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The Press House

Tomatin, Speyside & The Cairngorms (Ref. 1110707)

4.5★

Very good

Luxury Holiday Houses rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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6 Customer Review(s)

  • Prof Hodges

    “Its a lovely old house in a great location.”

    Perfect for a family with dogs. The main issue was that the house was freezing cold when we arrived and remained cold for the whole of the first night. there were no instructions about the heating. The caretaker told us that it was in a timer and that the underfloor heating downstairs was broken !! But it wasn't and it warmed up after the heating had been on for 12 hours plus. With the heating on "continuous" the house was warm. There were a lot of other minor problems: a broken toilet seat ...

    Perfect for a family with dogs. The main issue was that the house was freezing cold when we arrived and remained cold for the whole of the first night. there were no instructions about the heating. The caretaker told us that it was in a timer and that the underfloor heating downstairs was broken !! But it wasn't and it warmed up after the heating had been on for 12 hours plus. With the heating on "continuous" the house was warm. There were a lot of other minor problems: a broken toilet seat downstairs, a warped door that would not close, problems opening and closing the wood burner doors, a broken kitchen drawer that would not open or close properly. The on stove coffee maker is missing a basket. There were no maps of the area and no visitor book to record issues. Once the heating was sorted we had a great stay and went walking every day with the dogs. Despite all this we would stay again!!!!

    - Prof Hodges, January 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are sorry that you encountered issues with the heating initially, but glad it was up and running quickly. We have now resolved the other minor issues that you have brought to our attention. We're pleased to hear you had a great stay and look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Please feel free to amend this, we would be grateful if you could confirm that you are happy for this to be published. Kind regards Property Owner

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Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
  • Ground-floor shower room
  • Open plan living area with kitchen/diner sitting room
  • Utility
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Central heating with underfloor heating on ground-floor and woodburning stove
  • Electric oven, electric hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, Nespresso, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
  • TV, WiFi - Super fast Broadband, table football
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent, Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair available on request
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Enclosed garden with cattle grid, patio, lawn, furniture, barbecue
  • Pet-friendly, sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 1.9 miles, pub 8 miles
  • Note: Please bring your own linen for the travel cot if needed
  • Note: Electricity excludes charging electric cars

The property

This traditional self-catering Scottish farmhouse in tranquil Strathdearn, is a secluded property overlooking river and woodland, yet only 14 miles south of Inverness and 16 miles north of Aviemore. Ideally situated for touring the Highlands, and a good choice for a winter holiday, this country farmhouse is only a short drive to one of Scotland's most popular ski resorts in the Cairngorm Mountains near Aviemore. There is a wealth of activities from which to choose to satisfy all age groups. Close to home you might like to visit the Tomatin Distillery Visitor Centre, where you can take a tour and sample some of their exclusive malt whisky. Visit the many castles, see the wolves at the Highland Wildlife Park, or take the children to the famous Landmark Forest Adventure Park with its exciting flume rides. Loch Ness is only a 30-minute drive, and the Loch Ness Monster Visitor Centre at Drumnadrochit is open throughout the year. Urquhart Castle is open during the season, and it is possible to sail down the loch, either during the day or on an evening cruise. Winter sports at Aviemore and the Cairngorms can be enjoyed at their best in January and February and after a day on the ski slopes, what could be better than to return to your holiday cottage and a roaring log fire. For those who are seeking a more peaceful break, the immediate area is one of tranquil beauty, with hills, forests and natural silver birch woodland ideal for walking and cycling. A large farmhouse kitchen (with table for 8) enjoys peaceful views across the Findhorn Valley through French doors and is the perfect place to gather together. The large garden, fenced and gated, is a safe place for children to play. Covered Sports Facility: The Community Sports Facility is an outdoor synthetic pitch, sheltered under a material roof, with floodlighting. It's big enough for five-a-side football, tennis and junior matches of football, shinty etc. There is a tennis net available, which should be booked in advance with the Hall manager. The hall has insurance cover for the sports pitch as long as children's groups are supervised by an adult. Charges apply.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

CARRBRIDGE

Aviemore 7 miles; City of Inverness 25 miles.

Within easy reach of a host of exciting tourist attractions and surrounded by spectacular mountain and moorland scenery, the small village of Carrbridge has a great deal to offer during both the summer and winter months. Situated within the Cairngorms National Park, the village is home to a pony trekking centre, a challenging 9-hole golf course and a good selection of shops and eateries. The Landmark Forest Theme Park and Visitor Centre features displays on the natural history of the Highlands and once a year, during October, the Village Hall is transformed into the setting to find the World's Best Porridge Maker, a competition not to be missed! Nearby Aviemore, with its championship golf course and wide selection of shops and pubs is well worth a visit, whilst the surrounding countryside offers great walking, cycling and wildlife watching opportunities together with superb skiing on the Cairngorm Mountain Range. A fantastic location all year round!

Note: Please bring your own linen for the travel cot if needed. Note: Though electricity is included in the rent, electric for charging cars is not included in the rental.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter

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