Jakes Bar and Restaurant in Highland

Cabins were clean, warm and quiet. Ducks wandering about freely. That's about it. Unless you've very young or no children, this place is ok as a base, but wouldn't recommend spending days here. It feels like the place has been left to retire. The basketball court has no basket. The tennis court surface could use a clean. The swimming pool is closed and the Spey Valley pool is where you need to go. The defrib is out of order - this should definitely be one item that actually works. Tv signal drops regularly, so if planning late night tv, I'd bring a laptop or DVDs. We had a good time here, but definitely need to find activities out of the site.

We spend 4 nights ,and I can say it was fab .Would visit again for sure 😊

All very dated and on our visit feels like the resort has been forgotten about. We'd decided on a last minute trip up to the Highlands national park and booked a last minute cabin. Arriving in late the check-in was closed and our keys were taped to the door. After finding out cabin we had to unload our luggage into the cabin of which the door was round the side, this meant walking in darkness until you reached the sensor light to turn on which wasn't ideal, after entering we noticed how dirty the carpets were and how the cabin smelled musty for the most part however it was clean, beds made and towels provided. Everything however felt extremely dated and the shower looked older than me (and what a racket it made when using it). We didn't sleep great either, either we're too used to a king, or it was a small double or it was just the mattress but we tossed and turned all night and couldn't get comfy. The surroundings also freaked my other half out but I blame that on us getting in late as the next day seeing the area in the daylight we realised how beautiful the location was, surrounding a loch it's great location. However, I know it was off peak, but the place just felt abandoned, the leisure facilities were closed and by the looks of it, it's been that way for some time. Rather than stay another night we just decided to make our way home after the visit to the wildlife park. It might all be different on peak times but it needs some serious investment to make it feel like it's not just been forgotten about.

Kind and helpful staff. Great location. Has a pool restaurant and bar.

Highly recommended for families! Very friendly and helpful stuff made us feel very welcomed. Nice clean place. Definitely will be back again!

We love this resort! Been visiting for 20+ years.

The lodge is there so I Will be there the electric is a total rip off it reminds you of the big companys

Great location. Friendly staff and welcome on arrival. 20 mins from Aviemore and 5 mins from landmark adventure park. Cabins are a bit dated, but they are clean. Looks like new kitchen and bathroom was installed. We paid £166 for 2 nights which is good value for money. We could have had up to 6 people staying. Cabins are dog friendly at an additional cost. Everything you need is available for a break away. Kitchen utensils, iron, towels, good shower, bath. TV in lounge and bedroom. Lovely to have ducks and peacock milling around outside in the morning. Pool and bar on site which we didn't use, but nice to have the option. Check in at 5 but we got in at 4 which was great. Cheap and cheerful and although dated, I believe they are doing work on cabins over the winter months. You get what you pay for though so I'm hoping the cost doesn't go up too much!

Lovely,love,love this place. Happy memories.

Eine schöne ruhige Anlage, die einzelnen kleinen Häuser sind schön in die Umgebung integriert. Die Anlage ist leider etwas in die Jahre gekommen und zum Teil Renovations bedürftig. Die Häuser sind einfach und zweckmässig eingerichtet aber auch hier leider Renovations bedürftig. Tropfenden Wasserhahn, alte Matratzen , alte Elektro Heizungen, alte dreckige Teppiche, etc. Preis Leistung stimmt für mich nicht, ist definitiv zu teuer.

Great traditional woodland cabins, comfortable and basic but everything we needed. The grounds are lovely, some things a little tired looking and could be doing with upgrading. Have to say the staff were lovely and very helpful. The prices in the bar are very high so it is very quiet because of this. I would definitely go back as it is great value for money and a short drive to Aviemore x

The resort staff were so friendly. The cabins were spotlessly clean. But, the overall resort needs the parent company to step up and make capital improvements. As in, the big money investments. There’s a bridge that’s obviously been closed for a while. It makes the guests walk twice as far to get to the pool, bar, laundry. Paths need heavy duty work, despite being maintained. Woodwork is worn. These aren’t things staff can fix or maintain. These are things that will require large investments. Sadly, many won’t see past these to realize what a lovely place this is. Minutes from Carrbridge by foot, but tucked away in the trees, it’s a wonderful place. The bedrooms are absolutely TINY. So, be ready. But, the couch bed is actually comfy, which almost never happens. The kitchen is great, and laid out well. Get your groceries in nearby Aviemore. No shop onsite. The sunroom is absolutely the best part of the cabin. Loved sitting there listening to the rain & reading. And eating breakfast in there every morning. This is a beautiful spot that simply needs its owners to pay attention to it before it is too late.

Very dated and tired. Needs some serious investment.

Beautiful location, peaceful, just loved it. The staff was not helpful, no response at all, kitchen was unclean and the toilet flush didn’t work.

One small frying pan is not enough when travelling with family. Therewas was no dishwashing detergent in the cottage. Also no tea, coffe, sugar that would be very helpful if checking in late. As mentioned here previously, money is not invested in this hotel. Would't go there again.

Booked on a deal and it suited us fine for an outdoors weekend but the accommodation is tired now as are many of the MacDonald Resorts, its fi e but nothing special

. Lodge 12- good location . Set further out into woods with a good view from the dining area. . For 3 adults it was cosy enough in the lounge/ kitchen. Kitchen facilities basic and suffice to our needs. . Well heated and warm during our stay. . Queen size bed ok. We don’t move much in our sleep. Walls both sides of bed can be a squeeze for the larger built person. . The surrounding areas are much more suitable for active young children with and activity trail for them to explore. Penny the pea hen and her entourage of ducks are worth mentioning as entertaining as they are. Yes , I could happily go back there again, this being my second stay in that resort.

The hob quite full of greasy marks. The wardrobes need some cleaning too. Very kind personnel.

Great resort Fantastic location Good fly fishing 🎣 available

Brilliant food and service! Good value for money as well. Thanks John and James! 🙏

asked for disable friendly lodge. given one with long sloping loose gravel path. not good for someone with walking problems. was in a good lodge for 35 years but changed in last 2 years and no manager on site to complain to. staff on reception offered no help. lodge and surrounds in poor state of repair. outside lights no working. dogs running loose every day chasing ducks. will never be back

Quiet resort, wonderful for our family stay in December 2019. Would happily go back.

Have been visiting this site since the mid 80s, many happy memories made here. Beautiful surroundings with peaceful, well equiped lodges and friendly staff. Would prefer the bunk beds to be reinstalled and better management of the facilities: it's all about the Loch - which has not been stalked (because of covid); the 'Trim Trail' is quite neglected and needs brought back to life; the restaurant and bar need to be open more; a jacuzzi would be good; the tennis and mini-tennis/basketball courts look abandoned and could be cleaned and flood-lit like most other outdoor court facilities; nowadays especially... people love take away food - perhaps a well lit glass-fronted take away bar could be offered; a wee shop stall with bread, milk, locally produced whiskies, shortbread and other goods and gifts would be great! The larch trees make a mess with needle shed, some should be removed and replaced with pines; perhaps a small hide could be installed to get closer to birds, red squirrels and pine martens etc? I would love to give 5 stars for this resort, as it is my most favourite place on earth, but it needs a wee bit more to get that 5 star review 🙂

I and my family have spent many enjoyable holidays here over the last 35 years. Onsite indoor pool, exercise area, steam room and sauna. Very nice bar/restaurant with excellent food, drink and staff.

Good setting with the lodges positioned around the lochan in the woodland. That was the only good thing. Cleaning, towels and linen where left to do-it-yourself. WiFi failed every day, TV regularly lost signal. Bathroom very basic with no shampoo. Bedroom tiny with only 9 inches both sides of the bed. Bar and restaurant had very limited opening hours. I won't be back.

Very nice but becoming dated. Lovely centre for exploring the region.

Great wee get away in beautiful surroundings.

Beautiful site and location, in mixed woodland on the outskirts (20 min walk) of Carr Bridge. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Chalets are small and basic but nicely decorated with a lovely conservatory. Some of the fixtures and fittings (notably shower and mattresses) are old, tired, and no longer adequate. Bar very basic, often closed early. Restaurant good, great food cooked on barbeque/smoker. Pool and leisure facilities a bit tired looking, but still fun. Carr Bridge has at least one excellent local hotel (Cairn) and plenty of other amenities (mainly outdoor). Kids club/games room on site still closed after covid restrictions lifted (no staff to run it?). Bridge over the wee lochan (much featured on sales pitch) is rotten and has been closed for months, apparently. Overall still a nice place to be, thanks to the location and great staff, but starting to look seriously neglected by the operator.

A bit dated now Come on guys Get this sorted 👌

Good facilities and helpful staff

On adore y séjourner ! Le cadre est magnifique, le personnel très gentil & la piscine est vraiment parfaite après une journée d’excursions, même en hiver !

Basic accommodation and pricey. Good food available at clubhouse. Excellent location in Spey Valley just outside Cartridge.

Nice private lodge, although a little dated with a fused lightbulb or two (not a huge issue). Seems like a good place to getaway in groups as the lodges are a good distance from each other - not too close or too far away. We particularly like the tranquility and the convenience of location, 15mins drive to Aviemore with lots of shops, 10mins walk away from Carrbridge where there are a small number of restaurants on days you don't feel like sorting your own tea. The on-site restaurant is also dated, not a wide selection of drinks however the food we had was superb - so still worth a visit!

We have been coming many years and the standard has gone down considerably. The lodge didn't look as if it had been cleaned, apart from the bed and towels. There was hair in the bath, the dining & coffee tables were all marked and there was crumbs on all the dining chairs. The outside entrance was a mess with dust and leaves, very off-putting. The kitchen area was not well stocked at all, no bread bin, milk & sugar, & grill pan was full of dried on fat. Very disappointing. I certainly wouldn't like to be paying £400+ maintenance fees for it doesn't look as if any maintenance is done. The windows and outside of the lodges are a mess. The restaurant menu wasn't very good either. All in all totally disappointing.

Super fajne ciche miejsce na wypoczynek. Bardzo miły personel.

Lovely quiet spot. Beautiful surroundings in which to spend a break.

Lochanhully is a lovely location, but some chalets are tired. Cleanliness this time round was very poor and I was disappointed from this perspective. I have been going for over 20 years and can only hope there is an improvement next time.

Great location, nice lodges although a little tired in some aspects. Would stay again 😁👍

really nice location well equipped kitchen comfortable lodges but needs updated

Cisza,spokój,świeże powietrze,sporo atrakcji dla dzieci, psiaki mile widziane.

Great location. Ideal setting for a family get- together!

Serene and fabulous place. Planning my next visit, already!

Clean log cabins, awesome walks

The chalet we stayed in was really well appointed with a good sized seating and kitchen area. The main bedroom was compact with a small double bed which was unfortunately really uncomfortable (the chalet could apparently sleep 6 which would definitely have been a squeeze!!). Our chalet overlooked the small lake which was lovely and it’s a great base for exploring the local area with the little village of Carr Bridge just a 5 minute drive away. However, there are a few negatives...... Firstly check in isn’t until 17:00 with check out by 10 at the latest!! If you want to check in from 15:00 they charge £29! The whole place needs some TLC and looks quite run down when you arrive. The pool was open (you had to book a slot) but you couldn’t use the sauna or the gym. The tennis court needed resurfacing and the ‘basketball’ ring was broken. There was no bar or restaurant on site due to the fallout from COVID and no shop either. Despite this we were still charged over £300 for three nights self catering and you have to pay for electricity (thankfully they provided the wifi for free although originally this was going to be charged at £15 a day)!!

Peaceful setting abutting forest with its own lake and ducks. Accommodation is functional but not fancy. Great location near Aviemore. Restaurant on site and other facilities closed at present due to Covid restrictions. Tennis court on site open. Accommodation includes a kitchen for self catering.

Lovely peaceful and friendly place. Stayed 5 days and enjoyed every minute. Lovely spacious cabins with everything you could possibly need for your stay. Very clean and great value for money. Carrbridge and Aviemore a few minutes away in the car. Lovely walks and pond nearby and the grandkids loved feeding the ducks and wild birds. Would definitely come back here.

Very well located to visit Spey side. Quiet and relaxing place. Very good chalet with all utilities you may need for a good holiday.

We've stayed here for a several nights in June 2019. Very recommended. There is a pool and a small sport centre. Sauna! While you are having a breakfast in the morning, you can see the ducks walking around....)) Peacefull place!

Great cabins perfect for families or groups. Comfy. Clean. Great staff on site and we loved or nightly walks to the pub for some good conversation and the best strawberry daiquiri. I recommend it all the time .

We've just returned from a three night stay using an itison voucher. The price was great for 3 nights but now we realise why. On arrival at Lodge 18 we found the place extremely outdated and smelling particularly old, damp and of cigarette smoke. The furniture was old, worn and mostly uncomfortable, especially the beds. Both of our backs are left feeling worse than ever. The carpets are also old and the cheapest of quality. The front door lock is a very basic twist lock which doesn't provide much confidence in security and the interior door handles were on their way out too, with the door to the conservatory being the worst. The exterior of the lodge is rotten in places and poorly maintained, with decaying leaves layering the conservatory roof. Our lodge had the benefit of views toward the bins and piles of discarded timber, and neighbouring lodges look directly into bedroom and living room, offering little privacy. The lodge was freezing cold, with very basic panel heaters for warmth. There was also a fake electric stove which did provide decent warmth but was stood upon a fake slate slab (plastic) that meant the stove slid around and fell off whenever touched - a nightmare with kids around, not to mention dangerous. We had to pay for the electricity as well, which doesn't help you feel comfortable when you're worried about how much it'll cost to heat an inefficient old lodge. 4G coverage is good but since we booked through a third party we would also have to pay for wifi (£10) which boggles my mind in 2020. Cleanliness was generally okay, although there was still hair left in the bath, items of cutlery not washed properly, and a cigarette and lighter left I'm the bottom drawer of the single room storage (where our 3 year old was sleeping). Clearly people are smoking in there anyway despite the ban, as that would explain the smell. When I mentioned this to the girl at reception (who was generally nice) she just showed her surprise but never thought to apologise. The play park near reception was also rotten, with all the apparatus showing signs of decay and slats missing from the little bridge, which slipped out of place when played on. The real bridge which crosses the small loch also looked particularly weathered, soft and rotten. Basically the whole park is in a state of poor maintenance or none at all and needs total renovation. I'm sure in the summer it benefits from more sunlight and colour from plants and flowers but in winter it's a bleak, miserable place that looks like everyone suddenly vanished in the 1950s and never came back. I would have mentioned all these grievances on location but unfortunately no one bothered to ask the simple question "How was your stay?" or even just how our holiday was. We did have a nice holiday but seen as this is a review for the accommodation I'm not bringing that into consideration. We're very disappointed and will not be returning, nor would we recommend it to anyone.

Shut, all gone, finished. Some raved about the place, some not so. We had a miserable experience, with no apology, just a load of abuse, but it's gone, don't bother going, it's shut!

Come to this restaurant very often and everytime it just gets better&better. Staff always very professional. Amazing food/desserts, but don’t forget the fantastic cocktails|drinks. Definitely recommend JAKES to anyone!❤️

Lovely chalet. Friendly staff. Love coming here

One of the best meals in the the borders

Just arrived but see that the cabins are very well equipped

Had a birthday meal at Jake's wonderful meal wonderful friendly staff will be back for sure xx

We have been going to Lochunhully for 8 years and Jakes is the best thing to happen the place. Cocktails, breakfast, lunch and dinner all amazing. The staff are great and really make you feel at home breakfast amazing

This is our 2nd visit in 2 years. All the cabins have been refurbished and are lovely. This year we found a couple of issues, we reported these to the reception immediately and within a day, might have been sooner, as we went out walking, all little issues were fixed/resolved, fantastic. We come as 2 adults but there seems to be plenty for young folk to do and the mums and dads we have spoken to were more than happy. Shops nearby in the form of Aviemore, although limited shops within Carr Bridge. Real fun place to be, mustn't forget Jakes, although independent from the site you could not ask for a better place to eat. Great food, great atmosphere, fantastic staff always willing to chat, both site and Jake's get 10/10 from us.

We stayed at the Lochanhully resort for a few nights. On our departure day we decided to visit Jake’s to have breakfast. We are glad we did as everything was fantastic. Our server was warm and friendly, nothing was too much trouble for him. The breakfast we had was cooked very well, you could tell that the items were premium meats and they tasted very nice. We wish we had visited the restaurant for dinner but we hope to visit Lochanhully and the Aviemore area again in the future and we will make sure we stop by Jake’s. Thanks very much.

Have visited this resort many times over the years as it is well positioned for touring a large and interesting area of Scotland. BUT the lodges must be in the order of 40 years old and are not up to the standard that is expected in this day and age. They are very small in all areas and show their age quite badly in some cases. They are heated by electric panel heaters and if the unit is not occupied continuously they become very damp. Our clothes in the wardrobes and drawers required to be washed on arrival home, even those that were not worn. Large investment required to bring it into the 21st century, I as a retired Building Services Manager would state.

This promotion.is first class I had the haddock cougons with peas and chips and my husband had the sausages mash onion chutney and peas .The portion size is good .well done J A K E S

We had a lovely meal, well presented good food. The service was excellent very friendly and welcoming. The ambiance was lovely so pretty and cosy. Definitely worth a visit.

Not as good as last time. No dbl 1/4lbs on menu and noisy kids but ok for macdonalds

Peaceful and ideal for a break outside of the busy peak season. Love it.

The best restaurant to have a sit down meal I have been too, steak pie, scampi, 11'' hotdog and scallops were ordered food was of very high standards and freshly prepared. And even to took time to sing happy birthday to my son who was delighted Excellent service from all members of this family run business, will definitely be back and will recommend to all of my friends and family

We had two take away from Jakes on our visit and the food was hot and tasted delicious and was quick and very well priced

Fantastic place to relax and a great base to explore the Cairngorms.

I cannot rate this place highly enough. It was A+++! Food was amazing. Decor was lovely (explosion of fairy lights and beautifully rustic). Staff were friendly. Menu was varied. Located well. This place was so good we cancelled our reservation for another restaurant to eat here a second night during our stay in Aviemore. I would definitely recommend the Jake Daniels chicken strip starter (amazing). Really wished we lived near this place!

Beautiful scenery and all te cabins are decked out with every thing you need

A bit isolated and small....but it's a great place to unwind

Located in the old Lochanhully Members Restaurant and Lounge, “Jakes Bar & Restaurant” is friendly and welcoming and offers a tasty menu at value for money prices. There are other places in the local village but after a day’s travelling this is as good as it gets with a decent pint and the chance to relax in comfortable surroundings. Strongly recommended to on-site holidaymakers and for the casual caller.

Beautiful lakeside country resort. Lovely and cosy chalet.

Lovely peaceful surrounding. Good base to cover the nearby areas. No shop in the resort and nearest shop in the village tends to close early.

Great location and restraint good value

Wonderful place with great immersion in the forest. But we have paid the electricity besides the Bill

Brilliant experience throughout

Visited here for a High Tea with friends. Food was fresh, very tasty & served fast.

The best place ever. Soo relaxing and the staff can not do enough for you. Very friendly, family orientated holiday.

Quiet and peaceful location on cycling and walking tracks. Home to red squirrels!😀

The location is great, the facilities are good (especially the tennis court and the restaurant) The dining room looks stunning from both inside and outside. Beds are (too) small and the cottage has an odd smell. Further than that a great place to spend your holidays in

Great place for a holiday staff helpful accommodation excellent. Plenty to do in a safe environment. Lots of attraction nearby.

Apsolutely increadible place, stunning food with good value for money and the staff are so friendly and welcoming.

Very good place to stay. The restaurant was excellent and fairly priced. Very friendly, helpful staff. Four stars only because things are looking a wee tired.

Great two course lunch. Burgers are great. Service quick. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend the burger with the mozzarella sticks

Jake's restaurant excellent value

Great location lovely staff. Fantastic restaurant

Wonderful restaurant as part of, but independent from, Lochanhully Woodland Club. Open to the public although we stayed in the resort. Great food. Best Fajitas ever had. Great range on menu and kids well catered for. Supreme desserts too.

I came here with my family and I love this place it has lots of things to by

Staying at the MacDonald Lochanhully Resort with our 3 children (9,5 and 2). On arrival we booked a table for an early dinner at Jake's. They did inform us that they currently had a private hen party in who would be staying on for dinner but that the 'shennanigans' would be done by then. Our table was right next to the hen party which wasn't an issue, the 'Same Penis Forever' banner was a little unfortunate, my 9 yr old son had LOTS of questions but we're not prudes so all good. We were also right next to the dessert cabinet so of course the 2 yr old wanted to look at the cakes and pick her favourite. Now there was a note on the children's menu asking to ensure that 'little ones remain in their seats'. I took this to mean don't let them run riot which we would never do in a restaurant anyway. However as soon as my youngest walked over to the dessert cabinet we were pounced upon by a waitress and told to keep her in her seat. She said it was because the door to the kitchen swings open. Hmm..I ordered the lime and sweet chilli salmon parcel. When it arrived the 'parcel' referred to the greaseproof paper it had been baked in. It had unfortunately been taken with slices of lime on top of the fish rather than just lime juice squeezed in the marinade. This led to a nasty bitter flavour which was only slightly masked by the sickly sweet chilli sauce which I suspect was from a bottle. Served with plain,dry rice and some broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, I did wonder how they could justify the £18.95 price tag..choking down a spoonful of dry rice and bitter salmon, my two youngest who had finished, walked round the table to my seat. My 5 yr old was standing RIGHT NEXT to our table talking to her Daddy, my 2 yr old was under our table at my feet (it's a phase she's going through). They were absolutely not running about or getting in the way of anyone. I actually was impressed with how well they had sat..Immediately a server walking past demanded that they sit on their seats. Last straw for me I'm afraid I took my youngest two and walked out leaving my husband and son to finish off and pay. We didn't leave a tip...

We had our first night there enjoyed the Haggis, went back for Sunday lunch was just what we wanted 2 children enjoyed and desserts were delicious.

With Jakes Bar & Restaurant being in the resort we were always going to go for a visit to get some food. Wow, what a fantastic decision it was!

We had a fantastic meal at Jakes. Lovely decor and spacious. Good to hear the Eagles playing in the background too. (The Rock band that is).

Love it here but aware of inflated charges Electricity is very overpriced The fact you can’t check in until 1700 and have to be out by 10.00 means in effect you are losing a day The lodges are very clean Reception staff and Ruth are excellent Beautiful countryside and very dog friendly

First visit here would certainly recommend. Welcoming, very good service, excellent food and a really nice atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit.

Lovely family and dog friendly resort Lodges very clean but small Great walking

We visited the lochanhully resort as a family of 16 ranging from weeks old to over 70 - the service we received in this restaurant was outstanding. We ate in the restaurant for 2 dinners a lunch and breakfast - everyone of our party enjoyed every item of food. The staff were amazing and attended to our every need going above and beyond. Would highly recommend. The prices were also very reasonable and cocktails were delicious. A true jewel in the crown for this resort.

We visited Jake's Bar on Saturday afternoon for a family meal. The food was lovely and the menu had a great selection to choose from. The price of meals was also very fair.

Fantastic service and staff so friendly, we will definitely be back thanks Jake and staf

Only a flying visit to Lochanhully just visiting our family holiday when I was still a young girl on the 80 to 90s. Great to see aspects still there like the activities around the loch and up in the treetops. Was pleased to see someone has taken over the bar and restaurant Jakes. We went in for a cup of tea and a cake amazing!!! Keep up the good work Jake and his family you have brought back great place to come to eat or just have a catch up over a cup of tea or coffee. Next time I'm up to will be coming back for a meal at Jakes. It's nice to see the old lodges and improvements over the years. The only shock was to see no ski slop as a child enjoyed running up and down it.

Beautiful and tranquil holiday resort.