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West Gorton - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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Exterior
Snow and ski sports
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, highchair, ice maker

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

West Gorton - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

If you want sublime silence, baa the odd sheep then West Gorton is the place for you!

A superbly located fully modernised traditional Shepherds cottage well off the beaten track but only one and a half miles from the popular town of Grantown on Spey. The cottage is set on its own in the foothills of the Cairngorms, with a private stone road running through woodland and over open moorland - the peace here is only disturbed by the grazing sheep. The cottage has been fully modernised with spacious family accommodation of open plan ground floor living room/dining room/kitchen with attractive hardwood flooring and the original stone walls, there is a superb log fire for the winter months.

The cottage has wonderful views over the adjoining Cairngorm Mountains and down the Spey Valley. Some visitors are quite happy to stay at the house just watching the changing lights and colours over the surrounding countryside rather than travelling to the many superb places of interest in the local area.

The cottage has easy access to easy riverside walks in Grantown on Spey or alternatively more arduous walks are available directly from the cottage itself. Grantown on Spey has an 18 hole golf course with a par three golf course available at the Craggan Centre along with football golf & frisby golf. The Craggan Outdoor Centre also provides opportunities for such things as archery, abseiling, high ropes, kayaking, mini quads and mountain bike hire. Water rafting is available closer to Forres at Relugus with Ace Adventure.

Grantown on Spey is a superb location for exploring the Highlands and Whisky Trails together with the Cairngorm Mountains. There is even easy access to the Moray Firth with its superb beaches. West Gorton truly provides a superb location with which to discover Scotland and enjoy scenery heritage and warm welcome.

Post Code: PH26 3NG
West Gorton is let Friday - Friday. Short breaks are welcome between October and April on the basis of 3 nights Friday to Monday or 4 nights Monday to Friday.
Damage Deposit £150
STL: HI70055F
EPC: E

Accommodation for 4 on two floors: Ground Floor - Open plan sitting / dining Kitchen, utility, Shower room & separate WC. First Floor - Double bedroom, Twin bedroom and Bathroom with WC.

Services: Bed Linen and towels * Oil central heating * Open Fire - fuel provided * Cooker with induction hob & electric oven * Microwave * Fridge * Small Freezer * Washing machine * TV with DVD player * CD player * Mobile reception * High Chair and Cot on request * WIFI * Enclosed garden with furniture * Ample parking * Maximum of 2 dogs welcome * Shops and eating out 2.5 miles * No Smoking *

EXTRAS: £25 per dog per week.

PLEASE NOTE: Access is by a stone hill track which is suitable for normal cars. In winter with snowy conditions access to the cottage may require a 4 wheel drive vehicle. The road is not suitable for Motor Homes at any time of year.

Property manager

DiscoverScotland

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 861 sq ft (80 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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West Gorton a Cottage That Sleeps 4 Guests in 2 Bedrooms

About the neighborhood

Map
Grantown-on-Spey, Highland Council

What's nearby

  • Grantown Museum - 6 min drive
  • Loch Garten Osprey Centre - 17 min drive
  • Lochindorb Castle - 17 min drive
  • Loch Morlich - 24 min drive
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Carrbridge Station - 19 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nethy House Cafe with Rooms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Maclean's Highland Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chaplins - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Craymore Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Anderson’s Woodfired Pizza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is West Gorton - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at West Gorton - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Gorton - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is West Gorton - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Grantown Museum and within 9 mi (15 km) of Abernethy Golf Club and Boat of Garten Golf Club. Cairngorms National Park and Carrbridge Golf Club are also within 12 mi (20 km).

West Gorton - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful location
If you want total peace and quiet then this cottage is a place to stay. Surrounded by fields and hills and mountains made it so beautiful. Unfortunately it was not very warm when we stayed but having a open fire made it feel so cosy. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and the shop is only a short drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite
The cottage was absolutely gorgeous. If you like the quiet then this place is for you
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location
Peace and quiet! The cottage is located a short drive from Grantown on Spey. The only sound to be heard was the sheep and the pheasants! Lovely walks outside the front door, and many things to see and do in the area. Lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect break
A secluded location perfect for exploring or curling up to read.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location & cosy cottage
I didn't want to go home after staying here and neither did my 2 teenagers which says a lot! The most amazing views and peace that you rarely experience anymore, only the birds singing, it was just perfect and only a 5 min drive to Grantown on Spey which had all the amenities required for a holiday. There is so much to do in the area as well, many walks from the door and so many beautiful places to visit. Such a cosy cottage, lovely and warm and plenty of logs supplied for the open fire. It is well equipped and the beds were very comfy. The only thing I can slightly pick at was the fact there were no hand towels, (maybe they'd just forgotten to put them out) I did manage to find one in the linen cupboard so it wasn't too bad!l We will definitely be returning to this absolute gem of a cottage but next time will bring bikes and maybe kayaks as we could have made good use of them in this amazing part of the country.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Beautiful cottage, totally off the beaten track. Despite the snow and the -15 temp, the cottage was warm and cosy and the open fire was an added bonus. Lots of great walking. An abundance of wildlife. Grantown-On-Spey is a lovely friendly place with a fantastic butchers, bakers and fish and chip shop. Scilla kept in touch to make sure we had everything we needed and Tom, the caretaker, was around in case there were any problems, which there weren’t. We had a fantastic, relaxing week just walking the dogs and enjoying the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cottage
Located on its own track, this cottage is ideal for those who want peace and quiet but is an easy 5min drive from the shops on Grantown. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trish C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect hideaway!
What a perfect, peaceful place to stay! Lots of fantastic walks. Everything you need is in the cottage, it's cosy and warm with the log fire. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
An excellent week in this lovely property. The location is perfect, close enough to Grantown on Spey for groceries and shopping yet far enough away to feel complete isolation and enjoy the stunning 360 degree views. We absolutely love this area and this property was perfect for us.

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful. We will be back.
Gorgeous place and such a helpful lovely owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt J., Sheffield

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place, so peaceful, well worth a visit
We stayed here for a couple of nights in March 2020, the cottage is very remote and quiet with fantastic views. The place is well decorated, clean and tidy, and has everything you need. The owners were very easy to deal with, we found the place with no problems and really enjoyed our stay If you want peace and quiet and a picturesque highland retreat then this is the place to go We would highly recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
We loved this cottage.. log fire was brilliant and the location is stunning.. we left as the snow came, gutted not to get snowed in.. some amazing walks nearby... this is a typical out in the middle Of nowhere rustic cottage. Has everything you need and nice and clean Hope to return soon
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthias D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfekt, immer wieder!
Wir verlebten dort eine unvergessliche Woche. Weitab von Menschen waren wir im Wesentlichen nur mit Fasanen und Schafen zusammen. Das Haus ist komplett eingerichtet, auch die Küche. Tolle Betten. Da wir Mitte September dort waren, waren die Abende kühl und wir haben den offenen Kamin geliebt. Holz war reichlich vorhanden. WIFI stabil!!!! Der Weg in die Zivilisation ist nicht so leicht: schmaler, unbefestigter Landweg, der nach Regen auch noch sehr rutschig wurde. Aber alles kein Problem, solange man allein unterwegs war. Die Umgebung bietet SEHR viel Interessantes, z.B. Grantown, Ballindaloch (House+Garden), Highland Folk Museum, Speyside Centre. Wir würden sofort wieder hinfahren. Eine tolle und unvergessliche Woche. Danke Nigel.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Markus K., Hofheim am Taunus

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Cottage in ruhiger Lage
Einsam in wunderschöner Landschaft gelegenes Cottage, aber dennoch nahe an der sehr angenehmen Ortschaft Grantown und eingebettet in die Ausläufer der Cairngorms. Das von außen rustikale Cottage ist versehen mit allen Annehmlichkeiten der modernen Zivilisation und bestens ausgestattet.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in a hidden gem
This was the perfect place, overviewing the valley. Whether the evenings by the fireplace or the glorious mornings, we really loved it. The house is the perfect size for 4 people and bare an electicity general shutdown when we arrived everything was great. Hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
'Off (tarmac) road' cozy cottage.
This cottage ticked all our boxes. Secluded yet 10 minutes drive from the village Grantown on Spey. Open fire, nice shower, good beds, all the amenities you need after a days hike. We loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022