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"Loved our stay."
Very peaceful and relaxing stay. Loved seeing the birds and the views from the hot tub. Loads to do nearby for all different interests
Reviewed by Laura5.0★Apr 2025
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"We had the most wonderful stay at Katchana - the cottage had everything we needed and much more!"
Very homely and comfortable - stunning views and absolute heaven for nature and wildlife lovers. I would say it surpassed our expectations in every sense - chosen because of location and hot tub but offers so much more!
Thank you Sally for your lovely comments. Thank you for leaving the house so neat and hope you will revisit us again now you know our special spot.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sally5.0★Apr 2025
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"Beautiful location, central for so many gorgeous walks."
Spacious and comfortable. Kitchen equipped with everything you would possibly need. It’s amazing sitting watching the wildlife. The hot tub was fantastic with possibly the best view I’ve ever seen from a tub. Lovely place
Hi Lyndsay, i am glad you enjoyed the property and all its advantages. I am sorry to see that you thought we slipped up on cleanliness…. This is such a rare low rating. Would really appreciate if you could drop me an email and highlight the problem. Thank you. Kind regards
Property Owner
Reviewed by Lyndsay4.4★Feb 2025
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"House was very clean and very comfortable in a beautiful location."
The kitchen had everything you need and watching the wildlife out the window whilst washing up an added bonus. Great hot tub and the log fire in the evenings was lovely. Very comfortable house to relax and unwind, would definitely recommend.
Thank you Julie and for leaving the house nice and clean . So glad you enjoyed the house and all it has to offer. Would love for you to return. Jeni
Property Owner
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Nov 2024
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"Stunning house in outstanding grounds a short walk to Loch Insh."
So many lovely walks, things to do, and places to visit. Wildlife all around. Saw white tailed eagle and herd of sika deer up close around Laggan.
I even enjoyed washing up, while looking at the view and birds on feeders. Stunning views all around the house. We will be back. Thank you Jenny for sharing your house with us.
Thanks for the great feedback Sharon. So glad you enjoyed yourselves again and that the house retained its magic for you. And kindly for leaving so beautifully clean. I will look forward to you visiting again . Thanks again Jeni
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Nov 2024
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"We had an exceptional time and the house style and location was what was needed for us to switch off and have some family time amongst nature and beautiful architecture."
Everything just felt easy and relaxed - and the hot tub was a bonus.
Thank you Andrea. I am so glad you enjoyed beautiful Katchana and your lovely feedback and come again soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Sep 2024
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"What a find, great place to stay, so close to Inshriach Forest for biking and walking, and also to Loch Insh Watersports and Aviemore."
Thank you Shiona. So glad you enjoyed our lovely spot. Thank you for leaving the house so tidy and we would love for you to book again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Shiona5.0★Sep 2024
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"Fantastic all round experience at a Beautiful spacious home."
Would definitely return if going back to this area
Thank you Phil for your kind comments.I am glad you enjoyed the house and its surroundings and look forward to welcoming you back if you do return to the cairngorms.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Phil5.0★Aug 2024
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"Wonderful Stay at [KATCHANA]**
**Rating: (5/5)**
The cottage is situated in a beautiful area, surrounded by stunning scenery."
We enjoyed hiking in the nearby trails and the proximity to local attractions was a huge plus.
Upon arrival, we found the cottage to be spotless. It was well-maintained and provided a welcoming atmosphere.
The amenities were excellent. The kitchen was well-equipped, making meal preparation easy, and we especially appreciated the complimentary coffee and tea.
The beds were incredibly comfortable! We had great nights of sleep and the living area was cozy, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.
The host was very responsive and provided clear instructions for check-in and check-out, which made our arrival smooth.
**Overall, we had a fantastic stay at KATCHANA We would definitely recommend it to others looking for a peaceful retreat.Thanks for a lovely experience!**
#FARHAN KHAN MOHAMMED……
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback from Katchana. I am glad you had a lovely holiday and it was worth the long journey. I hope you will come back at some point in the future. Jenny
Property Owner
Reviewed by Farhan Khan5.0★Aug 2024
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"Property was well kept and very welcoming."
Directions given to get there were well detailed. It was a great base for us and a great place to get back to and relax. Hot tub was a great hit with the family. Views were wonderful as was the wildlife roaming through at various times. Definitely a place to recommend.
Thank you so much Anne for a lovely review .So glad you enjoyed your stay. Do hope you come again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Jul 2024
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"This is a fabulous place to stay."
You are surrounded by wildlife all the time and there are so many amazing things to do. The accommodation is spectacular, spacious and clean. We loved having an open fire and the hot tub.
Thanks Liz for the lovely feedback and appreciation of our special spot. Look forward to welcoming you back sometime in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Liz5.0★Jun 2024
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"Fantastic property had everything we needed to have a relaxing, fun holiday."
Quirky, amazing cabin with great light and picture windows all around. Amazing location in stunning countryside with wonderful views and wildlife. Great area for a family from 2 years to 65 years to explore and enjoy. Loved the walks from the door to more beautiful Scottish Lochans and forests, the dogs had the best time. Thanks for sharing, perfect place to celebrate a big birthday
Reviewed by Julie4.4★Jun 2024
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"Stunning location with walks from the door in woodland and down to the loch, plus amazing views from the many picture windows inside this elevated, cosy and comfortable house, which make it ideal for spotting wildlife and a relaxing break."
Plenty to do and see nearby as well.
Reviewed by Christine4.7★Feb 2024
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"Beautiful area, beautiful property."
So peaceful. Very homely and well stocked with wildlife surrounding the property. Walks and snow capped mountains easily accessible. Log fire and hot tub to come back to every evening. Again, all well maintained and clean. Just short drive to aviemore which has shops, restaurants and bars. We would love to return.
Thank you Sally we would love to have you back. Happy New Year and thanks for the lovely feedback
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sally5.0★Dec 2023
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"Absolutely stunning location and property!"
Amenities were perfect and exactly what we looked for. Had a fantastic stay thank you very much!
Hi Harry . Sorry to have missed responding to this lovely feedback. I am glad your stay and please do come again
Property Owner
Reviewed by Harry4.7★Dec 2023
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"Katchana is the perfect home from home."
It was warm, comfy, peaceful and extremely well equipped. It was so well equipped it felt like someone had leant us their home for a week. It has everything you need. The bed is comfy, the shower was great. Sofas are great. The sky Q box is a nice touch so you can record something you don't want to miss and watch it later. Then there's the hot tub.. just amazing.
The location is incredible with lovely views over Loch Insh. And there are some amazing walks either a very short drive or walkable from the door. I would recommend walking to Feshiebridge and checking out the sculpture trail. Also highly recommend driving to Uagh Lochan and walking the red route. The views are breathtaking.
I've loved other places I've stayed, but this is the first time I felt devastated to be leaving a location. If you're lucky enough to be booking Katchana you won't be sorry.
Thank you so much Emma. Thrilled you sound like you loved Katchana as much as we do . Thank you for the glowing and enthusiastic feedback and hope you visit again soon. Merry Christmas
Property Owner
Reviewed by Emma5.0★Dec 2023
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"This was our second stay at Katchana and it never fails to dissapoint."
The abundace of wildlife that comes to the cottage is amazing and I would be quite happy to spend my holiday just looking out of the windows. The cottage was very cosy and clean it had everything you could wish for a good stay, the kitchen had all you would possibly need, the beds are very comfortable, there are books, jigsaw, games to use. The scenery from all the windows are beautiful, it is so peaceful and quiet. The owner of the property is a lovely lady and easy to contact.
Thank you Michael for the great feedback. Glad you loved the house and had a relaxing week. It is so nice to hear . And would be great if you wanted to visit again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Nov 2023
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"Loved the property and we all really enjoyed our stay."
Great to hear Anthony and thank you for taking the time to feedback. It is lovely to hear and hope you can visit again
Property Owner
Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Aug 2023
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"Unique and relaxing with amazing architecture."
Comfortable and clean with comfy beds, a good kitchen and huge sitting room with excellent TV etc.
the heating was automatic and hot water was plentiful. Everything was perfect apart from one small point.The road could do with a scrape and fill in of holes. One of our cars had rather limited ground clearance.
Local things to do are many and varied. Our kids especially liked wildlife park, water activities on the loch, and the Scottish folk museum site at Newtonmore.
Thank you so much Richard. It is lovely to hear you had a good time. Re the road I do take your point but it remains an uphill struggle especially with winter and rain.
Please do come and visit again sometime
Property Owner
Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jul 2023
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"We had a wonderful stay."
What a beautiful place. So peaceful, and so much wildlife to see. Comfy beds, lovely log fire, amazing hot tub, dog friendly. Everything you need and more for a fab self catered stay, and more! We loved walking by the loch and exploring all the local foest trails. We would love to return. Xx
Thank you Hilary so glad you and family loved Katchana as much as I do…it is a special place and look forward to having you back siin
Property Owner
Reviewed by Hilary5.0★Feb 2023
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"Katchana is the perfect home from home."
It's comfortable and has all the facilities you need, plus more. The hot tub is a bonus and was the perfect way to unwind after a day in the wilderness.
The views and walks from Katchana is what made it for us. Words can not describe how stunning it is, particularly the autumn colours. There are so many great walks right from the door.
Loch Insh Watersports Centre can be walked to in under 30 mins and has loads of activities and lovely food.
Thank you Jenny for a lovely stay!
Hi Sarah …in remiss of checking my feedback. Love that you enjoyed your stay but would be good to know where we tripped up on cleaning? This is such a rare low scoe
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sarah3.8★Oct 2022
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"Well equipped and dog friendly property with shops close to and plenty to see/do."
Whole family and dogs thoroughly enjoyed the stay.q
Reviewed by Alexandra4.7★Sep 2022
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"We had a perfect week."
It is a wonderful, magical house with views in all directions and with room for all to find a peaceful place to sit and read or daydream. We saw couple of deer, red squirrels and the badgers who came to the door for the peanuts scattered at night. We walked trough forests and by the lochs remembered from frequent visits to he area in the past.
Thank you Jenny and team.
Thank you so much Joan for your review . It is lovely that you saw the wildlife and had a relaxing break. You seem to have enjoyed Katchana special atmosphere. Please do visit us again soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Joan5.0★Aug 2022
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"Lovely cottage, well equipped with everything you could need."
Hot tub is wonderful! Fantastic location - so good to be able to walk down to Loch Insh in a few minutes and close to lots of activities: we particularly loved visiting the Highland Wildlife Park and paddle boarding on Loch Insh and Loch Morlich.
Thank you An r so glad you enjoyed your week and all Katchana and the area has to offer. Please do return soon
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ann5.0★Jul 2022
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"Fantastic individual property in a stunning, tranquil location."
Be sure to pack your binoculars as lots of local visiting wildlife
Thank you Alan so glad you enjoyed our special spot…. Please do come back
Property Owner
Reviewed by Alan5.0★Jun 2022
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"The beauty of Katchana is that it is timeless."
If you want a busy winter holiday or a action packed summer break or in our case, a place to relax and let the world drift past lazily, then Katchana is the perfect place. On clear nights the skies share a billion miles of stars and in the morning, feathered friends gather to be fed at your door. Pine Martins and Deer are also around the property and if you’re lucky, the pine Martins come close to the cottage.
The beds are comfortable, the living area is relaxing and the kitchen has all you need to suit your needs. And that hot tub!! A perfect way to end or start your day. Love love love this place.
Thank you Colin forthright great feedback. So glad you enjoyed your stay and we would love to welcome you back.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Colin5.0★Dec 2021
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"Had a fab time staying at this cottage , a really good homely feel to it defianately go again , cottage was well equipped ."
Reviewed by Diane3.8★Nov 2021
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"Amazing and private place to stay in the cairgorms with plenty of things to do nearby."
Hot tub a real bonus! Wonderful wildlife, seems like every kind of garden bird visits the house along with late evening visits from the resident badger (comes right up to the window). Roe Deer out front in the morning and Red Deer in the field at the back at night. Large modern TV and cosy log fire if staying in. Friendly and helpful owner on hand if any problems. Recommended.
Thank you Gresham it s so nice to hear you enjoyed your stay. Please do come back again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Graham4.7★Oct 2021
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"Beautiful location
Fabulous wildlife
Will definately return"
Thank you Sharon. So glad you enjoyed what Katchana offers.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sharon4.7★Sep 2020
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"We would go again, really good"
Reviewed by Pascal4.1★Sep 2020
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"The views around the property were exceptional the wild life that came to visit ie different variety of birds, deer, red squirrels, badger, fantastic."
Hot tub was ideally located to view over the Loch whilst relaxing in it
Reviewed by Gail5.0★Jul 2020
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"Great service and cottage and surrounding area were fantastic."
Owner was extremely helpful
Reviewed by George5.0★Oct 2019
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"Katchana has spectacular views and beautiful wildlife."
The owner was extremely kind to us. I left the brand new Harris Tweed purse I had purchased there at the cottage and Mrs. Anderson's housekeeper has agreed to mail it to me! Mrs Anderson told us where we could attend church and much other useful info. She is extremely helpful and pleasant.
Reviewed by Gayle3.8★Oct 2019
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"Beautiful place."
Badgers at the windows squirrels birds sheep cattle hares and deer can be seen without leaving the house.
We have loads of memories at this place and love going there.
So peaceful.
Reviewed by Eric4.1★Aug 2019
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"We had a great week in this house, the nature and wildlife is it’s best asset!"
We had a number of wild birds, a hare and deer outside the door! The hot tub gives it an added dimension and the environmental biomass boiler was great! We had snow and great walks on the doorstep. Definitely plan to return...
Reviewed by Ana5.0★Mar 2019
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"Wow wow wow!"
Katchana is a very special place, amazing views, hot tub, beautiful accomodation. Stunning wildlife visiting each day and the most wonderful walks and location. We will be back! Thank you
Reviewed by Renco5.0★Feb 2019
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"On arriving at Katchana , everything was lovely the views are exceptional ,going inside I thought the decor was very dated, in areas it was very dusty the windows could do with a clean as they are so big, to really benefit the views they were not clean."
Shower room rather grubby but we managed with it.
I did find paying a £250.00 bond rather high and then keeping £75.00 of it as a cleaning charge , I can say we left katchana clean and tidy apart from 2 bins of rubbish which would not go in the wheelie bin our bottles were taken to the bottle bank also as requested.
Reviewed by Vera2.5★Dec 2018
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"Amazing place and lots to do"
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Nov 2018
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"Excellent location with lovely views."
Spacious accommodation.
Reviewed by Raj4.4★Jul 2018
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"Perfect dog friendly accommodation, owners was more than helpful."
Great location and very enjoyable stay with our four dogs.
Reviewed by Lyndsey5.0★Jan 2018
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"Brilliant thanks"
Reviewed by Jamie5.0★Oct 2017
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"Katchana is a remote country paradise no neighbours relaxation guaranteed tons ..."
Katchana is a remote country paradise no neighbours relaxation guaranteed tons of wildlife to observe comfortable spacious rooms will definately return
Reviewed by Diane5.0★Sep 2016
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