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Fairwinds Hotel

3.0 of 5
Main Street, Carrbridge PH23 3AA, Scotland
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Fairwinds Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Bo'ness, United Kingdom
Contributor
15 reviews 15 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

My husband and I have just returned from our 20th stay in 15 years at the Fairwinds Chalets. All guests are met with a warm and sincere welcome from both Allison and Lyndsay. As regular guests it has now become home from home for us and although we are self catering we have been fortunate enough to sample Lyndsay's breakfasts... More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

We ended up here after everything else we tried was booked for a few events that were in the area. It was a referral from a referral. It was a clean room. The twin room was quite small and not much more then a bed in the room. The double was much bigger with a small sitting area to have... More

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Snippi, Owner at Fairwinds Hotel, responded to this review
January 14, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay with us. We always appreciate feedback as it allows us to see what we are doing well and what we need to improve upon. We are sorry that you did not fully enjoy your one night stay with us in October. I can fully understand why you... More

Staffordshire, UK
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2012

What a beautiful location, what fantastic breakfasts and delicious evening meals. Sitting in the conservatory eating a hearty breakfast is the experience we all need. Red squirrels for neighbours, all sorts of birds, love it. It snowed on our first evening/morning, it was like fairyland. Our room was massive with two lovely comfy armchairs. Complimentary bottles of water daily and... More

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Portland, Oregon
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2012

While there are many reasons to return to Scotland--Fairwinds Hotel is at the top of my list. Allison works her welcoming magic with a blend of information, quips and good humor delivered with a Scottish pizzaz you never want to end. This visit, our third, felt like our home away from home, in no small part because of Lindsay's masterful... More

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Petaluma, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012

A very charming place to stay. The food is wonderful here, better then the food I had in Paris. The service is excellent, the rooms are clean, the two women that own it are just a lot of fun to be around. Fairwinds was the highlight of our two week Europe vacation.

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Petaluma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012

I have just returned from my 4 night stay at the Fairwinds (Oct. 4th - Oct. 7th 2012). Linday and Allison made us feel right at home...the food was AmAzInG and Allison had us laughing the whole time!! Our room was huge and spacious with it's own kitchen!! We were able to watch the red squirrels feeding as we sat... More

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Portland, Oregon
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 10, 2012

I recently returned from my second 3-day stay at the Fairwinds. I miss it already! The location is gorgeous and peaceful. Beautiful walking trails begin just outside the front door. The room was comfy and beautiful. And, the meals! The menus are thoughtfully planned. The preparation and presentation of cuisine is fabulous. The sitting room is cozy and inviting. The... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2012

We stayed two days here in August as a couple...the hosts were very friendly, we spent a lot of time chatting to them in the conservatory. I sank into my bed, it was so comfortable, and the evening meal was beautiful. The most relaxed we have felt in a long time, listening to music in the conservatory...we would definitely come... More

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florida
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32 reviews 32 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 29, 2012

Just because it says "hotel" in the name doesn't make it a hotel. Fouir bedrooms above the residence and without a restaraunt is a B&B. That said, the Fiarwinds has comfortable, spacious tooms with modern en-suites. Run be an absolutely charming femalle couple. Breakfast was fabulous with everything prepard to order. They did not offer dinner the evening we were... More

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Ohringen, Germany
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2012

We decided to take a trip to the Scottish Highlands and booked into the Fairwinds Hotel in Carrbridge for 4 nights. What a fantastic find! The hotel is secluded, quite, spacious, and very welcoming. The restaurant is the perfect vantage point for viewing nature, such as red squirrels feeding, whilst enjoying a sumptuous breakfast. I would recommend the Fairwinds Breakfast... More

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Additional Information about Fairwinds Hotel

Also Known As:
Fairwinds Hotel Aviemore
Fairwinds Hotel Carrbridge, Scotland
Address: Main Street, Carrbridge PH23 3AA, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Scottish Highlands > Aviemore and the Cairngorms > Carrbridge
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Carrbridge
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Fairwinds is a small owner run hotel in the Highland village of Carrbridge at the north end of The Cairngorm National Park. The Hotel and Chalets sit in 7 acres of peaceful, private grounds which are surrounded by mature woodlands and are a haven for wildlife including red squirrels, roe deer and numerous bird species including crossbills. The Hotel offers high quality serviced accommodation in 5 individual bedrooms. Quality toiletries by Arran Aromatics, heavyweight towels, bed linens by Dorma, bottled water and tea/coffee making facilities,ipod docking, TV and free wifi: all are standard within the guest rooms. The 6 self catering chalets are positionned around our private lochan and offer the opportunity for guests to cater for themselves. Carrbridge is ideally situated off the A9, just 6 miles north of Aviemore and 23 miles south of Inverness. ... more   less 
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