Signal Box

Wonderful place.

The weather was great which meant we sat outside. Facilities in the Signal Box are excellent. We even got cake! Used the very hand car charger. Loved the trains going through.

really enjoyed our week in such a unique and pictuersque setting overlooking the station at Newtonmore,watching the trains either stopping or passing through.

With fields and hills beyond. The property has everything you need including a sauna.Obviously not ideal with those with mobility needs(bedroom and toilet downstairs.

We had a wonderful stay in the signal box.

It's a beautiful property in a beautiful location. The property owners were very friendly and helpful. The stay was everything we hoped for.

Wow!

Entering into the Signal Box allowed the stress and worries of every day life to just melt away. Our stay was homely, relaxing and peaceful (even with the passing trains

Absolutely brilliant novel accomodation.

Fantastic views across to the Cairngorms. The proximity of the railway is not obtrusive and provides interest. There were maps, jigsaws and books available, even binoculars. The bedroom being downstairs was a blessing in the very warm weather we had. Newtonmore is a lovely village with good facilities and friendly people. The chocolate cake that Isla had left was delicious and was big enough to last the week!

We had a wonderful holiday at The Signal Box.

Husband loved the rail side location and the sauna was my favourite place. We would love to return one day.

The Signal box, a unique property.

The design of an old type signal box with its upside down lay out really makes the property special allowing you to see the amazing countryside. Its a great place to base yourself to explore the Cairngorm region, the addition of the fire made the place very cosy as we had a pretty cool week. Sadly we did not get to meet Isla the host as my wife and I were ill for the 1st couple of days with a bug. But her property was immaculate and I highly recommend it, we will be trying to get back in the future A side note my wife is now a fully fledged train spotter lol

One of the best holiday lets we have stayed in Clean warm everything worked Good quality items used Views superb Fuel (wood) included for the fire Welcome pack lovely Would book again

Another visit to the beautiful Signal Box.

Return after your adventures of the day to a little haven, light the log burner and relax in the sauna. Just perfect.

Our second stay at the Signal Box.

Excellent, comfortable accommodation. Views to die for and ideally situated for plenty of walks, some from your front door. Isla, the owner, is friendly without being intrusive and makes the best chocolate cake as a welcome gift. Already booked for next year which speaks for itself

The Signal Box far exceeded our expectations and was more spacious than we had imagined.

It was cosy, especially at night with the log fire burning. There are fine views over meadows to the mountains. The sitting and dining areas overlook the railway with regular passenger and freight traffic. Night traffic was was rare - or we slept through it! Next time we may come by train as there is a supermarket and places to eat out nearby.

Third time at the Signal Box and found everything still in excellent condition including welcome yummy chocolate cake baked by owner Isla.

Lots of places to visit by car or train.

Very interesting and characterful property in a great location, especially for railway lovers.

Very well equipped, and Isla is a friendly, helpful and attentive host. We found the armchairs a little saggy, but otherwise a comfortable and relaxing stay . Lots to explore both locally and further afield. Highly recommended.

Really good property in very good condition with a great view over the surrounding countryside but offering something a little different.

A great location for travelling around either by car or train. We were amused watching the antics of the Hares in the field opposite. Up to nine seen at one time in the evening.

Brilliant place, such character and interesting idea!

Everything is well thought out, beautifully clean and the sauna is a good extra. Plus the owner provides chocolate cake, milk and flowers so just perfect hosting. Totally recommend in every way as its a perfect place to explore the area, wildlife, walks and good eating places. Jill Hammonds

What a find!

Best let we've ever stayed in, everything as described and the views are to die for! Newtonmore is a very welcoming place too. Definitely will be back.

We were made very welcome.

Everything about the signal box was excellent from cleanliness, furnishings and location. Isla also kindly took us to a different railway station for a faster train home at the end of our stay.

Unit as described with many windows to enjoy the scenery.

I had snow on the Cairngorms. Trains do go by all day, but I enjoyed looking out and counting the cars. Lovely setup with open living/dining/kitchen during the day. Wood stove heats well. Nice outdoor seating/eating outside kitchen window. Large downstairs with plenty of storage for suitcases, large shower room with sauna, mud room with washing machine and a nice bedroom. You first hear the info about each train. but you get used to this. Some trains rumble, but you get used to it. I could live here all the time. Had a nice tea with Isla and she left a nice treat! I could stay here again.

This is a really special place to stay, so glad I had the opportunity, thank you Isla!

As always, immaculately presented and very cosy.

The charging point in the Russwood yard was very handy and very reasonably priced. Hight recommend

Every superlative written so far is absolutely correct.

The property is immaculately clean and everything you could think of is provided. The owner is a lovely person and totally unobtrusive. Highly recommend without reservation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Signal Box where every facility was provided.

The host went above and beyond to be helpful with nothing too much of a problem. As an EV owner, the availability of a charger just at the rear of the property was excellent. Would recommend this property to everyone.

A lovely place to stay.

Very high standard of accomoodation.We were a bit worried that the trains would be noisy but they don't run through the night so we always slept very well and were never disturbed.

Fantastic spotless accommodation with everything you could possibly need.

The fresh flowers, milk and delicious home made chocolate cake ( thank you Isla) is a welcoming touch. It is little wonder we all rebook before we go home.

Best self-catering property I have stayed in.

Wonderful design, and Isla and John took so much trouble and really went out of their way to help make my stay enjoyable. Perhaps worth mentioning that this holiday was particularly good for someone without a car, as rail and bus worked well, as long as you study timetables carefully. The Coop is a bit of a walk, but the local garage at the top of the road had almost everything I needed. Walking was excellent, including a Munro within walking distance of the signalbox.

wonderful stay in this gorgeous property!

so clean and comfortable little touches really appreciated thanks you so much ,I think we will definitely be back!!

My husband and I did not appreciate how lovely staying at The Signal Box, Newtonmore Railway Station would be!

We loved the area and village. The cottage itself was ideal for a couple and in a way home from home! We did a fair amount of travelling around, as far north as Alness and my husband attempted to climb the nearest munro. No stranger to travelling by train, we loved the fast ones and the few which stopped at Newtonmore. All in all we had a great time.

One of the best, most relaxing holidays I've ever had.

Pristine and wonderfully comfortable accommodation surrounded by distant mountains in every direction and wonderful walks nearby.

We had a lovely week, weather really good, a lovely home made chocolate cake on arrival, milk in fridge.

Nice and peaceful, great views, nice seeing birds , rabbits, pheasants, enjoyed seeing the Caledonian sleeper stops right outside. Fab place if you are a train enthusiast.

The Signal Box exceeded our expectation.

Perfect accommodation and location. Spotlessly clean and comfortable. We had a much needed relaxing week and made use of the sauna and log burner for cosy nights in. So glad we met the owner who had kindly left us a delicious chocolate cake and fresh flowers on our arrival. We can’t recommend The Signal Box highly enough, suffice to say we have already book our return visit for next year.

We had another wonderful week at The Signal.

It's so clean, cosy and comfortable. Absolutely 5 stars all the way.

Fantastic accommodation, with everything you could possibly think of.

The sauna is a bonus, as is the home made chocolate cake and fresh flowers in the kitchen. Came home and immediately rebooked for next year.

Excellent

Just fantastic.

High spec and everything provided you could desire. Amazing views from the property. Great location. Lovely owners. I go away for the experience of visiting new places and have never stayed in the same place twice. For The Signal Box I'd make an exception and hope to do so next year. Also the Chocolate cake was delicious!

Fantastic holiday property, unlike anywhere we have styed before.

Lovely quiet location with fantastic views of the Cairngorms. Very comfortable and excellently equipped. Loved to see the trains go by and they were not intrusive at all. It was fascinating seeing the Caledonian Sleeper stop outside of our window each evening! Very handy for catching trains with no hassle. We went to Stirling for the day and Aviemore for the day by train as it was so easy to do!. The owners were lovely people, very helpful and informative about the best places to go and the best ways to get around. The chocolate cake left ready for us by Isla was wonderful and a very nice welcoming touch. We will definitely go there again!

An amazing holiday let.

Immaculate condition with everything you need. A really warm welcome from the hosts. We would recommend it 100%.

We enjoyed the signal box very much

We love the Signal Box.

It extremely well appointed, very cosy, with beautiful views. Obviously there are trains passing but fairly infrequently so little noise.

OMG absolutely amazing, really friendly and courteous attention to detail.

accommodation Soooo comfortable and stunning. The BEST we have ever stayed in. Thanks ISLA for checking in with us. We missed you every time but hubby came along. Offers of transport to restaurants and Dalwhinne amazing. 5+ star plus by the hosts. The chocolate cake on arrival OMG MMMMMMMMMMMMM. Thanks for a memorable stay Pamela & Martin xx

This was 5th trip to The Signal Box.

It never disappoints- a true home from home. Great for rest and relaxation. Booked again for later in 2023.

The owners of this property have put a lot of love into this property.

Not only for the project itself but for the people that stay there. Everything has been thought of to the finest detail. As a person with background in working signal boxes. This place is pretty authentic so that anyone looking from the station might think it is a real signal box! I love the fact that all the private rooms such as bedroom and bathroom are on the ground floor where the signalling equipment and locking would be and the top floor where the working frame would be is open plan with a stunning view of the surrounding area! Wonderful gem!

Beautiful accommodation…extremely helpful owners too.

. a pleasure to stay there in such wonderful surroundings! Definitely one of the best places we’ve stayed in!

Lovely stay in an exceptional place.

The addition of the car charging point was a very welcome surprise and made life so much easier. The property was perfect in every way. The location is beautiful and well served by main roads nearby and the trains. Particularly enjoyed a visit to a local whisky distillery and travelling on lots of old and new trains. The sounds of trains going past was magical and we even kept up on the lives of the sheep in the opposite field. The owner of the property popped by to check on us during our stay so we knew we were being well looked after.

I'd thoroughly recommend the Signal Box as a great place to stay; wonderful views; loved the trains passing by (and we're not rail buffs!

). Signal Box is well laid out, scrupulously clean, a good base for surrounding walks/train trips. More than that, it feels as though it's cared for - this might be because Isla and her husband stay themselves occasionally - something I'd recommend to every owner - so there's nothing "missing"! One slight issue - the wonderful chocolate fudge cake provided for our arrival was way too big for two (but we finished it anyway)!

Fantastically Funky Place to stay.

We stayed at the Signal Box in June 2022. Great communication with the owners, who were super helpful suggesting places to visit and local things to see. The Signal Box has views across fields, watching the sheep, birds and cattle was quite mesmerising! On arrival we found chocolate fudge cake, yum! milk and flowers, thank you so much for these - very much appreciated. Well appointed kitchen, lovely living area with aforementioned views, parking, what's not to like? Didn't sample the sauna, far too many other things to do! Thanks Phil and Adele

Really relaxing, comfortable and welcoming stay at the Signal box.

The property provided everything you could want with some nice personal touches by the owners. The owners were very friendly and helpful and this is a place I will look to return to in the future.

Brilliant place - very clean, everything provided for.

Lovely views, amazing location. Couldn't ask for more. Can't wait to go again. The owners were brilliant and it's easy to see why it's won awards and gets top marks.

More chocolate cake….

Please.

The unique Signal Box is the perfect place to relax!

The house is beautifully furnished and decorated, the views are magnificent and there’s lots of outdoor adventures to be had from the doorstep. The owner also treated us to one of her amazing chocolate cakes. Thank you!

my 4th visit over the years , see it's had an upgrade as well, still a fantastic location and a very high quality comfortable place to stop, if it was for sale I would buy it straight away ha ha , such a lovely place and the up side down living make the max out of the views, and you can not beat a beer in front of that log fire watching the world go by and the odd train.

The Signal Box and Isla's chocolate cake are fabulous.

This is our fourth visit and just as special as our first time. We will be back as this property holds such fond memories. Ron and Sue

We had a lovely relaxing time.

There are a couple of small things: there were not enough hangers in the wardrobe for our liking and I would have preferred a larger surface to act as a dressing table. The kitchen is very well appointed but we missed a drainer by the sink. That said we felt the standard of equipment was excellent.

We'd like to thank Isla very much for lending us the Signal Box last week.

It really is a fantastic space to spend some quality time together. We loved everything about it.

Fabulous thanks

Second visit to the Signal Box and yet again exceeded our expectations.

Highly recommended.

The Signal Box is amazing!

I’ve wanted to stay in it for a long time, and it was just lovely. Beautifully clean and comfortable, very well equipped with good quality appliances and cooking utensils. Also lots of extras, like the sauna, the railway books and the fantastic chocolate cake (made gluten free especially for me). The highlight of course was the proximity to the railway - got lots of great photos and videos. Thank you so much Isla!

Fabulous, exceeded all our expectations and the chocolate cake was fabulous.

Accommodation fantastic along with the location and scenery that can be viewed from the upstairs living area - could not find better - would have stayed longer and will definitely will book again

I almost don't want to tell anyone about this Hidden Gem or everyone will be booking and I won't get a look in but I can not recommend the Signal Box highly enough.

Not only is this a unique property but it is furnished to the highest standards and equipped wonderfully - and the delighter is the sauna without a doubt. Whatever you come to the Cairngorms for the location is perfect with plenty of walking right from the front door and so much to do and see. If you just want to relax then the ability to curl up in front of the log burner and take in the view and unwind letting your day be governed by the train timetable then there is nowhere better. I will be back.

Lovely location and accommodation and delicious chocolate cake provided by the owner.

Holiday was also helped by the exceptional weather for Scotland. Just wish I’d taken my golf clubs

Signal Box is a magic place to stay, Isla left us milk, daffodils and a home made chocolate cake which was delicious.

Unfortunately we had to head for home early due to Covid 19 warnings for our age group and shops having to close for lack of sanitisers and staff safety. We will hopefully rebook when life returns to some semblance of normality as we only scratched the surface of the amenities and visitor attractions in the area.

Taking a holiday in Scotland in the winter is always a possible challenge, but if the weather were to be bad the Signal Box would be great in itself.

The views from the upstairs living area are exceptional. The trains are a continuous source of interest and the wildlife viewing is great. The property is so well built and insulated the heating was not required, just the wood burner. The owners have thought of everything down to flowers and the most delicious chocolate cake on arrival. The best holiday rental we have ever experienced.

The signal box is such a unique holiday let.

The property is clean, comfortable with every thing you could wish for, even binoculars to take in the fablous veiws and wild life. Watching the trains come in was great fun and you could spend your whole time just staying in and not get bored.. Can not rate it high enough..

Fabulous unique property in a beautiful setting.

We loved the cosy lounge with the log burner and the amazing views from the many windows. The property was very well equipped and had a lovely shower room. It felt a bit special staying here and we would definitely return. It does take a wee while to get used to the trains thundering past but this just adds to the experience!

The Signal Box was a beautifully looked after, warm and welcoming home from home for our exploring of the Scottish Highlands.

Incredibly clean, well presented, quirky and equipped for everything! On arrival was a (slightly addictive...) chocolate cake, milk and everything there to get the wood burner going... and the view!!!! My god, the view.... We watched the sun creep over the mountains every day in awe of the scenery. In recommendation we tried the Glen Hotel for food which was okay, but after reading the reviews we expected better food/service and were a bit disappointed. The Braeriach Hotel on the high street on the other hand was a riot!! If you want to be welcomed into the community with open arms and enjoy great company and a few drinks whilst listening to the regulars blast out Sinatra on the karaoke (Friday night) this is the place for you! One of the best nights out for a long time ending in hugs and "come back to see us again." Truly felt welcomed and left with a warm fuzzy glow.... (could also account that to the whisky....) If you want to laugh continuously for a few hours, pay them a visit. The Scottish highlands has so much to see and do and the Signal Box is central to it all. Our first visit and I doubt it will be our last. Thank you Isla for a wonderful stay.

All previous feedback was spot on.

Very clean, comfortable and well appointed property with spectacular views across to the Cairngorms through the panoramic windows. Watching the trains and passengers became strangely addictive and very relaxing! Newtonmore is a great base for touring the area and there are wonderful walks around the village.

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at this great property, our stay was fantastic!

The signal box had everything we needed, it was well stocked and so lovely a place. We were treated to a lovely homemade chocolate cake on arrival and milk in the fridge, which hubby loved as I'm vegan so he enjoyed the lot over the week we stayed! It was so peaceful a stay, there are plenty of books to read on all sorts of subjects if you get bored at all, I only managed one but fancied reading a lot more! There is a train that passes every now and then but it didn't disturb us, we just got very into watching for the different trains. Its in a great location also, close to many different walks and nearby towns and places of interest, we also really appreciated the sauna after some Munro climbing! It is also pretty close, about 10-15 minute walk away from a few shops, restaurants and pubs of which I found a few were vegan friendly luckily as I was thinking I would be cooking all own food which there definitely is the facilities to do this.We really hope to visit again in the future!

We loved the Signal Box.

It had it all from a great location looking over to the Cairngorms,next door to a little single track railway station,within a short drive or walk to numerous beauty spots and the option to take the train to Inverness,Perth,nearby Aviemore and countless other stations for hiking or just relaxing walks.The 'upside down' Signal Box enabled great views from the upstairs living room and kitchen.We did'nt have to start looking for a supermarket as soon as we arrived as Isla had all we needed, ie tea bags,coffee,sugar,cleaning materials etc. and even milk and a lovely chocolate cake.This is the first time that I have given 10 out of 10 to all questions in a review and it is well deserved.

The Signal box couldn't have been better, so much so already re-booked for next year!

The Signal Box is a unique destination that exceeded our expectations from the moment of arrival.

Well thought out design that has several little extras you normally wouldnt expect from a holiday rental. Mrs Russell was more than welcoming to us and we certainly hope to visit again Book here and you will not be dissapointed !

The Signal Box is in a beautiful location and is very stylish and well equipped.

The sauna is a luxurious addition and very relaxing after a long day walking across the hills. We had a lovely chocolate cake, flowers and pint of milk awaiting our arrival which was delightful. Isla, the owner, called round on Tuesday to make sure everything was OK, which was very helpful. There are two things we would like to mention: First, the mattress was very, very firm. It would appear that the mattress, being sprung, is not suitable for a slatted wooden base and should normally be on a divan base, making it more comfortable. The duvet was only just wide enough and felt meagre. A king size duvet on a double mattress is always cosier! Secondly, there was no DVD player despite it being mentioned in the details. It didn't matter that much but perhaps should be removed from the description.

Amazing accommodation.

Amazing location. A must for everyone.

The signal box is beautifully appointed with everything you might conceivably need.

Everything has been carefully thought out and looks to have been a labour of love. It is sparklingly clean. It is warm and would be cosy in even the coldest of Decembers with the easily managed wood burning stove . And there's even a sauna ! A joy after a day out. We were soon on waving terms with the guards and passengers as they thundered by or halted outside our window. We have never been anywhere better.

Just great the place was immaculate.

Great holiday cottage, well managed by the owner.

Good location, but in the Cairngorms so a bit remote. Despite being a signal box it was very quiet and we actually enjoyed the trains going past. Wifi was a bit flaky at times, but this was probably more to do with the rural location than anything else.

We absolutely LOVED the Signal Box!

Isla had taken such care to provide a really high quality accommodation and she followed up during the week and gave us directions to a fantastic family-friendly local mountain climb. Nothing was too much trouble. We really appreciated all the little touches like the M&S hand soap, John Lewis bed linen and towels, extra mattress topper for the sofabed and lovely local room fragrances. Everything we could have possibly needed was there, plus the beds were comfy and the shower was amazing. We adored the location and the property. The only thing that disappointed us was having to leave!

This whole area is a hidden gem, and The Signal Box made it even more special.

The Signal Box at Newtonmore is a very special place - a world away from everyday life.

One look out over the fields and mountains and you are in awe of the tranquility which can only be found here. The panoramic views from the property are incredible. We are very grateful for the hospitality and finishing touches - the Signal Box is exceptionally clean and tidy and this, together with the layout and decor contributed to make this a memorable holiday. Every season holds such beauty in the Cairngorms - it was wonderful to be immersed in the Scottish Landscape at this time of year - with spring lambs in the field opposite and snow on the mountain tops in the distance. The Signal Box is truly unique.

Have stayed in Newtonmore many times before but this was the first stay in the signal box!

What can we say... absolutely wonderful and stunning place, really comfortable and great views! Real ease of getting around and loved seeing all the trains pass by and viewing all the wildlife! We were blessed with snow and just had a fabulous time, lots of walks and mini adventures! We will definitely be back soon, Thank you Isla for making our stay one to remember!!!

This was a fantastic property.

Very clean, had everything we needed and amazing views!

All aspects of the booking and the lead up to the holiday were professionally handled by Sykes.

This is the first time we have used Sykes but I don't think it will be the last! We're already browsing!

Fantastic time was had,overall experience was excellent,certainly will be going back to this location again in the future and would recommend Sykes to all family and friends for their Holiday Cottage requirements.

Very Happy Indeed!

The Signal Box really is one of those rare places you come across that instantly feels like home from home.

Absolutely fabulous place to stay in and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone!

Perfect in every way

Extremely well equipped, clean and comfortable accommodation with the benefit of a superb outlook in a beautiful location.

We both enjoyed watching the trains and seeing who got on and off - suprisingly busy for such a small village! The cake and flowers were lovely touches - the sauna and wood burning stove made it a bit more special.

The Signal Box is a world away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Everywhere is spotless, the decor has a touch of elegance and the views are spectacular - perfect for a relaxing, memorable holiday.

What a fantastic place.

We loved every minute.

Amazing little property.

The perfect location for our active Scottish adventures. Trains were a little loud at night however but we got used to them. The signal box is something different and quirky rather than the typical cottage. We loved the views, the wood burner and the style and decor. Some improvements would be somewhere better to sit outside, the sauna was ok but we would have preferred to have a jacuzzi bath as a luxury facility. Otherwise perfect.