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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
37 Customer Reviews
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"We had a lovely weeks stay in Steam Cottage."
It was clean, warm and comfortable and especially liked the fact all logs and kindling were provided.Highlight of the cottage was watching the steam train go past while sitting in the lovely conservatory.
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"Comfortable, clean and accommodating owner."
Loved the steam train and handy for other attractions.
Thank you for your lovely comments and for being such great guests. Looking forward to seeing you return in the not too distant future Property Owner
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"Lovely clean well equipped cottage."
We had a lovely stay!
So glad you had a lovely stay in Steam Cottage. Hope to see you again soon Property Owner
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"Home owner very helpful when we had a small problem."
Thank you for your great feedback and being such lovely guests. We hope to welcome you again soon Property Owner
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"Excellent property with all everything we needed during our stay."
Fantastic location with lots to see and do close by.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We look forward to welcoming you again in the not too distant future Property Owner
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"There was information about equipment in the property, but the files were somewhat chaotic."
I suggest that the owner should make this information more organised.
Thank you for your lovey feedback and for bringing to our attention the equipment files which we will update on our next visit Thanks again for choosing our property for your visit to Aviemore and we hope to welcome you again soon Property Owner
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"A fabulous cottage steam cottage where we stayed,very well maintained and comfortable ,lots to see and do in Aviemore itself ,would thoroughly recomend."
Thank you so much for your lovely review - hope to see you back soon Property Owner
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"Nice, comfortable place and a good base to work out of."
Love having the steam railway at the bottom of the garden. The conservatory is a real, spacious, bonus.
Thank you for being such great guests and taking the time to write such a lovely review. So glad you enjoyed the steam railway at the bottom of the garden. Our favorite part of Steam Cottage. We hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
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"A very cosy cottage with everything that you would need for a stay in the highlands."
Central to a number of activities in the heart of Scotland.
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such a lovely review. So glad you enjoyed Steam Cottage and we would love to welcome you again Property Owner
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"Good location."
Kitchen well equipped. Cleaned well. Good TV. Conservatory nice but could do with upgrading.
Thank you so much for your feedback. With regard to the conservatory we are planning some improvements ensuring that guests continue to enjoy this lovely space. We look forward to welcoming you again in the not too distant future. Property Owner
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"The best place we've stayed In aviemore!"
Lovely place, convinuent location. No problems, have seen other people complaining about the heating in the conservatory, but if you switch it on, just go in 15 minutes later and it's fine, just cook you breakfast while it kicks in! Already booked for the next stay.
So pleased you had such a great stay in Steam Cottage and thank you for being such great guests. Look forward to welcoming you on your next visit Property Owner
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"Very clean and comfortable stay."
It's not too far to walk into town.
So glad you enjoyed your stay in Aviemore and at Steam Cottage. We hope to see you again in the not too distant future Property Owner
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"A very well maintained and comfortable property."
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We hope to welcome you again soon Property Owner
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"Thank you for a very pleasant stay."
The cottage is extremely well equipped and easily walkable to Aviemore. A well equipped welcome tray was prepared for arrival, though we would love to see Fairtrade products used. The only minor issue (twin vs double bed) was sorted out within hours by the owner, who has excellent communication. The garden is very nice, should you be lucky enough to have good weather, and the conservatory makes a lovely dining room and relaxation in the rain! We didn't have need of a log fire, but there was plentiful wood. A huge TV and DVD player were welcome in the evenings. Nearby is a Fish and Chip shop, Pizzaria and Co-Op, with a large Tesco and Aldi etc in Aviemore itself. Highly recommended.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time at Steam Cottage and we hope to welcome you again soon. Property Owner
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"A very comfortable place to stay, the description was very accurate."
The kitchen was very well equipped (including an oven dish the right size for baking camembert!). A very quiet location. Didnt take full advantage of the bathtub, but it was great to be able to soak tired feet while showering! Clear instructions and good communication with the owners.
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"Excellent home, very clean and good quality furniture and linens."
Only negative was two seater couch could have been more comfortable. House has everything you need, we spent more time indoors as we went during December and Aviemore gave us lots of snow, log fire was excellent super warm and easy to use house was very warm and cozy. Will hopefully be back in the spring
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. So glad you enjoyed your stay at Steam Cottage and in Aviemore. Hope to be able to welcome you again in the spring Property Owner
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"Lovely cosy cottage, some problems, but owner S."
Peat was very helpful and quick to sort out the problems, location excellent for walks. Would recommend this delightful cottage... Gwen and Richard June 2021
Thank for taking the time to register your lovely feedback, and for being so understanding when an unforeseen issues arose, glad we were able to get this sorted promptly, we would love to welcome back at the property and hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
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"I have booked with you before and upon entering I have said this is lovely, I did not get this feeling with cottage, It just did not look as nice as it looked on booking."
It looked rather dull a couple of the chairs in the living room one looked rather dirty, the other had stains and even the sofa coverings looked in need of a wash the sofa was a little tired. The fire glass was black you could not see it when lit it was in need of a good clean. My preference when it comes to towels in rented places they should be white, like the bedding that was lovely clean and white. The cooker hood had not been given a clean for quite sometime so was the cottage give a full COVID CLEAN in the first place. The hoover was full of dirt it had not been emptied for us. I left a note for the owner about that and the cooker hood. I was under the impression with COVID all places are given a more thorough clean, and I feel this was not a shame really because it is a nice cottage and with the Steam Train running at the back it really could be a beautiful place if only give just a quick coat of paint more where the fire is because the ceiling has not been done when that fire was put in. Sorry to complain but if people keep writing in the visitors book all is lovely things will never be sorted.
We are sorry to hear that you have not experienced our usual high standards of cleanliness during your recent visit. I have passed your comments onto my cleaner so that they may address the issues raised accordingly. Unfortunately we had a leak from the water tank which caused water damage to the living room ceiling just prior to re-opening and this has taken longer to repair than we would have liked due to availability of parts. We have new sofas for both the living room and conservatory on order and they are due to be delivered in early July. I can also confirm that the living room chair has now been replaced. Thank you for taking the time to bring these issues to my attention. We ask that guests bring issues to our attention as soon as they arise, if possible during their stay, in order that we can respond immediately. Once again please accept my apologies for not receiving the standard either you or we would expect. Property Owner
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"Hi we had a great time at the cottage."
The beds were comfortable and it was very clean. There were a lot of nice walks nearby and also cycle tracks. We would come again.
We are so pleased you had a great time at Steam Cottage and look forward to seeing you again in the not too distant future Property Owner
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"Every thing was exactly as expected completely satisfied with the accommodation recommend it to anyone."
Thank you for your lovely comments and for choosing our property for your stay. We hope to welcome you again soon Property Owner
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"The use of the shed to store our bikes was really useful."
The house was warm. The hosts left out vittles which was really nice. We also got a view of the Steam railway as it came past the house during lunch.
Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you again in the not too distant future Property Owner
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"The house was very clean and well appointed."
Clear instructions for the use of facilities i.e. the fire and washing machine. Lovely to be able to watch the steam train going past from the good sized conservatory. Walking distance to lots of shops. Would recommend visiting the fudge shop and brewery and also a very local co-op.
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"Arriving late in the evening, in the rain, not an issue, however if the outside light was on a sensor it would have made things a lot easier to unlock the small key safe and made for a pleasant arrival."
We also received an email, requesting the arrival time, we assumed this was so the heating would have been put on to make our arrival nice and cosy! Being in the hospitality business ourselves, it appeared with the long list of do's and don'ts was a little unwelcoming. We felt very uncomfortable that if we did not leave with everything done, we would be charged, as we had to leave really early this was a challenge. Obviously in hospitality, we all need to make a buck or two, but good/excellent service does play an important role in this. Based on the above, we would find it very difficult to recommend to our friends
Thank you for your comments regarding your stay at Steam Cottage. I was sorry to hear that the heating was not on on your arrival, this should have been the case and I can only apologise that it was not. Thank you for the suggestion of a sensor for the light at the entrance door. This is a great idea and we are hoping to install a new light within the next few weeks. Property Owner
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"I love Steam Cottage in Aviemore and would recommend to anyone."
It is very peaceful being situated at the far end of the village. I especially love watching and hearing the Steam trains from the garden and the conservatory. The log burning fire with it's own wood store is a bonus too!
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"Nice little cottage,well located, perfectly clean and comfortable ,well equiped."
We have appreciated the conservatory .
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"We had a lovely half-term week at Steam Cottage, as despite the lack of snow, we still managed two days skiiing at The Lecht, and then cycling from Boat of Garten to Loch Garten, train rides and a visit to the Highland WiIdlife Park."
The cottage is warm, welcoming and well-equipped, and perfectly situated for the facilities in Aviemore and the surrounding area.
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"A lovely cosy bungalow in a spectacular location."
spending great days in the splendour of autumn, with stunning colours, and well managed forests. Footpaths are well maintained and everywhere is litter free. I had a morning doing a hilltop walk with the rangers and other walkers to meet up with the herds of very friendly, yet wild reindeer. This had to be the highlight of my holiday. Then to return to a lovely warm and welcoming bungalow - just couldn't be better. It was great to see the steam train running across the bottom of the garden, and of course we had a trip on the train, ending with lunch in the cairngorm hotel. The people in Scotland are very friendly and helpful. I would definitely go again and recommend steam cottage to all my friends and family. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We are so pleased that you had such an enjoyable stay in Steam Cottage as well as in Aviemore. Property Owner
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"Steam Cottage makes a perfect base for a Cairngorm holiday."
It is within easy distance to shops, cafes, restaurants, and all the local activities. Also the cottage itself is like a home away from home, so cosy and comfortable. Its also well equipped, particularly in the kitchen department, with appliances and utensils.
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"Great little cottage we'll equipped in kitchen could do with updating sofas not ..."
Great little cottage we'll equipped in kitchen could do with updating sofas not very comfortable all ways slipping on to floor
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"Lovely cottage."
Well situated to visit the Spey area. Slightly too far to walk into town for older people! The cottage was very well equipped.
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"Really enjoyed our stay in Aviemore."
Staying in the double room, it was a delight to wake in the morning and step straight out into the conservatory. Lovely scenic area which is close to many interesting activities. Had a great time!
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"Steam was a good base for skiing."
Comfortable, clean and within easy reach of amenities could not ask for more.
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"Nice holiday in a lovely place."
Thank you for going extra steps for us (Christmas tree!)
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"Steam Cottage is in a very central position for enjoying all areas around Aviemore and there are good eating places for all tastes about."
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"It was a good base to enjoy the Cairngorms."
We found the cottage cozy and warm and had everything that we needed for our stay.
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"Very comfortable, plenty for kids to do and an amazing log fire."
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"There is a shower over the bath."
It would be a good idea to put some hand rails on the wall. and maybe a non slip mat in the bath. Being of a certain age, It can be very treacherous trying to step in and out of the bath and some help from a hand rail would be an advantage, the ones on the side of the bath are too low down. Also the water from the shower is not very warm. Everything else couldn't have been better, we had a great holiday, Thank you.
Summary
- All ground floor
- Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Sitting room with woodburning stove
- Sun-room with dining area, comfy seating and doors to rear garden.
- Electric central heating with woodburning stove
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, DVDs and games
- Fuel, power and logs for stove inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot and highchair
- Off road parking for 2 cars
- Lockable shed for boots/bikes etc
- Front lawned garden, enclosed rear lawned garden with furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 5 mins walk
- Note: There is a railway line situated next to the rear garden meaning some noise will be audible when steam trains pass.Please note - Access is after 4pm and departure is by 10am
- Note: This property has a minimum 3 night stay
The property
A tastefully presented semi-detached cottage located on the outskirts of the vibrant town of Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park.
This well appointed, single-storey cottage is extremely homely and welcoming with touches of tartan furnishings and a warming woodburning stove.
The modern, fully fitted kitchen is well-equipped and leads to a spacious sun-room which has a dining area, seating area and views of the pretty garden.
The cosy and comfortable sitting room in this cottage near Aviemore houses the woodburning stove, along with a wall mounted TV and a number of books, DVDs and games, which are provided for your enjoyment.
Completing the accommodation at your Aviemore holiday home are two lovely bedrooms, both with a hairdryer provided, and a bathroom.
The neat enclosed rear garden at this Aviemore cottage is an ideal place to sit out with a cold drink on a summer's day, whilst waving to the visitors who are enjoying a steam train ride on the Strathspey Steam Railway line.
Aviemore itself has a fabulous choice of shops, restaurants and pubs, whilst the Cairngorms is an ideal place for those interested in outdoor activities such as mountain climbing, hill walking, quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, watersports and wildlife spotting.
This lovely cottage near Aviemore is the perfect base for a couple or family at any time of the year.
EPC Rating: Band D
About the location
AVIEMORE
Inverness 30 miles.
Situated in the heart of the Scottish Highlands and in the Cairngorms National Park, Aviemore is an ideal holiday location. The area offers good fishing, superb walking in the surrounding hills and woodland, and golfing on the many fine courses in the area. There is also sailing, riding and birdwatching, with rare species to be found including Ospreys and Capercaillie. You will find Aviemore an ideal base for touring the Highlands and nearby Grampians. The landscape is dotted with historic castles and tempting distilleries, while the region is known to millions as the setting for the popular TV series 'Monarch of the Glen'. Enjoy fishing on the majestic River Spey all summer, and winter skiing on the Cairngorms and Lecht ski centres, appealing to thrill-seekers and novices alike. There's a swimming pool and championship golf course, and with a wide choice of restaurants, bars and hotels in the town, many with live entertainment throughout the season, you may find yourself having a "Highland Fling"!
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Note: This property has a minimum 3 night stay