Katchana

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes

Reviews

ColinJackie
February 2018
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“Perfect Xmas retreat”

This was our second Xmas at Katchana and again it was simply fantastic. ...

This was our second Xmas at Katchana and again it was simply fantastic. Gavin had excellent contact with us and provided some lovely festive touches before we arrived. The place was spotless when we arrived and everything is there for you to help cook a perfect meal. The log fire is fantastic and our Dalmatian Poppy spent a lot of time here while we sat in the hot tub enjoying the stars. The snow came on the 27th and it was the icing on the cake. A fantastic Xmas adventure again. Visit Ruthven Barracks in Kingussie for some beautiful views.

Ms Rutherford
January 2018

“Perfect dog friendly accommodation, ...”

Perfect dog friendly accommodation, owners was more than helpful. Great location and very enjoyable stay with our four dogs.

Ms Rutherford would rebook this property
Mr Greenwood
October 2017

“Brilliant thanks”

Brilliant thanks

Mr Greenwood would rebook this property
rita h
June 2017
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“Super holiday”

Another super holiday here at katchana,kincraig,everything you would want staying in a holiday home.wildlife amazing from the front door and you can walk through forest to restaurant,pub in about 30mins. If you like to walk ,climb ,canoe any water sports this is the place to come.also an added bonus of a hot tub to enjoy.
diadav
October 2016
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“amazing picturesque location”

just back from a wonderful idyllic holiday location the cottage has everything you need inside fully equipped even to point of seeds and nuts to feed badgers and birds amazing sights while sat eating at table owner gavin very friendly and i approachable nothing a problem we saw deer badgers red squirrel pheasant and even caught site of stag in distance wildlife in abundance in this dream cottage hideaway cottage is clean throughout very spacious home away from home I would suggest everybody needs to spend some time there just to unwind thanks gavin our holiday will be hard to beat
diadav
October 2016
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“unique amazing picturesque holiday”

just got home from week at katchana this is a secluded cottage in middle of amazing countryside we saw badgers grouse deers and even caught sight of a stag birds inabundance we took 4 dogs with us they had an amazing time the owner gavin is very friendly to speak too he has provided nuts for badgers and bird seed so whikst sat in cottage it enables you to watch wildlife hot tub is extremely relaxing and views from tub are stunning thankyou for our experience gavin
Mrs Davidson
September 2016

“katchana is a remote country ...”

katchana is a remote country paradise no neighbours relaxation guaranteed tons of wildlife to observe comfortable spacious rooms will definately return

Mrs Davidson would rebook this property
Miss Adair
May 2016

“We particularly enjoyed the house ...”

We particularly enjoyed the house itself and the beautiful views surrounding the property. The hot tub was also a highlight of the trip, as well as being able to watch badgers, deer and birds outside the windows. The house itself was beautiful inside and out and we enjoyed spending time in the lounge area which overlooks the loch. The house is also ideally placed for activities in Aviemore and even closer at the Loch Insh watersport centre.
joeandjayne2014
January 2014
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“The secret garden of holiday locations!”

I booked the property for my partners birthday and was hoping to just relax, and what we found on arrival was just stunning...The natural surrounding backdrops where something from picture postcards. Visiting the cairngorms and Ben Nevis was a first for us and just a simple drive away, the local food at the Bridge pub was delightful as a treat. Came back home to never think of going abroad again...now thats something we didn't expect! along with washing up for the first time whilst looking at the cairngorms...
joeandjayne2014
January 2014
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“The secret garden of holiday locations!”

I booked the property for my partners birthday and was hoping to just relax, and what we found on arrival was just stunning...The natural surrounding backdrops where something from picture postcards. Visiting the cairngorms and Ben Nevis was a first for us and just a simple drive away, the local food at the Bridge pub was delightful as a treat. Came back home to never think of going abroad again....now thats something we didn't expect! along with washing up for the first time whilst looking at the cairngorms....
A FlipKey verified reviewer
February 2013
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“Wonderful location and property to match”

Lovely property with great walks on the doorstep with the dogs. Hot tub is great in the snow. Visit the reindeer on the Cairngorms and aviemore shops! Would definitely recommend and the owners are very helpful too
A FlipKey verified reviewer
October 2011
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“We had an amazing time!”

The house was more than what we expected, beautiful setting and the wildlife was amazing.The owner was very helpful and made sure we were happy with everything. Very well situated for all the local attractions in wonderful countryside, one of the best holidays we have had. Our 2 sons aged 11 and 15 loved all the activities and we felt they were fairly priced. We were very lucky with the weather, will definitely like to go back.
mumsell
April 2011
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“great location, great house.”

stayed here in April 2011 with 4 adults and 3 children and loved it. The location is fantastic with great views from all windows - the loch to one side and the mountains to the other. The living room is large and there's plenty of room for 2 families. It's also very warm and well equipped. Bedrooms are quite small, but it wasn't a problem for us, but 4 people in the family room would be really tight. Also, it's not suitable for very small children as the outside area is mainly sloping and would be quite dangerous. The area is also fantastic and we ran out days to cover all the attractions in just a very small area. it's a beautiful part of Scotland with lakes, sailing, mountains, amazing wildlife etc. Would definitely recommend the house unless you need to sleep 4 people in the family room - we had 3 in there and that was fine, but 4 would have meant zero floor space.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
March 2011
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“The house is in a fantastic location.”

Stayed at Katchana with friends with children. The house was a great size for 8 and had everything we needed. We loved being right on the lochside and having great walks right outside our door. We went to the Loch Inch Watersports centre a few times where the kids had skiing lessons and we had a glass of wine! Would definitely go back.
NeenBJ
February 2011
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“Fabulous place”

This is a great place to stay for a relaxed holiday in a beautiful place. The house is well equipped, very comfortable, warm and cosy and in a truly fabulous location. It was absolutely spotless when we arrived and it was so refreshing to stay somewhere that doesn't have pages and pages of instructions about what you should and shouldn't do everywhere. We found the owner to be very relaxed and welcoming, anxious to ensure that we enjoyed ourselves and flexible about our leaving time, in spite of there being another set of guests due the day we left; so nice not to have to race to leave by 10am. If you are looking for designer level accommodation with perfect matching crockery, boutique style etc then this may not be the place for you, but if you want to feel at home, relaxed, comfortable with everything you need and able to just enjoy your self then we found this to be the perfect accommodation. Ours was an all adult group, with wide age range, but all enjoyed it just the same. The house would also suit a family just as well, so long as you don't mind an unfenced quite rugged garden. I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone.
Heather F
January 2011
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“A wonderful place to stay in a fantastic location”

This is our second stay at Katchana and we have already booked for 2011. If you like to be in the countryside then this is the place. Although only a couple of miles from Kincraig so not that far from a shop or a pub if thats what you wish for. If you like wildlife then Katchana is most definitely the location in. We had the family of Osprey flying over us for about an hour. The buzzard sat in the tree near the house, visits by red squirrels, a weasel, numerous amounts of birds. But the highlight was the visit by the Pine Marten and we were lucky to see it three times. We even had the Roe Deer on the drive as well as a hare. The house inside is well equipped and has wonderful views from every window. The living room is so comfortable. Visit in June to experience the long nights and the fact that it doesn't get dark until early hours and then only dark for a short while. Loch Insh watersports is nearby as well as plenty of places for people to walk on trails. A visit to Loch Insh marshes for the RSPB reserve is worth going to, again in June it stays light and we visited the hide at 9pm to see Curlew and their young. You do need a car to stay at Katchana but its a great base for any type of holiday.

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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

The property

Kincraig 1 mile.

An appealing and unusual detached property in the isolated hamlet of Farr, 1 mile from the village of Kincraig, between Kingussie and Aviemore.

In an elevated position overlooking Loch Insh on one side and with magnificent views of the Cairngorms from the other, this welcoming and extremely well equipped cottage offers superb accommodation, with an open fire and well placed windows to afford easy viewing of the plethora of bird and wildlife on the doorstep, including red squirrels, pine martins and ospreys.

Sit and relax in the fabulous hot tub or enjoy outdoor activities in the Cairngorms National Park, relax in the wonderful surroundings or tour the area's many attractions and trails.

Katchana is the perfect base.

Accommodation

All ground floor
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with TV, 1 x twin, 1 x family room with TV and 1 x adult bunks & pull-out stacker bed (can be single or double)
Shower room with shower, basin & WC
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin & WC
Well-equipped kitchen with small breakfast area
Dining room
Large sitting room with double sofa bed, open fire & large windows with loch views
Hot tub
Note: Third bedroom is suitable for a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children or 4 children, additional sofa bed available in sitting room
Note: Property is on a hill & can be accessed at ground floor level, with a ramped path suitable for wheelchairs, or via steps at bottom of hill.

Amenities

Oil central heating with open fire
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TV's (one with HD, Sky+ with family pack and sports with catch up TV and box sets.), video, DVD, CD, WiFi, small library of books/DVDs/games
Electricity & starter pack for open fire inc. in rent
Bed linen & towels inc. in rent
Cot, highchair & stairgate on request
Off road parking for 3 cars
Secure storage for bikes/skis etc
Well-established garden with furniture and hot tub
One well-behaved dog welcome
Up to 3 additional pets welcome at £40 per pet, per holiday
Sorry, no smoking
Shop & pub 1 mile
Note: No stag/hen or similar
Please note that gardens are not enclosed but there is a secure dog run available.

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

About the location

KINCRAIG

Aviemore 6 miles; Inverness 40 miles.

Kincraig is an attractive Highland village midway between Kingussie and Aviemore, which is the hub of the skiing industry in Britain. Close to Loch Insh and Glenfeshie, in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park and with the Cairngorm Mountains as a backdrop, Kincraig offers an unrivalled choice of activities and pursuits for all ages and abilities all year round. Enjoy walking or climbing, fishing, riding, cycling or the watersports at Loch Insh where equipment hire and instruction is available. A wide variety of birds can be seen from the RSPB hide overlooking the flood plains of the Insh Marshes Reserve and at the nearby Highland Wildlife Park wolves, bison, red pandas, wildcats and arctic foxes can be seen.