Knocknahighle is a well-received cottage praised for its beautiful, peaceful location and well-equipped, comfortable amenities. Guests appreciate the cleanliness, the stunning views, and the wildlife. The property is ideal for those seeking tranquillity and a base for exploring the area. The presence of a log burner adds to the cosy atmosphere, and the EV charger is a convenient touch. The owners are commended for their helpfulness, and many guests express a desire to return.
The cottage is consistently described as immaculately clean, spotless, and fresh. Guests are very satisfied with the level of cleanliness, which contributes significantly to the comfort of their stay.
The location is highly praised for its stunning surroundings, peacefulness, and proximity to local attractions. The remote setting is appreciated for its tranquillity and natural beauty, with open views and wildlife sightings adding to the experience.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with good linens, cosy log burner, and well-equipped spaces. The property is described as warm and welcoming, providing a relaxing environment for visitors.
The property is well-equipped with kitchenware, an EV charger, and other amenities. However, there is a mention of Wi-Fi not being good, indicating room for improvement in this area.
While the reviews reflect positively on the owners' helpfulness and the property's amenities, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
Lovely cottage in the Cairngorms National Park, a perfect family holiday home near Grantown-on-Spey..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 42" Freeview TV, Bluetooth Speaker, Soundbar, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Patio Doors Leading To Decking In Garden
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and broadband included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot supplied on request. Highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack.. Enclosed lawned garden with decking and garden furniture. Electric car charging point, at cost. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a natural water supply from a spring.. Knocknahighle is a hidden gem of a holiday cottage found down its own track in the north east of the Cairngorms National Park. It is only 5 miles from Grantown-on-Spey and a walk away from the River Spey. The cottage sits pride of place looking down the valley on Wester Lethendry Farm, which covers the lower and upper hill ground in this area. Entering the property there is a vestibule area with lots of space for boots and coats, ideal to get rid of muddy gear after a long day exploring the National Park. From the hallway, the kitchen/dining room is off to the left and is triple-aspect so enjoys lots of light, and the patio doors leading onto the large decking area are a great feature. From the dining space you have fantastic views down the valley across open fields. There’s comfortable garden furniture on the decking, so you can enjoy long evenings outside relaxing in a truly spectacular spot. The spacious living room has a wood burner, 42" Smart TV, a Sonos sound bar and a large, stylish corner sofa and amazing views down the valley. On the first floor there are three good-sized bedrooms.
The farm interestingly hosts notable historic monuments including Lethendry Castle and Tower dating back to the Medieval age. They are fascinating spots to take a stroll and explore. The cottage setting is lovely, positioned in the centre of a large enclosed plot with views down Strathspey and with the Hills of Cromdale spilling down from the Cairngorm Mountains.
Being based on the farm near Cromdale offers a wealth of things to see and do. The Cairngorms National Park has countless opportunities for walking and mountain biking, and in the winter you can enjoy local skiing and snowshoeing. There is plenty of wildlife that will often stroll past the cottage and in the National Park where you will find red deer, golden eagle, pine marten, but also rarer species like the ptarmigan and reindeer. The landscapes are varied, majestic and unlike anywhere else in the UK. These are historic mountains and forests that offer experiences unique in this part of Europe.
Grantown-on-Spey is only 5 miles away and offers many bars, cafés and restaurants, as well as a great golf course and of course world-famous fishing on the Spey for salmon, sea trout and brown trout. The Speyside distilleries are only a short distance down river, and there are many neighbouring villages with much to offer, including Nethy Bridge, Boat of Garten, Carrbridge and Aviemore. Stay at Knocknahighle and be in the perfect spot to have a truly unforgettable holiday. Shop, pub and restaurant 5 miles.
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
Confirmed Guest
Superbly quiet location, just what we were after. Very helpful owners Richard and Suzie. Cottage is very well equipped and comfortable. Would Love to visit again.
Matt Wilson
Everything was excellent, will return at some point, perfect base for snowboarding or skiing, cosy log burner for after the slopes.
Confirmed Guest
The cottage was perfect for our visit. It’s set in a very remote area & you do need to drive to any amenities. It suited us perfectly the peace & quiet was just bliss! Everything in the cottage was perfect for us, it was a touch cold but it was December & we had snow. We loved the log burner at night which helped warm the cottage. We couldn’t have wished for more, we loved our stay & will definitely return
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