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Sleeps 10 in 3 double rooms, 1 twin room and 1 pull out bed

Family-friendly holiday home in Aviemore with a hot tub

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Black Grouse Lodge view of house and Cairngorm Mountains
Black Grouse Lodge view of house from front
Black Grouse Lodge hot tub and table
Black Grouse Lodge dining table and sofas
Black Grouse Lodge kitchen and table

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Aviemore, Highland
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairngorm Brewery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Strathspey Steam Railway
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 Landmark Forest Adventure Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Cairngorm Reindeer Herd and Highland Wildlife Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Aviemore, Highland

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairngorm Brewery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Craigellachie National Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 3 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Range - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬6 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 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

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and tidy and ideally located within the town. Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Excellent

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!
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10/10 Excellent

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen I.

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.
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8/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Excellent

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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 ❤️
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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!
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8/10 Good

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.
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Moira M.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian T.

Stunning property in heart of Aviemore

This is a stunning and secluded home with plenty space for the entire family located in the heart of Aviemore. It has amazing views towards the Cairngorms, which keep everyone in awe as the weather changes. The housekeeping staff were extremely helpful and friendly. We called for extra bedding and someone was at the door half an hour later with additional bedding and offered to law the bed up for us. We also had an issue with the tumble drier and again we had someone out that day to look at it. The house has many extras for keeping everyone happy with hot tub and a trampoline and Xbox for the kids. This is an amazing property located on the Aviemore circular which is fab for walking and cycling. A beautiful home to base a stay from with all local amenities within walking distance and other attractions such as Landmark and Wildlife park only 10-15 minutes drive. Thoroughly recommend BGL to all.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

A Week With Family

We had a fantastic week at Black Grouse. We are a party of 6 adults and 2 kids, the house has plenty of space for everyone, with a large lounge as well as seating areas around the house and a large dining table which can easily seat 12. The bedrooms were comfortable and the bathrooms had great showers. The kitchen is well equipped with a range style cooker but one oven door didn't shut properly and the fridge freezer is quite small for the number of people that the house can hold, there is another small fridge but a big fridge freezer would be a great addition. The hot tub was a favourite for everyone, although the cover clips need renewed. We were there during Storm Kathleen and the cover blew off and the tub got a lot of debris in it. The maintenance came the next day and changed the water so top marks to them. The house is about a 15 minute walk to Aviemore and is situated beside the Aviemore Circular so you can walk that route if you want to avoid the road. Loads to do in the area we done quad bikes, tubing, wildlife park and visited Loch Morlich. We really enjoyed our stay and already booked for next year before we left.
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6/10 Okay

Susie R.

Great property but needing some attention to bring it back to the standard advertised.

This was our first time booking with Great North Lodges and unfortunately we have been left feeling disappointed in Black Grouse Lodge. It's a beautiful property in an excellent location with stunning views across to the Cairngorms and a private back garden. However, we did not feel the housekeeping was to the standard it should be. We found blueberries on the floor in the utility room on arrival, food left in the freezer, countless dirty dishes/glasses in the cupboards, leaking radiator in the kitchen. The living room curtains and pole fell on top of us when we tried to close the curtains at night as it was not secured and the carpet in the living room was threadbare. Outside there was a couple of sleepers broken/ missing on the bridge which left a gaping hole through to the river below. Other than a plant pot, there was nothing at all to stop people, children or dogs from potentially stepping on this which we considered to be incredibly dangerous. We found the property to be 'a bit tired' and in need of some work and attention to bring it back up to the standard advertised on GNL website.

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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.

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