Guests say
Birch Corner is a well-received cottage in Aviemore, praised for its peaceful location, spaciousness, and enclosed garden ideal for dogs. Guests appreciate the hot tub, wood burning fire, and the proximity to town. The property is described as a comfortable home from home, with a few minor maintenance issues noted.
Most guests found Birch Corner clean and well-maintained, though there was an isolated complaint about cleanliness and dog waste left by a previous guest. The majority of reviews, however, reflect a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for being peaceful, private, and within walking distance to the centre of Aviemore. The proximity to woodland walks and the secure garden are also appreciated, making the location almost ideal.
Guests consistently mention the comfort of the property, noting the spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds. The large garden and warm atmosphere contribute to the overall comfort of the stay.
While the facilities such as the hot tub and wood burning fire are highlights, there are several mentions of maintenance issues like blunt knives, a broken bed, and a problematic TV. These issues suggest room for improvement in this category.
The provision of a welcome basket with treats and the responsiveness of the property management to guests' needs indicate thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, this is a delightful bonus rather than a standard offering.
About this property
In a quiet residential setting, this luxurious holiday property has its very own hot tub to enjoy, in your own private garden.. This wonderful detached property, with its own hot tub in a private garden, enjoys a quiet setting, yet it is only 1½ miles from the lively centre of Aviemore. Providing guests with an unforgettable holiday experience, Birch Corner offers spacious and beautifully presented holiday accommodation with your every need having been thought of.
Aviemore nestles in the heart of The Cairngorms National Park at the head of the Speyside Way and boasts a wonderful range of shops, restaurants and bars. The area also offers a very wide range of outdoor activities including skiing, snowboarding, mountain and quad biking, zip lining, climbing, hill walking plus a variety of watersports on nearby Loch Insh, Loch Morlich and the River Spey, to name just a few of the myriad of activities available. Take a trip on the Cairngorm Mountain Railway, visit the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, Landmark Centre in nearby Carrbridge or take a trip to the Highland Wildlife Park at nearby Kingussie, all of which are within easy reach. About 12 miles from Kingussie, lies the Ardverikie Estate, which has been the setting for films including the BBC TV’s drama series ’Monarch of the Glen’, as well as the location for movies such as ’The Missionary’ and ’Mrs Brown’.
Another visitor attraction for all the family to enjoy, not far from Kingussie, is the Highland Folk Museum, which offers an insight into Highland life in a living history setting. All in all, this is a fantastic base for exploring the many delights that this area has to offer, and there is so much to see and do for all ages. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Dining area: Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2: Freeview TV, Bluray Player, Playstation 3
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack.
Large enclosed garden with barbecue and garden furniture. Hot tub (private). Bike store. Garage parking for 2 cars; additional private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £300. Sorry, no stag or hen parties. Holidaymakers, familes and couple bookings only.
Free WiFi
A security deposit of £300 is payable to the property manager within 2 weeks of the holiday start. Please call the Caretaker Ms Audra Crilley on 07759 941447 or 01479 841891 a minimum of 14 days prior to your arrival date to arrange for the deposit to be paid to her.
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
Smoking permitted outside.
There is an £85 charge for misuse of the hot tub. The hot tub is checked and tested immediately prior to guests' arrival and will also be checked and tested during and after departure.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (19)
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Confirmed Guest
We spent Christmas at Birch corner, we had the most wonderful time. The house was equipped with everything you could possibly need, everything was spotless and beds very comfortable. The only issue we had was the smart TV wouldn’t connect to the Wi-Fi in order to watch Christmas movies etc, I had read that the TV didn’t work as it should in previous reviews so messaged the manager before we traveled and was told that it worked perfectly so when we arrived and it didn’t this was disappointing, however a quick message to the lady managing the property and a lovely gentleman was there within the hour to sort the problem, it couldn’t be fixed so a fire stick was promptly delivered and this worked great. There is only a very small Tv in the large sitting room that has the log fire in and the large Tv is in the small sitting room, although the smaller room is cosy we struggled to fit everyone together comfortably together in this room, they really could do with putting a slightly larger Tv in the large sitting room. It wasn’t too much of a problem though and didn’t spoil our stay. Only a short walk into town where there are lovely shops and restaurants. The woods behind the house is a lovely place to go for a walk too. I would definitely recommend birch cottage and would visit again.
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Jean Miller
Stunning home so spacious and well presented our third visit and I would highly recommend choosing this property ❤️
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Jacqui McL
Lovely home from home. It had everything we needed for a relaxing few days away. Very peaceful location and private back garden. Location was great too and only a 20 minute walk into the centre of Aviemore. We would definitely stay again.