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Top Cottage At Kirkton

Grantown-on-Spey, The Highlands
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Family friendly
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A beautifully decorated cottage set on the outskirts of Grantown-on-Spey
  • Rural location yet easily accessible for exploring Speyside and the Highlands
  • Great for families that wish to explore the great outdoors from a comfortable base
Property code: 82693

This quaint cottage sleeps six guests in three bedrooms and is perfect for those looking for a peaceful retreat with all local amenities within easy reach. Explore the bustling Highland town, sampling local produce as you go, and enjoy walks through the surrounding countryside keeping an eye out for the abundance of wildlife all from the door. After a busy day of exploring, return happily weary to warm your toes in front of the wood burner.

With an authentic, country-cottage feel, cream walls and large windows work together to create a spacious interior that is light and bright during the day but takes on a cosy atmosphere when the wood burner is lit. Interesting artwork and striking textiles throughout add splashes of colour and character creating a lovely and welcoming home from home.

After discarding outdoor clothing in the entrance hall, make your way to the galley-style kitchen to make a cup of tea before settling in the lounge. Comfortable sofas beckon you to relax, flames flickering and children enjoying the board games on offer. Prepare a delicious dinner and gather everyone together in the conservatory to enjoy a sociable meal with views of the garden and beyond, while the small table in the kitchen is ideal for grabbing a quick bite. Watch the sunset from the conservatory before retiring to bed for a tranquil nights sleep. A ground-floor bedroom and bathroom are useful for guests who struggle with stairs, and upstairs you’ll find two further bedrooms. Serene in cream and simple, elegant furnishings, the eaved bedrooms are flooded with light. Wake refreshed to take your morning coffee in the garden, listening to the birdsong as the sun rises.

Outside, there is a secure outbuilding for storing outdoor equipment such as bikes, fishing rods and golf clubs. Dine al fresco morning, noon and night in the lawned garden, soaking up the sun on a warm, summer’s day. There is private parking for three cars.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size and 1 super-king-size zip-and-link
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with hand-held shower over bath, separate shower and WC and 1 en-suite bathroom with hand-held shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and electric hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • TV in lounge
  • Enclosed garden
  • BBQ
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Shops, restaurants and pubs 1 mile
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • 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.

The small, bustling town of Grantown-on-Spey, on the edge of the spectacular Cairngorms National Park, is a great base for exploring the Strathspey area, offering boutique shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants and takeaways. Visit the biking and walking trails through the Anagach Woods (5 miles), ancient woodland with a wide variety of wildlife, and with 17 distilleries within 20 miles, hop on to the famous Malt Whisky Trail and visit each one. Golfers will love playing 18 holes at the Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club (6.5 miles) and Abernethy Golf Club (10 miles), whilst avid skiers and snowboarders are close to the Lecht Ski Centre (27 miles) and Cairngorm Mountain (28 miles), both also providing wonderful hill walking in the summer months. The majestic Cairngorms National Park (28 miles) has mountains, forest paths, rivers, lochs, wildlife hotspots and 55 Munros, so make sure you pack the walking boots! Discover miles of sandy beaches and beautiful, shallow bays at Roseisle (35 miles) and Findhorn (30 miles) along the Moray Coast, and nature enthusiasts may even spot dolphins and seals. Try archery, golf, laser tag, laser clays and paintball at Craggan Outdoors (6 miles) or get the pulse racing along the high ropes at Treezone Aviemore (21 miles). There are a plethora of outdoor activities for all the family at Alvie Estate (25 miles), with zip wires, clay pigeon shooting, archery, horse riding, walking, fishing and bird-watching, whilst Full On Adventure (21 miles) offers river tubing, white water rafting, gorge walking and canyoning.

Catherine Stewart

This property is personally managed by Catherine.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Neil 12th October 2024

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The cottage is fantastic - terrific location, clean and spacious. And the garden / woodlands with wildlife are an added bonus. Great for families.

Reviewed by Agnesann 28th September 2024

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Excellent accommodation. Plenty of equipment and very clean. Tranquil situation but handy for the village.

Reviewed by Rob 7th September 2024

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Lovely quiet location tucked away off the road. Plenty of bird life and the occasional red squirrel in the feeder by the garage. The underfloor heating in the downstairs bathroom was appreciated. Very clean and well appointed .

Reviewed by Rebecca 31st August 2024

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We had a wonderful time at Top Cottage! Everything was perfect. Looking forward to returning and exploring more of beautiful Scotland!

Reviewed by John 24th August 2024

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Our third stay. Great location which feels remote in its own grounds but is a half hour walk to Grantown. Grantown has a decent size Coop and there are a couple of lovely cafes. Good walking from the door. Red squirrels came to the feeders in the garden. On one of our days as we ate tea in the conservatory we had two squirrels less than six feet awRead moreay. We also saw deer 6/7 days in the grounds. Hide

Reviewed by Thorsten 17th August 2024

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Reviewed by Fiona 27th July 2024

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This was our second time and just as enjoyable as the first, even if there were fewer rabbits... Very well located for getting around the area and we enjoyed several walks within 20 minutes' drive. The conservatory is a real bonus, although it became too hot on a couple of days (rare in Scotland) but it provides a good view to the hills and the raiRead morelway cutting behind. Comfortable beds, good linens. The only drawback is that the bedrooms do not have blackout but we were prepared with sleep masks. Hide

Reviewed by Ewan 6th July 2024

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Loved our second stay here and intend to come again next July!

Reviewed by Tracy 15th June 2024

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Beautiful house set back from everything. So peaceful, but also great location to get to the surrounding areas. Sunset from conservatory was fantastic, as was the little roe deer who popped by throughout the week. If you are looking for a comfortable base not too far from all the Highlands can offer, I would recommend Top Cottage at Kirkton.

Reviewed by Christine 23rd March 2024

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Reviewed by Paul 10th February 2024

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1. Lovely view from the conservatory. The conservatory has a radiator and an excellent electric heater so it can be used even in the midst of winter. 2. The downstairs bathroom was extremely spacious with two sinks, bath, and excellent shower and lovely underfloor heating. 3. Plenty of room for coats, shoes and kit in the well heated entrance hall.Read more The double door kept the entrance lovely and warm. 4. Would definitely stay again, if the price was still competitive. Hide

Reviewed by Matthew 1st October 2023

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This place is amazing. Proper wee homely hideout in the words. Saw loads of wildlife; deer, bats and an osprey in the surrounding trees. The house is well situated and close to everything.

Reviewed by Sharon 23rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Mrunal 19th September 2023

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What a beautiful cottage! Cozy, clean and comfortable. Very relaxing in the middle of the countryside with access to shops for essentials and restaurants just 4 minutes drive away. A really well thought out property with most facilities required for a fun family vacation. We will be back again .

Reviewed by Gerard 2nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Emma 26th August 2023

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We had a fabulous stay at Top Cottage. The house is beautiful and in a lovely, quiet location but with everything you need within easy distance. Loved seeing red squirrels in the garden and even a mother and fawn Roe Deer wander up the driveway one morning. A gem of a holiday home. Thank you. We would love to come back

Reviewed by John 19th August 2023

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Our second stay at the property. We saw red squirrels in the garden every day and deer a couple of times. We made good use of the conservatory for eating. Plenty of walking to do from the doorstep. Property still well decorated and well equipped. Would definitely recommend (steep stairs to second and third bedroom).

Reviewed by karen 12th August 2023

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Very clean and comfortable lovely kitchen .equipment prestine. All appliances work excellently. Lovely wood burner. Bathrooms beautiful and very clean beedrooms beautiful beds comfortable. Beautiful surroundings easy access to house but do drive carefully because of the deer. All very very nice.

Reviewed by David 29th July 2023

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Brilliant accommodation in a quiet and beautiful setting. Perfect for a family or other group.

Reviewed by Mira 15th July 2023

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We had a wonderful time in the lovely und excellent equipped Cottage. We felt right at home and were able to relax wonderfully in the evenings after eventful days in the area around Grantown on Spey.

Reviewed by Ewan 8th July 2023

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We had a great stay at a lovely, homely cottage in a stunning, woodland location. Excellent spot for visiting local landmarks and attractions. Stairs steep but otherwise very family and child-friendly. We loved seeing the array of wildlife and birds visiting the garden; deer, red squirrels, a woodpecker, etc. Definitely somewhere we would recommendRead more to others and will return to in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Alastair 3rd July 2023

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Lovely cottage in a fabulous location both tranquil and ideally placed as a base for all the surrounding activities

Reviewed by Alan 10th June 2023

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A good location for walks and visits in and around the Cairngorms. Conservatory good to eat in. Very quiet.

Reviewed by Amanda 27th May 2023

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Cottage is in an idylic setting, so quiet and peaceful. Very clean and tidy, a home from home. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Heather 13th May 2023

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We had a fantastic stay at top Kirkton cottage, Garry and his wife were so helpful and informative and made sure that we had everything we needed. The accommodation is clean and homely and very peaceful. This is a great spot for an out-of-the-way retreat but still close to many local attractions and amenities. We loved having so much interesting wiRead moreldlife on the doorstep and watching the red squirrel every morning at breakfast. A real hidden gem. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 25th March 2023

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We had a wonderful fortnight at Top Cottage which was extremely comfortable . We were well looked after by Garry for whom nothing was too much trouble.. The cottage is more than comfortable enough to stay in all day if you do not wish to go out. The wildlife that can be seen around the cottage will keep you well entertained..There are lots of interRead moreesting paces to visit Highland Wildlife Park and the Strathspey steam railway (for afternoon tea ) to name two. Hide

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