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The Retreat Hotel

Property class: 3

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A historic stone building with multiple chimneys, surrounded by dense foliage and trees.
A view from a window with a cup on a table, overlooking a village with houses and greenery.
A wooden staircase leading to a room with a red carpet, a green upholstered chair, and a wooden door.
A dining table with a clear glass vase containing flowers, salt and pepper shakers, and a fork and knife set.
A patio area with wooden tables and benches, barrels, and string lights.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$245
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug

Explore the area

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Church brae, Strathpeffer, Scotland, IV14 9AW
  • Place, Strathpeffer Pavilion
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Strathpeffer Pump Room
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle Leod
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, Valley View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, and a view of a landscape through large windows.

Superior Room, Valley View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the countryside through the windows.

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Valley view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

A neatly made bed with a plaid bedspread, a bedside lamp, a framed certificate, and a basket of toiletries.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

A neatly made bed with a plaid bedspread, a bedside lamp, and a basket of folded towels.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Mountain View

A bedroom with a plaid bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Quadruple Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room

A four-poster bed with a plaid bedspread and a rolled towel, a wooden chair, a small wooden table with a book, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

A neatly made bed with a plaid bedspread, two pillows, a rolled towel, and a basket of toiletries.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room

A bedroom with a plaid bedspread, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

Premium Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Strathpeffer

The Retreat Hotel places you steps from Strathpeffer Pavilion and within a 10-minute stroll of Strathpeffer Pump Room. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, express check-out and dry cleaning/laundry services. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Strathpeffer hotel, you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Castle Leod and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Falls of Rogie.

What's nearby

  • Upper Pump Room - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Strathpeffer Pavilion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Strathpeffer Pump Room - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Highland Museum of Childhood - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Castle Leod - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Dingwall Station - 11 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tarradale Chippy - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tarvie Services - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Khan Tandoori - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Matildas Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Caledonian Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Retreat Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 431 square feet (40 square metres) and includes conference space. The Retreat Hotel also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Strathpeffer hotel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 431 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1880
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Retreat Hotel offers 9 accommodations with a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 431 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 8 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts mobile payments, Google Pay and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Retreat Hotel ?

The Retreat Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Retreat Hotel ?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Retreat Hotel on 25 Aug 2026 start from AU$245, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Retreat Hotel ?

Yep, The Retreat Hotel has a free self car park.

Does The Retreat Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Retreat Hotel ?

No, The Retreat Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Retreat Hotel ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Retreat Hotel ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Retreat Hotel ?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Retreat Hotel ?

There is a golf course next to The Retreat Hotel .

The Retreat Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 26 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dervin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The retreat is in a wonderful location the price we payed for 1 night 2 adults is good room small but clean would of liked a TV overall hotel nice but it's not for me I would prefer to been meeted and greeted but that's me
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Favourite place we stayed in Scotland. Staff were warm and friendly. The food was delicious. The accommodations were beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay at the Retreat

Great place to stay with a great view; breakfast was quick and good. Very kind staff and owner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice old place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and amenable. Wonderful little restaurant on site with excellent food. Rooms were charming and it was a breath of fresh air in the countryside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing place for our family! The staff was absolutely amazing and made our experience wonderful! I would recommend this place to everyone traveling to Scotland and visiting near Inverness.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value.

Proper old fashioned guest house out of season, so limited facilities, but l got what l paid for and would come again and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

Clean and comfortable. Decor appropriate for the house age. Room number provided by email. Bar staffed from 5pm although restaurant not available. Walking distance to the lovely and lively village. Visited Rogie Falls nearby - beautiful! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Edward

Potential

This hotel which currently has ‘work in progress’ has potential which sadly doesn’t appear to be realised due to lack of a chef. (Restaurants very close by) Our room although ‘cosy’ had a very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I pre-booked the hotel weeks before I traveled. The website said that the retreat house had restaurants, lounge, and bar amenities that I thought would be useful for my stay. The restaurant was not opened when we arrived. The bar//lounge had no staff. We asked the only employee we ever saw when the restaurant would be open and she said it’s only open for breakfast. We came downstairs in the morning at 8:30. The sign on the dining room said that breakfast was served at eight to ten. No one to be found anywhere a ghost town. Our room was on the third floor and there was absolutely no water pressure in the shower. There was no television and the Wi-Fi was intermittent. The windows weren’t insulated and it was cold, even though it had been a sunny day. My traveling companion turned the heater on, but she never did get warm. The listing on the website looks like a magnificent place and we were really looking forward to a wonderful comfortable stay but we never had any contact with service personnel or employees that made us feel welcome no greetings no goodbye very very odd.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Andy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quite the opposite of what their website says there was no dining and the bar was in the process of being built. I am sure it'll be beautiful soon once the refurb is complete
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Nick

Disappointing stay

Not up to standard expected. Host offered complimentary stay in the future as gesture of good will Unlikely to take up this offer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andy

Disliked: Cleanliness
Faeces splashes on toilet seat when arrived
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in system is hopeless. I was told I would receive an email on the day at 2pm and nothing arrived. I got to the accommodation and thankfully the barmaid was able to help me get into our room. The email with code for the room then arrived at 18:31. Also had other emails from them demanding additional authorization to charge my credit card despite me paying for the accommodation when I booked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Naresh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to like anything about this property. To describe as hotel in not correct as it cannot be described even as bed and breakfast. Very dated and bedding which was old and scratchy. Leak in the sink in the bathroom. No extra duvet and heating not working properly. We were supposed to get garden view room. The view from our room was dump yard infested with mouse. Photo available. Definitely not worth for the price charged. I would say anything above £45 is not worth paying. Breakfast was to be charged extra but was told it is out sourced. We left as soon as we ready and went to nice cafe a minute away for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give 0 stars I would. Do not stay here. It makes Fawlty Towers look like a 5-star. Seriously, please find somewhere else to stay. We had booked for 2 nights but left after 1. We were unable to get a refund from the hotel for the second night. In fact the hotel somehow managed to charge my credit card for the 2 nights even though I had in fact paid for the booking through Expedia a week earlier!! It took days to get Expedia to intervene and get my money refunded by the hotel for the overcharge. The double room we were allocated was very small and the bed was pushed up against the wall so one of us had to climb over the other to get out of bed! The bedding was rough and very creased. The towels were old, washed out and rough. The toilet cistern was not fixed to the wall securely. The decoration was dated and terrible. We had specifically chosen a hotel with a restaurant so that we could have dinner and breakfast but on check-in were told that the restaurant had been closed for a couple of weeks. They had not updated their website or their entry on Expedia or other booking sites which was very misleading. The EV charging points were not working despite the hotel manager insisting they were. We were forced to find alternative charging points. This hotel is giving the village a bad name which is tragic as the village and other business owners are very nice. A big shout out to the staff at Deli in the Square who were lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Theretreathotel

Wunderschönes Altes Gutshaus mitten in Strathpeffer! Sehr schöner Anblick vom Frühstücksbereich auf die Highlands! Frühstück war voll ausreichend! Sehr netter Service! Zimmer war sehr sauber und gepflegt! Es war in Schottland unser schönstes Hotel auf unserer Rundreise! Wir kommen beim nächsten Mal wieder
Blick vom Frühstücksraum aus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

franco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Positivo

Giudizio complessivamente positivo. Buon rapporto qualità prezzo rispetto ad altri posti
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024