Knocknahighle Cottage receives glowing praise for its peaceful, stunning location and beautiful views. Guests consistently highlight the immaculate cleanliness, comfort, and excellent facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and cosy log burner. The property is described as spacious, smartly presented, and ideal for relaxation or exploring the area. The owners are frequently mentioned as friendly and helpful, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. Wildlife sightings and the tranquil rural setting add to the charm. Many guests express a desire to return, with only minor mentions of weak Wi-Fi and the remote location requiring a car.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as spotlessly clean, immaculate, and fresh, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly praised as beautiful, peaceful, and surrounded by nature, with only minor notes about its remoteness and the need to drive to amenities.
Guests consistently mention the cottage as comfortable, cosy, and warm, with good beds and a welcoming atmosphere, even in winter.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with quality kitchenware, linens, a log burner, and even an EV charger. Only a single mention of weak Wi-Fi was noted, with owners working to improve it.
Guests appreciate the helpful and friendly owners, thoughtful touches, and opportunities such as feeding lambs. While some mention lovely touches, gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
Lovely cottage in the Cairngorms National Park, a perfect family holiday home near Grantown-on-Spey..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 42" Freeview TV, Bluetooth Speaker, Soundbar, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Patio Doors Leading To Decking In Garden
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and broadband included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot supplied on request. Highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack.. Enclosed lawned garden with decking and garden furniture. Electric car charging point, at cost. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a natural water supply from a spring.. Knocknahighle is a hidden gem of a holiday cottage found down its own track in the north east of the Cairngorms National Park. It is only 5 miles from Grantown-on-Spey and a walk away from the River Spey. The cottage sits pride of place looking down the valley on Wester Lethendry Farm, which covers the lower and upper hill ground in this area. Entering the property there is a vestibule area with lots of space for boots and coats, ideal to get rid of muddy gear after a long day exploring the National Park. From the hallway, the kitchen/dining room is off to the left and is triple-aspect so enjoys lots of light, and the patio doors leading onto the large decking area are a great feature. From the dining space you have fantastic views down the valley across open fields. There’s comfortable garden furniture on the decking, so you can enjoy long evenings outside relaxing in a truly spectacular spot. The spacious living room has a wood burner, 42" Smart TV, a Sonos sound bar and a large, stylish corner sofa and amazing views down the valley. On the first floor there are three good-sized bedrooms.
The farm interestingly hosts notable historic monuments including Lethendry Castle and Tower dating back to the Medieval age. They are fascinating spots to take a stroll and explore. The cottage setting is lovely, positioned in the centre of a large enclosed plot with views down Strathspey and with the Hills of Cromdale spilling down from the Cairngorm Mountains.
Being based on the farm near Cromdale offers a wealth of things to see and do. The Cairngorms National Park has countless opportunities for walking and mountain biking, and in the winter you can enjoy local skiing and snowshoeing. There is plenty of wildlife that will often stroll past the cottage and in the National Park where you will find red deer, golden eagle, pine marten, but also rarer species like the ptarmigan and reindeer. The landscapes are varied, majestic and unlike anywhere else in the UK. These are historic mountains and forests that offer experiences unique in this part of Europe.
Grantown-on-Spey is only 5 miles away and offers many bars, cafés and restaurants, as well as a great golf course and of course world-famous fishing on the Spey for salmon, sea trout and brown trout. The Speyside distilleries are only a short distance down river, and there are many neighbouring villages with much to offer, including Nethy Bridge, Boat of Garten, Carrbridge and Aviemore. Stay at Knocknahighle and be in the perfect spot to have a truly unforgettable holiday. Shop, pub and restaurant 5 miles.
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
Confirmed Guest
Wonderful holiday home. We loved it - location, privacy, quiet and beautiful views. Really clean and well equipped cottage.
Matthew H
Utterly beautiful!One of the nicest holiday colleges we have ever stayed in in Scotland. Beautiful location, loads of wildlife and the weather was great. Suzie is such a great host, so responsive and exceedingly kind. That friendlessness and the fact you’re staying in one of the nicest locations in the Cairngorms - you kind of need to pinch yourself a bit. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
Fraser’s
This cottage is clean and very cosy and comfortable with the most amazing scenery. We had fantastic weather and had fun exploring the area. Would highly recommend.
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