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Smithy Croft

Smithy Croft

4.7
out of 5
Ratings from 4 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.8
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.8
Location
5.0
Value
4.3
Customer
Service
4.5

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Smithy Croft is a beautiful, spacious lodge in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, perfect for family holidays, group getaways, or a break with friends – dogs included! Located in the friendly village of Carrbridge, it’s just a short walk to the Landmark Forest Adventure Park and only 10 minutes from Aviemore.

Excellent Stay in a Fabulous Location!

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Jan 2026
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
This is the third time we have stayed here for the week over the New Year, and will be coming back next year to stay again this Christmas in 2026.

The Lodge has everything you need and is in a great location in the centre of Carrbridge. Plenty of seating for a large family (there was 7 of us) and very comfortable. We're always there in the winter and despite the cold outside it's warm inside! Very festive with the Christmas/New Year period and there's a shop and petrol station in the village with a great pub and restaurant (The Cairn Hotel). Our party had a great stay and very happy to return!

Aviemore is a 10 min drive and Inverness 30 mins. Lots to do and see and we do something different every time we come.

Only criticism is the bedding is now somewhat older and greying. The sheets on my bed had holes but everything was clean just not good to look at.

As mentioned, we will be back again next Christmas and we're all looking forward to it!

Steve

Steven from Manchester stayed at Smithy Croft for 7 nights in December 2025


GNL Team replied 4 days ago
Thank you for your review of Smithy Croft, it's hard not to have a great stay there - we look forward to welcoming you back next Christmas, 4th time's a charm. Oh, and we'll investigate the bed sheets.

Great Lodge and location ideal for a family celebration weekend

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Jan 2026
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Very well appointed spacious lodge with everything you needed for a great stay - hot tub a hit with the grandchildren and adults alike. Every mod con you could think of including an EV charging point.
Two of the Bedrooms ideal for family groups with quirky cabin bunks.
Totally enclosed garden for both children and dogs.
Lodge located by the river in the quaint village of Carrbridge, within walking distance of the Landmark Outdoor venture park which was great for the kids with still plenty of activities available despite area being partially closed off due the winter.


Barry from Glasgow stayed at Smithy Croft for 3 nights in December 2025


GNL Team replied 8 days ago
We agree! Smithy Croft is a fabulous property, plenty of room for all the family to relax, well equipped & great for all the family. Great for families who are considering a visit to Landmark Forest Adventure Park and if you choose to stay at home the kids can entertain themselves on their own personal pirate ship or crazy golf course!

Smithy Croft

Review submitted on Mon, 29 Dec 2025
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 excellent property, ideally situated, comfortable and welcoming. It provided a perfect base for our family get-together.

Alexander from Penzance stayed at Smithy Croft for 7 nights in December 2025


We keep coming back!

Review submitted on Tue, 09 Dec 2025
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 third visit to Smithy Croft and our first under GNL management. It was great going back with our family - the size of which has increased by 1 each time we visit!

As always it's a welcoming comfortable place to spend a few days - we enjoyed the hot tub and the older grandsons loved the mini golf.

The rooms were all clean and comfortable and the boys loved the built in bunks. The kitchen is spacious and incredibly well-equipped. The only thing that any of us missed from home was an air fryer - maybe worth considering.

Stewart from Edinburgh stayed at Smithy Croft for 3 nights in December 2025


GNL Team replied 29 days ago
Thank you for leaving such a positive review and we agree, Smithy Croft is such a great place to stay and enjoy eachother's company, especially for families with young children who will love the outdoor play areas. Regarding the airfryer, based on your feedback the owner has decided to add one to the property which will be there for your next stay. You talk and we listen... roll on your 4th visit, we look forward to welcoming you back.