Guests say
This apartment in Newtonmore is highly praised for its excellent location, making it an ideal base for exploring the Highlands and Cairngorms. Guests consistently mention the property’s cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped kitchen. The peaceful setting, private parking, and proximity to local amenities are standout features. While most reviews are positive, some guests noted issues with the stairs, lift, and occasional maintenance or cleaning concerns. Overall, the apartment offers a cosy and convenient stay, perfect for couples or small families seeking to explore the surrounding countryside.
Most guests found the apartment clean and tidy, with several reviews highlighting its cleanliness. However, a few guests reported issues such as dust, grease, and an unclean sofa, indicating occasional lapses in cleaning standards.
The location is frequently described as perfect for exploring the Highlands, with easy access to local walks, shops, and restaurants. Its central position in Newtonmore and proximity to major roads are highly valued by guests.
Guests generally found the apartment comfortable, mentioning cosy interiors, a good bed, and a peaceful atmosphere. Some noted minor issues with the bed being squeaky or uncomfortable, and the flat being hot during warm weather, but overall comfort was rated highly.
The apartment is well-equipped with kitchen appliances, hot water, and parking. Some guests mentioned missing items (e.g., air fryer, hair dryer, shower hose) and maintenance issues with the lift, windows, and stairs, but most found the facilities met their needs.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Fully refurbished top floor apartment in renovated Grade III listed former Edwardian Craig Mhor hotel, set back from the road in its own grounds, in the delightful highland village of Newtonmore. This stylish Newtonmore cottage apartment is ideal for a couple, with the added attraction of an elegant twin day bed that could be used for up to two children. The accommodation at this Newtonmore cottage apartment consists of a bright open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area area tastefully furnished throughout. The spacious double bedroom and bathroom complete the layout at this Newtonmore cottage apartment.
There is ample parking in the property's own grounds and this Newtonmore cottage apartment also boasts a large lawned area to the front as well as a communal courtyard with drying facilities to the rear. This Newtonmore cottage apartment is ideally placed to explore the many year-round activities that the town and area have to offer, from excellent walking in the Cairngorm mountains and skiing and snowboarding in Cairngorm, Nevis Range or Lecht through the winter months to mountain biking at Laggan Wolftrax. Superb golfing and fishing combine to make this truly an area worth visiting. EPC Rating: Band C
Newtonmore has several shops and pubs, as well as two museums. The village was the setting for the popular TV series "Monarch of the Glen". The area offers golf, fishing, pony trekking, walking, bird-watching, cycling, mountain-biking, climbing and skiing.
Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: HI-70325-FEPC Rating: Band C
Accommodation
All third floor.
One bedroom with double bed and fold out day bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge (no ice box), washing machine, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, CD/radio with iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
All fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and toddler's booster seat available.
Off road parking for up to 2 cars.
Shared lawned garden to front of property.
Shared courtyard and drying facilities to rear.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 100 yards.
Note: There is a large window in the bedroom doubling as a fire exit to external escape stairs, parents of young children should be aware, and may choose to close the latch at the top of the door, which is positioned out of a child's reach.
Note: Property accessed via stairs to the third floor, via a narrow spiral staircase without a handrail, care to be taken
Reviews (27)
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Sarah
There are loads of great walks nearby and Newtonmore is a lovely little village. There were useful information leaflets about some local walks. It was great to get a good hot shower and relax after a long day's walking. There's ample parking space and its easy to walk into the village from the apartment, if you want to go to the shop or out to eat.
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Patrick
1) Automatic lighting on main staircase not very good, especially on the second flight of stairs. The light does not come on until you are near the top of the stairs, as a result you are in total darkness when you begin ascending the stairs. This is very dangerous especially if you are carrying anything. (suitcase or shopping bag) 2) The 3rd flight of stairs does not have a âHANDRAILâ, & because they are quite steep is very dangerous. 3) Both of the above contravenes UK Building Regulations 4) There was no DVD Player or selection of DVD,s I had brought a selection of my own DVD,s which I could not watch. 5) The TV reception was very intermitant, the picture would freeze with no sound, then the screen would go blank. It would come back on again after turning it off & back on after 30 mins. 6) The apartment was quit dirty as follows:- a) Dust on the back of the panel doors especially the bathroom & bedroom doors. b) Dust on the top of the architraves & the plinth blocks at the base of the architraves & tops of skirting boards. c) Dust on the bedside table lamps. d) Dirt & Grease on the cupboard units in the kitchen especially above the hob. e) The hob was dirty & covered in grease especially the control knobs. f) The oven was very dirty & greasy inside & out. g) The kettle was covered in grease. h) Dust on pipes under sink in bathroom & on pipes of radiator. i) Bottom of radiator very rusty. j) Waste outlet on wash basin rusty. k) Grab handles on bath very loose & discoloured
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Scott
It was well-equipped with a kitchenette featuring microwave, cooker, toaster, fridge, dish washer and washing machine. The only thing missing was an airfryer. We loved the quiet aspect of the apartment, on the top floor. The bed was comfortable, the bath and shower were wonderful with instant hot water. The sofa was great to relax on during the evening. The apartment is in a central spot to visit so much of the Badenoch region. We visited Kinguisse, Aviemore, Loch Garten, the Laggan area and the Highland Wildlife Park. And we also did many enjoyable local walks. Our final day was in 25C heat and, as the apartment was on the top floor, the nighttime temperature barely fell below the daytime peak, which made sleeping a challenge - hot nights are not something you'd expect too often so far north! Perhaps a portable fan could be a future addition. All in all, a very pleasurable break. Highly recommended.