Stalker's Lodge, award winning holiday house on stunning Highland estate

We spent a week at Straloch in Stalker's Lodge with our three young children and I could not recommend it more highly for families or anyone! The website is beautiful but it does not “oversell” the Straloch Estate. From the Scottish postcard quality of the road on which it is located, to the walled garden and millennial garden, the Estate had even more beauty to it than I was expecting. Lucy and her family and team love the Estate and it shows - you will be staying at a much beloved and carefully tended family estate. The natural beauty is perfect and Straloch has ensured that you have every possible way to easily access it with your family. Children are provided with baskets for nature walks, a row boat and kayaks are provided to get out on the water, and we loved cooking marshmallows on the island! Lucy went out of her way to spend time with our family and to take our children on a “pond dipping” adventure to learn about little fish. They loved it and Lucy was sweet and knowledgeable, a consummate host. We thought the estate was perfectly located for day trips that provided a great “Scottish” experience as well. We especially loved Blair Castle and Scone Palace. I would not miss either!

If you're looking for a secluded spot on the edge of the Cairngorms, we would highly recommend this property at Straloch. Be prepared for the 9-mile (20 min) drive from Pitlochry, along a good single-track road and sometimes with sheep to navigate around... but it's worth it for the getaway - the setting is perfect. Everything is catered for, there's plenty to explore on foot around the property (including a boat and kayak's for the lake - life vests provided too). The house itself is large, comfortable, and cozy. We're looking forward to heading back there asap.

If you want a million dollar view of the Scottish Highlands, very quite, just a very soft bleating of sheep, the sounds of birds and nature, then this is for you. Far away from a noisy city. The house is on a very private road. Absolutely no traffic. I have stayed in private homes all over the world, including Switzerland, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Hawaii and many others, and this is absolutely one of the top 3. Very highly recommend!!! 5 stars!! Would give 6 stars if I could.

This property is nothing short of amazing! The location although a 20 min outside of town, is very remote. Being so remote gives you all the benefits nature has to offer...peacefulness, beauty, relaxation. You name it. All that while still being in a great spot for a drive to some wonderful site seeing. The property is out of this world. There is a cottage next door, even though it was empty during our stay if someone were staying next door I can see how you would still have all the privacy in the world. The home was a fantastic stay and would recommend to anyone.

Fantastic house in great location set in stunning scenery. Host was easily contactable fur any questions. Defo recommend