The Retreat Hotel
8.2
Excellent(39 reviews)
The Retreat Hotel, Church Brae, Strathpeffer IV14 9AW, United Kingdom
+44 1997 429219
Hotel Description
The Retreat Hotel, located at Church Brae, Strathpeffer IV14 9AW, United Kingdom, offers guests a peaceful and relaxing retreat in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. This charming hotel is just a short walk from the Strathpeffer Pump Room and Clach an Tiompain, making it an ideal base for exploring the local history and natural beauty of the area. The hotel's inviting ambiance is complemented by its close proximity to popular attractions, including Castle Leod, a restored 15th-century castle, and the stunning Rogie Falls, famous for its leaping salmon in late summer. The hotel's comfortable rooms feature private bathrooms, and some come with bathtubs for added relaxation. For dining, guests can enjoy breakfast at the hotel's restaurant, which also serves as one of the few dining options in the area. The hotel’s bar is a popular spot for unwinding after a day of exploration, offering a cozy atmosphere for guests to relax. Special amenities include bicycle rentals, golf, and horseback riding for guests looking to stay active. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, making it easy to stay connected. Though the hotel does not offer a fitness center, spa, pool, or air conditioning, it is designed to provide a comfortable and convenient stay with all the necessary amenities, including parking, EV chargers, and baggage storage. Public transportation options are within walking distance, and Inverness Airport is just a 38-minute taxi ride away. Guests can also enjoy a variety of nearby dining options such as Unwined Cafe, Deli In The Square, and Ben Wyvis Hotel, all within minutes by taxi. For those seeking adventure, nearby attractions such as The Singleton Distillery, Ben Wyvis, and Black Isle offer unique cultural and outdoor experiences. Whether you’re here for a peaceful getaway or to explore the surrounding Highlands, The Retreat Hotel promises a welcoming stay with excellent amenities and access to the best of the region.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Walking distance to Strathpeffer Pump Room and Clach an Tiompain
2. One of the few hotels in the area with a restaurant and bar
3. Bicycle rental and golf for active guests
4. Private bathrooms with bathtubs available in some rooms
5. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
6. Convenient access to nearby attractions like Castle Leod and Rogie Falls
7. EV chargers and parking available for guests
8. Located near a variety of local dining options like Unwined Cafe and Deli In The Square
9. Public transportation options within walking distance
10. Close proximity to Inverness Airport, just 38 minutes by taxi
6.8 Good
Location rating
Top sights
Castle Leod
4 min
Rogie Falls9 min
The Singleton Distillery14 min
Ben Wyvis - Glas Leathad Mor47 min
Black Isle27 min
Nearest locations
Unwined Cafe
1 min
Deli In The Square1 min
Liking Chinese Takeaway (Delivery covered 10 miles)1 min
Ben Wyvis Hotel2 min
The Mallard11 min
Highland Farm Cafe12 min
The Cottage Bar & Restaurant12 min
The Storehouse18 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Location rating | 6.8 |
| Nearest airport | Inverness Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 38 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Fri, Dec 06
Check-out: Sat, Dec 07
$62
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$74
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Location
The Retreat Hotel, Church Brae, Strathpeffer IV14 9AW, United Kingdom
Airports:
Inverness Airport
Taxi: 38 min
Transit: 1 hr 39 min
Transit:
Tor View
Taxi: 6 min
Walking: 1 hr 3 min
Park Avenue
Walking: 14 min
Achingale
Walking: 18 min
The Square
Walking: 2 min
Tor View Road End
Taxi: 6 min
Walking: 1 hr 2 min
Nearby locations
6.8
Good Location
Top Attractions
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Amenities and Facilities
Activities
Bicycle rental
Golf
Horseback riding
Pets
No pets
Parking & transportation
Parking
Self parking
EV charger
Services
Front desk
Baggage storage
Accessibility
Not accessible
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Cash
Food & drink
Restaurant
Bar
Table service
Breakfast
Bathrooms
Private bathroom
Bathtub in some rooms
Shower
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
No air conditioning
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
8.8
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Morgan Dewar
5/5
A really pleasant stay at the recently renovated Retreat Hotel.I stayed here for a long weekend with my partner to have a quiet getaway and was not disappointed. Very self sufficient property with seamless check in experience, I was a little surprised at some other reviews complaining about this. You're in the Highlands this is not the Four Seasons...Lovely new bar with nice selection of single malts and now serving lovely food too! The garden has been converted into a large outdoor area (beer garden) and had a lovely music event on when we were there which was a great surprise! Having checked out the village there is nothing else that comes close to this outdoor space, or bar quite frankly.Golf course short walk up the road too if you fancy!Staff very accommodating throughout booking as I wanted to ensure I had a room at the front of the beautiful property looking down into the village. Appreciate this won't always be available but if you don't ask you don't get!The guys are still making further improvements to the hotel in certain areas and I really look forward to seeing it again soon!
Ryan Hanna
5/5
I stayed here for 3 nights and it was such a great experience. I came to this hotel to relax and have some me time, it did not disappoint! Just the views and scenery for me was a big win! The staff were fantastic. Everything was so easy and stress free to do from checking in to checking out.the food was great with a well equipped bar.100% recommend and I will be back again soon.
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John G
1/5
Having read some glowing reviews alongside some terrible reviews I was hopeful that my experience of this hotel would be positive. The very positive reviews are factually impossible to have been experienced and should be disregarded. …
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Posy P
5/5
We picked this hotel as central place for our friends group to get together for the evening.|We were able to pre book a table. Hosts were very welcoming. |Lovely bar area with good views from the hotel. …
Andrew Hardie
4/5
Stayed here a while back with my wife. Andrew and Scott, were very nice and gave us a lot of details about the local area and where all the nice walks are and things to see.The hotel itself is very clean as were the rooms. Bed sheets and duvet smelled fresh and the room was nice and warm making climbing into bed a treat after a long walk in the Scottish cold.There is onsite parking and a bar, the restaurant wasn’t open when we visited but from what I hear it’s coming along well and we can’t wait to go back to stay and try out the food too.Big thanks to you guys for making our stay very memorable.
Iain Nicol
5/5
A wonderful stay at a fantastic hotel. We had a great few days walking and exploring the local area. The owners were very responsive and friendly. We enjoyed our breakfast and well laid out room. Would definitely return again.
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
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Jill W
5/5
Recent overnight stay as working in the area. I received a warm welcome, the room was clean and the bed very comfortable. A lovely situation and outlook. I had a delicious cooked breakfast in the morning. …
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Jo W
5/5
We both stayed at the hotel and were greeted by one of the owners, who was lovely and polite. The room was clean and tidy, bed was comfortable and had a nice bath. The view from the room was lovely, and the food was a homemade three course meal, which was reasonably priced
Kathrin Cooper
5/5
I've never before stayed in a hotel with a candle in my room, a nice touch I thought, as it is something I would provide to our guests at the retreat centre I used to run. I picked The Retreat Hotel because I wanted to avoid larger, anonymous places. However, check-in was fully online and I saw nobody until my departure in the morning, when I placed my key on the reception table and a friendly face peered out from the kitchen at the back and we exchanged a quick smile and a "hi and bye". To be perfectly honest, I picked this hotel because of the amazingly low price and I was pleased with the comfortable tv-free room.
V “EntdeckerGilde” NM
4/5
Nice hotel, the bar was cosy, the restaurant a bit generic, the staff very friendly, the room was not very good, quite small, the mattress too narrow and the bed squeaked a lot. Not sure I would come back here, but that's more to do with Strathpeffer as a town than with the hotel, the glorious days of a once nice Spa town seem to be over. The pavilion down the road is nice, as is the golf club. Nevertheless, thanks to the staff it was a pleasant stay.