pine Ridge Lodge. It is a lovely house with plenty of space, in a nice location. I would recommend staying here.

The house is in the forest with a large garden with multiple seating areas outside. There was also a trampoline and badminton equipment to entertain the children.

There is a lovely restaurant/pub and a well stocked village shop at the end of the road, within walking distance.

The house was very clean and comfortable. I gave it only 4 stars as a couple of the dressing gowns at the property were dirty or ripped.





Lively family stay

Review submitted on Tue, 06 Aug 2024
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our second stay at pine ridge lodge. 6 adults and 2 children including a 16 month. The house is well equipped , in a beautiful location and the hot tub and trampoline were well used. The kitchen was clean and tidy however the living areas were not. Very dusty and obviously not swept/vacuumed properly. The beds were comfortable though the mattresses in the twin room are not a good fit for the bed. The pillows disappeared down between the mattress and headboard every night. For a house which is child friendly with stair gates/trampoline etc, the wooden floors are not great: a carpet/large rug would be better in the lounge instead of two sheepskin rugs which slide, and covering on the stairs would make them safer. The glass top table is also very toddler unfriendly. All together a great week with family but the house is needing a bit of attention.



A great location

Review submitted on Tue, 23 Jul 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The lodge is situated in a great location. Shop and hotel within walking distance.The lodge was clean and well equipped and would recommend.



The best family holiday

Review submitted on Sat, 01 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
As this was our 3rd time staying at pine ridge Lodge we were not disappointed. The standard has not dropped. We were very relaxed as if it was our home . We saw all our usual places as the lodge is so close to all the amenities that we use .. we also saw the resident cuckoo. A dear and a osprey. Fantastic.



Family Holiday

Review submitted on Sun, 19 May 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Pine ridge lodge was the perfect house for a family get together in one of our favourite spots. The house provides lots of sociable space both inside and out with the covered hot tub and sitooterie being ideal for all weather outdoor activities. The location of the house is ideal for exploring the whole of Abernethy and Speyside with lots of lovely walks from the door or short drives to explore further.



Perfect holiday home.

Review submitted on Wed, 15 May 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a fantastic break away at Pine Ridge Lodge, the house is very well equipped and had everything we needed for our stay. We were pretty lucky with the weather and were able to make use of the barbecue and garden. The location is perfect with beautiful views and ideal for walking being right on the Speyside Way. We all wished we could have stayed longer and will definitely be making a return visit.



Awesome weekend with friends

Review submitted on Tue, 19 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Once again Great North Lodges was AMAZING! We use them regularly and they never let us down, every property is fantastic, great location, clean, comfortable and creates a lovely atmosphere for the perfect weekend away.

Hot tub, table tennis table and garden were great for a sunny weekend and the social areas great for sitting, chilling and chatting!

We will be back again, and again oh and probably again :)



Pine Ridge lodge

Review submitted on Sat, 02 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
An absolutely lovely lodge. Everything you’d need provided. Cozy and comfortable with , super comfy beds.
Very spacious inside and out.
Fantastic outdoor space in garden perfect for children . The back gate leading onto the woods perfect for a stroll or dog walk .
The area is also perfect good shop nearby and has, also a restaurant and pizza takeaway.
Bike hire with cycle route into Aviemore.
Oh and mustn’t forget the hot tub
Pine ridge lodge is just the perfect place to Stay and relax or be more adventurous in the beautiful area. I hope to go back




Impressive and spacious property

Review submitted on Sat, 04 Nov 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked Pine Ridge Lodge as a family holiday during autumn and had a superb week considering we had travelled north through storm Ciaran to get to the lodge. There were so many things to do from walks and cycling to just enjoying the peaceful surroundings and wildlife close to the lodge. We especially enjoyed the hot tub at the end of a busy day. We really did not want to leave and could happily have stayed for at least another week!




Great family accommodation

Review submitted on Fri, 27 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Pine Ridge Lodge is an excellent family base in the Cairngorms; spacious and comfortable and well equipped with everything you would need for an enjoyable stay - including hot tub! Numerous local walks and more energetic activities on the doorstep for all ages, and Aviemore and other towns and villages easily accessible. Next year's break is booked already!



Fantastic holiday accommodation

Review submitted on Sat, 07 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Exceptionally clean and comfortable property. Ample supply of logs for log burner. Great welcome pack.



Pine Ridge Lodge

Review submitted on Sat, 30 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What an amazing week we had at Pine Ridge Lodge. The accommodation was very special, warm and welcoming.
The beds were super comfy and all our needs were catered for. We also really enjoyed watching the wildlife around the Lodge.
Hopefully we will be able to return again in the future.



Dog walkers dream

Review submitted on Sat, 16 Sep 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Watch the sunrise from the balcony, out for a 7 mile walk, car not needed. Late lunch at the Nethy bridge coffee shop. Home to the hot tub to ease the muscles. Dinner and watch the sunset. Collapse into a warm comfy bed! What’s not to like. Totally enjoyed the facilities of the house. In a beautiful situation surrounded by amazing walks. Property maybe slightly tired, but so was I at the end of the day!



Great to be back

Review submitted on Wed, 06 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I love this lodge!!
The location is superb and the lodge and grounds are perfect for what I (and my dog) need.
Some may consider the internals to be a little dated but it is so comfortable and welcoming and has all the amenities, facilities and equipment you could want. The only thing I bring with me is my own pillow but that is purely down to my preference for memory foam over feather.



A lovely stay

Review submitted on Sat, 29 Jul 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A very happy week at pine ridge lodge. The house was well equipped and the hot tub was wonderful! Could do with carpeting upstairs, as the wooden floors were a bit cold and noisy, but otherwise very happy.



Idliic, superb garden well apportioned lodge.

Review submitted on Sat, 24 Jun 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Superb and we’re just about to book again from next year.
Superb value, ample outdoor spaces and really interesting , 100% secure, garden for our 2 large energetic dogs.
This enabled us to relax and enjoy the various sun traps around the huge garden. Worth being up early and enjoying the course of wild life from the balcony. Rear gate allows direct access to the wooded trails and the various walks from the lodge are first class.
Due to the layout the bedrooms are very private and individual The charming interior is well furnished, and consistent with a lodge of its age. Some minor changes if it was ours would be more outdoor dining crockery and the charming open shed at the bottom of the garden could do with a clean.
Overall- a gem of a find and one we can see ourselves rebooked each year.
As always GNL were instrumental in matching our needs to the property and their customer service is second to none.
Thanks for a lovely holiday
Stephen, Lynn, Beau and Maze



Great North Lodges replied more than 1 year ago
There is a full set of outdoor crockery in a cupboard for dining out

Well equipped & located property

Review submitted on Sun, 18 Jun 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Pine Ridge Lodge is perfectly located within the Spey Valley allowing easy access to many walking & cycling routes. It has the added attraction of the heritage railway.
The property itself is well equipped and proved an excellent base for a group of 8 active adults.



Returning Guests

Review submitted on Sat, 27 May 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our 3rd time at Pine Ridge Lodge. We go with our friends and dogs and it is just perfect. It really is a home from home place to stay. The setting is beautiful and the garden safe for dogs to play and roam. There are walks from the doorstep and lots to do in the area. I’m sure we will be back again.



Pine Ridge stay.

Review submitted on Sat, 08 Apr 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our second visit to this property .
Great location.
Short walk to "The Boat " restaurant and bar.
Right on the Speyside Way .Great for cycling and walking.
Loch Vaa and woodland walks on the doorstep.
Short drive to Aviemore . Or steam train from Boat of Garten Station.
"Pump Track " for cycles , just up the road.
We wanted to do next year again , but our week isn't available.
Lovely property . Go for it .



Definitely recommend

Review submitted on Tue, 24 Jan 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I would definitely recommend this lodge for comfort and space. The lodge had everything. I always travel with my coffee machine but I didn’t need to as there was one there and even some coffee pods. Couldn’t have asked for a better replacement to the lodge we initially booked. This one was even better. Best of all was the garden as we were going with dogs and they loved it and to top it off the wood walk just out of the back gate was fantastic. The run was a bit of needle in a haystack, hopefully we got them all.



Another great stay in our favourite area

Review submitted on Sat, 03 Dec 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What can we say? Another fantastic holiday in the Cairngorms, and another amazing lodge hosted by Great North Lodges.
Pine Ridge was cozy and a fantastic base for exploring the near by woods. As always the hot tub was well used and thoroughly enjoyed after a long day out hiking.
The stove was excellent to have on the colder days of the week while we were there. Can’t wait for our next trip already!



Amazing stay - would definitely return to Pine Ridge Lodge

Review submitted on Tue, 15 Nov 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed the most amazing long weekend at Pine Ridge Lodge, as a much-anticipated family birthday celebration delayed from Nov 2020 due to COVID (GNL customer service during the pandemic was excellent).
The lodge was clean, comfortable, cosy and so well equipped with everything you could possibly need to enjoy a really relaxing stay. The location is fantastic, with beautiful views across to Glenmore and a variety of walks right on the doorstep to keep energetic dogs and children happy. We had 2 great meals at the Boat Hotel which is a less than 10min walk along Kinchurdy Road, as is the well-stocked Post Office & General Store.
We definitely plan to return as a family, as soon as possible, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it :-)



Beautiful House

Review submitted on Sat, 05 Nov 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely house in a great location, comfortable lounge and comfortable beds Only a couple of things need upgrading listed below. They may sound trivial but very frustrating.

We were a family of 9 with a 6month old baby and high chair provided with the property is not suitable for a baby under 12/15 months. Fortunately after a call to GNL they were able to obtain another one.

Some of the cooking equipment needs upgrading, in particular the frying pan, far to small, and doesn’t work very well on the induction hob as it’s not heavy enough.

Very minor upgrades but would make a difference.



A happy week in Scotland

Review submitted on Sat, 15 Oct 2022
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The location of this property is fantastic - whether for skiing, getting out and about in the area or for great dog walks.
It was comfy for 2 adults and 3 dogs and although it can accommodate more adults, the space may then become a little tight.
Garden is enclosed and well established with a fab sitooterie for warmer days
The hot tub outside needs a shelter to get to / from for the cooler / wet occasions but is a great addition, a sauna would be even better!
The standard of accommodation is good but the double we used needed a topper - it was quite uncomfortable but an extra duvet sufficed
The lodge has all the equipment you need for a great stay, books to select from a choice of music and DVDs
Overall a fab week of excursions and a great place to come home to, comfy and warm!
Will be back!



Lovely family holiday

Review submitted on Sun, 28 Aug 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed our second stay at Pine Ridge Lodge. It's an excellent venue for extended family as the house is big enough for everyone to have space whilst enjoying sharing the lounge and hot tub.