Title: The Challenger Estate - Bothy - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# The Challenger Estate - Bothy

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 The Challenger Estate - Bothy provides amenities like a garden and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom940 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Hot tub
- Washer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### The Challenger Estate - Bothy

This cosy, single-storey cottage lies in the grounds of Challenger Estate, just a single track from the village of Lairg.Full of character, Challenger Bothy is a superb choice for a family looking to escape the rush of normality and uncover the beauty of Nothern Scotland.Enter via the rear door into a reception area, leaving your boots and coats behind before getting comfortable.The kitchen/diner features a contemporary finish with sleek appliances and a run of units, with the dining table inviting you to settle down and enjoy mealtimes together.Gather together in the sitting room and keep warm beside the woodburning stove, with a Smart TV for entertainment.Freshen up in the shower room before retreating to either the king-size or twin bedroom.To the outside of this charming dwelling is a garden area with furniture and a wood-fired hot tub for two, so you can enjoy your favourite tipple whilst appreciating the mountain and lake views.Choose Challenger Bothy for a relaxing and rejuvenating escape to Scotland.Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1128542, together sleeping 13 guests.
  
EPC Rating: Band GShort-term Holiday Let Licence No: HI-00141-F  

## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach towels

### Pool/Spa

- Hot tub

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Food and drink

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Fireplace

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden

### Laundry

- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- Welcoming cats and dogs only
- One pet total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Location highlights

- In a rural location
- In the mountains
- On a lake

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 940 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Please place the electric heaters in the bedrooms, living room and kitchen to the winter setting (snow icon).

Please take all rubbish to the bins located at the very entrance of the Estate, and place all rubbish into appropriate bins. Thank you

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property Registration Number HI-00141-F

### Property is also known as

763577

## About the area

Located in Lairg, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. Orcadian Stone Company and Historylinks are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Carbisdale Castle and Dunrobin Castle. [Visit our Lairg travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Lairg.dx6025529)

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Savalbeg, Scotland

### What's nearby

- ![Dunrobin Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088931/83f55efc-c03c-44e5-9e19-6c8cec104771.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Dunrobin Castle  
37 min drive \- 42.0 km
- Ben More  
5 min drive \- 2.1 km
- Bonar Bridge  
22 min drive \- 22.3 km
- Royal Dornoch Golf Club  
40 min drive \- 42.7 km
- Glenmorangie Distillery  
43 min drive \- 48.6 km

### Getting around

- Lairg Station  
10 min drive
- Inverness (INV)  
90 min drive

### Restaurants

- The Pier Cafe  
2 min drive
- Crofters Restaurant  
2 min drive
- Community Care Assynt  
2 min drive
- Mac & Wild Falls of Shin  
6 min drive
- Shin Fry Fish And Chip Shop  
2 min drive

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## Reviews

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### Exceptional

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