Guests say
Dolce Casa is a well-presented and spacious property in Grantown-on-Spey, appreciated for its proximity to local amenities and attractions. Guests have enjoyed the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable living spaces, and the thoughtful welcome pack. While some guests have encountered issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the location and the property's capacity to accommodate large groups have been consistently praised.
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues, including unclean floors, dusty surfaces, and a general need for a deeper clean. However, some guests found the property spotless, indicating inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The property's location is highly praised for its easy access to local shops, restaurants, and attractions in the Cairngorms. The convenience of being near the high street and the beauty of the surrounding area are frequently mentioned.
Guests find the property spacious and the living areas cosy, but some have noted that the beds are too firm. The presence of multiple living spaces is appreciated for comfort and privacy.
The property is well-stocked with kitchen utensils and offers a variety of entertainment options like games and a hot tub, although the latter has been out of use. Maintenance issues, such as broken gates and shower problems, have been noted.
The welcome pack was well-received by guests, indicating a level of thoughtfulness. However, as not all reviews mention gifts and their presence cannot be guaranteed, this score reflects the positive feedback without setting expectations.
About this property
This delightful detached two storey cottage which is situated in a quiet lane rests in the village of Grantown-On-Spey, home to local amenities and a variety of outdoor pursuits.
The cottage is an ideal retreat for a family or a group of friends, as the accommodation offers flexibility with a king size bedroom and twin bedroom upstairs sharing a family bathroom.
Also upstairs is a double bedroom with private shower and on the ground floor a further double with an adjacent walk-in shower, making it ideal for guests who may struggle with stairs.
Upon entering you will be greeted by a spacious open-plan sitting room with solid oak wooden flooring, comfortable L shaped seating, and a multi fuel stove central to the layout.
A high end fitted kitchen is located across the way, with black gloss units and wooden counter-tops for a high quality finish.
Open up the French doors to a wonderful patio area and a beautiful place to relax with a drink or two.
A utility room and two shower rooms join the ground floor, with the addition of a snug, for a cosy afternoon reading session.
Lastly, discover the family bathroom which is elevated by a corner bath, and an overhead shower to compliment your stay.
There is a large double garage, which has been converted into a games room to include a snooker/pool table, table football and darts to keep both the little and big kids amused.
Centrally placed, guests can easily walk to the local bakery, butchers and newsagents, or perhaps pop out to one of the lively local pubs for pre-dinner drinks!
When you have enjoyed the outdoors and the pretty gardens in their entirety, why not adventure further afield; choose to take a leisurely stroll around the shops, or try out the collection of activities available including mountain biking, fishing, golfing on the area’s five courses, walking in the surrounding hills and woodlands, birdwatching and of course following the Castle and Whisky trails.
In season, skiing is a popular activity at the nearby Cairngorms and Lecht Ski Centres, while the scenery of the Cairngorms National Park is not to be missed. EPC Rating: Band C
Grantown-on-Spey is in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. It has a variety of shops, bars and restaurants in the town and it can be used as a base for exploring the varied pursuits of the area. Enjoy fishing, golfing on the area's two courses, walking in the surrounding hills and woodlands, bird watching and of course following the Castle and Whisky trails. In season, skiing is a popular activity at the nearby Cairngorms and Lecht Ski Centres, while the scenery of the Cairngorms National Park offers tranquil respite from a hectic life, no matter what the season.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x ground floor double, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan sitting, kitchen and dining area with multi-fuel stove.
Utility.
Snug.
Oil central heating with multi-fuel stove.
Electric double oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV's with Freeview and DVD Player, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen, towels and tea towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Additional parking space other side of lockable double garage, which is for use as a games room and storage.
Rear garden, secure and private, with seating areas on artificial grass, decked seating area which is accessed by double french doors from the dining area.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop, Pub & Restaurant all under 5 mins walk.
Child, Infant and Baby friendly with Highchair, Cot and Stair Gates all available.
Note: Ramp access at the property.
Reviews (39)
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Lucy
We were 3 generations and there was plenty of space for everyone without being on top of each other. As a family of foodies we love to cook and the kitchen was equipped with everything that we needed and there was loads of room for a couple of us to be working together in there. The position of the house with the wee lane leading to the Main Street was brilliant, just a 5 minute walk to the bakers in the morning! There were 8 of us and we have all said we would like to return to the Granton area and if it was available Dolce Casa would be our first choice accommodation.
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Alison
Lots of noise and smells from garage from as early as 7am. Garden decking area and hot tub which had the lid screwed down and obviously hasnât been in operation for a number of years. No sail to protect from sun- missing. Table and chairs seen better days. All this looks lovely on web site but in reality is a complete disaster. Game Room/ Garage an absolute disgrace as it hasnât been cleaned for a number of years, dust and cobwebs everywhere. Sliding patio on to decking area are absolutely disgusting as the bottom rail which the door slides on is absolutely covered in dirt and debris. The top of fridge freezer was absolutely covered in dust and had not been cleaned in some time. Top of curtain poles were so dirty when we ran hands over the top of them, they were black with dirt and dust. The shower areas in the house all need to be ripped out and replaced due to shower door falling off the bottom runner a number of times during our stay which would be an H&S issue if it landed on your feet. Regarding shower trays and skirting boards next to them they are covered in mould. One of the tiles on floor of small bathroom has a hole in it this could be another H&S issue if you caught your toe in it. We know procedure to contact the maintenance team but felt they had not carried out what was needed before our stay. We have photographic evidence of all the above unfortunately these can not be posted on website. We will forward the photos to the Sykes website. We payed £1500 for our one week stay due to the condition of this property it is only worth £700. Please donât waste your hard earned money on this property as you will be sadly disappointed.
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Kathleen
The large fruit tree with overhanging branches above the key safe and adjacent to the side door wasnât ideal during a fairly wet and showery week. We were able to watch programmes on ITVX and IPlayer but couldnât master terrestrial TV. The wooden/laminate floors in all areas were very creaky and noisy. The heating was very efficient during an unseasonably cold spell in early June. Lots of crumbs under the table when we arrived. We didnât cook so didnât test those facilities.