Ptarmigan

46 Customer Reviews

• "Very comfortable and well equipped property."

  This was our third visit and would certainly come back again. Love the remoteness and the peace and quiet.

  Hello - thank you so much for your feedback and your return visit :-) would be great to understand your 75% for cleanliness so we can report back to the company that does the turn around for us. Many thanks Sonia Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nikki4.7★Nov 2024

• "Beautiful cottage and location."

  A few things could do with modernising. The lounge sofa’s have seen better days and could do with replacing. The en-suite mattress could do with replacing with an actual king size and not two single’s. Very uncomfortable and lumpy. Other than these it was a perfect get away! Beautiful touch with welcome goodies it was truly a beautiful place to be. We will be returning

  Reviewed by Stephen4.4★Oct 2024

• "Loved the relative isolation."

  Loved the peace and quiet, the space of the property, it was warm and cosy. Perfect for a restful break. Even the potholed track from main road, to the bungalow, didn't put us off. Thank you, to the owner.

  Reviewed by Bernadette5.0★Sep 2024

• "Great cottage, very spacious, its good for all sorts of visitors, ie family, elderly etc."

  My only moan is the couches are too low for comfort, but my moan is someone elses preference. I highly recommend this property.

  Reviewed by David4.7★Sep 2024

• "Fantastic spacious house, ideal for the six of us, one who has limited mobility so a bungalow is ideal."

  Shame that the main entrance has a massive step which she couldn't manage so we had to have a plan B. The track was not as bad as previous reviews had led us to believe, take it steady is my advice. The house had everything that we needed and more, great location and loads of wildlife to watch -bring binoculars. It was lovely to come back to after a day out, a real home from home, we hope to be back

  Reviewed by Catherine4.7★Aug 2024

• "The cottage is brilliant."

  We were two couples, so plenty of room and all the facilities were as described. The track to the cottage is very ‘potted’ but you just have to drive carefully. We would come back again

  That's great to hear, thank you! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Aug 2024

• "A lovely comfortable cottage in a stunning location."

  We could have easily spent all day looking at the views and watching the wildlife in the spacious garden. There is a lot to see and do for all ages in the area. Thank you for the welcome pack of Scottish goodies. We were very sad to leave.

  Reviewed by Sheena4.7★Aug 2024

• "Das Haus liegt mitten in wunderschöner Natur, bietet ausreichend Platz für sechs Personen und ist sehr gut ausgestattet."

  Einziger Kritikpunkt ist, dass die Zufahrt in einem wirklich schlechten Zustand, mit vielen Schlaglöchern ist. Mit einem SUV ist das kein Problem, aber ohne Reparatur könnte ein normaler PKW zukünftig aufsetzen.

  Reviewed by Ralf3.8★Jul 2024

• "A great property for a family holiday."

  Reviewed by Moray3.8★Jul 2024

• "Fabulous holiday in this lovely holiday home :) We are very into outdoor activities and the accommodation caters very well for this with excellent bike storage facilities, and a great utility area with drying cupboard and plenty of space for outdoor kit."

  Also very comfortable living spaces, well stocked kitchen and spacious comfortable bedrooms. Great views from the property, and lots of visiting local wildlife, enjoyed watching the hares in the garden from the windows and deer grazing in the surrounding fields. Would definitely visit again!

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2024

• "Loved this house very roomy would definitely stay again we had a problem with the heating but it was sorted within the hour great service, very clean, the plates etc could do with updating as very scratched not very good quality and the WiFi is non existent but it’s comfortable and quiet loved it."

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  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Jun 2024

• "Very nice, clean, comfortabel house"

  Reviewed by Hettie5.0★May 2024

• "The route description needs to be adjusted, there is an extra roll container on the road."

  . It was a very bumby road to the cottage, maybe fill some holes with rocks? But it was doable if you drove calmly. Very cosy and spacious house with a well equipped kitchen. Very stunning vieuws, from the house, we saw lot's of animals/birds. We loved the holiday there!!

  Reviewed by Alexander5.0★May 2024

• "A really enjoyable stay at a beautiful cottage with stunning views of the mountains."

  Everything we needed was provided. Clean, tidy, warm and very comfortable. An ideal base for exploring the area. We are keen wildlife watchers and saw lots from the cottage. We had Hares and deers in front of the window and a quick glance of a stoat. Lots of birds flew over during our stay. Would highly recommend this property. We were very grateful for our welcome pack after our long journey. Would love to go back one day.

  Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Apr 2024

• "Superb Cottage."

  Very cosy and spacious. Well equipped kitchen. Our week included Storm Gerrit. In spite of this, the causeway was manageable even in VW polos. We were however glad we had taken jump start kits and used them as power packs to charge phones during the 8 hour power outage. We had easy access to the reindeer sanctuary, Green lake and Loch Morlich as well as Aviemore for shopping. The walks we did were stunning - a great white Christmas!

  Hi Ruth, so glad you enjoyed your stay! Your snowy Christmas was well deserved after a big storm and power cut! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Dec 2023

• "We all absolutely loved the cottage."

  I had seen the photos on line and thought it looked lovely but the pics don’t really do it justice. It is a huge property. 5 of us stayed and we had another 3 family members visit for lunch and there was so much space. The views are stunning, I was very sad to leave. And the beds were very comfortable which seems to be a rarity with holiday letting. I slept very well, the house was very clean and near to so many places of interest. There are lots of games and dvds you can watch and even a table football which the kids loved. The owners were very generous to leave us lots of lovely Christmas treats. It was unexpected and much welcomed. The kids practically screamed when they saw, the chocolates, cakes, stollen bites, chocolate coins etc!! So to summarise, I would not hesitate to recommend this cottage and I would gladly stay again.

  Thanks so much Rachael for your feedback - so glad you had such a wonderful stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rachael5.0★Dec 2023

• "We will return"

  Great to hear :-) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hermen4.4★Nov 2023

• "In a word. Perfect."

  Thanks Alan - great to hear :-) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Nov 2023

• "Our 2nd stay at this property."

  We love it due to the lovely open plan of the spacious living area, find it very well equipped and make use of the great bike storage and airing cupboard for all our walking and cycling stuff. We will certainly come back and stay again.

  Thanks Nicola - great to hear :-) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nikki5.0★Nov 2023

• "Everything was great, really well equipped and cosy."

  Wildlife and birdlife was amazing! We absolutely loved it and look forward to returning.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Sep 2023

• "Fantastic place to stay, beautiful wildlife to watch from the house and very peaceful."

  We enjoyed the location and the house very much, with easy short drives to many Munro walks and woodlands. Only one recommendation for improvement, a few smaller pots and pans would be useful.

  Thanks Ashifa for your feedback - will sort out some new smaller pans :-) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ashifa5.0★Sep 2023

• "It was very comfortable and very pleasant."

  We really enjoyed our stay and thanks to the hosts for setting it up well.

  Thanks for feedback - all noted and in hand. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sathya4.4★Jul 2023

• "We really enjoyed the Ptarmigan cottage."

  A wonderfull house in a very quiet landscape

  So glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Uwe5.0★Jun 2023

• "Great property, much bigger inside than we expected."

  Wildlife literally comes to the door (hares, stoats and deer). Ideal location for exploring the local area, walking and birdwatching. Yes the track is a bit bumpy but you are told about this, just drive slowly! We got lucky with the weather so didn't spend much time indoors but really liked the layout of the property. Hopfully we'll be back, especially at such a reasonable price.

  Great to hear - thanks David Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★May 2023

• "The property was clean and very cosy, and we appreciated that being minus11 for 2 day The only negative thing I can say is the track leading down to Ptarmigan had a lot of potholes due to lots of use from farm vehicles but cannot fault the cottage plenty of wildlife to see and so peaceful."

  Would return.

  Thanks Doreen - glad it stayed warm and cosy for you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Doreen5.0★Mar 2023

• "Had a fantastic week staying in Ptarmigan."

  The house itself was very spacious and comfortable, and exactly as described. The views from the house, and the surrounding area are stunning.

  Thanks for your lovely feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Feb 2023

• "Very nice property with all that you need to spend a week with the family."

  The cottage is in a remote place, very quiet where you can relax and from there you can drive to all the places you can visit in the natural parc. Highly recommended

  Thanks Razvan for your recommendation :-) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Razvan5.0★Feb 2023

• "This was a delightful property in which to stay."

  Roomy, comfortable, well equipped and a peaceful tranquil setting. A few little niggles with some of the fittings (broken draw in kitchen, towel rail in bathroom). The long access drive was rather agricultural and unpleasant in the dark. Overall we would definitely book again.

  Thanks for feedback - all sorted now :-) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Niall4.1★Oct 2022

• "Only complaints from any of our group was that the sofas were uncomfortable and ..."

  Only complaints from any of our group was that the sofas were uncomfortable and the internet was a bit patchy but the views from the house are absolutely amazing and we wouldn’t hesitate to return again in the future, if you’re looking for a perfect base to explore the cairngorms and Inverness then look no further

  Reviewed by Justin4.4★Sep 2022

• "A beautiful property in an absolutely stunning location, we were bowled over by all the wildlife right outside out windows."

  The 'unmade farmtrack' to the property is fine for normal cars (something we were concerned about), you just need to drive slowly. The property itself was clean and had everything we needed. It was a great size, plenty of room for a family of 6 and the football table was a huge hit with my children.

  Reviewed by Rebecca4.7★Jul 2022

• "Lovely peaceful location - second year we have stayed."

  This year the house felt tired and in need of updating. Wi-fi was painfully slow, showers not great, clothes moths in bedrooms not welcome, cooker very slow and limited frying pans. It just needs a bit of an upgrade to reflect the cost of the week but otherwise a nice house - just felt a bit 3 star.

  Reviewed by Ian3.4★Jun 2022

• "Great space for staying with extended family."

  Lovely setting. Mattresses and living room seats could do with being replaced. Mattresses were very soft which caused back problems for some guests. Kitchen could be a little better equipped with pots and pans.

  Reviewed by Emma3.1★Apr 2022

• "Ptarmigan is really spacious and comfortable, and has the most wonderful views."

  If you like beautiful scenery and wildlife, it is a fantastic place to stay.

  Reviewed by Ailish4.4★Jul 2021

• "A nice deceptively large cottage in a good setting with great wildlife to be seen."

  Good comfortable beds but some of the lounge seating not so comfy. Dirty oven trays but that was obviously down to the previous guests not having cleaned them. Could do with decent outdoor furniture as existing table etc rather run down. Track down to cottage has some pretty large holes. Don't attempt to bring your supercar down! Overall though, an enjoyable stay and would be happy to return there.

  Reviewed by Graham3.4★Jul 2021

• "The first thing we noticed was how spacious this property was, it has all the things you need to have a comfortable week, the surrounding wildlife was incredible, the garden is just enough to have a kick about etc, the local convenience store isn’t too far away and Tesco will deliver an online shop to this location, the only downside was the drive, when we booked we owned a Land Rover so the drive wouldn’t have been an issue, we own a mid sized family hatchback now and it was a bit tricky in some places, the drive is a long windy stoney track and some of the dips did damage the plastic under trays of the car, this probably won’t apply to some cars which sit a bit higher and certainly 4x4s will fly up there, it’s just a small downside of a truly lovely cottage."

  Reviewed by Jonathan3.8★Jul 2021

• "Wonderful location - very peaceful and surrounded by wildlife including hares, roe deer, long-eared owls, barn owls and red squirrels in the local patch of forest."

  The gravel track leading down to the cottage was very bumpy and not recommended for lowered /sports vehicles but once at the property you really didn't feel like you wanted to go back out! The bungalow is very spacious, with windows all around so had a great feeling of space. Heating system very good (although we had good weather in June) and really there was not much to fault - in fact we immediately rebooked for 2022!

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jun 2021

• "Lovely cottage in a fabulous location for spotting wildlife."

  Well stocked kitchen with all mod-cons and laundry area. Large dining table (take cushions if you plan on lingering over food as wooden seats a little hard) or high stools at breakfast bar. Lounge and Games Room were spacious - games room currently not stocked due to Covid but I believe usually has board games available. The corner settee was very soft and comfortable but the other two were rather hard and with no arms we didn't find them as comfortable but that is personal preference someone else may well prefer those to the softer settee. Fast wifi that didn't drop out at all whilst we were there. Also got a good mobile phone signal. Great shower in both the bathroom and the ensuite. Very nice bedrooms with comfortable beds. The pillows were a little flat for our liking (but may suit others) - as there were only 3 of us we took the pillows out of the spare room and had 4 pillows each. Overall I would say practically perfect.

  Reviewed by John4.7★May 2021

• "Seating in Lounge was ok for lounging but not suitable for elderly who had trouble getting out of low seating."

  This was our only issue of a lovely property.

  Reviewed by Terry4.4★May 2021

• "A really lovely house."

  We loved spending our evenings watching the hares and the deer. Nice walk through the woods very close by. Comfy bedrooms and a nice kitchen.

  Reviewed by L5.0★May 2021

• "The cottage is in an idyllic position with far reaching views to the Cairngorm mountains."

  There is wildlife and lots of birds all around. We saw deer, hares, and red squirrels in the woods behind the house. We have done lots of walking, which was brilliant as we were very lucky to have beautiful weather. The sunrise and sunsets at the cottage are truly spectacular.

  Reviewed by Deborah4.7★Sep 2020

• "Ptarmigan was absolutely lovely it was so exciting entering for the first time with all of the lovely big rooms beautifully carpeted and so comfortable."

  The kitchen was lovely and the views from the kitchen window were spectacular. Everything was presented really nicely with a lovely big TV in the living area and wifi was great. The property was well heated and cozy we just loved everything about it. The only downside and it was really quite trivial was the track way to the cottage we appreciated it was classed as unmade but there were a lot of holes and some of them were quite big, we had a large 4x4 so it didn't matter to us too much but I think if anyone had a small car it would be quite bone rattling. Overall we loved every minute of our holiday and if we could've picked the cottage up and took it with us we would have. Thank you so much for making our holiday so enjoyable - Billings from Somerset

  Reviewed by Anita Rose5.0★Feb 2020

• "We enjoyed the snow while we stayed at the property we had everything we needed to have a relaxing holiday"

  Reviewed by Razvan5.0★Feb 2020

• "The accommodation was perfect and such good value for money!"

  The beds were super comfy and we had so much room to spread out, we spent most of our time in the kitchen cooking and it was great to have the room to all hang out together in the space. Will definitely be back and would totally recommend anytime to stay.

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Feb 2020

• "The cottage very comfortable, plenty of space, warm and cosy, outlook from the kitchen dinner was wonderful."

  Reviewed by Grahame5.0★Nov 2019

• "Absolutely loved staying in this homely, yet modern cottage."

  The living space is fantastic, the kitchen is great with all the amenities you'd need. It was warm and very clean, with comfortable beds and lots of towels. The surrounding area is beautiful and so quiet, the Cairngorms itself on the doorstep gave us lots of things to do everyday. Postcode given doesn't quite take you all the way but the written instructions were very easy to follow. Only thing missing (if you're really bothered) is WiFi, but we didn't need it, 4G service was reliable if you need the internet, but we'd taken lots of our own games and DVDs for entertainment. Would recommend it to anyone, 100%

  This property now has WiFi - December 2019 Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Oct 2019

• "The cottage was very suitable for the 6 of us who stayed the one night we had there."

  Unfortunately the WiFi advertised does not exist. It is still on Booking.com today(15th October 2019) as having WiFi. We are planning staying in the area next summer for a week. If the WiFi is installed by then,we would like to stay there again.

  This property now has WiFI - December 2019 Property Owner

  Reviewed by Douglas4.1★Oct 2019

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