Guests say
Dalroddie is a comfortable and welcoming cottage praised for its rural charm and peaceful setting. Guests appreciate the clean interiors, comfortable beds, and the proximity to nature with delightful wildlife sightings. The cottage's location offers good access to local attractions and walks. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return.
The cottage is consistently described as clean, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating high standards are maintained.
The location is appreciated for its tranquillity and proximity to nature, though some guests found it difficult to locate in the dark. Its accessibility to local areas of interest is also noted.
Guests find the beds and seating very comfortable. The cottage is considered warm and spacious for smaller groups, though it may be less so for larger parties.
While the cottage offers a range of amenities, there are reports of maintenance issues such as problematic shower temperature control, a non-functional back door, and a garden door lock needing repair.
Guests mention a welcome pack, which is a thoughtful touch, but as there is no consistent mention of gifts or additional thoughtful gestures across reviews, a score cannot be accurately provided.
About this property
Dalroddie is a former Farm Grieve’s house located in the heart of the Drummuir Estate complete with wood burner..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Freezer
Study.
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. . Grounds with garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Dalroddie is located in the heart of historic Banffshire, the home of Malt Whisky and with easy access to beautiful beaches of the Moray Coast and to the remote Cairngorm Mountains. Dalroddie is accessed from the public road and onto an Estate track. The surrounding land is part of the Drummuir Estate, and from the front door of Dalroddie there are walking routes to explore, using a network of local paths or even on to the Isla Way which takes you to Keith or Dufftown.
The local town of Dufftown has a fantastic range of activities from golf, walking in the local hills such as the Convals or Ben Rinnes or long distance footpaths (Speyside Way) or visiting the many malt whisky distilleries - Glenfiddich or Balvenie amongst the most popular. There is a range of shops for all the essentials you might need during your stay. Within easy reach, there is the opportunity to visit the Moray coast, taking boat trips to watch dolphins or exploring endless sandy beaches or Roseisle, Lossiemouth, Cullen or Sanded. And a trip to this area wouldn’t be complete without a trip to a castle or two - the stunning ruins of Auchindoun are 8 miles, the family owned Ballindalloch Castle and the Royal Family’s summer retreat of Balmoral Castle is an hour and 15 minutes. Of course, you can sit in the garden and enjoy the local scenery and wildlife!
Letting Liciense no: MO00301F
Reviews (7)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage. Was difficult to find in the dark but once there the cottage was lovely. In the middle of nowhere but we like that. Wi-fi didn’t connect to the internet and phone signal was non-existent. The shower was either scolding hot or freezing cold. If those 2 things were sorted then we’d go back in a heartbeat.
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Confirmed Guest
We loved our stay at Dalroddie. A lovely and comfortable house in a beautiful area. Thank you!
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David
A very comfortable cottage in a lovely setting on the Drummuir Estate. Welcome pack of drinks and snacks.Good location for visiting Cairngorms as well as coast. Comfortable bed, bed linen and towels provided. Logs for the stove if you want use it.Good value for money compared to some other places we looked at.Only issue we had was the back door wouldn’t open.