Riverside Chalet and Caravan Park Reviews

Always ascending

I visited at the end of the season and had the place almost to myself. A lovely setting by a river with lovely views. The facilities were clean and good value for money. An excellent shop next to the site and a brilliant chippy down the road (best haggis supper I have ever had!). The site owner was an absolute star - really helpful.

Excellent all-round

Camped in a small tent for 3 nights at the end of September and have no complaints. The site is in a great location, facilities were kept perfectly clean throughout our stay (nice electric showers, good washing up areas and clean toilets). Martyn, the site owner, provided some great recommendations for the local area and all-round was very hospitable and friendly. There is also a well stocked and friendly village shop right next to the campsite. I fully recommend camping here.

Site's response

Many thanks for your lovely review. It was a real pleasure meeting you both and glad you enjoyed your stay, even though the weather was not so good!

NC500 stop

Lovely quiet campsite, older, basic facilities but beautiful riverside pitch. Met on arrival, very helpful gentleman. Would recommend for a peaceful stay and handy shop next door for supplies.

Site's response

Many thanks for your review, it was great meeting you.

Our stay

Lovely stay. Very quiet and welcoming.

Site's response

It was lovely meeting you both.

Our visit

I cannot recommend this site enough. Owner was lovely and made sure to introduce with himself. He gave us very good tips on what to see nearby, local shops, food places etc. Campsite is located in a beautiful place near the river. They don't have many pitches which I loved as it was not overcrowded. Facilities are spot on. There was even sanitary products in the ladies' toilets and owners set up separate tent where everyone can go and have a free tee and coffee. Amazing service, will definitely come back.

Site's response

Many thanks for such a lovely review.

Beautiful

Beautiful place right next to a river with friendly owners. Great facilities. It's in a great location with easy access to amazing views and places to visit.

Site's response

Many thanks for your review and it was a real pleasure having you stay with us.

Peace and the sound of the river

A quiet, intimate, conveniently located campsite. Well-kept and clean. Friendly owners offer a common tent for everyone with good Wi-Fi coverage, hot water, coffee and tea. Wi-Fi coverage in the tents is poor. A good starting point for exploring the area. The sound of the river lulls you to sleep.

Site's response

Great having you both here. The Wi-Fi has not been so good this year but we are working to get that improved.

Lovely site, clean and tidy

Lovely overnight stay. Lovely hosts, beautiful setting.

Site's response

It was really great meeting you both and thanks for the logs etc that you gave us, it is much appreciated.

Lovely, peaceful site

We had a lovely peaceful stay here by the beautiful river. Most often in campsites, I'm woken up early by either children shouting or dogs barking, but you will not get that here and you can sleep as long as you wish to, bliss. There's lots to do around and about Strathpeffer and I especially liked walking through the woods to Rogie Falls. We will definitely be back to this campsite!

Site's response

Lovely to meet you both.

Peaceful spot

Didn't want to leave but had to carry on the journey. This isn't a big site, but the facilities were roomy and kept spotless. Beautiful setting. Very scenic, right on the river. Oh, so peaceful. There was a play area for young ones. If teenagers are into the outside life this would suit. The proprietors were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.

Site's response

Many thanks for your review.

Quiet and welcoming campsite on beautiful riverside

Stayed overnight on our NC500 road trip and it is ideally located. Martyn is a very helpful and welcoming host and his campsite along black river is very pleasant.

Site's response

It was great having you here.

Riverside campsite

Although small, it was a great camping site on the way back from NC500 route towards Inverness. Owner was very friendly .

Site's response

Many thanks for your review, it was great meeting you both.

Peaceful and quiet

Lovely welcoming. Peaceful and quiet. Possibilities to eat out. Everything you needed and clean.

Site's response

Many thanks for your review, it was great meeting you both.

Lovely location

Lovely small campsite, beautiful location.

Great location!

Lots of great places within easy hiking distance - Rogie Falls, Achilty Loch and Strathpeffer. Nice little village shop right next door. Great fish and chip shop opposite the petrol station nearby.

Great little campsite with all the facilities that you need

Never knew about this campsite. Searched local campsites near Ben Wyvis and found this little haven. Has all the facilities that you need, plus there's a shop and local fish and chip shop within walking distance. Will definitely come back and would recommend to fellow campers.

Quiet get away

Perfect place for a quiet break. Only problem was the midges but was worth it, I feel refreshed and rejuvenated.

Lovely small site, very friendly

Fantastic, convenient, perfect, peaceful stay on route home from John O' Groats back to Yorkshire.

Spot on campsite

After canoeing on the Spey for three days and was using the time to go round the NC500 on my motorbike. Wanted a place to switch activities and start the NC500. This was a perfect location. Host was first class and very friendly making me feel welcome. Never sure when on a motorbike, but soon made at home. Compact and secure campsite adjacent to the river making it relaxed and nice. Not many kids (been there and done that) so pleasant and not noisy. Would love to use this campsite again in future - perfect stopover, many thanks.

Great place to visit

Martyn and Deborah who own the site are a really nice, laid-back couple. I've met other people here who come back time and again. It's nicely tucked away with the river on the edge of the campsite. You only have to glance up to see the Red Kites showing off their flying skills. If you're into mt biking there's a forest just down the road, with some good forestry tracks. Or walk through it to visit the spectacular Rogie Falls and Fish Ladder, to assist the salmon on the way to spawn. I'll be back next year, I enjoy places with their own character.

Short "break"

I would have loved to have stayed longer but I took a tumble while boat fishing and broke a rib. Thereafter, sleeping in a tent was not an option, so sadly I had to cut my holiday short. I would definitely recommend the site.

Peaceful

Was lovely and peaceful after a long drive.

Nice place for a break

Clean, friendly campsite in a wonderful location. Will stay again and for longer.

Lovely campsite

A beautiful wee spot by the river. The hosts were lovely and welcoming. Close to great trails for hiking and running. The local chip shop was excellent too!

Lovely location

Lovely location by the river - just up the road is Strathpeffer, beautiful town & surrounding hills, if you fancy a walk. Met owner on arrival at campsite, very helpful, as was Julie (who was living on-site, but about to move-on). Small shop just outside site was very convenient and seemed to sell everything. With facilities, it's all about personal taste. Toilet block was a very old building. Showers give a plentiful supply of 'free' hot water, with no need to continually push the on button, but the ladies' showers opened-up directly onto campsite with only an ill-fitting door protecting your privacy. Appreciate this might not bother some, but for us, would prevent a return back.

Site's response

Thanks for your review. To be honest, nobody has actually mentioned your concern about privacy, and we have no reported incidents of peoples privacy being compromised. All the doors lock from the inside as you would expect and you would have to work quite hard to force the door open when someone is inside. We do make incremental improvements to the site each year and one of those improvements will be the doors.