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Avis sur Luxury Glamping Pod surrounded by nature.


Avis

9,4

Exceptionnel

Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 19 avis sur 25." "
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 4 avis sur 25." "
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 1 avis sur 25." "
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 1 avis sur 25." "
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 0 avis sur 25." "

9,8/10

Propreté

8,0/10

Équipements

8,0/10

Infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement

8,0/10

Écoresponsabilité

Avis

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Les points forts : Propreté
Peace and quiet
Loved the tranquility just what i hoped for
Séjour de 4 nuits en octobre 2023

8/10 Bien

Colin

Voyage en couple
Les points forts : Propreté, équipements, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
We personally found it lacking storage space - but we are both wildlife photographers so loads of equipment. The hosts were great, and took on board our comments. Take provisions, nearest shop is in Lairg about 3-4 miles up the road. Very close to Shin falls (leaping salmon) & a couple of good walks from the visitor centre, within walking distance of the Pod. Would I recommend this pod to others - Yes.
Séjour de 5 nuits en septembre 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernesta P.

Les points forts : Propreté
Amazing
Great location, clean and with all essentials you need. Host lovely. They do provide towels, duvet cover and pillow cases (in description they do require to bring your own). We did enjoyed a lot. Would recomend!
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen T.

Les points forts : Propreté
Short 3 night break
Great place to spend a few days exploring the North. Everything we needed to fully self cater was available in the pod. Communication with Matthew, the owner, was excellent. Comfortable bed, good shower and well equipped kitchen.
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2023

8/10 Bien

Tracy S.

Les points forts : Propreté
Pod hideaway great link for east coast beaches and west coast touring.
Had a 3 night stay in this pod. Very clean and super comfy bed. Only downside was we had to keep the doors closed when in the pod as midgies were really bad due to no breeze and surrounded by forest.
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

Les points forts : Propreté
Magical cabin in the woods
Could not fault this place, had an amazing time exploring the local trails and falls, as well as further afield on the east coast for the beginning of our NC500 honeymoon! Thanks so much Matthew!
Séjour de 3 nuits en mai 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lana C.

Les points forts : Propreté
Very accommodating owners. Nice location.
I booked this getaway for my birthday just my dog and I. I was pleasantly surprised at how peaceful the location was. Genuinely loved it! It has pretty much everything you need for a quiet time away from all the noise. I love photography so I was delighted that I had regular wildlife visits. For my last two days there was a weather warning in place which wasn't the best news I could have predicted, but this was when I was extremely delighted when Mr Brooks offered me an extra night as there was no one due that morning. Genuine kindness and for that I will 100% be back in future!
Séjour de 4 nuits en février 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Les points forts : Propreté
Falls of Shin pod
Lovely wee pod. Ideal for the two of us and dog! Had everything required for the stay. Great central stop for exploring. Lots of walks and interesting places nearby as well.
Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeltje D.

Les points forts : Propreté
Lovely little pod!
We enjoyed our stay at the pod very much. It is located perfectly amongst beautiful woodland. The pod itself is comfy, cozy and romantic. The owners communicate very well and even left a little birthday gift for my partner!
Séjour de 4 nuits en septembre 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mirran T.

Les points forts : Propreté
Fantastic pod and perfect location!
We had a really lovely stay - the location is amazing right by the Falls of Shin where you can watch the salmon leaping! There are lots of trails nearby plus some amazing day trip options. The pod was great and private and had all the essentials needed. Highly recommend!
Séjour de 4 nuits en septembre 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas S.

Les points forts : Propreté
Great location
Perfect location if you looking for peaceful break . Central location to key points of north highlands including the coastline. Surrendered by woodland strings and waterfalls. The pod could have a better bathroom and separate toilet. It’s very small , smaller that on pictures may appear. However that wasn’t a problem for us as we spent time outdoors exploring magnificent Highlands.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2021

8/10 Bien

Pam K.

Les points forts : Propreté
Small but well formed
My husband and I stayed at this pod mid August. The owners had made a real effort to ward off the midges with outdoor fans. The pod is very small with not much room to hang things etc or move about so is suitable for a one or two night stay. Please note you have to provide your own bedding and towels which we weren't aware of before setting off - our fault.
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G., HATFIELD, United Kingdom

Les points forts : Propreté
5 Star Pod with peace & quiet
A beautiful 'Glamping Pod' providing immaculately clean facilities with a great location to explore the area and easy access to The NC500. Our 3 nights gave us a proper get away from it break and we could have happily stayed longer. Thoroughly recommended, Ash & Jo
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2021

8/10 Bien

Kirsty P.

Les points forts : Propreté
Lovely central pod for nc500
Great stay in an ideal location for nc500 basecamp. Quiet and quaint …..really enjoyed our stay and the fans at the door were great to stop the midges. Managed to get a bit of sunshine and sit outside. No complaints , only recommendation would be a bin outside the property . Had to fill a bin bag at the door and take it down to the bin which is shared with the adjacent cottage. This was not an issue however the bin was already full when we arrived which meant we had to walk around to the the big bins at the falls of shin centre. A small pedal bin inside cottage but a trash can outside the cottage we could have put a bag in would have been ideal .
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nela Z.

Les points forts : Propreté
Best holiday
Far far away from everyone, just you and nature. Quiet, forest, river
Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kylie M.

Les points forts : Propreté
Shin falls luxury Pod
We had a fantastic weekend spent in shin falls luxury pod. The location is beautiful and very peaceful. We thoroughly recommend it!
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette M.

Les points forts : Propreté
Cosy, self-contained pod in a beautiful, secluded location
Had an amazing time discovering wild Sutherland from the Falls of Shin pod, with easy company from the resident song birds and red squirrels. Centrally located with lots of options for forest walks, salmon spotting, Munro-climbing or even a swim in the Atlantic. The hosts were helpful but not intrusive and we'd highly recommend a meal in the Pier at Lairg, delicious!
Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L.

Les points forts : Propreté
Great little haven
We stayed for 3 nights here as part of a trip of the highlands and it was possibly our favourite part. The glamping pod is one of the best we’ve stayed in with a proper bed and toilet and shower facilitates all In your pod with you. Lairg is a great base for exploring the northern highlands (we did the east right round to the west coast in a (albeit very long) day!). Falls of Shin is right next to the pod and it was amazing seeing the salmon on their journey upstream. The modern visitor centre is also well worth a wee look while you’re there. We stopped in for a drink and it was lovely and covid safe. We can also endorse the recommendation given of the Pier restaurant which even had vegan options for us, which hasn’t always been easy this far north! Last but not least, on our second night we were lucky enough to have a pine marten pay our doorstep a visit to enjoy some of the seeds our hosts provided for us to help attract some of the local wildlife. All in all a wonderful stay and would fully recommend this gorgeous glamping pod to anyone visiting the northern highlands!
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2020

10/10 Excellent

elinor H.

Les points forts : Propreté
Perfection
The perfect base with extra attention to detail to explore the beautiful highlands. Cosy, comfortable, clean and exactly what it says on the online listing. There is nothing the owners haven’t thought off, everything you could need for the perfect self catering pod. We felt safe and very happy staying here. Very reasonably priced and just the perfect break away. Thank you so much :)

10/10 Excellent

ALAN C.

Les points forts : Propreté
Excellent!
Great property in a lovely forest location. Well situated for travel in all directions. Highly recommended!
Séjour de 5 nuits en août 2020

10/10 Excellent

Garry F.

Les points forts : Propreté
A hidden gem
Wonderful stay had at the Glen Cottage pod. The pod itself is just superb with all the modern nic nacs required . We were lucky with the weather and had a day just chilling in our own area at the picnic bench watching the visiting birds and enjoying the peace and quiet. Great location for exploring for beautiful scenery. Easily recommend.

6/10 Satisfaisant

Antonia K.

Les points forts : Propreté
Glamping pod
My boyfriend and I were looking for a secluded getaway in nature and the glamping pod certainly seemed to fit the bill. The pod is located in the backyard of a cottage that is rented out separately and very close to the Shin Falls Community project. Due to COVID-19, there were not a lot of people there, however,I suspect that the numbers would usually be higher and we could certainly hear people walking the trails near the pod. Unfortunately, I found the mattress in the pod to be very uncomfortable and was unable to sleep through any of the seven nights we were there. My boyfriend fared a little better but it was not the relaxation we had hoped for. Some of the cleaning materials are kept in the pod as well and there is no option to store items that are not needed (e.g. microwave, vacuum). We would have liked more than one roll of toilet paper and a few trash bags. Independently of the pod itself and never having been to Scotland before, we also had not appreciated the full impact of the midges and so were unable to spend much time outside unless there was enough wind or sunshine to keep them away. Even the Buzz Off seems to only mildly irritate them.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2020

4/10 Médiocre

Leanne J.

Disappointed
Even thou you are within a stone throw of the falls of shin, there was someone who managed the local falls of shin centre, she nearly hit my car tearing into the parking pay, she was rude towards my partner, and it put a complete downer on our escape! We then felt uncomfortable being there. The cleanliness was disappointing, the shower could have been used as a pool as we arrived, it was clutter with items meaning we couldn’t turn the heater on. There was no oven, as stated in the post. There was a light that didn’t work outside. The door was stiff and was a concern! Was extremely disappointed in the accommodation and the local business. I wouldn’t stay here again.
Réponse de VrboOwner le 21 août 2020
Hi Leanne Thanks for taking the time to review Shin Falls Luxury Pod. It’s naturally disappointing to read your review especially as this is the first and only feedback that you’ve provided from your stay, which was almost three weeks ago. As detailed in the booking information that we emailed you prior to your arrival, we do ask that you let us know immediately if there is anything that does not meet your expectations to allow us to rectify this. If you had contacted us on your arrival, using the direct email address and mobile telephone number provided, we could have attended to the issues that you’ve raised. Unfortunately we’ve not been provided with the opportunity to do that. With regards to the cleanliness of the pod it is really difficult to comment on this almost three weeks after your stay however we are operating with increased cleaning practices with all the individual steps taken detailed on a checklist which is left in the pod for your arrival. Again, noting the concern that you report that the door caused you, it is difficult for us to address your concern almost three weeks following your stay. We have since received feedback from a guest about the door and this was addressed and rectified through a minor adjustment to the hinges on the same day as it was reported. We are also unsure of where you may have read that the pod has an oven as we are unable to find this anywhere in our literature and we provide a number of photos of the pod including the kitchen area. The pod is well equipped with a microwave and a hob, along with an under counter fridge freezer and toaster. With regards to the final piece of feedback (about the pod) we are unsure of why you were unable to use the heater as this has the recommended clearance as provided by the manufacturer of this item. We have never had any feedback to suggest that the pod is cluttered, and we’ve stripped out everything that is non essential or presents an increased and unnecessary risk in view of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The only item that may have been placed next to this area is a small stick vacuum cleaner however if you did require to put the heater on then this could have easily been moved next to the Dyson cooling tower, by the bathroom door. In case the vacuum had been left in this area and it was unclear that this could be moved we will provide instruction to the lady who cleans the pod for us to ask that the vacuum is left next to the cooling tower from now on. Finally it

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia T.

Les points forts : Propreté
A cosy little nest!
If you are looking for something cosy, cute and quirky at the same time, this Pod will tick all the boxes! Really enjoyed our stay, location is great too!
Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2020
Réponse de VrboOwner le 21 août 2020
What a lovely review to receive Anastasia! We are glad that you had a great visit to Shin Falls Luxury Pod 😊

10/10 Excellent

Stuart F.

Les points forts : Propreté
Shin Falls luxury pod
Exactly what I wanted. Very clean and quiet and got everything I needed for a great stay.
Réponse de VrboOwner le 21 août 2020
Thanks for taking the time to review the pod Stuart. We would be happy to welcome you back on your next fishing trip!