Guests say
This charming and characterful cottage in Grantown on Spey is praised for its excellent location, cosy atmosphere, and secure garden, making it ideal for families and dog owners. Guests appreciate the quirky features, comfortable beds, and well-equipped amenities. While some mention dated décor and occasional cleaning issues, most found the property homely and welcoming, with many returning for repeat stays. The cottage serves as a fantastic base for exploring the Cairngorms and local attractions, with shops and walks nearby. Overall, guests enjoyed their stays and would happily return.
Several guests noted that the cottage was clean and tidy on arrival, but a number of reviews mention issues such as grubby kitchens, mould in bathrooms, and areas missed by cleaners. While many found the property acceptably clean, there is a recurring suggestion that a deeper clean between guests would improve the experience.
The location is consistently praised, with guests highlighting its proximity to shops, restaurants, woodland walks, and major attractions in the Highlands. The cottage is described as a perfect base for exploring the Cairngorms and surrounding areas.
Guests frequently mention the cottage's cosy, homely feel, comfortable beds, and warmth from the log burners and radiators. The secure garden is appreciated by families and dog owners. Some note steep stairs and uneven floors, but these are generally seen as part of the cottage's charm.
The cottage is well-equipped with modern bathrooms, washing machine, tumble dryer, and kitchen essentials. Some guests mention dated kitchen equipment and décor, but most found everything functional and appreciated the two bathrooms and secure garden. Suggestions for minor improvements, such as more kitchen utensils or a dishwasher, were made.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches such as hampers or treats in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Within walking distance to shops, pubs and restaurant, and within easy reach of golf and skiing, this property is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, DVDs, Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen/dining room: Woodburner, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
Utility Room: Tumble Dryer
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burners included. . Lawned garden. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There are some low ceilings and uneven floors.. Situated in the heart of Grantown-on-Spey, this charming, semi-detached holiday cottage is set back off the green and offers guests a good level of space. On the ground floor there is a kitchen/dining room with a cosy wood burner, living room with further wood burner and French doors leading to the garden, and a bathroom. On the first floor there is a shower room and two bedrooms; one with a double and a single bed, and one with a kingsize bed. Outside there is a lawned garden and on-site parking for 1 car.
Grantown-on-Spey is situated halfway between the Cairngorm and Lecht ski areas. This location is very popular in winter with skiers and snowboarders. The town has a good selection of shops, restaurants and bars which are all just a short walk from the cottage. There is a superb 18-hole golf course, and the Grantown Heritage Museum is worth a visit. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Letting licence no.: HI70192F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (37)
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Confirmed Guest
Absolutely fantastic place to stay. Grantown itself and the wider area is wonderful to explore - places like Culloden, Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness easily doable in a day from here, or stay closer and appreciate the forests (especially on a hot day). The cottage itself is wonderful - extremely clean, pretty much everything you could need in terms of household appliances etc, and the luxury of two bathrooms. Some of the styling/appliances may be a bit old in style but that adds to the charm, all the appliances were clean and worked, and we loved the decor. First time here but I doubt it will be our last and will definitely check to see if available before heading to the highlands again - thank you!
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Sarah
We had a fantastic time in Grantown staying here. Lovely house with good facilities, secure garden for the dog and lots of little touches like games that made it feel like home. We would definitely stay again.
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Confirmed Guest
This is the second time we have stayed here. It is a lovely cottage in a great location. The living room and the bedrooms have been done-up to a fairly high standard. The kitchen is a little dated but fully functional. In the first visit the kitchen was quite grubby but on this visit it was much better. Everything in the kitchen felt cleaner. We will be staying again in the future!