Burnside House | Aviemore | Creag Nan Gabhar | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.8★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

35 Customer Review(s)

Lorraine
October 2024

“Lovely house, good location, loved being close to the woods as it was perfect for walking our dogs.”

Comfy beds abd house was well stocked with everything we could need for our weeks stay. Would have been perfect if hot tub was still available.

Comfy beds abd house was well stocked with everything we could need for our weeks stay. Would have been perfect if hot tub was still available.

- Lorraine, October 2024

Lorraine thanks so much for your feedback. We really appreciate it and delighted you had a great holiday. We miss the hot tub too, but it just became too expensive to run when we are dependant on others to maintain it and the heating costs increased so much. So glad you came back though. That means a lot. Property Owner
Martin September 2024

“Lovely house.”

So well equipped. Comfortable and homely. Once settled we didn’t feel it was too big for the 2 of us and our dog however there is plenty room for bigger parties. Unusually there was no welcome pack. For the fee a small welcome pack would have been appreciated. We had a few small issues with cleanliness that we passed onto the cleaners after our holiday, however the issues did not impact our stay. Lovely secure garden for our dog. There is also a patio area with table and chairs. Fantastic forest walks from the door. Very quiet area which helped us to relax. We have been holidaying in Aviemore for nearly 20 years, we just love it. Great area with so much to see and do. We had such a great week and enjoyed what the house offered, we’re already booked up for next year.

- Martin, September 2024

Sorry to hear you had an issue with cleanliness. I will speak to our cleaners and see what happened. Regarding a welcome pack there should have been a bottle of Prosecco for you on arrival. Glad you had a nice stay. Property Owner
Ranald June 2024

“Great location.”

Comfortable, well-equipped property.

- Ranald, June 2024

Thank you Ranald for your great feedback. Property Owner
John March 2024

“Loved the property and location.”

Would book it again!

- John, March 2024

Thank you John. So glad you enjoyed the house. Property Owner
Lesley February 2024

“We have used the house 3 times now and is a beautiful house, and in a great location.”

We was surprised the hot tub had been removed. But didnt ruin our time there.

- Lesley, February 2024
David February 2024

“Excellent, well-equipped property in a great location.”

- David, February 2024

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We want our guests to enjoy the house as much as we do when we visit. Property Owner
David December 2023

“We had a brilliant week in Burnside House over the New Year period.”

It's a fantastic house in a great location, and the showers were a particular highlight! Easy access to lots of walks in the woods behind, and close enough to walk into Aviemore. Aviemore and the surrounding areas have so much to offer that we only wish we could have stayed longer.

- David, December 2023
Debra December 2023

“Excellent cottage .”

Roomy as well as cosy.great location near to town and shops and great for walking.very clean and comfy would definitely come again.

- Debra, December 2023

Hi Debra thank you so much for your feedback. We just had the en-suite done before you arrived. We love the house ourselves and hope our guests like it as much as we do. Property Owner
Clare October 2023

“Amazing house perfectly situated in Aviemore.”

Has everything you need including a fenced in garden for the dog and a wonderful wood out the back to walk him. Can't recommend it enough!!

- Clare, October 2023

Thanks Claire. We really appreciate such positive feedback. Property Owner
Pamela October 2023

“House is in a great location and has everything that you need.”

We had a problem with getting normal channels on the TV and we contacted the owners by phone for assistance. We left a message asking for advice but no one replied. This is the second time we have stayed here. The house is big enough to accomodate our party of 5 plus the dog. The garden is secure and fenced which is perfect for young children and dogs. Beautiful area of the world to explore.

- Pamela, October 2023

Pamela I am so sorry to hear this. I will take this up with the maintenance people. There has been a problem with Sky since the storms. It is very annoying that this wasn’t fixed when you were there. I can only apologise. Isla Property Owner
Craig September 2023

“Wonderful home in a great location and well presented and equipped.”

Couldn't fault anything and had a wonderful week exploring Aviemore. Certainly a house we would come back to and as a frequent visitor tot eh area, certainly one of the better we have stayed in

- Craig, September 2023

Thank you so much for such positive feedback. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Mark June 2023

“Absolutely spotless and well equipped property, with everything you need for a week stay.”

The beds are comfortable and felt very homely. The town / village is near by 3/4 mins in car and walking approx 15/20 mins. The garden is secure for dogs and also has a kennel “should you need” it and also a shed to put your bikes in. If I’m honest this property is exceptional!

- Mark, June 2023

Thank you for such positive feedback Mark.So glad you had a great break. Isla Property Owner
Melanie April 2023

“We had a fantastic stay at Burnside House!”

It was our 5th visit to Aviemore but first time staying at Burnside - we will definitely book again. Can't fault this house at all. It was spotless on arrival, had everything you need, comfy couches and beds, fenced in back garden, quiet area, plenty of walks nearby (our dog loved it!) and was close enough to town if you wanted to pop into shops/restaurants etc. Spoke to the owner briefly re. a question with the fire - she was super friendly and approachable. I would not hesitate booking this house again :)

- Melanie, April 2023

Thanks Melanie. So glad you had a lovely holiday. Property Owner
Samantha March 2023

“Looks like we missed out on the hot tub!”

I really could not find fault and loved your house and enjoyed our stay!

- Samantha, March 2023

Thanks for your positive feedback. Property Owner
Paul March 2023

“Stayed in many many properties over the years but this one is one of my favourites.”

Everything was so clean. This house had everything we needed and more. Would definitely recommend this property. Cannot wait for our next visit

- Paul, March 2023

Wow. Thank you so much for this feedback. We love to hear how much our guests enjoy their stay. Property Owner
Iona February 2023

“The location and accommodation were perfect and faultless.”

We were a family of four adults, a child, a baby and two dogs. We were comfortable and had everything we needed.

- Iona, February 2023

Thank you so much for such positive feedback. We are glad you had a great stay. Property Owner
Donna October 2022

“Lovely, well set out, clean house in a lovely area with woodland walks on doorstep.”

Had a little problem with radiator in double room, help came same day and another heater left just in case. Would highly recommend.

- Donna, October 2022

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed the house and had a great holiday. Property Owner
Sharon September 2022

“Had a brilliant time at Burnside, had everything we needed.”

Highly recommend this beautiful cottage. Lovely area plenty off great walks for the dog, love Aviemore, Burneside made it great.

- Sharon, September 2022

Sharon thank you so much for your positive feedback. We try hard to ensure our guests love the house as much as we do when we are in Aviemore. Dogs have a great time with all the walks on our doorstep Property Owner
Jackie August 2022

“Nice house, clean with good amenities (and a big fridge!”

) but missing hot tub from original listing which is why we picked it above another house available when choosing. This house is a new build set in a housing estate and though pleasant enough, next door have some building works going on at the bottom of their garden and so there is hammering etc from 8.30am onwards. At the moment I am regretting this choice over a more isolated cottage which is our usual pick.

- Jackie, August 2022
James August 2022

“Something tripped out some of the power sockets and ligths on our last evening.”

I had no access to the fuse box to resolve the issue. If this occurred mid week it would have been quite annoying as i wouldn't have been able to resolve it myself. The garage is not mentioned in the listing so I didn't except access but it was unclear how big and secure the outdoor shed is. The shed has enough space for around 4 bikes and is as secure as any wooden shed can be.

- James, August 2022
Fiona July 2022

“We really enjoyed our stay, the cottage was beautifully clean and very well presented.”

Slightly disappointed about the hot tub being with drawn and not having any money refunded for this, but I understand the reasons why. Overall a lovely place to stay with everything you would need.

- Fiona, July 2022
Arnold July 2022

“We all had a wonderful time handy for everything we did tree zone, horse riding, ...”

We all had a wonderful time handy for everything we did tree zone, horse riding, landmark, zoo, tubing and much more La taverna great for food thank you for a great holiday Mia, Arnie and Edith

- Arnold, July 2022

We are so glad you had a great holiday. Thank you for such positive feedback. Property Owner
Anita July 2022

“The property is beautiful, the beds were ultra comfy and the facilities excellent.”

Just 2 small points that are a bit of a negative... 1. We booked the property because we wanted a hot tub then it was removed. We understand that electricity costs are at an all time high but it was a slight disappointment. 2. We had no dishwasher for the week and the fuse box tripped several times over the week. At one point we had no electricity in the kitchen for 2 hours in the middle of cooking a meal.

- Anita, July 2022

Hi Anita this is the first time I have heard this.I will talk to our maintenance company. It sounds like the problem might be the dish washer. I will see what they are saying. I appreciate the comments on the hot tub and I totally understand. The rising costs was the key reason we took it out but I also felt it was wrong to be heating water during an energy crisis. I will investigate the dishwasher. Thanks for the feedback. We can only get better with your feedback - negative as well as positive. Property Owner
Andy April 2022

“We, four adults and two children, stayed for a week commencing Friday 1 April.”

The house was really good and I would no hesitation in recommending it to family and friends. Just a pity that the hot tub is going away, which was the initial attraction to the property

- Andy, April 2022
Amanda February 2022

“Fabulous house in a fabulous location.”

- Amanda, February 2022

Thank you for such positive feedback Amanda. I am so glad you enjoyed the house and had a great holiday. Isla Property Owner
Amy January 2022

“We had a lovey weekend in Burnside house.”

Only thing to mention was the oven glove needs replacing; big hole caused burn to my mum’s hand! Otherwise everything was great.

- Amy, January 2022
Ken January 2022

“Thanks for a lovely stay.”

House was well equipped and spotlessly clean. Great location. Everything we hoped for. Many thanks for the bottle of wine too. It was very much appreciated.

- Ken, January 2022

Thanks Ken. So glad you had a great stay. Isla Property Owner
Linda December 2021

“Excellent house with high spec finish everywhere.”

Well stocked kitchen, lovely bedding and super-cosy; wood burning stove not needed for heat but always great for winter nights … especially after a hot tub soak. We didn’t have our dog on this trip but impressive consideration to dog friendly garden etc. if there is a downside, you are a good distance from the centre but the quiet, countryside feel makes up for that! Highly recommend staying at Burnside.

- Linda, December 2021

So glad you had a lovely stay at the house and thanks so much for such positive feedback. Property Owner
Lauren August 2021

“Beautiful house in a beautiful location.”

We have had the best week. We will be back again! Thank you Burnside House

- Lauren, August 2021
Clare August 2021

“Beautiful property, perfect setting!”

- Clare, August 2021
Ann May 2021

“A lovely, comfortable house in a beautiful location.”

It has everything you could need and more. My only complaint is that the bed in the main bedroom is very uncomfortable and really needs a new mattress. We had to put our own memory foam topper on ( from our Campervan ) but it was still uncomfortable.

- Ann, May 2021
James October 2020

“Burnside house was everything we needed and more for our family holiday.”

We had everything we needed for our two dogs and two children. The house was immaculate and a great place to unwind warm up and relax after a days outing or adventure. The Hot tub was cleaned on the Wednesday and checked over. Which we were very happy with. The home reflected the beutiful town of aviemore and the amazing scenery. So happy we will be booking again

- James, October 2020
Julie October 2020

“We had a lovely time at burnside house, the only small complaint is the Main ...”

We had a lovely time at burnside house, the only small complaint is the Main Bedroom Bed I could feel the springs through the mattress so I used a duvet from the other room to sleep on, so a mattress topper might be useful Thanks

- Julie, October 2020
Kathleen September 2020

“Very good accommodation.”

Good kitchen with plenty of appliances and I appreciated the gesture of the bottle of wine left for me . Very kind .Only comment I would make is, that I would like to have recycled food waste and paper etc. but there was no specific bins for this like I have at home. The blue bins that were there were full and overflowing and I actually tidied up discarded rubbish left around the bins after they were emptied on bin collection day. It looks as if the bins hadn't been emptied the week before and people had just left cardboard boxes and other stuff lying beside them. I had a very good holiday and the area was really quiet and peaceful despite most of the surrounding houses being occupied. I would recommend Burnside House.

- Kathleen, September 2020
Stephen July 2020

“Lovely property in a beautiful location.”

Everything ran smoothly from start to finish with no issues even during this current covid era.

- Stephen, July 2020

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Summary

Over two floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Utility
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumbler dryer, TV with Sky, 4 x Smart TVs (one in each bedroom), high class music speaker system (iPod/co-ax compliant) and WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available (please bring own cot linen)
Secure outdoor shed with lock for bikes
Off-road parking for two cars
Small enclosed lawned garden and patio area with furniture, charcoal barbecue
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, dog kennel also present
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 0.8 miles

The property

Located on the North West edge of the Cairngorms National Park, in the town of Aviemore, is this charming detached cottage, Burnside House.

This property is wonderfully placed in the Scottish Highlands and is less than an hour's drive away from the bustling city of Inverness, a real hot spot for tourists and locals alike.

Ideal for pet lovers as there's a dog kennel with the house, you can bring up to two well-behaved dogs with you to explore the natural beauty surrounding the property, particularly its close proximity to a nearby mountain stream.

Hang your coats on the hooks by the front door and be welcomed into a spacious hallway, leading off towards a sitting area.

Look forward to unwinding in the bright and airy living space with plush leather sofas for sinking into with a glass of wine in hand and benefitting from that essential woodburning stove adding to the homely effect of the space.

Walk through to the open-plan kitchen/diner with all the necessary appliances needed to cook up some delicious meals, and the benefit of a dishwasher so you don't have to wash up yourself.

Choose to gather at the dining table with your meals and break open a bottle of champagne to celebrate a wonderful holiday break.

The first floor comes with the choice of a king-size, double and twin bedroom, each presenting a range of modern furnishings for storing your personal belongings.

All bedrooms have their own TVs for those early morning shows without having to leave the comfort of the covers, and the master bedroom has its own en-suite shower room.

The family bathroom benefits from an elegant bath and shower cubicle so you can choose how best to prepare for your day.

From the living room, there are French doors which open out to a stunning enclosed garden, equipped with lawn and patio areas for dining alfresco during the summer months with the provided charcoal barbecue.

The town of Aviemore is rich with pubs and restaurants if you don't fancy cooking one evening, whilst also offering a choice of shops and supermarkets for all of your amenities.

Discover a range of trails for walking or cycling on Craigellachie Hill and tour the length of its nature reserve and spot an abundance of wildlife along the way.

Choose to explore places such as Loch Morlich, Loch an Eilean and the Green Loch for a mixture of historical castles, white sandy beaches and water sporting opportunities; something to suit all types of guests.

Further afield is the charming city of Inverness, which comes with a wide-range of tourist attractions such as the riverside Inverness Castle, the Victorian Inverness Museum and Art Gallery and so much more.

Burnside House is the ultimate attraction for families seeking to explore this wonderful part of the Scottish Highlands.

EPC Rating: Band C

Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: HI-70224-F

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

AVIEMORE

Inverness 30 miles.

Situated in the heart of the Scottish Highlands and in the Cairngorms National Park, Aviemore is an ideal holiday location. The area offers good fishing, superb walking in the surrounding hills and woodland, and golfing on the many fine courses in the area. There is also sailing, riding and birdwatching, with rare species to be found including Ospreys and Capercaillie. You will find Aviemore an ideal base for touring the Highlands and nearby Grampians. The landscape is dotted with historic castles and tempting distilleries, while the region is known to millions as the setting for the popular TV series 'Monarch of the Glen'. Enjoy fishing on the majestic River Spey all summer, and winter skiing on the Cairngorms and Lecht ski centres, appealing to thrill-seekers and novices alike. There's a swimming pool and championship golf course, and with a wide choice of restaurants, bars and hotels in the town, many with live entertainment throughout the season, you may find yourself having a "Highland Fling"!

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely house, good location, loved being close to the woods as it was perfect for walking our dogs.”

“Lovely house.”

“Great location.”

“Loved the property and location.”

“We have used the house 3 times now and is a beautiful house, and in a great location.”

“Excellent, well-equipped property in a great location.”

“We had a brilliant week in Burnside House over the New Year period.”

“Excellent cottage .”

“Amazing house perfectly situated in Aviemore.”

“House is in a great location and has everything that you need.”

“Wonderful home in a great location and well presented and equipped.”

“Absolutely spotless and well equipped property, with everything you need for a week stay.”

“We had a fantastic stay at Burnside House!”

“Looks like we missed out on the hot tub!”

“Stayed in many many properties over the years but this one is one of my favourites.”

“The location and accommodation were perfect and faultless.”

“Lovely, well set out, clean house in a lovely area with woodland walks on doorstep.”

“Had a brilliant time at Burnside, had everything we needed.”

“Nice house, clean with good amenities (and a big fridge!”

“Something tripped out some of the power sockets and ligths on our last evening.”

“We really enjoyed our stay, the cottage was beautifully clean and very well presented.”

“We all had a wonderful time handy for everything we did tree zone, horse riding, ...”

“The property is beautiful, the beds were ultra comfy and the facilities excellent.”

“We, four adults and two children, stayed for a week commencing Friday 1 April.”

“Fabulous house in a fabulous location.”

“We had a lovey weekend in Burnside house.”

“Thanks for a lovely stay.”

“Excellent house with high spec finish everywhere.”

“Beautiful house in a beautiful location.”

“Beautiful property, perfect setting!”

“A lovely, comfortable house in a beautiful location.”

“Burnside house was everything we needed and more for our family holiday.”

“We had a lovely time at burnside house, the only small complaint is the Main ...”

“Very good accommodation.”

“Lovely property in a beautiful location.”

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About the location

AVIEMORE