Large Detached Stone House Dating From 1790 Set In 2.5 Acres Of Private Grounds

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House Front
Front Porch
Lounge with open fire
Dining Room with oak table
Kitchen with large range style cooker

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Grantown on Spey, SCT
  • Grantown Museum
    2 min drive
  • Loch Garten Osprey Centre
    12 min drive
  • Lochindorb Castle
    20 min drive
  • Inverness (INV)
    55 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Dining
Exterior

About this property

Large Detached Stone House Dating From 1790 Set In 2.5 Acres Of Private Grounds

This imposing country house from 1790 is located in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park and is located one mile from the pretty Highland town of Grantown-on-Spey.

The holiday home is ideal for large families or groups of friends who want to spend a holiday together. It is fenced and is set back from the road. This detached stone built house is well decorated and offers a living area of 280 sqm space for up to thirteen people. The spacious kitchen has a fully equipped dining area for eight persons and is equipped with all modern appliances and utensils. Furthermore, there is a dining room with a large dining table with seating for twelve. The living room offers comfortable sofas and a log burner for cozy evenings. Initial firewood is provided and extra logs can be bought locally. The house has central heating. On the ground floor there is also a private TV room for the kids. Adults and children have lots of fun playing billiards or table tennis. The villa is set in 2.5 acres with a large lawn, paddock and hedged garden with parking for several cars. Two well behaved pets are welcome with a rear tiled porch ideal for pet baskets. pets are not allowed in the bedrooms. All local amenities in Grantown-on-Spey shops, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, sports facilities, golf courses and tennis courts are located within a distance of 1.5 kilometers. It is only 400 meters from the River Spey. The national park is a paradise for all outdoor activities. Golfers will find near numerous golf courses, which are also accessible for guests. The villa is situated on the road whiskey. Known as Glenfarclas Distillery, Glenlivet, Macallan Aberlour and can be reached in a few minutes by car.

Property manager

Malcolm Reynolds

Languages

English, Norwegian, Swedish

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
1 Cot provided, guests bring own cot bedding

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Not in bedrooms

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
OK to smoke outside

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Grantown-on-Spey

Located in Grantown-on-Spey, this farm stay is in the mountains. Drumin Castle and Ballindalloch Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cairngorms National Park and Loch Garten Osprey Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Landmark Forest Adventure Park and Cairngorm Reindeer Herd. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Grantown on Spey, SCT

What's nearby

  • Loch Garten Osprey Centre - 12 min drive
  • Lochindorb Castle - 20 min drive
  • Loch Morlich - 21 min drive
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 22 min drive
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Carrbridge Station - 17 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nethy House Cafe with Rooms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maclean's Highland Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chaplins - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Craymore Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Anderson’s Woodfired Pizza - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Detached Stone House Dating From 1790 Set In 2.5 Acres Of Private Grounds pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Detached Stone House Dating From 1790 Set In 2.5 Acres Of Private Grounds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Detached Stone House Dating From 1790 Set In 2.5 Acres Of Private Grounds?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Detached Stone House Dating From 1790 Set In 2.5 Acres Of Private Grounds located?

This family-friendly Grantown-on-Spey farm stay is located in the mountains, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Grantown Museum, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Loch Garten Osprey Centre and Abernethy Golf Club. Boat of Garten Golf Club and Cairngorms National Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cath L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house
House was very large and spacious was everything we wanted
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr
Lovely property with nice outdoor area. As two families we enjoyed the place to unwind after a long day of activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highland retreat
Thoroughly enjoyed a very relaxed holiday with get together of our family.Very nice and much appreciated welcome pack. Would highly recommend for a group holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANK P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
UK or Bust
2 families and kids and grand kids. Total of 12. All had fun! Don’t miss K J’s Bothy down the street. Malcom was very attentive!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic weekend at a fantastic location!
We had a wonderful stay with our family at this property. So much space to be together and apart when needed! It was lovely and warm and very comfortable. The games rooms provided a lot of fun for all ages! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fraser C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Familiar stay and great location
This was our 3rd year here for Easter, as the location and size of the property suits us very well. Overall the property is clean, but there are a couple of underlying issues that need addressed. 1) The cooker/stove needs new dials and labels to indicate the correct operation and stop us guessing - it's frustrating when you are guessing all the time if dials are in the right or wrong setting. 2.) The shower curtain in the 2nd floor bathroom needs replaced.....it may look clean but it is not and smells quite bad. These are only minor issues that can be easily addressed. Other than those we enjoyed our stay here and the kids had great fun in the front garden area. The maze garden was also great for use for the kids easter egg hunt! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Easter trip
3 generations across two families enjoyed 5 nights at Malcolms' wonderful property. The pictures don't do it justice. The house is massive, and was perfect for our group of 12, plus one dog. The downstairs single room was a godsend for one of the granparents who struggles with stairs. And the kids, and the competitive dads/grandads loved the table tennis and pool table. The location was perfect for us, just a short 3-4 min drive from the centre of Grantown on Spey, or a leisurely 25 min walk. And only 20-25 mins from Aviemore. The kitchen was well equipped to make full meals, which we did most evenings. And two large fridge-freezers were great for the excess amount of food and drink we brought with us. Malcolm was great with any comms we had with him. Can't fault him or his house at all. If we plan any future large group holidays in the area, this is the first place we'll try and book.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ken f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
return stay
A great property to come to with a larger group with a ton of outdoor activities nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic, peaceful and scenic
Group of 9 friend reunion is spacious grand old rural house close to amenities with plenty walking routes and great dinning out options
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay in beautiful house and surroundings
Our party consisted of 3 families with children aged 5-8 years old. The house was spacious, comfortable and catered for us all very well. Plenty of garden for the kids and location was excellent. We enjoyed a morning and Cairngorms ski centre, an afternoon at the highland folk museum followed by a day at nearby Landmark. Aviemore is a short drive away and the scenery is stunning. We have all thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ross C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very good stay
We needed a house with a grond floor bedroom and bathroom for disabled access, this house was perfect for this. 11 guests in total and plenty of space for everyone. Only slight issue was some of the party didnt sleep well as the mattresses seemed a tad on the cheap side. Very good break away and would definitely attend again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impressive and peaceful
We loved our stay in Grantown-on-Spey. The home is huge, with plenty of space to stretch out. We enjoyed cooking a meal in the well-supplied kitchen and playing croquet on the lawn. Malcolm was a pleasure to work with. The walk into town is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb Setting, Relaxing Retreat
Amazing property and perfect for a group gathering. Set in lawned garden that is perfect for morning coffee in the sunshine, doggy fetch games and even family rounders. BBQ most useful as were all the facilities and amenities. Great to have three bathrooms. so the families didn’t clash. Set on three levels with fantastic sized rooms and plenty of space to spread out… even the teenagers were happy! Achnagonalin is a superb base for exploring the Highlands and such a welcoming house after a hard day out trekking. Malcolm visited to check in on us which was a lovely touch as was the welcome goodies we received. Highly recommend this super escape from city living! We hope to return…
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fraser C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location!!
Had a great stay here again for another Easter week in the house after last year. Kids love the large garden and there is a lot to do in the locality. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property for a group holiday
Brilliant location and property is perfect for a large group holiday and well fitted out.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was brilliant everything you need is in the house just great
Management were very good very accommodating everyone enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great house for a family get together
A great house for a family get together. Malcolm was great at communicating and getting back to me about questions or queries.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fergus M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend in November
Although the house has 7 bedrooms it has a homely and comfortable feel to it. It was well equipped, with a huge garden. Its location close to the Speyside Way was ideal for our group. We all had a very relaxing weekend there, and hope to return
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linzi dempster D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together
Lovely property for a large family group. Great facilities and beautiful walks from the door!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing holiday house
Couldn't recommend this rental enough. The house was huge, so much space for our group. The pool/snooker room and table tennis room were fantastic. The house was clean and the kitchen was big and well stocked with everything you could ask for. Malcolm, the host, couldn't have been more helpful. Loads of walks in the area, and we were lucky with timing with the farmers market on the Sunday. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
We were a large group and had a really memorable stay at Achnagonalin. Lots of space - both inside and outside. It was a great venue for a large gathering of family and friends to celebrate a birthday milestone. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

natalie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Property was amazing and big enough for us to all be together and also have our own space when needed. It was a walking distance from the town. Lots of walks to choose from. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moira R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious welcoming home
A perfect getaway for multi-generational family holiday. The gardens and house provided great scope for hide and seek. He house was comfirtabke and had a wo derfil welcoming feel to it. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pernita K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Speyside Stay for Large Families
What a wonderful property - we had a great stay here. Perfect large house for large groups, close to everything you’d want to be close to. We liked being able to walk into town but stay in a quiet house. Plenty of fun activities for children of all ages. Malcom was informative and leaned forward on communication. Our only disappointment was that we had to leave so soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great location. The rooms go on forever.
Very happy stay and look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Malcolm Reynolds

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Now resident in Sweden but originally from Grantown on Spey and with close family ties in the area we have been letting Achnagonalin as a holiday house successfully for 15 years with very positive feedback.

Recommendations to our guests are based on personal knowledge and experience of the area and attractions

Why they chose this property

The Spey Valley is an area of outstanding natural beauty now recognised in its status as the Cairngorms National Park.

extensive visitor attractions nearby, mountain sports in summer and winter an and extensive golf, fishing, cycling and hiking possibilities

What makes this property unique

Very spacious, easily accommodates large groups, separate lounges, dining, kitchen, pool/ snooker and table tennis gives opportunity for kids to have fun indoors.

Outdoors is spacious gardens with large flat lawn and wooded area

Set back from a B-road the house enjoys a peaceful location

Languages:

English, Norwegian, Swedish
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