Large holiday house

In this blog post I thought it might be useful to describe why Granite Cottage in Nethy Bridge near Aviemore is a little bit different from you average holiday home in the Highlands of Scotland and also why its unique features make it great for family holidays. 

The great outdoors

Of the questions I'm often asked, 'does the house have a garden?' crops up time and time again. Naturally people who visit the Cairngorms National Park come here to enjoy the peace, serenity and beauty of the landscape and having a holiday house that has a decent garden is very important, especially in summer months. Thankfully Granite Cottage has outdoor space in abundance and since it's a detached house there are large enclosed gardens at the front and back of the house. The extensive lawn at the rear may justify our gardener using a sit on mower but it also means it's the perfect spot for the kids to play. The garden isn't just for kids though as we've got a large picnic bench for lazy lunches in the sun and a table and chairs at the front of the house for enjoying the sunset in the evening.

Guests in the upper part of the house are not deprived of fantastic outdoor space either as there are two large outdoor terraces with patio furniture.

Accommodation for large groups and families in Nethy Bridge near Aviemore

What makes Granite Cottage particularly unique though is the flexibility of the accommodation. The upper part of the house is separate from the lower part since it's accessed by an external staircase at the rear of the house. This means that renting the whole house is ideal for occasions when friends or families holiday together but each family wants their own space and privacy. If both parts of the house are rented then the total of six bedrooms plus a double sofa bed provide accommodation for 14 people. If however you only need accommodation for 8 or less people then you can simply rent the lower part of the house. Comfortable, spacious and flexible self catering in the heart of the Cairngorms.

There are kitchens in both Upper and Lower Granite Cottage so families can cook and enjoy meals together or separately. We tend to find the large dining room and table downstairs is great for that special meal/occasion in your holiday - in fact sometimes it's nice to get a caterer in and do all the hard work.

Great for kids

I've mentioned that Granite Cottage has a large enclosed garden but the kiddie friendly amenities in the area don't end there. The village has a play park, tennis court and playing field just a few minutes walk from the house.  Nethy Bridge also has a large network of paths and the local ranger frequently runs guided walks in the beautiful Abernethy Forest.

Luxury hot tub in the Cairngorms National Park

In our opinion the icing on the cake is our fabulous 6 person outdoor hot tub. Installed in September 2011 we're immensely excited by this latest development and truly believe it gives our holiday home that touch of luxury that holidaymakers love.

So if you're thinking of a holiday in the Cairngorms National Park then drop us an email.....we're sure you'll love the place as much as we do!