Guests say
River Fae in Glenfinnan is widely praised for its stunning location, beautiful views, and well-equipped, modern design. Guests consistently highlight the property's cleanliness, comfort, and peaceful atmosphere, with many appreciating thoughtful touches such as welcome packs and fresh flowers, though these are not guaranteed. While a few guests noted minor maintenance issues and occasional disruption from nearby building works or access road conditions, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a highly recommended Highland retreat.
The majority of guests describe the property as immaculately clean and spotlessly maintained, with only rare mentions of minor dusting or cleaning oversights.
The location is frequently described as stunning, peaceful, and ideal for exploring the Highlands, with beautiful views and proximity to local attractions such as the Glenfinnan Viaduct.
Guests find the cottage warm, spacious, and comfortable, with high-quality furnishings. A few noted limited seating for larger groups and small bedrooms, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The property is very well equipped with modern amenities and kitchen essentials. Some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues and challenges with the access road, but these did not detract significantly from their stay.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, fresh flowers, and kitchen basics, though it should be noted these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Get back to nature in the wilds of Scotland, in this cosy, modern cottage designed by award-winning architects. There’s a river at the bottom of the garden, and a famous steam railway line visible from the property too.
River Fae is a superbly built property, designed by the award-winning Dualchas Architects to mix modern comforts with the feel of a cosy cottage. The property’s natural materials mirror the beauty of the surrounding area. Inside, you’ll find an open-plan living, kitchen and dining space, with a floor-to-ceiling sliding patio window doors that present a stunning view of the beautiful countryside. You might spot a deer or two as you look out on the landscape - or perhaps even the Hogwarts Express!
The architects have created something special, with underfloor heating throughout the property, as well as designer furniture in the sitting room, including a contemporary style wood-burning stove. The owners have added to the comfort, by providing useful items like a laptop for guests to search the internet and send emails, and there’s a large 65” television to snuggle up to and enjoy TV and movies from your favourite apps provided complimentary, such as Amazon, Netflix, BBC and more.
But more than just the house is the beautiful scenery it nestles in. The garden stretches down to the fast-flowing River Slatach, and you’ll also be able to spot ‘Hogwarts Express’, the Jacobite steam train that passes nearby from our viewing platform atop of the hill. Take time to wander over rustic bridges and take a walk through our Fae Forest and River Walks. Part of the owner's ongoing project is to rewild one-acre of land by planting native trees and reintroducing the wildlife back to an otherwise peat landscape.
Additional Information:
Underfloor heating throughout.
Contemporary wood-burning stove.
65” Smart television with complimentary BBC, Amazon, Netflix and Youtube.
Basic laptop for social use only.
Viewing platform for nature, trains and wildlife.
Enclosed garden with decking area plus large garden landscape to explore.
Suitable for children over 12 years of age. A babe in arms under 6 months welcome in own Moses basket.
Sorry, no pets.
Private parking available.
Please note there is an external Tracking/Security camera watching over the property (mainly to spot and prevent deer from eating the trees). It is motion-activated and does not perform 24/7 recording. It is not window-facing and the app is blocked from viewing the house directly.
With the River Slatach in close proximity to the cottage, it is advised that young children are not left unattended.
WiFi: Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Internet at River Fae is purely wireless with signals received from Antennas rather than underground cables. Speeds are typically consistent (sometimes better) than fibre, however, should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Rural Retreats will be held responsible.
Nearby points of interest
- Great Glen Way
Reviews (52)
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Confirmed Guest
An amazing place with amazing views. Cottage beautifully clean, warm and tidy. Very well equipped. Lounge kitchen and dining area great…could sit there all day looking at the scenery. Only fault bedrooms rather small in comparison with the rest of the cottage. Garden obviously the jewel in the crown.
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Confirmed Guest
This was our fourth visit to River Fae which probably says it all. The house has all the comforts for an enjoyable stay in a beautiful location. The woodland walk which has been created and added to provides another interesting addition to a lovely property
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Confirmed Guest
River Fae is a delightful house set in beautiful grounds, in an ideal location for exploring the highlands. When we visited there was a problem with the heat pump - which Rural Retreats tried to fix swiftly - but which left us without hot water for a short period.