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1 Station Cottages

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Dalnaspidal near Dalwhinnie, Perthshire, Angus & Fife Show on map

4.5

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  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine

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26 Customer Reviews

  • "Great location, such a lovely spot to stay and explore from."

    Items in need of repair: Upstairs WC toilet seat and towel holder broken; Downstairs hot tap too stiff to turn off; Door handle/lock to property too stiff and hard to secure; Other: Directions to find property not good enough (need What 3 Words); Impossible to use shower without water escaping, due to shower curtain in front of shower controls; Kitchen layout so bad only one person can be in the room at a time; Water temperature so hot from taps it burns; Garden not secure, dogs easily escape under hedge into neighbouring garden which is next to train track; Mattress in downstairs bedroom misshapen and uncomfortable, as are pillows; Dining chairs so big there is no room for legs under table; No laundry basket or airer to dry clothes indoors; Freezer full of ice; Not enough surfaces in bedrooms to place every day items; Water filter noisy all day. The tap water tastes delicious though!

    Reviewed by Lucy3.1Oct 2024

  • "Very much disappointed by this cottage: location is okay but we would have been pleased to know that a railway is just next to it."

    But the main disappointment is linked to cleanliness: the kitchen was very greasy and smelly. We spent 2 hours cleaning all dishes and cutlery, and the kitchen hood was absolutely filthy! We sent a message at the beginning of our stay to complain about it and the only answer we got was that the owner would be aware of it for further improvement… not really a professional answer in my opinion! Apart from that, the location is very convenient to discover some very nice spots in Scotland !

    Reviewed by Damien2.2Aug 2023

  • "We had a really super stay at 1 Station Cottages."

    All the facilities were great and the garden was the icing on the cake. Our dog wanted to be outside the whole time and did not want to leave when it was time to go home. Will definitely return if possible.

    Reviewed by Glenys5.0Jun 2023

  • "Very well equipped cottage in a lovely location and we have had a great time."

    Done several all day long trips to explore Scotland, and it was a comfy place to return to each evening and rest aching legs! One of the best cottages we have stayed in. Ours friends come from Poland, so we decided to take them to Scotland to show them the beautiful places. They loved every minute of the holiday. Thank you to the owner of the cottage, for our relaxing holiday. Will recommend the cottage to friends and family.

    Reviewed by Marzena5.0May 2023

  • "Great place to stay , no contact with owners which is a good thing , they have thoughtfully covered everything you need to now about property & local amenities, and kindly provided a goodie basket of treats , which was most welcome after long walks in the outstanding countryside, highly recommended thanks."

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    Reviewed by Michael5.0May 2023

  • "Lovely cottage, comfortable beds, great views of mountains."

    Fully equipped kitchen. Very quiet surroundings and lots of wildlife. Easy drive along A9 to different places to visit - Aviemire, Cairngorms, Pitlochry, Highland Wildlife park, plenty of lochs and further to Inverness.

    Reviewed by Tracey5.0Apr 2023

  • "Lovely holiday home thank you for the great welcome basket good base ."

    Nice clean bedrooms comfy mattresses fab garden and log burner ,cafetiere so happy to see because we forgot ours. Brought a slow cooker but maybe good addition for future guests returning back to the cottage... Unfortunately we did have a few issues with smell from the bathrooms throughout our entire stay and large flies in down stairs bathroom a couple of times even though we kept windows closed and doors . Filter could be heard every part of the house and spoilt the last few days of the holiday as it constantly sounded day and night . All lower kitchen cupboards dirty and some large utensils unwashed put with clean ones . We Hoovered downstairs pet hair up and large amount in the hall way and the cupboard in living room smelt bad too .(smelt like vomit ) We have always stayed in many holiday homes and never left negative feedback before today . Also left a note on dinning table to update you regarding noise to prevent your next guests having same problem with filter noise . It states in the file if it is noisy it's because its working . We found it to difficult to enjoy our stay as the noise increased towards our last remaining days it did not turn off . We had a significant family reason for hiring the 2 houses and this was not a good experience from our house at number 1 . Number 2 didn't have the toilet smells and continuous noise or the flies . I would not like other guests to pay for a stay experiencing the same issues. Surrounding the cottage is beautiful and lovely walks . Remote is lovely but if you want more you need to drive out which was part of our holiday plan so we had good range of outings .

    Thanks for your feedback. We are sorry you didn't enjoy your stay . Thank you for feeding back the issue with the pump , it shouldn't make noise constantly but did require maintenance, which we carried out on your departure. Thank you for leaving a note on the dining table for the cleaning team so we were able to address this before the next guests arrived. We apologise for the flies and smell in the bathroom, this wasn't an issue we were previously aware of but have now had our maintenance team look into this to ensure there is no impact on future guests. Property Owner

    Reviewed by John2.8Feb 2023

  • "A lovely cottage to stay in, exactly as described."

    Reviewed by Malcolm5.0Oct 2022

  • "A beautiful cottage in a truly splendid location."

    The property was lovely and clean and homely. The walks around the location are absolutely breathtaking and awe inspiring. It was lovely to sit in the garden taking in the splendid views. Although the property is listed as sleeps 6 we found it a tight squeeze with 5 adults and 1 burly teenage. When we opened the table to eat we found it tight unless we moved one sofa and opened a door. I think it would be better discover as sleeps a family of 4. I like a cold bedroom but was unable to open the bedroom window on the ground floor and the temperature knob on the cooker was very hard to turn.

    Reviewed by Carla4.4Oct 2022

  • "Cottage was comfortable, homely, great location for exploring local walks and a perfect base."

    Only complaint is we need to book for longer next time!

    Reviewed by Les5.0Aug 2022

  • "A very good cottage located in a scenic and beautiful location."

    The cottage was just off the A9 and the sat nav worked fine. The rooms were comfortable. Would have appreciated bit more collection of kitchen utensils. The owners could have provided a kitchen towel and more than 1 bin liner. Alternatively, if it would have been mentioned we could have brought them with us. We had to go to supermarket in the evening to buy the items.

    Reviewed by Rahul4.1Jul 2022

  • "Lovely cottage!"

    We very much enjoyed our stay!

    Reviewed by Mildred4.7Jul 2022

  • "Lovely comfortable cottage in an amazing location."

    We spent a week in this cottage and had a fabulous holiday. The scenery around the cottage is spectacular with many walks. The cottage is very comfortable with plenty of space and a good sized garden with a swing seat that takes in the lovely views. The owner left a welcome pack of local goodies and 2 folders with lots of information on local walks and places to visit which were very helpful.

    Reviewed by Ruth5.0Jun 2022

  • "Such a lovely cottage, very clean and tidy, great amenities, beautiful location, just down off from the A9."

    The garden was a great size especially for our dog to play in being fully enclosed. The owners Chris & Ashley were brilliant, lovely welcome basket on arrival. We wouldn't hesitate to book here again.

    Reviewed by Victoria5.0May 2022

  • "Great place for a relaxing stay, very clean and tidy, well equipped kitchen, great place for watching the wildlife and great for walking."

    Chris went above and beyond when the TV stopped working, ensuring everything was up and running by the next day, even driving 2 hours the previous night to attempt repairs. VERY much appreciated. Sure we'll be back

    Reviewed by Nick5.0May 2022

  • "Superb cottage in a fantastic remote location great for walks."

    House had everything we needed, nicely furnished and decorated. Fantastic stay and would highly recommend for a peaceful escape.

    Reviewed by Chris5.0Apr 2022

  • "Fantastic cosy cottage with lovely views, log burner and comfy beds."

    2nd time visiting this area (last time stayed in 2 Station Cottages which is next door), booked 2 weeks this time as it is such a beautiful place and the mountains surrounding it are breathtaking.its directly off the A9 and you get all of the benefits of getting to places quickly but don't hear the road noise when you are in the cottage. The dogs love the garden as it wraps around the property and they have plenty of space to run around. A lovely welcome basket was also waiting when we arrived which was a lovely touch Will definitely be back. Thank you

    Reviewed by Deborah5.0Mar 2022

  • "Beautifully situated cottage."

    ..near the A9 but you would never know it! Fabulous views and wonderful walks nearby. Cosy and warm even when snowing like mad outside; our stay coincided with Storm Eunice! We'll be back when the weather is less wild.

    Reviewed by Sian5.0Feb 2022

  • "Amazing location, very clean, welcome pack was a lovely touch."

    The binders with instructions for everything in the house and walks in the area were very helpful. Kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, utensils. If you want a holiday in a quiet corner of Scotland with so much nature on your doorstep, 1 Station Cottages is the place!

    Reviewed by Tomi5.0Dec 2021

  • "Cottage really great, clean, well stocked with utensils in the kitchen, comfortable beds and nice linen."

    Sofas not comfortable at all unfortunately and DVD not working, not a problem for us but maybe someone with kids would need one on rainy days

    Thanks so much for your feedback and for notifying us that the DVD player isn't working , we were not aware of this and will get this rectified at the weekend for future guests. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Linda4.7Nov 2021

  • "We absolutely loved our stay."

    The location was stunning - the views from the lounge window where beautiful, it was such a good way to start the day. The no wifi really wasn’t a problem, it was great to actually switch off, and neither was the road noise. At home we live behind a main road and it was pretty peaceful at night. Also, we loved the trains! The cottage itself is very cozy, and well kitted out. The beds are extremely comfy, and there is no clutter. Another great point, is the sky is listed as a Level 2 sky, which means it’s almost complete darkness. The amount of stars you can see on a clear night is honestly insane. Walks from the cottage door are endless too. Fantastic for the dogs, who absolutely loved their stay - good walk every day in beautiful scenery then snoozing in front of the fire. We stayed a week and are already planning our return trip and have a load of walks on the to do list! My only suggestion going forward would be access to more firewood. A small fee and option when booking for that to be provided would be awesome!

    Reviewed by Lhanna5.0Nov 2021

  • "This the 2nd time this year we have been to 1 Station Cottage, Dalnaspidal."

    The walking from the cottage is excellent. We returned to do more walks and still found more to see and do. The location is quite and peaceful and walking to the end of Loch Garry for lunch picnic is perfect for relaxation and watching the wildlife. The cottage is comfortable and warm and has everything we needed. Will return again.

    Reviewed by Neil5.0Oct 2021

  • "Lovely cottage ticked all the boxes tucked away from it all exactly as described ..."

    Lovely cottage ticked all the boxes tucked away from it all exactly as described Clean and homely even games to play supplied plenty to see and do everywhere srems to be dog friendly scenery breathtaking views Lovely short break from routine

    Reviewed by Sally5.0Aug 2021

  • "We loved our stay in this cottage - we work hard all year and really needed a break."

    This cottage served us well - close enough to drive to Pitlochry or Aviemore (where we had events planned for the kids) and isolated enough to spend time alone, without people, going for walks, enjoying the views and the quiet countryside. Time for reading, mindfulness, being...

    Reviewed by Michele5.0Jul 2021

  • "Comfortable and warm, nice layout with a quiet garden, to which our dog enjoyed."

    Lots of local walks from the cottage itself. Cycle path nearby as well. We bought a mobile wifi with unlimited SIM and could watch Eurosport no problems. Will use again.

    Reviewed by Neil4.7Jun 2021

  • "Beautiful cottage, fabulous stay, greeted when we got there by the owners ..."

    Beautiful cottage, fabulous stay, greeted when we got there by the owners father, gave us loads of information, a real help, easy to find, would certainly go back again

    Reviewed by P5.0May 2021

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x double
  • Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove.
  • Oil central heating with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV, Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for one car
  • Enclosed garden with lawn, barbecue and furniture
  • 2 well behaved dogs allowed in the downstairs of the property
  • Please no other pets allowed
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Sorry, no WI-FI
  • Shop 7.5 miles, pub 7.6 miles

The property

Nestled in the rolling hills of Dalnaspidal, Perth and Kinross, lies 1 Station Cottages, a traditional cottage suitable for a family or group of friends looking to explore the Cairngorms National Park and Scottish Highlands.

Entering the property, the compact kitchen welcomes you with all the necessities you could need for your self-catering requirements, such as a gas hob, electric oven and a delightful view over the garden, certain to entice any budding chefs to rustle up some tasty meals.

From here, the sitting room invites you to kick off your shoes and relax in front of the TV or with a good book while you warm your feet by the woodburning stove.

Moving through the property, a convenient ground-floor double rooms entices you to retire for the evening after a long stay of exploring your surroundings; also on the ground floor is the family bathroom complete with a shower over bath, basin, WC, and of course a bath for you to soak your muscles after an exciting day of walking.

Climbing the stairs, the remaining two bedrooms meet you; the first is a bright and airy double room with a large Velux window looking out over the magnificent views, the second is the master bedroom, home to a plush king-size where you can unwind and plan the next day's adventures.

Completing the first floor is a handy cloakroom with a basin and WC, before heading out to the private, enclosed garden; boasting exceptional views of the Grampian and Monadhliath mountains, this lovely garden is the ideal spot for some alfresco dining while your four-legged friend stretches their legs, offering a barbecue, furniture and a shed for your belongings, making it the perfect place to catch up on the day's events in the last of the sun.

If the chef of the group needs a break, a short and scenic drive will take you to Riverbank Café which also offers takeaway to suit each person's needs, or venture out to The Old Manse of Blair to dine in, or even out on their pretty outdoor seating area.

For a more casual stroll in the area, visit Cluny House Gardens created in 1950s where it had just two large trees at its inception, now home to an abundance of foliage and a home to red squirrels, this attractive garden is sure to be a tranquil day out; further afield you will also discover Bolfracks Estate & Gardens, which hosts many rare and unusual plants for you to examine.

In the nearby town of Pitlochry, treat yourself to a day at Pitlochry Golf, a renowned golf club boasting sweeping views of the Tummel Valley, a very popular destination for golfing enthusiasts.

For the animal lovers, within an hour of the abode is Strathspey Highland Ponies for pony trekking through the Cairngorms, or for a more hands-off approach, the Highland Wildlife Park is also within driving distance and home to many different species from around the world such as polar bears and tigers.

Those feeling energetic will enjoy Landmark Forest Adventure Park, home to Dinosaur Kingdom and a Tropical Hot House.

This park is ideal for a day out as a family, where thrill-seekers can enjoy the rides and the rest can take in the tropical and native plant life.

If you are searching for an outdoor adventure, Beyond Adventure specialises in outdoor pursuits such as kayaking along the wonderful coasts and lochs, whereas the Dalwhinnie distillery lives a short distance from the property for you to truly get a taste of their history and Single Malt whiskey.

Whether it be a relaxing escape or an action-packed holiday exploring your surroundings, choose 1 Station Cottages for your next trip to Scotland.

EPC Rating: Band E

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

DALWHINNIE

Strathmashie 9.4 miles; Kingcraig 19.4 miles; Fort William 44.5 miles.

Set amongst the dramatic mountain scenery of Badenoch, the small hamlet of Dalwhinnie is a wonderful base for exploring the bordering countryside. The village is one of the coldest villages in the UK, having an average annual temperature of 6.6oC, making it suitable for winter walking and mountaineering. The destination rests north of Drumochter, just off the A9 road from Perth to Inverness and has been bypassed since 1975. It is 2½ hours drive from both Edinburgh and Glasgow, 25 miles from Aviemore, 13 from Newtonmore and 17 from Kingussie. Dalwhinnie railway station lies on the Highland Main Line from Perth to Inverness. Why not pop into Dalwhinnie Distillery which is home to the famous Dalwhinnie Single Malt Scotch, part of the Diageo Range. Looking over the flat base of Glen Truim above sea level, the distillery boasts the highest elevation for a working distillery in all of Scotland and provides a delightful Visitor Centre. There are four trails that take in all the sights of Dalwhinnie from the Coachan Wood Viewpoint (3.5 miles) the Distillery Walk (1 mile), Forest Walks (3.5 miles) and the Loch Ericht Walk (1.5 miles).