Steam Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
View on map

Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Local restaurant delivery

Discover local restaurants that deliver to this property

Mr Watson
December 2019

“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.

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.
Mr Cameron October 2019

“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. Sykes owner relations
Miss Thomson September 2019

“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!
Mrs Rousseau June 2019

“Nice little cottage,well located, perfectly clean and comfortable ,well equiped.”

We have appreciated the conservatory .
Mrs Rudkin February 2019

“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.
Mrs Cherrill October 2018

“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. Sykes owner relations
Mr Fidler August 2018

“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.
AndyDewar June 2018

“Ideal location to explore Aviemore and surrounding area”

Great 'home from home' for anyone looking to take advantage of the outdoor activities in and around Aviemore/Cairngorms. The cottage itself is spacious, clean and welcoming in a quiet residential area around 10-20 minutes walk from the town centre. The owner Sandra is very helpful if you have questions and need help getting there and access to the property. The conservatory with dining area/sofa & chairs at the back of the property allows you to enjoy the garden sheltered from the elemements while the steam train line running at the bottom of the garden is great fun for kids and big kids of all ages!
Sandra S August 2017

“Lovely Cottage!”

Enjoyed our stay at Steam Cottage and the owner pays attention to detail as there was everything we needed for a self-catering break included, from the fast Wi-Fi to dishwashing tablets for the dishwasher! There was plenty of room for us all as the conservatory is an added bonus, and we enjoyed sitting in the large garden, looking out for the steam trains. The cottage is about a mile from the centre of Aviemore in a peaceful and quiet location. We discovered a pleasant country walk rather than take the main road, so it was fine and handy. Close by are a local chippy and a pizza takeaway (pizzas are fab) plus a supermarket for essentials – we ordered a home delivery shop from Asda (came all the way from Inverness) so we were well stocked up. Oh, and there is a local brewery just around the corner – we enjoyed a tour and also enjoyed sampling the beer. I would thoroughly recommend the cottage to friends as it was excellent value for money and a beautiful, comfortable home to stay in for a holiday.
Micah68Scotland October 2016

“Cosy, comfortable and clean”

A good impression was made before we even arrived when the owner emailed a detailed and helpful information pack. We arrived to a spotlessly clean cottage and a very welcome tray with tea, coffee and biscuits and even some wine. The cottage is both comfortable and stylish with lots of little extras that make all the difference such as fluffy towels and a hair dryer. The owners have put a lot of thought into equipping the cottage and it lacked nothing we could have needed in our stay. We enjoyed watching the steam train and also the wildlife. I saw a group of five young deer close to the cottage. There is easy access to miles of walking including the Speyside Way. We left the car on the drive the whole week and either walked or used local buses. It is definitely a place you could come to by train and still manage to get around with ease. We had a problem with the some of the heaters and the owner was proactive in trying to resolve the issues and most apologetic. However other than some very cold nights we were warm and cosy and there is plenty of hot water and wood for the wood burner.
sueweekes September 2014

“clean well cared for cottage”

We have just returned from Steam Cottage having had a enjoyable week in Aviemore. The cottage was clean and very well equipped with all you need. The log burning stove is easy to light and very warm and cosy. The tea coffee and milk which were waiting for us was very welcome after a long journey. Can recommend Steam Cottage.
Q4080RVrobertc April 2014

“great cottage”

we stayed at this cottage for 7 days with our 4 year old son is was great with the steam train going by the back garden we booked the santa train for our son the cottage was a good size, very quiet even though it was raining & very windy every day we were there didnt affect our stay at all we would book here again
A FlipKey verified reviewer October 2013

“Lovely Highland getaway”

We had a wonderful family holiday in aviemore. The good weather was defnitely a bonus - except it was too warm to use the lovely wood burner. The cottage is very well equipped, comfortablee, cosy and ideally located for exploring the area. There are some lovely valley walks right on the door step, and the steam train running at the back of the garden was a great bonus. Must dos include Loch an Eilein followed by red squirrel watching & afternoon tea at the Potting Shed. Landmark Forest adventure Park is a great day out for kids of all ages. All in all, a great place to visit!
A FlipKey verified reviewer August 2013

“Total relaxation...”

This was just what the doctor ordered, the home provides everything you need. The location we knew with visiting the area for years and was why we chose here, but it was the first time at this address. With the new Costcutter store over the rail line, shopping was just a short walk so no need for the car. The one thing I did not like was the guy came to cut the grass during our stay, luckily we were out that afternoon. But had we been sat in the garden or house we would not have had the privacy we were there for ? I suggest the grass gets cut in the hours between guest check out & next guest check in ?
MagicWriter2013 May 2013

“Fantastic!”

Rented this cottage for a week in March. The location was great, very peaceful but still within walking distance of the town if we wanted to walk. Cottage had everything we could possibly have needed and was very clean. There was a nice log fire with plenty of wood available to use and once we got used to working the log burner (instructions would have been useful) it was lovely and cosy. One of my favourite places was sitting in the conservatory for our meals. We could keep an eye on the dog in the garden (which he loved), but we also had the steam train running by at the end of the garden! Would certainly go back and also recommend it to anyone wanting a nice relaxing home from home break?
Col1903 March 2013

“Great house for exploring Aviemore and surroundings”

Ideal place for couples or family with small children to stay in Aviemore. We stayed for 5 nights and enjoyed the log burner for extra heat as there was quite a bit of snow about and it was freezing outside. The house has all things you need for a comfotable stay,very homely and would recomend this place for anyone looking to stay in Aviemore.
Show more

Show less

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 conservatory 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.

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
Conservatory 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 5pm and departure is by 11am

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"!

Please note : Access is after 5pm and departure is by 11am

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Christmas

Steam Cottage

Aviemore, Northern Highlands & Cairngorms National Park (Ref. 20262)

Your selection:

Nearby dates:

Your selection:

Nearby dates:

Available dates:

Other available dates:

Features

You've found a new feature!

Local restaurant delivery

“The house was very clean and well appointed.”

“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.”

“I love Steam Cottage in Aviemore and would recommend to anyone.”

“Nice little cottage,well located, perfectly clean and comfortable ,well equiped.”

“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.”

“A lovely cosy bungalow in a spectacular location.”

“Steam Cottage makes a perfect base for a Cairngorm holiday.”

“Ideal location to explore Aviemore and surrounding area”

“Lovely Cottage!”

“Cosy, comfortable and clean”

“clean well cared for cottage”

“great cottage”

“Lovely Highland getaway”

“Total relaxation...”

“Fantastic!”

“Great house for exploring Aviemore and surroundings”

The property

Summary

About the location

AVIEMORE