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SECLUDED COTTAGE IN THE VERY HEART OF THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND

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A two-story house with a stone exterior and a large wooden front porch.
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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a lush green landscape through large windows.
A kitchen with light-colored cabinets, a built-in oven, a wooden countertop, and a window with a view of trees.
A deer grazing outside a window with a view of a grassy field and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cairngorms National Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Kingussie, Inverness-shire
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Highland Wildlife Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, CairnGorm Mountain
    ‪44 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SECLUDED COTTAGE IN THE VERY HEART OF THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND

The Cottage is located in the highlands of Scotland, and the largest National Park in Britain. It is set among the majestic pine woods of Drumguish, with mountain views and teeming with wildlife. It is close to the town of Kingussie with its shops and golf course, and in easy reach of Aviemore with its ski slopes on Cairngorm mountain. The area is a walkers' paradise with lowland and upland trails starting direct from the cottage. Cyclists and mountain bikers also have immediate access to the tracks in Insh Forest, Glen Feshie and beyond.
The Cottage has been converted from an old crofters cottage and now has all amenities including central heating, double glazed windows and two wood burning stoves with all the wood you need included.



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Please set dishwasher to Auto and add Extra Speed so it's finished before the changeover girls arrive.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3891220vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kingussie

Located in Kingussie, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cairngorms National Park and Highland Wildlife Park, while Fused and Light and Highland Folk Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Inshriach Nursery and Strathspey Steam Railway. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and mountain climbing nearby.
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Kingussie, Inverness-shire

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Highland Wildlife Park - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Loch an Eilein - 24 min drive - 24.0 km
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 44 min drive - 46.7 km
  • The House of Bruar - 57 min drive - 70.3 km

Getting around

  • Kingussie Station - 7 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ralia - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Post Office Cafe Gallery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Royal Tandoori - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Bowl - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SECLUDED COTTAGE IN THE VERY HEART OF THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at SECLUDED COTTAGE IN THE VERY HEART OF THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SECLUDED COTTAGE IN THE VERY HEART OF THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SECLUDED COTTAGE IN THE VERY HEART OF THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SECLUDED COTTAGE IN THE VERY HEART OF THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND located?

This family-friendly Kingussie cottage is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of River Spey and Ruthven Barracks. Kingussie Golf Club and Newtonmore Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice relaxing stay this lovely property. The fresh flowers, wood in the stove for a fire, birds and bunnies in the beautiful garden. Comfortable beds and sunroom to relax and read. The location was quiet and close to town that had everything we needed. Would love to come back in the future. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host(s) are very friendly & easy to chat with .You want for nothing in regards to the property & the amenties - very well equipped.Very tranquil area & wildlife plentiful.Stunning .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our favorite stay in Scotland! So beautiful and peaceful, with a lovely view. We enjoyed watching the birds at the bird feeders while sitting in the sunroom. The place was very clean, nicely decorated, and had everything we needed. Hiking trails within walking distance.We enjoyed lunch at The Winking Owl and The Postoffice Cafe. Watched a beautiful sunset at The Boathouse for dinner. Loch an Eileen is a good place for a walk, but if you have strollers or wheelchairs, only walk on the right-side , go see the castle, then come back the same way. We especially enjoyed meeting Bridget and Fraser...very friendly and gracious hosts. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2026
Thank you Julie for your generous review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we would be delighted to see you again. Stay safe Bridget, Fraser and Waffle!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a lovely stay at Drumguish Cottage. The house was warm, comfortable and really well equipped. We especially enjoyed the conservatory with amazing views and lots of birds to watch at the feeders. Bridget was super welcoming and helpful - would definitely recommend a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2026
Thank you Zoe So glad you had a good stay and I hope you all had an uneventful trip home
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Our family had an excellent experience staying at this property. Everything is very well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Thank you Patrick. I hope you and your family got home safely. We were very happy to host you and enjoyed having you to stay in our highland cottage. All the best Bridget
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a delightful property (and hosts)! Bridget and Frazier were supers hosts - providing just what we needed without being intrusive. The property was perfect - meticulously maintained and perfectly located. We had an amazing time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in the cottage, great location with wonderful views. Instructions to get there were detailed and clear.We felt at home immediately, the log burners gave a cosy feel in the evenings.Bridget is an excellent host, we would definitely book again if in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property & Location

A stunning cottage in such a lovely location. Everything we needed. The hosts Bridget and Fraser couldn’t be more welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2025
Thanks Claire for your lovely review. So glad you and your friends had fun. All the best Bridget
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first stay at the cottage with guests from California so we wanted it to be special. We weren't let down. We were a total of 5 adults. The accommodation was perfect for all of us. The kitchen was great, the summer room fantastic for just chilling out and having great conversation. Loads or room, great bedrooms, beds and showers. The wildlife was abundant, we even saw a Deer on the last evening in the garden. The location is perfect with walks and cycling direct from the cottage. Kingussie and Kincraig are just short drives away for all your regular provisions and some great coffee shops. The hosts are fantastic and were always available for great advice. The Pizza evening is a must.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and wildlife

We all really enjoyed our stay. Up early each morning to see the garden wildlife, fox, hares, squirrels, pheasants, woodpecker and lots of finches.Great cottage with all that you need, only downside was the third bedroom which is better suited for children than adults, mezzanine area.Fraser and Bridget lovely and very welcoming.We certainly will visit again to explore this beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2025
Thanks for your lovely review Lesley. Wow you saw a fox? I haven’t seen one for ages. Maybe that’s what broke our squirrel box the other day, or may be badger! I thought I had mentioned on the site that the mezzanine was smaller and had limited headspace at the sides but I will check and make sure it’s clear. It was lovely to meet you all and I hope you enjoyed Loch Ness!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

Just as it looked on the photographs. A lovely big garden with play area for our granddaughters. Spacious bedrooms with a twin room upstairs which the girls found exciting. Three separate seating areas, one of which was the sunroom with great views south and lots of seating and woolly blankets. Games and books for children and adults. There was nothing lacking and everything was done thoughtfully and to a high standard. The hosts lived in their own house about thirty yards away which we found reassuring given the fact we were quite naturally unfamiliar with some things. They were welcoming and friendly. We had to ask for help with one minor process and the lady came over immediately and showed us what to do. The kitchen was well stocked and there was a very good supply of nespresso coffee which pleased our son. We were very happy with our stay - but it wasn't long enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Drumguish Cottage er et smukt, hyggeligt og veludstyret hus. Det har en fantastisk udsigt mod bjergene fra stuen og masser af fugle og andet dyreliv i haven. Både børn og voksne var begejstrede -- vi håber bestemt at vende tilbage!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kurztrip in die Highlands

Sehr abgeschieden gelegen, ideal um die Hektik zurückzulassen. Gemütlich eingerichtet mit 2 Feuerstellen, alles, was man braucht, ist vorhanden. Absolut zu empfehlen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026

About the host

Hosted by Bridget Clyde

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We have both lived in this area most of our lives. We brought up our children here and now our grandchildren are enjoying the wonderful Cairngorms. We love to travel and because of this we are so happy to welcome travellers from all over the world. Our last trip was to the Arctic!

Why they chose this property

We love to walk amongst the tall pine trees, in summer with the purple heather at our feet and in winter with deep snow and our cockerpoo bounding along in front. It feels remote yet only 3 miles from the small highland town of Kingussie with its main line railway and road. We can hike the trails or cycle straight from the door and every day we realise again how lucky we are to live in this part of the world.

What makes this property unique

Built many years ago (I think the exact record is lost) this small crofters cottage has been transformed. With the addition of a modern bedroom and bathroom wing and a large sunroom overlooking the garden the cottage now has enough space for all generations. The large garden and the ability to hike, cycle or mountain bike straight from the door is very special to us.

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English, French

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