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"The wrong indication of Baldow Cottage`s location at google maps etc."
is very unfortunate. We believed to have booked a remote cottage in the mountains north of and far from the A9. Instead the cottage is located inside Kincraig beside the B9152 which passes the garden and turned out to be very noisy from heavy traffic. Furthermore the images provided are not up to date esp. as far as the view out of the windows is concerned. You do not look out on to a nice meadow but at the houses of a new settlement. We recommend to let customers know this before booking. To find sleep in the first floor with the AGA oven set permanently to level 5 (as instructed by the owners) is a challenge when outside temperatures are above 25°C over the day and do not fall beneath 20°C at night. In the end we enjoyed our stay in Baldow Cottage because the surroundings are outstanding.
Thank you for your feedback.
We have spoken to Sykes Cottages to rectify the location shown on google maps, and it was made clear when directions were given, not to use SAT Nav, as the postcode is not 100% accurate.
The AGA Is now controlled electrically, and is the only source of heat in the kitchen.
We hope that you will return to the cottage again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Detlev3.4★Sep 2023
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"Disappointing."
Obviously no interest in the property or the families that visit.
Thank you for your feedback.
We are sorry that you felt this way. We are a family and enjoy our visits to the Highlands. The house is child friendly and contains everything that you need to enjoy a family holiday in a beautiful part of the world.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Terence1.3★Aug 2023
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"There was a problem with the security of this house."
On arrival we noticed that the back door wouldn't open. On closer inspection it appears that the locking mechanism is broken and has been replaced with two very flimsy looking toilet door bolts. This resulted in a few sleepless nights due to the sense of vulnerability and I finished my holiday more tired than when I started.
Lots of the cricket and dishes in the cupboard had food crumbs on them and we more or less washed all the dishes before using them.
Aside from these two issues, this is a very nice holiday house.
Thank you for your feedback.
The door was damaged the previous week by guests, and a temporary solution was in place, which was explained to you prior to arrival. We are sorry that you felt uneasy during your stay.
Cleanliness is our utmost priority that the house is clean on arrival, and I have raised your concerns with our housekeeper.
We hope you will consider a return visit to our house.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Moira3.4★Jul 2023
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"Ideal cottage to stay in for exploring the wonders of the Cairngorms."
Near Aviemore with lovely walks at Kincraig and Feshiebridge on your doorstep.
Thank you for your positive feedback.
We hope to see you again!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jul 2023
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"Overall very good stay and property."
-very helpful welcome pack -great fridge-freezer -having Sky TV was good (however despite following instructions we failed to get the kitchen TV to show Sky) - lovely warm Aga kitchen and heating system worked well What would have made 5stars: -providing a tea pot and a cafetière for coffee -better dusting (quite a few cobwebs) -providing more than two dishwasher tablets -maintenance/modernisation: second double bedroom had water marks and cracks on ceiling, quite a few water marks on side tables in the house. -having some basic games for families with kids
Thank you for your feedback.
We take concerns about the cleanliness very seriously , and have spoken to our housekeeper. We hope to see you again soon
Property Owner
Reviewed by Claire4.4★Jul 2023
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"We had a lovely week at the cottage."
It had everything we needed and was very comfortable. A great base for exploring.
Thank you for your positive feedback, we hope to see you again soon!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Claire4.7★Mar 2023
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"Cottage was very well located, very central to all the main attractions of Highland Perthshire and the Cairngorms National Park."
It was comfortable and cosy with a lovely open fire and Sky TV in a number of rooms. Facilities were good, especially the Aga but cottage would have benefitted from an additional toilet/bathroom as the cottage sleeps 6. Cottage is very spacious with lots of outdoor space but would benefit from an outdoor table and chairs in the summer months. Views are excellent from the cottage but unfortunately the land in front of the cottage is currently being developed for housing and there was a substantial amount of noise from the diggers which woke us up early some mornings. Hopefully this all be sorted soon. Make sure you ask for key collection details at least 48 hours in advance as we struggled to get them in time for our visit. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and found Baldow Cottage excellent value for money, well equipped and extremely well located.
Reviewed by Melanie3.8★Aug 2021
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"Really loved your cosy cottage and the surrounding area was simply outstanding."
Air was clean and fresh and the garden was very peaceful. Fabulous views from every room towards the Cairngorm Mountains.
The cottage had a very homely feel, really loved the Aga in the kitchen and the open fireplace in the lounge made the evenings very relaxing. It was great to have Sky tv in all the main rooms and the wi-fi worked very well. We didn't need a thing in terms of cooking equipment, bedding or towels.
House is very close to Loch Insh where we enjoyed all the water sports on offer and we spent a fascinating day at the Highland Folk Museum just up the road past Kingussie.
Aviemore is a great little town with a good range of shops, restaurants and supermarkets. We enjoyed a ride on the Strathspey steam train which departs from Aviemore Station thrice daily for a return trip to Broomhill. The farm shop at Rothiemurchus was also outstanding and we hired bikes for a wander up the mountains nearby.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thankyou very much for the time we spent at Baldow Cottage. We'd certainly love to return, already thinking about dates for next summer....
Reviewed by James4.7★Aug 2021
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"Baldow Cottage is an extremely comfortable and warm cottage, with everything you need to have a great holiday."
Some of the furniture is a little worn, but you would expect this as this cottage is likely to be frequently used by families. Really enjoyed the setting of Baldow, surrounded by wildlife and within easy and quick travel to Aviemore. Some great walks nearby. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed by Baxter4.7★Jun 2021
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"The cottage is easy to find, although no longer painted red like the photo !"
It is located on the edge of Kincraig, opposite a path that takes you a short stretch along the road and then through the woodland to join the Speyside Way. The field opposite is for sale for residential development which would be a shame as we were able to observe red squirrels on the edge of the wood, as well as roe deer with fawns , from the kitchen window. We took bird food with us for the table in the garden and soon had lots of birds visiting. The house is well equipped , we had no experience of cooking with an Aga but soon got the hang of it. Great sized fridge with ice/water dispenser. Comfortable beds and excellent shower. Lots of space for 4 of us, with a large entrance area for coats & boots. Good location close to lots of walks. Between us we ran, walked and cycled so fully explored the area.
Reviewed by Louise4.1★May 2021
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