Guests say
Rowan Cottage in Aviemore is highly praised for its spaciousness, excellent location, and beautiful views of the Cairngorms. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, en-suite bedrooms, and enclosed garden, making it ideal for families and dog owners. The conservatory is a standout feature. While most found the cottage clean and welcoming, some noted areas needing maintenance, updates, or improved cleanliness. Occasional thoughtful touches, such as welcome gifts, were appreciated but are not guaranteed. Overall, guests enjoyed their stays and would recommend or return, with only a few isolated negative experiences.
Most guests found the cottage clean and welcoming, but several reviews mention areas needing more attention, such as the kitchen, furniture, and some maintenance. One review reported a significant cleanliness issue, but this was not the majority experience.
The location is consistently praised for its proximity to Aviemore, peaceful setting, and access to walks and local attractions. Guests loved the views and convenience.
Guests generally found the cottage spacious, warm, and comfortable, especially the conservatory and bedrooms. Some noted issues with sofas and beds, but these were not universal.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with en-suite bedrooms, a large conservatory, and a secure garden. Some guests suggested upgrades to furniture, garden, and appliances, and noted missing items or lack of appliance instructions.
A few guests mentioned welcome gifts such as wine and chocolates, and appreciated extra pillows and blankets. However, these gestures are not guaranteed for all stays.
About this property
Rowan Cottage is an amazing and delightful place to stay while you explore Aviemore and the Cairngorms at any time of the year.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Conservatory.
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack and doggy extras.. Enclosed lawned garden with terrace and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Arriving at the property on the outskirts of Aviemore, there’s ample parking for three cars. Rowan Cottage is situated in a lovely position, slightly elevated from other properties, meaning there’s an excellent view of the magnificent Cairngorms.
Entering via the front door there is a small boot room. The spacious and inviting living room awaits with wood burner. Through the living room the dining room and conservatory are located. The conservatory soaks up both the sun and the best views of the mountains with the ski runs visible. From the dining room is the good sized kitchen. It also has a large utility room attached to it with a door to the enclosed garden, which is perfect for dogs to come in and out of. The bedrooms are all en-suite and have TVs. There’s a double and twin both with en-suite shower rooms, and the master bedroom has a bath as well as shower.
Rowan Cottage is a very large detached property and would suit a family or friends who want to get out exploring in the countryside. There are trails at every turn, skiing at the right time of year not far away, plenty of water sport opportunities, and fishing galore on the nearby Spey river. Thankfully there’s equipment storage available to guests to use with space for multiple bicycles and even a canoe or two.
Aviemore is possibly one of the best locations for a Scottish Highlands holiday and adventure at any time of the year. The town and area transforms between summer and winter, from pure adventure capital to alpine town in the winter. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Cairngorms National Park
Reviews (22)
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P Henderson
Gorgeous cottage - so much space! Stunning location for any season.The only gripe I have is the kitchen is filthy and worktop is in immediate need of replacing, cupboard insides were sticky, tacky and had lots of random food stuff left in them (some open foods too) as did the freezer. Also, maybe assign one of the hallway cupboards for all the pictures, spare bedding etc, as each one has a menagerie of things in!But overall - loved it.
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Confirmed Guest
Absolutely loved our stay. It’s not right in town but close enough to everything you need. We were able to cook our favorite meals but noticed that a big stock pot was missing so for our big family it took us a bit longer to make pasta for everyone. We had an amazing three days. I really loved the sunroom.
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Stacey Coark
WOULDNT RECOMMEND! So the reason behind the 1 star is because when we were getting ready to leave the cottage on check out day which is 10am ! it was 9.20 we where still taking our stuff out and my daughter was running about with no clothes on still and in walks two workmen !! didn’t chap the door ! Said the owner sent them to do a bathroom! Was furious ! They are in looking about While my daughters naked and my sons in a shower still !!! So unprofessional and careless on the owners behalf ! He was on the phone to them so he was well aware we were still there and my son was in a shower but didn’t seem to care about anyone but himself! The cottage was a great size and loved the layout but the couch was absolutely disgusting really really dirty and NOT the standard in the pics so beware ! Was to the point I had to cover with a blanket just to sit down! The rest of the house is so dated and seriously needing upgraded , beds are dreadful ! Definitely better houses to stay for the same price ! So wouldn’t recommend unless you want to stay in a dump !