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Tomintoul is the highest village in the Highlands
Summer visitors can expect to see the glorious purple heather bloom
Ben Rinnes is Morays highest peak, enjoy fantastic walking in the area (18 miles)
Winter skiing can be found at The Lecht Ski Centre, a short drive away (7 miles)
Visit Loch Morlich, near Aviemore 32 miles
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20 / 24  Tomintoul is the highest village in the Highlands
21 / 24  Summer visitors can expect to see the glorious purple heather bloom
22 / 24  Ben Rinnes is Morays highest peak, enjoy fantastic walking in the area (18 miles)
23 / 24  Winter skiing can be found at The Lecht Ski Centre, a short drive away (7 miles)
24 / 24  Visit Loch Morlich, near Aviemore 32 miles

Strombos

Tomintoul, near Ballindalloch, Moray
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Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Enjoy cosy nights in front of the roaring wood burner after a day out exploring
  • Surrounded by beautiful countryside, walks and cycle routes from your front door
  • Appreciate the wonders of the night sky, Tomintoul is located in a designated dark sky park
Property code: 46162

Escape with a group of seven friends or family members to this stunning and spacious home, complete with a warming wood burner .Nestled in a pretty village on the slopes of the Cairngorms and with walking and cycling routes winding from the front door, there is plenty to please every guest.

This beautiful stone and brick home has plenty of space for all guests to enjoy spending quality time together, or having some well-deserved rest in this peaceful and tranquil location. The property is designed with soft neutral tones throughout and is bright and airy, creating a homely environment.

Head inside through the front door situated off the village’s Main Street and find yourself in a spacious hall where you can hang up coats and place your walking boots. Down the hallway is a contemporary kitchen which has a large breakfast bar and everything you need to prepare and create culinary delights. Tuck into the tasty meals together, or play games of an evening in the welcoming dining room which has a separate oak dining table with enough seating for all guests. Get cosy in the evenings on the comfortable lounge sofas and warm up in front of the wood burner. There is also a handy utility room on this floor to keep those walking clothes clean and dry.

Upstairs are the four wonderful bedrooms, each of which are light, bright, and super comfortable, providing a perfect place to get some shut-eye at the end of a busy day. Choose from two super-king bedrooms, a single bedroom or a twin room. The twin has a useful en-suite shower room and the other bedrooms share a family bathroom. Also up here is a snug area equipped with a Smart TV, handy for the kids of the group to have somewhere to play.

Outside is a large and enclosed garden surrounded by a stone brick wall. Sit on  the garden furniture while you admire the far-reaching countryside and mountain views across the undulating countryside.

  • 4 bedrooms -2 super-king-size (can be made up as twins on request), 1 twin and 1 single
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC and 1 en-suite shower room with WC, downstairs WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair
  • Wood burner - (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in both lounges
  • Large enclosed garden with seating
  • Shops, restaurants and pubs less than 1 mile
  • Parking on driveway for 3 cars
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Situated on the River Avon, Tomintoul is a quaint village with some lovely independent shops, village store, pubs, restaurants and a tearoom. Head off on foot or cycle and join one of the wonderful routes available right from the front door. Take a waterside stroll along the Glen Avon or try something more challenging and bag a Munro, with plenty of peaks to choose from in the Cairngorms National Park.

Head 7 miles to Lecht where, in winter, you can enjoy skiing at the ski centre and its 20 maintained ski routes. In summer, it is fabulous for mountain biking with trails suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced bikers. 25 miles from the property is the superb Loch Morlich where you can take part in a variety of water sports such as paddleboarding and kayaking.

Keen whisky lovers can enjoy the only Whisky Trail in the world, which takes in seven world-famous distilleries located in the Speyside region. Glenlivet Distillery is only 6 miles from here and has some wonderful tours and tasting sessions year-round.

For days exploring quirky shops and eateries, visit Grantown-on-Spey (13.5 miles) or the tourist town of Aviemore (27 miles) which offers beautiful scenery and a range of attractions to keep you occupied.

Catherine Stewart

This property is personally managed by Catherine.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sylvia 7th June 2025

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Reviewed by Louise 23rd May 2025

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Reviewed by Peter 25th April 2025

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Just enjoyed a third fabulous stay at Strombos. We love this well presented cottage in a great location. Kitchen area is large and well appointed with a good view , whilst the lounge is cosy. Bedrooms all of a good size and the bed we used was comfortable. Garden is dog proof, although a small breed could get under the front gate, easily blocked wiRead moreth a wheelie bin. Walks from the cottage Bonus some mornings was seeing gaggles of supercars and bikes gurgle past on their way around the Cairngorms. Hide

Reviewed by Tim 18th April 2025

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The cottage was ideally located for exploring the local area, plenty of space so you arent all on top of each other. The cottage was spotless on arrival and the beds were comfortable. Very well equipped kitchen. The outdoor space is very generous and secure for dogs.

Reviewed by Christine 11th October 2024

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This is an excellent property and we have been here three times along with some of our family. There is plenty room inside for everyone and an enclosed safe garden for the kids to play and for the dog. The surrounding area is very beautiful and the village ideal for supplies and meals also.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 13th September 2024

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The cottage was very well equipped, clean and comfortable. There was lots of information about local attractions and walks in the area, and the local shops, pubs and information centre were very helpful too. We had a wonderful holiday, and would certainly recommend it to friends.

Reviewed by Kerry 2nd August 2024

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Reviewed by Alasdair 19th July 2024

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Excellent accommodation-clean /comfortable. Very well equipped. Five star.

Reviewed by Anne 1st June 2024

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Lovely well equipped and comfortable cottage with excellent storage. Boot room and utility room most useful. Beds very comfortable too.

Reviewed by Keith 24th May 2024

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Reviewed by Elaine 17th May 2024

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We enjoyed our stay at Strombos. Everything you would need was provided for in this lovely house in a lovely little village that wasn't too far from amenities and adventure if that's your thing

Reviewed by Ewen 3rd May 2024

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Fantastic accommodation at a very reasonable price. Amazing area of the Scottish Highlands

Reviewed by Susan 26th February 2024

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The Cottage is great, lots of space, the kitchen is the hub of the house it's big with lots of storage and everything needed to make delicious meals. There is a separate dining room downstairs also a cosy lounge. The bedrooms are comfortable with plenty of storage, two bathrooms upstairs and a snug with sofa and tv is good for the children or for aRead more little bit of quiet time. The Village has some great walks nearby with an adventure playground along lane behind the village store. Enclosed garden. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 29th December 2023

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Reviewed by Robert 22nd December 2023

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Excellent accommodation, well equipped in all areas and outstanding hot tub.

Reviewed by Hazel 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Robert Paul 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Tilly 11th August 2023

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We had a really lovely time, the house was perfect for our needs. The garden was a good size and enclosed, house very clean. Lovely village with nice pubs and well stocked local shop. House had everything we needed, very comfy beds. Would highly recommend and definitely stay there again.

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Location

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