West Gorton, Grantown On Spey
ID: S135646
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Guests consistently praise the cottage's beautiful, secluded location and the peace it offers. The property is well-received for its cleanliness, comfort, and the warm welcome provided by the owners. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is one of a cosy retreat amidst nature, ideal for those seeking tranquillity and wildlife encounters.
The cottage is frequently described as clean and well-kept, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating high standards are maintained.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, natural beauty, and wildlife, making it a standout feature of the property.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, mentioning cosy evenings by the log fire and comfortable beds, though some mention low headroom upstairs for taller individuals.
Facilities are generally appreciated, especially the well-appointed kitchen and cosy fireplace. However, some guests suggest updates to the cooker and heating system, and there are comments about intermittent hot water and heating issues.
While guests mention a warm welcome and some thoughtful touches, there are no specific references to gifts, and therefore it is not possible to accurately score this category.
About this property
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.
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 * (Additional charges apply) Shops and eating out 2.5 miles * No Smoking *
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.
Nearby points of interest
- Glenlivet Distillery
- Caledonian Railway
- Cardhu Distillery
Reviews (19)
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Diane Masters
Wonderful cottage. Very remote, quiet, views amazing. Everything you need for your stay. The enclosed garden great for the dogs Walks from the doorstep.. Local town close by. Just an amazing place. Owner Scilla was brilliant when our car broke day on day of departure. We are booking again for next year.
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Lucy Anne Bonete
Idyllic holiday cottage in beautiful location; for those that love peace and quiet and want to get away from it all, West Gorton is perfect. Comfortable beds, hot shower or bath, cozy fireplace and well equipped kitchen. Sounds of sheep and pheasants the only sounds. Less than ten minutes drive to the lovely little town of Grantown-On-Spey and from there wonderful walks in Anagach Woods. Walks from the doorstep too are absolutely delightful. We fell in love with West Gorton and the Cairngorms. My dog is always on the lead and he had the best time on all the walks we went on. The owner is lovely and friendly; we only happened to meet her when she popped by to check the tank outside. Cannot rate this cottage highly enough; it was a dream stay for us especially its sense of remoteness and rurality but this will not suit everyone! We very much hope to visit again.
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Scott Baillie
Great location (and so quiet) and not far from town for essentials. All the amenities we needed for a comfortable week. Loads of pheasants in the garden every morning and a fabulous view from the garden towards the cairngorms.