Snaptrip says
Kinnaird House in Grantown-on-Spey offers a spacious stay with comfortable beds and a convenient location for exploring the Northern Highlands. While some guests found the property to be a good base with a well-stocked kitchen and praised the local amenities, others noted issues with maintenance and cleanliness that impacted their experience.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Mixed feedback on cleanliness; some guests found the house clean with fresh towels and bedding, while others encountered unclean conditions upon arrival and behind beds.
The location is highly praised for its centrality in Grantown-on-Spey, proximity to local shops, and as a base for exploring the Cairngorms and Highlands.
Guests found the beds comfortable and the house spacious. However, noise from a nearby shop and issues with a sofa and blinds affected the comfort for some.
Facilities received criticism for maintenance issues such as problematic locks, inadequate water pressure, and a need for kitchen updates. The lack of a dishwasher was also noted.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owner, hence the score cannot be determined.
About this property
Situated off the vibrant high street of Grantown-On-Spey is this fabulous apartment spanning over the first and second floor, sleeping a party of 12 during a memorable stay to the Scottish Highlands and the Cairngorms National Park. The interior amenities of Kinnaird House rest on the first and second floor, with the entrance a well-kept secret set behind the neighbouring butchers and bakery. Make your way up to the first floor and find welcoming living spaces for you and your guests to spend evenings inside after a long day of exploration, let the chef of the group rustle up a Sunday roast in the well-equipped kitchen, fitted with all the essentials needed for a self-catered stay. The formal dining room can be used for your home-cooking delights, or as a base to tuck into a Saturday night takeaway before enjoying a competitive board game party. After this, head over to the cosy sitting room, kicking back on one of the plush sofas in front of the large TV, surrounded by beautiful décor. Also on this floor is a spacious shower room where you can prepare for a days fun in the relaxing walk-in shower or head up the second floor and unwind into a lazy tub of bubbles in the sleek shower room.
Take your pick between six charming bedrooms dotted throughout the first and second floors, with a double room and a family room resting on the first floor, whereas upstairs you will find a double, a twin, a single and a bunk room, all are decorated to a high standard with pretty features and ample storage throughout. Step foot out of the property, turn left and you are welcomed onto the bustling high street of Grantown-On-Spey, boasting an abundance of fantastic shopping facilities, lovely restaurants, lively bars, cafes, a painting studio, bookshop, as well as boutique stores and takeaways. Turn right and head a few hundred yards down the hill and you are in Anagach Woods, with a range of foot and bicycle paths on offer. It is an easy walk through the woods to the banks of the River Spey where you can sit and enjoy the tranquillity of the river as it flows past. From Grantown on Spey, you can venture out on the Malt Whisky Trail of Speyside, sampling traditional Scottish whisky before heading out to the scenic countryside of Speyside. Alternatively, visit the many various activity centres spread around the area where you can discover a range of summer and winter activities such as Kayaking, SUP, walking, biking, climbing, hiking, as well as the opportunity to enjoy snow sports all year round at Lecht Ski Centres. Alternatively, pop along to the Cairngorm Ski centre along the road at Aviemore. Landmark Forest Family Adventure Park is just eight miles away by Carrbridge, the amusement park with a range of attractions, from Dinosaur Land to Roller Coaster provides fun and adventure for the whole family. Strathspey Steam Railway, operates nearby from Nethy Bridge, should you wish to take a step back in time and go for a ride on the Steam Train as it transports you through the picturesque highlands along the rebuilt tracks. Journey to the Loch Garten Nature Reserve for a delightful day with your loved ones, packing together a lovely picnic and taking a leisurely stroll around this beautiful setting. Drive over to the sensational Moray coast, rich in wildlife and sea animals, as well as sandy beaches, thrilling water sports, and a striking waymarked trail from Forres to Cullen, with attractions including Tugnet Ice House, Findhorn Heritage Centre and Bow Fiddle Rock at Portknockie. Set out on an adventurous escape or even a last minute weekend break with a large group to the Cairngorms at Kinnaird House, there is something for everyone. EPC Rating: Band F
Grantown-On-Spey is a thriving town centre situated in the Cairngorms National Park, with a selection of shopping, pubs, restaurants, bars, a golf club and leisure centre, as well as outdoor adventure opportunities for walking, climbing, biking, fishing and birdwatching. Local attractions include Whisky trails, a range of castles, the Lecht Ski Centre, and unspoilt scenery of the surrounding landscapes.
Accommodation
Duplex apartment.
Six bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor twin, 1 x second-floor single, 1 x family room with double and single, 1 x bunk room.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Second-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First-floor kitchen, dining room and sitting room
LPG central heating.
Electric oven, grill and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Roadside parking available.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Glenlivet Distillery
- Caledonian Railway
- Cardhu Distillery
Reviews (9)
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Lynn
We were a group across three generations. The weather was often wet but the house and its situation meant that we still all had a very good time. Not being super smart or 'posh' contributed to the comfort, especially given the presence of a toddler and a dog. We thought the place was fantastic and good value. What follows are very minor things. We'd rather have had a dishwasher than a clothes dryer and would prefer to hang clothes up anyway than use more energy drying them. So a pulley or folding rack would be good. One member of the party who worries a lot about germs was made anxious by marks on a clean towels even although it had clearly been laundered.The absence of a large bowls for mixing was noted by our cake making member but we used the milk pan and we served our salads in pirex oven dishes.
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Cindy
Directions to the property made it easy to find. The key box worked well, but the door locks themselves are old and a bit hard to open. The top lock takes a special touch to get it unlocked and we were afraid of breaking the key. I tried to call the phone number as listed on my email from Sykes but was told by the person answering the phone they no longer managed the property for Sykes. So without a good phone number to call we continued to fiddle with the top lock until one person got it to open. Later on the top lock was again a problem with one in our group when they tried to get in but couldn't get the lock to open so they had to wait for another party member that knew the trick to getting it open to return before getting in the home. I would suggest a new top lock. Other than the door lock we enjoyed our stay and were excited to find someplace that could accommodate our large group. We would stay here again.
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Patricia
The house was a great size, especially the large dining room and lounge. Bedrooms were also a good size and the beds really comfy. Bit of a strange entrance to the house and we arrived in the rain which didn't help. Good selection of dishes etc in the kitchen but the cooker was really small and the hob a bit slow. Could really do with a dishwasher and a kitchen revamp. One or two little repairs like the bathroom lock would also improve what could be a fantastic family or large group getaway.