Sleeps 10 in 3 double rooms, 1 twin room and 1 pull out bed
Black Grouse Lodge is a superior property situated at the north of Aviemore with fantastic views to the Cairngorm mountains from the hot tub. This lodge sleeps up to 10 guests in 4 bedrooms over two floor, 3 double bedrooms and 1 twin room.
Black Grouse Lodge has a high-end kitchen which is open plan to the large dining area and a relaxed family area. There is a separate large lounge with wood burning stove.
Upstairs you will find the master bedroom with large en-suite and doors opening out to a balcony with table and chairs and uninterrupted views to the Cairngorms. There are a further 2 double bedrooms on the first floor one with an en-suite, a large luxury family bathroom and a games area with an Xbox and foosball table. The fourth bedroom is downstairs (twin) with en-suite. There is provision for two further guests in one of the bedrooms upstairs with pull-out beds.
Included:
Starter pack of logs Highchair and cot Decorations for festive weeks
Rooms:
Lounge with wood burner Dining area open plan Kitchen open plan Family area WC downstairs Utility Room – washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge freezer 1 Twin Bedroom with en-suite (downstairs) 1 Double Bedroom with en-suite & balcony ( upstairs) 1 Double Bedroom (upstairs) 1 Double Bedroom with en-suite, additional single bed with pull out bed underneath (upstairs) Family bathroom Games area
Dog Friendly – up to 2 dogs welcome
Parking for 4 cars
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Aviemore
Located in Aviemore, this holiday home is in a rural area. Cairngorm Brewery and Spey Valley Championship Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Strathspey Steam Railway and Inshriach Nursery. Travelling with kids? Consider Landmark Forest Adventure Park and The Lost Labyrinth. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Cairngorm Brewery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Strathspey Steam Railway - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Spey Valley Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Aviemore Station - 3 min drive
Inverness (INV) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
The Winking Owl - 3 min drive
The Inverdruie Restaurant - 8 min drive
Smiffy's Fish Bar - 3 min drive
The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - 7 min drive
Pine Marten Bar - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sleeps 10 in 3 double rooms, 1 twin room and 1 pull out bed pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sleeps 10 in 3 double rooms, 1 twin room and 1 pull out bed?
As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleeps 10 in 3 double rooms, 1 twin room and 1 pull out bed on 5 Oct 2026 start from £1,626, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Sleeps 10 in 3 double rooms, 1 twin room and 1 pull out bed?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sleeps 10 in 3 double rooms, 1 twin room and 1 pull out bed?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sleeps 10 in 3 double rooms, 1 twin room and 1 pull out bed?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sleeps 10 in 3 double rooms, 1 twin room and 1 pull out bed located?
This family-friendly Aviemore holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Cairngorm Brewery. Spey Valley Championship Golf Course and Aviemore Kart Raceway are also within 1 mile (2 km). Aviemore Station is 25 minutes by foot.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Spacious and good location, but needs some TLC and better cleaning.
Great big rooms and facilities, and great location for walking into town and nearby shops/facilities. But needs a better clean before new arrivals - we had to clean drawers / shelves before use and wash dishes in the dishwasher before use. Some furniture items are at their end of life and could do with being replaced soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tariq I.
29 Aug 2026
Home away from Home at Black Grouse Lodge
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here with 3 generations of the family. It was comfortable, spacious and clean with a well-equipped kitchen and large dining room table for family dining. Everything worked! There were beautiful views of the Cairngorms mountains especially from the bedrooms on the 1st floor. The grandparents occupied the ground floor bedroom and the rest of the family were upstairs. 3 of the 4 bedrooms had an en suite bathroom which made it easy for all. The table football and trampoline kept the teenagers busy during downtime in the house. The large square table in the lounge was great for playing cards! Plenty of parking. There was easy access to trails and the town centre was a short walk or drive. This lodge was brilliant and worked well for all of us.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you for leaving a top mark review of your stay with us at Black Grouse Lodge, it sounds like it was the perfect base for your family gathering. We agree, you cannot beat the views of the Cairngorm Mountains and relaxing in the hot tub at night puts you in the front row for a bit of stargazing! We hope to welcome you back again some sometime.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Karen H.
7 May 2026
Family Break
Black Grouse is great accommodation for families, with plenty of social spaces and lovely bedrooms with en-suites. The hot tub and garden have fantastic views of the Cairngorms and are private. We are returning customers and have booked again as we really enjoy our time here. A couple of improvements that would make the experience even better would be a bigger fridge freezer and a smart tv in the lounge.
Clean and tidy and ideally located within the town. Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2025
Thanks for staying with us, we are delighted your enjoyed your stay! Team GNL
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen I.
10 Oct 2023
Great location and accomodation
Second time staying at Black Grouse Lodge. Perfect for our family get together. Would recommend for comfort, living space and location.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
2 Jun 2026
Girls weekend away
We had an amazing 3 night stay at Blackgrouse lodge. The house is stunning and the lodge has a very homely feel to it and everything has been thought through. The hot tub was lovely and the views of the cairngorms is stunning. The lodge was very clean upon arrival minus the pull out bed in the bedroom for 4. All other bedrooms ans bathrooms are very modern and of high quality. Any issues we had were dealt with quickly. There does however appear to be rats nesting under the outdoor decking which I have reported to maintenance which could be a problem for the summer. We couldn't seem to get the living room door to open however otherwise we had an amazing stay and will be back. We didn't want to leave.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
11 Jun 2024
A wonderful stay
This is a beautiful lodge that is very well appointed with gorgeous views. Only a short walk into town and has plenty of parking. Would thoroughly recommend.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Mary I.
2 Jun 2026
Family birthday weekend
The house suited our needs as a birthday celebration with all the family,
. Good points - space, location , hot tub
Negative points - bbq cooking rack not clean, freezer not cleaned out , iced up icecube trays and food in the bottom of it .
Stained duvet and pillow in one of the rooms.
It’s says enclosed garden but there is no gate on it and it doesn’t mention that there is a pond in the garden.
For what you pay should not be expected to put out rubbish, strip beds and make sure dishwasher is empty.
It took away the enjoyed of the family break.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2026
We appreciate you taking the time to share your comments and are pleased that you enjoyed your stay overall. We understand that some guests may find our departure requests inconvenient however asking guests to strip the beds and empty the dishwasher before departure is standard practice across many self-catering properties.
We value all feedback and will pass your comments on to both the housekeeping and property teams for their review. Thank you again for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
23 Aug 2025
Relaxing stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Black Grouse Lodge the house had everything to cater for all ages a trampoline, hot tub, a good variety of board games.
The house was beautifully situated, the views with a morning coffee from the balcony were simply breathtaking! It was a short walk into Aviemore and a short drive to gorgeous walks.
The kitchen was well equipped and everything was clean and well organised.
We will definitely return!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
26 Jul 2026
Extra cleaning needed
This was our second stay at Black Grouse, the first being 7years previous. I noticed this time that cleanliness was poorer than before. On arrival the front door needed cleaning and sweeping, there were leaves and dust about the entrance way. Inside All the windows needed cleaning. Both verandas were dusty needing mopped and wiped down etc. The grass outside was quite long, it was cut during our stay but I feel this should have been done before people arrived. The rooms and bathrooms were clean but the kitchen drainer sink was brown, I bought bleach and it cleaned it up.
I wouldn't want to.put people off going its a lovely lodge but I do feel extra care and attention is needed to cleaning. After all we pay a lot of money to stay there. Also would like to make a suggestion of getting a handrail made for the stairs at the patio doors. One our family had poor balance and needed help to go up and down as theres nothing to hold onto.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
Thank you for choosing to stay with us again and for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback. We're sorry to hear that the standard of cleanliness didn't match your previous experience. Your comments regarding the issues you experienced will be shared with our property team so they can address these areas. We also appreciate your suggestion about adding a handrail by the patio steps, we will pass this on for consideration. Thank you again for your valuable feedback—we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide the high standard you expected.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
27 Oct 2024
Great week
Great week, third time coming back to the same property says it all. Location is fantastic with lots to do far all ages. However some refreshing to the property wouldn’t go amiss to keep it to the standard expectations for the price.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
22 May 2024
Fantastic Lodge with spectacular view!
Fantastic Lodge which was just perfect for all our family . Safe for the grandchildren, dog and my Mother in her 80’s. Has everything you could want with spectacular views of the Cairngorms as an additional bonus. Bedrooms spacious and comfortable. It truly is a special lodge . We have used Great North Lodges before and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them . Black Grouse Lodge is an absolute gem - hope to be back again in the future.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
2 Dec 2025
Great property with excellent views
Loved our stay here, fabulous property, only issue was several old cobwebs and dust in areas that were obviously being overlooked when cleaning and the vacuum cleaner wasn’t leaving the carpets clean. The lounge carpet wasn’t clean when we arrived and after several attempts to clean it ourselves there was still dog hair from previous occupants left on the carpet. Deep clean and new vacuum capable of picking up dog hair recommend.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
3 Jul 2023
Relaxing
Great lodge but the floorboards upstairs are super creeky to a point that everyone wakes up if you’re using the bathroom in the middle of the night. Robes and slippers are a lovely touch
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elaine H.
21 Sept 2023
Excellent stay
The lodge exceeded expectations. We were celebrating numerous events that we as a family had experienced this year. There was eight of us and a dog. Lots of space for us all without getting in each others way. Rooms spacious, very well equipped Lodge, met all our needs and more. Grandson especially happy with fussball and x box! We all enjoyed the hot tub, first time for me. Overall an amazing stay. Thanks for wine and shortbread
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carol B.
6 Dec 2024
Lovely repeat stay
Second year I have stayed in BGL with friends and already booked for next year We go to relax, catch up and enjoy the spacious house and hot tub. Great that 3 of the 4 bedrooms are en suites which saves any queues!!. House lovely and warm, especially when log fire lit Smart TV to watch Xmas movies via Netflix etc. Would have been nice to have some Xmas decorations up. Maybe next year Car required if you want to get around or replenish your groceries at Tesco. Overall perfect stay ❤️
From a partner site
8/10 Good
6 Jul 2024
Peaceful location, stunning views
The Black Grouse was perfect for our large family gathering to celebrate a special birthday, the lodge is very spacious with ample kitchen supplies, outdoor and indoor seating/dining. The only disappointing aspect was that it advertises dog friendly however it is not an enclosed garden and the pond is very tempting for dogs on a hot day! However walks from the door are plentiful and green through woodlands within walking distance to the village. We would certainly recommend a stay here and hope to return next year.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
21 Jan 2024
Great stay
Spent a lovely 3 nights at BGL in December 2023 with 5 friends. Great house with lovely view from rear of property of Cairngorms. House has everything you need. Had an issue with TV in lounge and a bedroom radiator but maintenance attended to it within 1 hour of calling them. Hot tub was fabulous and great to relax and chat with friends. Recommend take extra logs for fire if using every night. Enjoyed our stay so much we have booked again for this year
From a partner site
8/10 Good
2 Feb 2024
Brief summary
This property is a great property but it is a bit tired and requires some work done to the fabric of the building.
We had problems with the hot water and its pressure.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
20 Jul 2024
Great house, great week
Black Grouse Lodge ideal for large family group. Lovely garden. Well-equipped kitchen. Superb bathrooms.
Only issue the pet hairs in the carpets. You could easily remedy this by asking folk to keep pets to wooden floor areas downstairs and away from sitting room. We're not pet owners or lovers! There was a lot of sneezing!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
6 Oct 2024
Staying late September 2024
The lodge is spacious and comfortable in all areas and more than enough room for six adults an three children. However we found that relaxing at the large kitchen table in comfort made moving into the huge lounge redundant.
The gardens are well kept and the hot tub is an added attraction to those wishing to relax there.
Small complaints:
One of the range ovens is unusable for cooking as the door does not close - only mentioned just prior to arrival - and, during our stay, the whole range tripped on a number of occasions requiring a change in our eating plans.
Directions given prior to arrival could be better as all three cars had difficulty in finding the lodge
All in all - we had a wonderful stay and hope to come back again
From a partner site
8/10 Good
3 Jun 2025
Excellent location
The property was in a good location and very spacious, easily accommodating a large group. Views were excellent and there was a big garden although it wasn't fully enclosed as states in the description.
The kitchen was reasonable stocked with equipment and had 2 fridges and a small freezer.
We had a few issues with the hot water and shower temperatures were variable between rooms.
The main disappointment was the standard of housekeeping. While it appeared generally clean there were a few issues such as dirty BBQ grill, food left in the freezer, dirty washbasin plug hole and lack of protective cover over a stained mattress in one room (hopefully an oversight on this occasion).
Assuming the housekeeping improved I would happily recommend the property to others
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Aug 2024
Highly Recommend
We recently had a big family get together here, and what a fantastic lodge this is. Clean, spacious and excellent facilities. Even with so many of us, we had ample space. Just a few minutes from the centre of Aviemore made this the perfect base for us to travel out doing Loch walks, quad biking, Watersports and horse treks. It was great to come back and ease our tired bones in the hot tub and have a BBQ. Our little girl was also thrilled to see the trampoline in the front garden!
The only thing I’d say is that the garden isn’t enclosed so if you’re bringing dogs you either need to stay outside with them or fashion a long leash which can be attached to something to let them wander. This was easily done & no problem for us.
All in all, an awesome holiday & we plan to return as soon as we can.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Moira M.
21 Sept 2024
Fabulous family holiday house
We stayed for 7 nights with our two daughters, their husbands and babies aged 17 and 10months. The house was perfect for our group. The large carpeted sitting room, with comfortable sofas was ideal for babies at the crawling and starting to walk stage. Stunning views and the excellent hot tub made it a lovely place to relax and the close proximity to the Aviemore Orbital path made it great for walks. Beds were very comfortable and apart from the one oven door being out of order the kitchen was ideal. On one cool evening we enjoyed the use of the living room fire and plenty of wood supplied.
The bathrooms were beautifully fitted but potential room for improvement would be, maintaining the grass and garden area more, better lighting in the living room and replacing the living room carpet which was worn in places. That said it is somewhere we would return to.
The weather was wonderful which helped to make this a really enjoyable experience.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 Jul 2023
Enjoyed "Black Grouse Lodge"
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Black Grouse Lodge. Have booked again for nest year already. Plenty of space for all our family, which is now much larger than when we first booked through GNL in 2012! Everything functioned, apart from one of the (many) ovens, so it was not a problem. Two fridges very helpful. BBQ a hit. The X Box and Football table great touches. Hot tub a great treat - however, we were so busy doing Highland Wildlife Park, Landmark, etc, etc, that we didn't get as much use out of it as we would have liked. Small suggestion - perhaps a new Vacuum cleaner for next year?
Thoroughly recommend for large family groups with teenagers - ours welcomed the opportunities to hang out in different parts of the house.
Well done, GNL - another winner for the McDowall family.
About the host
Hosted by Great North Lodges
Great North Lodges is a self-catering holiday home agency offering a selection of outstanding lodges in fantastic locations across Scotland. Hot tubs, saunas, spas, fantastic views and lots of extras on offer to make your stay a memorable one.