Hawthorn House

About this property

Situated within the Cairngorm National Park, this retreat offers a great base for exploring the park's stunning scenery and visitor attractions. Take a trip to Royal Deeside, where the wild and beautiful ‘snow roads’ can be appreciated on the way, and the charming towns of Ballater and Braemar await (both 30 miles). Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding Glenlivet Estate that’s on your doorstep – perfect for walking, mountain biking, and wildlife spotting. Thrill seekers will appreciate the challenges of Bike Glenlivet (5 miles) with its fantastic zip wire. For winter sports enthusiasts, skiing/snowboarding is offered at the nearby Lecht Ski Centre, 7 miles. The village of Tomintoul itself boasts friendly independent shops, cafes, pubs and a restaurant.

A warm welcome awaits you at this gorgeous Highland home, where you will be greeted with beautiful decorations and stylish Scottish touches. This incredibly spacious house exudes a friendly, cosy atmosphere, enhanced by a lovely wood burner in the living area. The modern and spacious kitchen features a glass wall and patio doors that open up into an enclosed private outdoor sitting area. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the necessary amenities, making it easy to prepare anything from morning coffee to hearty dinners. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large dining room, ideal for memorable dining experiences with family and friends. Also on the ground floor is an accessible king-size bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, making it convenient for guests with mobility needs. Upstairs, you'll two double bedrooms, and a very large twin room with a sofa. The lovely family bathroom is also located on this floor. Outside, an expansive garden and patio area provides the perfect setting for outdoor family time.

The fully enclosed garden ensures that adults can relax while children and dogs play safely. The garage has been converted into a games room, complete with air hockey, table tennis, and darts. Additionally, it offers storage for mountain bikes, ski equipment, and watersports gear such as paddleboards, making this an ideal base for various outdoor activities. Parking for up to four cars at this retreat.

 

Accommodation

4 bedrooms – 1 king, 2 doubles and 1 twin

3 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower rooms both with walk-in shower (1 with bidet), 1 family bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 WC

Electric oven and hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer, dishwasher

Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer

Welcome pack

Highchair and travel cot available

Smart TV with Sky

Games room – including air hockey, table tennis

Wood burner in lounge (first basket of logs included)

Oil central heating throughout

Patio sitting areas with seating

Secure storage available for bikes and skis

Ample off-road parking for 4 cars

Shops, café, bistro and pubs within 0.2 miles

Large lawned garden, fully enclosed when gates are closed

License Number: 23/01915/stlsl

EPC Rating - Band F