Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the Macdui apartment at Mar Lodge for its comfort, cleanliness, and stunning location. The property is praised for its warm, sumptuous decor and well-equipped spaces, offering a tranquil getaway with beautiful views and wildlife. While some guests experienced issues with Wi-Fi and maintenance, the overall sentiment is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
The property consistently receives high praise for its cleanliness, with multiple reviews mentioning it being 'spotlessly clean' and well-maintained, contributing to a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
The location is highly regarded for its beauty and tranquility, with guests enjoying the remote setting and access to walks. The natural surroundings and wildlife sightings add to the charm, although the remote location affects Wi-Fi connectivity.
The apartment is frequently described as comfortable, warm, and spacious, with comfortable beds and a welcoming atmosphere. However, some guests found the sitting room chairs uncomfortable, and issues with showers were noted by older guests.
While the property is appreciated for being well-equipped, there are several mentions of poor Wi-Fi and some maintenance issues like non-functioning towel rails and sockets. The kitchen facilities were also criticised for not being adequate for self-catering needs.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Encapsulating the essence of the impressive National Trust for Scotland’s Mar Lodge is this first floor apartment, Macdui. Sitting within the walls of the Trust-owned spectacle, the property offers four guests grandiose living quarters for the duration of their Scottish countryside break. With views looking out over Mar Lodge Estate's ancient pine forest, Macdui makes a scenic base at any time of the year. Discover a large kitchen/diner, with a neat fitted kitchen space at one end of the room offering all the essentials for a self-catered stay, plus a dining table and chairs, sitting atop the vintage rug, making this a perfect space to enjoy food and drinks with your loved ones. Take the conversation over into the living/dining room, where another table and chairs makes an ideal space for a board game brought from home, along with a sofa and two armchairs to relax on after a busy day of rambling. Settle down within one of the two lovely bedrooms here, choosing from a king size double or a twin room, each exuding elegance and served by the spacious bathroom, where a roll top bath offers the perfect spot for winding down with a hot soak, along with a cloakroom too. Roam the vast Mar Lodge Estate and make wonderful memories with your loved ones at Macdui. This property can be booked with Refs. 1060439, 1060441, 1060442, 1060443, 1060444, 1060494, together sleeping up to 55 guests. Exempt from needing a Scottish Licence to Short Term Let
Braemar is a bustling village resting within the idyllic setting of the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland, resting within the Dee Valley and surrounded by four of Britain's five highest mountains, it's a stunning landscape. Braemar is home to local businesses including shops, pubs and cafés, with lots of opportunities for exciting adventures from skiing in the winter months at Glenshee, enjoying sporting weekends with stalking and shooting, or fishing in the River Dee where you can find some of the best salmon fishing in the world, it's a truly magical place.
Accommodation
Sykes Gem Awards 2024 Bronze winner for Best In Scotland.
First floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king size double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Living/dining room.
Biomass central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, CD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Private water supply.
Off-road parking in rear car park.
Access to Mar Lodge Estate grounds.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking or vaping.
Shop and pub 4.1 miles.
Electric vehicle charging is available at this property with prior arrangement via donation to NTS.
Holiday guests have access to the estate grounds outside of the regular opening hours.
The stag ballroom, grand dining room, library and drawing room at Mar Lodge can be hired separately for private events – please contact the lodge for further details on +44 (0)13397 41276.
Mar Lodge Ranger service runs a number of scheduled walks and events throughout the year- information on these can be found by visiting here.
The opening times, visitor facilities and entry prices of all National Trust for Scotland properties and attractions can be viewed on their website here.
Nearby points of interest
- Braemar Castle
- Cairngorms National Park
Reviews (17)
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Carol
Warm, comfortable and well equipped. Louise and her team couldnât do enough for us and our stay couldnât have been better.
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Morag
The setting was beautiful. During our stay snow was lying thickly but main tracks were cleared daily. A small complaint is that the toilet seats, one in particular, were a bit loose. Otherwise it was a glorious week.
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John
The apartment was very nice and very spacious. WiFi is limited due to remote location but that was expected.