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A recently renovated, detached cottage (bungalow) in a peaceful woodland setting in the lovely village of Carrbridge, situated near Aviemore in the Cairngorm National Park in Scotland, perfect for anyone who enjoys country walks, birdwatching, golfing, wildlife and adventures in the great outdoors.The accommodation comprises an large open-plan kitchen, dining and living area with a wood-burning stove as the centrepiece. The decor is contemporary and tasteful with an emphasis on comfort and tranquility and a high spec heating system. The kitchen is well equipped for self catering with a fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, electric hob and oven. There is a smart tv, wifi, internet radio and quality sound system.
There are 4 good sized double bedrooms, two with double ...A recently renovated, detached cottage (bungalow) in a peaceful woodland setting in the lovely village of Carrbridge, situated near Aviemore in the Cairngorm National Park in Scotland, perfect for anyone who enjoys country walks, birdwatching, golfing, wildlife and adventures in the great outdoors.The accommodation comprises an large open-plan kitchen, dining and living area with a wood-burning stove as the centrepiece. The decor is contemporary and tasteful with an emphasis on comfort and tranquility and a high spec heating system. The kitchen is well equipped for self catering with a fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, electric hob and oven. There is a smart tv, wifi, internet radio and quality sound system.
There are 4 good sized double bedrooms, two with double beds and two have twin beds. The master bedroom has an ensuite with shower, the main bathroom has a bath and shower and there is an additional shower room with wc.The house is set off a quiet road, 5 minutes walk from Carrbridge Station, on the edge of a forest with nature trails and river walks nearby. There is a wealth of nature to be seen from the house and nearby - red squirrels, osprey, pine marten and red deer. For those who enjoy active outdoor adventures you are right in the heart of the Cairngorm area famed for its extreme sports and activity holidays. For families, the famous Landmark Forest Adventure Park which is always popular with both kids and grownups.There are local shops for the basics in Carrbridge with Aviemore just a short drive for more extensive shopping and a wider range of bars and restaurants serving great quality local fare.
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
This is a residential area and is therefore not suited to large/noisy parties, it is perfect for families of mixed ages, and for anyone looking to enjoy an outdoor holiday in a stunning location.
We loved staying here! The accommodation was versatile and spacious. Everywhere was immaculately clean. The kitchen had everything we needed, including a very generous welcome pack when we arrived. The best thing for our group was the ease of access into the woods behind the house for relaxing walks. We've stayed in Carrbridge before, but this is the only place we'd return to. We almost want to keep it a secret!
Visited August 2022
Written September 16, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Dave Stewart
3 contributions
Wonderful stay at Birchtree Cottage
Lovely house in a great location. Fabulous lounge kitchen dining area and good size bedrooms & Bathrooms
Visited May 2022
Written May 25, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frances1000
Glasgow, United Kingdom1 contribution
Excellent accommodation Carrbridge
Accommodation precisely as advertised
Lovely bungalow - immaculate on arrival
Owner left lovely welcome pack which was a very nice touch and greatly appreciated
Would stay again and recommend highly to others
Owner very helpful
Visited June 2021
Written June 30, 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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This was our third visit to Birchtree Cottage, a perfect location for many local attractions.
There are local attractions to suit all tastes from Grandparents to young children, for example, Landmark Adventure Park for the kids, Loch Insh water sports, Speyside Railway, the Heather Centre, RSPB Abernathy and National Trust properties to name a few. We even managed a ride on the Jacobite Special train, Fort William to Mallaig, taking the journey from Carrbridge to Fort William via Loch Laggan and back via Loch Ness. The quiet port of Burghead is within easy reach, ideal for sand yachting or wind surfing. The dolphins are often out and about there too. If you are a jet plane fan, the RAF place near Lossiemouth is for you. For arts, crafts and book lovers, there is Logie Steading near Forres, reached by a scenic moorland road. We hope to return next year.
Visited July 2020
Written August 8, 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
fuzzytop70
Edinburgh, United Kingdom11 contributions
Fabulous!
Stayed at this delightful cottage for 3 nights with a friend of the family. The cottage is just fantastic and a real home from home. It has been renovated to an extremely high standard and is a true delight to spend time in. There is everything there that you could need and the surrounding area is beautiful. Can’t praise this lovely place high enough.
Visited February 2020
Written February 13, 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Twinmummy94
Edinburgh, United Kingdom32 contributions
Perfect holiday home
We absolutely staying here. Its a beautiful, spacious house just situated behind lovely woodland walks. I really didnt want to leave. The kitchen was a joy to cook in and it was equipped with everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and warm. I would love to return here in winter.
Visited July 2019
Written July 18, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Martin
2 contributions
Great Venue
A wonderful base for a large family gathering. Generous room sizes, great and well equipped communal spaces, and fantastic location. Modern and thoughtfuly designed.
Out of the (relative) bustle of Aviemore, Carbridge offers the perfect base for all kinds of outdoors activities, be that a walk in the woods directly acccessed from the fenced-in rear garden, or wider a field for all the fun and activities the NP has to offer.
Visited February 2019
Written February 25, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
miss_jfw
Scotland, United Kingdom17 contributions
Excellent house for our Christmas break!
Spacious and well laid out home which suited us perfectly for our 5 day stay over Christmas.
House was in excellent condition with everything we could possibly need
The owners had included a few extras such as tea, biscuits and a bottle of prosecco which was a really nice touch. They even put in a Christmas tree so that things looked festive for us.
Garden was a great size and backed on to the woods where we enjoyed some great walks during our stay.
All in all we had a brilliant stay at the cottage and hope to return in the future.
Visited December 2018
Written December 30, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Kate S
10 contributions
woods, space and relaxation
Great location - out the back gate to the woods and down the road to Railway station one way and shops cafe's in the other.
Plenty of room inside house, especially bathrooms. Well equipped kitchen. A couple more easy chairs would complete the comfort.
We will be back.
Visited September 2018
Written September 12, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Luke D
Retford, United Kingdom16 contributions
Lovely Cottage
I stayed here with my family and the family dog when we came up to breath in the sights of the cairngorms. There is a lot of things to do around Carrbridge and nearby Aviemore and Inverness. We went to the Safari park for my brother which he enjoyed, dolphin spotting for my sister, train ride on the Strahspey Railway which was my choice and trying to find the loch ness monster for my cousin.
But overall good transport links from the A9 and the train station is 200yds away from the cottage. There is also a spar shop to get your Bread and Milk for breakfast.
10/10 For the owners and the cottage.
Would visit again.
Visited July 2016
Written May 21, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Carrbridge is the ideal base to explore the scenic highland region and particularly the spectacular Cairngorm mountain range. The village of Carrbridge is part of the Cairngorms National Park and is famous for its 18th century packhorse bridge. The river Dulnain snakes its way through this picturesque village before emptying into the River Spey with opportunities for fishing, watersports and whisky tasting trails.
For a small village, Carrbridge has a good selection of services for visitors with a Spar shop for essential, the Carrbridge hotel and local cafes for dining, a curling pond, the golf course and of course the Landmark Forest Adventure Park all within walking distance.
Carrbridge and the surrounding area is a treasure trove for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. The Local pine forests are home to crossbills, crested tits, red squirrels mountain hares and deer while the woodlands and riversides have beautiful displays of local wildflowers including carpets of wood anemones, wood sorrel and woodruff as well as heather, broom and beautiful flowering cherry trees.
The nearby areas provide summer habitats for snipe, greenshanks, oyster catchers, lapwings with and a good chance of seeing ptarmigan, capercaillie, golden eagles, ospreys or peregrine falcons and other bird of prey.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Regular train & coach services run to Carrbridge and Aviemore with connections throughout the UK. A car is advisable but not essential.
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Golf course (within 15 min walk)Horse riding facilitiesWatersports
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 PM • Check out by 10 AM
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available if you cancel thereafter
*Booking fee is excluded from refund amount
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