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Strathisla is a holiday cottage in AVIEMORE, Cairngorms, Highlands. Book Strathisla online today. This page contains information about Strathisla including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £404.00 per week.
Overview
This detached single-storey cottage in Aviemore sleeps up to five people in two bedrooms. All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x adult bunks with folding bed. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and open fire.
Strathisla is a detached single-storey cottage in the Highland town of Aviemore within the Cairngorms National Park. The cottage has a double room and a room with bunks and an additional folding bed. There is also a shower room, an additional cloakroom, a kitchen and a sitting room with dining area and open fire. Outside is off road parking for two cars, and lawned garden areas to the front and rear. Strathisla is an ideal base for enjoying all that Aviemore has to offer, from the town amenities to the surrounding countryside which offers walking and cycling, skiing, watersports and more. From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain's best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.
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Facilities & Amenities
Electric storage heaters with open fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Electricity inc. in rent. Fuel for fire available to purchase locally. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Lockable storage shed. Enclosed lawned gardens with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 5 mins walk, pub 1 mile. Note: There are 2 steps up to the front door. Note: There is a steam railway line situated parallel to the property meaning some noise will be audible when trains pass.
Location, Location, Location!
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Situated in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Aviemore is an ideal holiday location. The area offers good fishing, walking in the surrounding hills and woodland, and golf with its fine courses. There is also sailing, riding and bird watching, with rare species to be found including Ospreys and Capercaillie. The landscape is dotted with historic castles, tempting distilleries, and is known to millions as the setting for the TV series "Monarch of the Glen". You can fish on the River Spey all summer and winter or ski on the Cairngorms and at the Lecht ski centres.
Reviews
"Strathisla is lovely, cosy cottage. An extremely well-equipped home from home. The garden is nice and we liked the steam railway running past the cottage. It's in a great location for exploring the local area on foot or further afield by car. The Broadband/wifi connection is good. The owners are very friendly and helpful. We would go back."
"A peaceful weeks stay in a beautifully presented cottage. Felt like home the entire time we were there. The Strathspey rail line runs right next to the house - Fantastic if you or the kids like steam trains (But don't let the proximity put you off, there's only a few trains each week). Plenty of space for parking and an enclosed garden which is not overlooked allows for a lot of time to be spent lounging in the Scottish sun,weathet permitting. On a side note, plan petrol in advance - The petrol station in Aviemore is currently closed and the closest is 15 miles away. "
"Great cottage located about fifteen minutes walk from the centre of Aviemore. The location is ideal for those who wish to walk into the town centre for a few drinks in the evening. The cottage is also ideally based for driving into town. The cottage itself is very well maintained and very clean and tidy. It has everything you could need for a very enjoyable week. There was more than sufficient cutlery, linen, towels and tea towels etc for every eventuality. Aviemore itself is an ideal base for visitors to the Highlands with loads of local amenities and a great base for hill climbing and country walking. The nearby Rothiemurchus estate also has lots of facilities for those who would like to try something more adventurous. I would highly recommend Strathisla to anyone."
"Beautiful cottage, perfect location and pristine inside and out, large garden which is enclosed and perfect for the dogs to burn themselves out! Sun all day out front and at back of an evening. Easy walking distance to aviemore centre and to many lovely walks within the estate. No issues with the steam railway as it runs during the day time hours. Ideal cottage for families, couples, and for small pets. All in all,and considering we rent a cottage twice a year this is in the top two making it a ten from us!"
"A lovely, well equiped home, thoughtfully kitted out with everything you could need. Everything was immaculate, tastefull and considered. The location was great, peaceful yet very cose to all amenities."
"The quality of this accommodation is absolutely faultless for either sole traveller or family. Everything has been very well thought out. Warm and cosy on those cooler days - yet cool and airy for warmer late spring/summer days. A great base to explore the Aviemore/Cairngorm/Inverness area. Will certainly recommend to friends as long as they don't want the week I would like next year!!"
"A really cosy, well thought out cottage in an ideal location for exploring the surrounding area. We travelled with our two young children aged 5 and 2 who loved the open fire, snuggly blankets & hot water bottles provided. The cottage had everything we needed, it was lovely & warm after a cold day on the mountains. A short walk into Aviemore and right next to the steam railway line, lovely little gardens to play in & shed for storage of ski's/sledges etc. Lots to do nearby, the bridge inn has fab food & a roaring fire, we spent many an evening playing dominos here. Nearby, Loch En Eilien is a fantastic walk for little legs we encountered rain, sun, hail & even a rainbow on our adventure round (approx 3.5 mile). I would definately reccomend Strathisla to other families, a home from home."
"Having searched extensively for good value, dog and family friendly self-catering accommodation in the Cairngorms, we certainly came up trumps with this one! The bungalow is super-cosy. We enjoyed a roaring log fire every night after a day exploring the stunning surrounds. The house is well equipped and beautifully furnished. Reading through the visitors book, we weren't the only ones to fall for the super-comfy sofas! We have been coming to this area for years and the house is perfectly located for the local amenities and still on the doorstep of some great walks and attractions. We have 4 and 5-year-old boys so it goes without saying that seeing the steam train go past out of their bedroom window has left them wanting to come back! We cannot recommend Strathisla highly enough and will certainly be coming back again. Thanks Allison and family! "
"Nice quiet location, cottage was well presented and furnished. A problem with the heating was very quickly sorted once the owners were made aware. Recommend it for a relaxing vacation"
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Weather Forecast
Arriving at Strathisla soon? Make sure you're prepared, whatever the weather, by checking out the weather forecast for the week ahead at AVIEMORE (observations for Aviemore).
| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Snow | -5°C - 0°C | 5.74mm | 11mph NNW | 97% | 996mb | 88% | |
| Tomorrow | Light Snow | -6°C - 1°C | 0.66mm | 5mph NNW | 70% | 1,004mb | 81% | |
| Saturday | Rain And Snow | -5°C - 3°C | 14.64mm | 24mph NNW | 100% | 993mb | 93% | |
| Sunday | Moderate Rain | 3°C - 7°C | 3.94mm | 13mph NNW | 98% | 982mb | 100% | |
| Monday | Light Rain | 4°C - 5°C | 5.85mm | 24mph NNW | 96% | 971mb | 96% | |
| Tuesday | Rain And Snow | 1°C - 5°C | 6.33mm | 11mph NNW | 98% | 1,001mb | 99% | |
| Wednesday | Rain And Snow | -2°C - 3°C | 5.34mm | 7mph NNW | 100% | 1,016mb | 98% |