This splendid cottage, located on a large estate in the Cairngorms National Park, is ideal for families and friends seeking a tranquil haven for outdoor adventures in the Scottish Highlands. The property sits at the end of the dramatic Ailnack Gorge, providing exceptional views and marvellous photo opportunities. Tomintoul – the highest village in the Highlands – is only 1.5 miles away, featuring a traditional square, welcoming shops, restaurants, and a calendar of local events including the annual Tomintoul Highland Games. The area is also renowned for its nearby distilleries, and Tomintoul Distillery (7 miles) offers a more intimate experience than either larger Cairn Distillery or GlenAllachie, both within 20 miles. Serene Loch Garten (18 miles) is ideal for nature enthusiasts, bird watchers and hikers. The Lecht Ski Resort (7.5 miles) offers winter skiing and, in summer, mountain biking, which you can also enjoy at the Glenlivet Trails (5 miles).
Step into this charming single-level property, full of contemporary comfort. Boasting stylish decor, exquisite nature-themed art alongside soft textures and calming colours, you are assured of a relaxing and memorable stay. The property is part of a steading conversion and retains a country feel with cottage-style doors and plenty of beautiful wooden furniture throughout. The thoughtful attention to detail ensures a distinctly superior experience. You’ll enter into a lovely cloakroom area with plenty of space to hang coats and handy seating to use while removing outdoor boots. The entrance to the utility room is in this section of the property. From here, enter the long hallway to the left, which leads to the three generously sized and attractive en-suite bedrooms. The first is a twin featuring a roll-top bath and shower. The middle bedroom is the smaller of the two king-size bedrooms and has a shower room. The larger king-size bedroom is located at the end of the building and boasts a copper roll-top bath and shower. The dining, kitchen, and lounge area is a light and airy open-plan space with a dual-aspect wood burner, perfect for creating a cosy ambience. With underfloor heating throughout, individually controllable for each room, you are assured of a warm welcome all year. When it is time to eat, the sleek kitchen has all the appliances necessary to make meal preparation a breeze during your stay. A breakfast bar with stools is perfect for informal meals or drinks while chatting with the cook. Enjoy memorable, unhurried meals and celebratory feasts at the characterful wooden dining table. The inviting seating area at the far end has comfortable sofas, and plenty of light pours in through the large windows and doors leading out to the garden patio area. This is a lovely spot to chat over a lazy afternoon tea or to gather with snacks to watch your favourite box set on the Smart TV.
Open the patio doors and head out to enjoy the scenic enclosed garden and covered patio dining area where you can enjoy a drink while admiring the surrounding rugged charm of the landscape and look out for the local wildlife. Steps from the patio area lead down to the BBQ and gravelled area with bench seating, making this a delightful spot for dining alfresco in fine weather. For your convenience, you’ll find private parking for four cars.