Comfortable Highland Speyside cottage with stunning views

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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa set, a patterned rug, and a view of the outdoors.
A stone pathway leading to a house with a chimney, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.
A cozy living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a rug.
A stone building with a white door, a small garden area with plants, and a stone pathway.
A stone building with a tiled roof, a stone pathway, and a grassy area with a bench and potted plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cairngorms National Park

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Grantown-on-Spey, SCT
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Macallan Distillery
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, CairnGorm Mountain
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Grantown-on-Spey

Grantown-on-Spey is home to this cottage. Ballindalloch Castle and Knockando Woolmill are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Craig MacLean Leisure Centre and Snail Maze.
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Grantown-on-Spey, SCT

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lecht Ski Resort - 48 min drive - 45.4 km
  • Macallan Distillery - 53 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Speyside Cooperage - 58 min drive - 48.0 km
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 59 min drive - 57.9 km

Getting around

  • Carrbridge Station - 26 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Fish Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪KJ’s Bothy Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Maclean's Highland Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Grantown Diner & Takeaway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Craig Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable Highland Speyside cottage with stunning views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Comfortable Highland Speyside cottage with stunning views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable Highland Speyside cottage with stunning views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable Highland Speyside cottage with stunning views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable Highland Speyside cottage with stunning views located?

Set in Grantown-on-Spey, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of River Spey, Craig MacLean Leisure Centre and Cairngorms National Park. Anagach Woods and Grantown Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

Beautiful cottage, more than ample accommodation for our 8 adults and 1 dog group. Beautiful setting, rural but close enough to towns and activities. Great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a stunning house and location. We could not have asked for a more perfect Scottish winter break with the family. So quiet and serene. Magnificent views. Lovely, welcoming host. We hope to be back as still so much to explore.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wildlife haven

Cosy comfortable relaxing home from home. Fantastic views tucked away in peace and quiet to enjoy the many wildlife visitors.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay as 9 people, staying with our extended family for the week. The house was so comfortable and nice and spacious I had the best nights sleep in ages. Also having an electric car charger available at the property was such a god send in an evening after a long day exploring the local area. We really enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the houses location and watching the wildlife (deer, hares, rabbits, birds of prey). Lois was a great host very responsive and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely stay here again if we can.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil location and great setting for Speyside Visit

We traveled as a multi-generational group of 10 and really enjoyed our stay. The lounge was great and the pictures do not do it justice….it was just so nice sitting and watching the scenery. This is a tranquil location close to many Speyside distilleries - so very convenient if that is your goal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay in the house. It is fully equipped and perfect for a big group with a lot of space so that different activities can be carried out at the same time. We enjoyed amazing weather and we could make use of the splendid lawn in front of the living room!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your kind words. I am so pleased you had a great time, pls come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at Aird

Aird really suited our family get together, with plenty of space. Preparing meals and eating together around the big dining table an relaxing on the sofas in the lounge.Great centre for exploring local attractions including the Spey steam railway and the Landmark Trust centre at Corbridge.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2025
I am delighted you had a lovely time! Please come again!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A remote place with all the essentials in the house. Fully equipped kitchen. Cozy living room for evening chats. And lots of options to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025
Thank you, I am delighted you had a lovely time. Pls come again! Lois
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Amazing property and house. Very large, and extremely well kept. Highly suggest having a car that has high clearance due to the dirt road that leads to the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May, 2025
Thank you for your lovely comments. I’m delighted you enjoyed the house. Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highland House

Great location for peaceful holiday and days out, loved the homely feeling as soon as we entered the house, totally silent and dark at night for a good night's sleep, owner was always available to answer any questions, Thanks again Lois, would highly recommend holidaying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2022
Thank you for your kind review. I am delighted you had a good week. Please come again!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and relaxing

The house was our base for the Moray 6 Days of Orienteering. We were running every day so did not have the opportunity to visit the local area but the scenery was very pleasant and the house was nice and spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your nice review. I am pleased you had a lovely time. Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yes, the sun does shine in Scotland!

We had a glorious week staying in this lovely house. Inevitably, to get to the bigger hills, lochs, local towns and historic sites involves driving. But there are great walks which are much more local, taking in forest and hillside, with alot of variation. The house is super comfortable for a group of family and friends. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this house unreservedly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

We had a lovely stay at this well equipped and spacious property. It feels remote but is a relatively short drive to attractions such as Landmark, Aviemore and excellent access to the Speyside Whiskey trail. The children enjoyed the bikes, wildlife and board games kept us all entertained. Kitchen had everytbing we needed and had no problem getting shopping delivered. Would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere peaceful and away from some of the busier towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I’m glad you had a great time and enjoyed the house. Pls do come again
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Farmhouse Atmosphere

Very quiet with excellent views of the surrounding farmlands. Don’t drive your low ground clearance sports car and stop in Aviemore and pick up groceries on the way there. It is about 10 miles to the store. That said, would definitely do it again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2024
Yes, no low-slung sports cars please! Glad you had a great time. Please do come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Idyllic Escape for the Whole Family in the Highlands

We had a very pleasant time at Lois' house. The directions were well explained, so we found the house quickly. It is wonderfully nestled in the heart of the Highlands, and each of us enjoyed the unique view of the landscape every morning and evening. Daily encounters with various animals and nature were a memorable experience. The house provides all the amenities you would need as a vacationer, plus great extras like games, books, and information about the area. Shopping is convenient in the nearby towns. Our children had their own rooms and could play and run around outside. Whether indoors or outdoors, our stay in Aird was thoroughly special and beautiful. Thank you very much!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2024
Thank you for your lovely review, I am delighted you had such a lovely time at Aird. Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent house in beautiful Speyside

We stayed for a week in early September with two other couples. The house was spacious, warm and comfortable with a large sitting room with ample space for everyone to socialise in the evenings. It is situated in a very peaceful rural location, being surrounded by fields and with young game birds running around close by, but is not far from the amenities of Grantown-on-Spey and the Speyside Malt Whisky route. There is a surprising amount to do in the area. The drive to Braemar from the house is particularly spectacular as it crosses the Cairngorms. We enjoyed visiting Ballindaloch Castle and Gardens, Elgin Cathedral, Loch Garten and doing tours of The Glenlivet distillery, Speyside Cooperage and the textile mill at Johnstons of Elgin. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great week fishing at tulchan n. So the house is very well located fur us

Only negative was there was no bins for sorting recycling. Except at the end of the road a mile away! Every area of Scotland seems to have a different idea. Hopefully we got it right.🙏🤞
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grantown-on-Spey Home Review

Description provided and reality were an exact match. Communication with Lois was excellent and quick. We were looking for a quiet location where the three groups in our family could mix in a comfortable setting. This worked very well for us. The property is a family retreat for Lois and provided a really nice “lived in” feel. Just what we needed. Perfect !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2021
Thank you for your kind words. I’m delighted you had a good time. Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great holiday home from home

This is a beautiful property to stay in. Virtually all you desire. Lighting a bit dark in the lounge, more bulbs needed, but ok if no other lamps stop working. The accommodation is fantastically equipped. One slight improvement for so many would be a bigger toaster but hi that is nothing. All 9 of us thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cairngorms retreat

Our group of two families had a lovely week in Aird. It really is a special place, and the photos don't quite do it justice. The living room with its big picture window was the perfect place to spend an afternoon or an evening. And when the evening sun was out, it was great sitting at the table in the front garden. Wherever we were, there was always a wide array of wildlife to see - from stoats to kites to bats, deer and red squirrels. The kids (ages 5-9) all had a lovely time - and were delighted to find a whole box of toys to play with when they weren't exploring the fields and gardens around the house. The property is close to Grantown where there's shops and pubs. And there were lots of walks and great days out within an easy drive. Lois was a great host and easy to get hold of. We'd highly recommend a stay at Aird.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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