West Gorton, Grantown On Spey
ID: S135646
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Guests adore the cottage's remote beauty, praising its peacefulness, natural surroundings, and wildlife encounters. The cosy atmosphere, open fire, and scenic views are recurrent highlights. Some guests mention minor maintenance issues, but overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Reviews consistently describe the cottage as clean and well-maintained, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating high standards that guests appreciate.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, natural beauty, and wildlife. Some guests note the challenging access during adverse weather, but the secluded setting is a major draw for most.
The cottage is frequently described as cosy and comfortable, with a lovely open fire and comfortable beds. However, some guests mention issues with headroom upstairs and intermittent hot water, slightly affecting the comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, especially the new shower and refurbished aspects. Criticisms include an outdated cooker and Wi-Fi provision, which suggest room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
While guests mention a warm welcome and the provision of firewood, there are no specific references to gifts or additional thoughtful touches in the reviews provided, so it is not possible to accurately score this category.
About this property
A superbly located fully modernised traditional Shepherds cottage well off the beaten track but only one and a half miles from the popular town of Grantown on Spey.
If you want sublime silence, baa the odd sheep then West Gorton is the place for you!
A superbly located fully modernised traditional Shepherds cottage well off the beaten track but only one and a half miles from the popular town of Grantown on Spey. The cottage is set on its own in the foothills of the Cairngorms, with a private stone road running through woodland and over open moorland - the peace here is only disturbed by the grazing sheep. The cottage has been fully modernised with spacious family accommodation of open plan ground floor living room/dining room/kitchen with attractive hardwood flooring and the original stone walls, there is a superb log fire for the winter months.
The cottage has wonderful views over the adjoining Cairngorm Mountains and down the Spey Valley. Some visitors are quite happy to stay at the house just watching the changing lights and colours over the surrounding countryside rather than travelling to the many superb places of interest in the local area.
The cottage has easy access to easy riverside walks in Grantown on Spey or alternatively more arduous walks are available directly from the cottage itself. Grantown on Spey has an 18 hole golf course with a par three golf course available at the Craggan Centre along with football golf & frisby golf. The Craggan Outdoor Centre also provides opportunities for such things as archery, abseiling, high ropes, kayaking, mini quads and mountain bike hire. Water rafting is available closer to Forres at Relugus with Ace Adventure.
Grantown on Spey is a superb location for exploring the Highlands and Whisky Trails together with the Cairngorm Mountains. There is even easy access to the Moray Firth with its superb beaches. West Gorton truly provides a superb location with which to discover Scotland and enjoy scenery heritage and warm welcome.
Post Code: PH26 3NG
West Gorton is let Friday - Friday. Short breaks are welcome between October and April on the basis of 3 nights Friday to Monday or 4 nights Monday to Friday.
Damage Deposit £150
STL: HI70055F
EPC: E
Accommodation for 4 on two floors: Ground Floor - Open plan sitting / dining Kitchen, utility, Shower room & separate WC. First Floor - Double bedroom, Twin bedroom and Bathroom with WC.
Services: Bed Linen and towels * Oil central heating * Open Fire - fuel provided * Cooker with induction hob & electric oven * Microwave * Fridge * Small Freezer * Washing machine * TV with DVD player * CD player * Mobile reception * High Chair and Cot on request * wifi * Enclosed garden with furniture * Ample parking * Maximum of 2 dogs welcome * (Additional charges apply) Shops and eating out 2.5 miles * No Smoking *
please note: Access is by a stone hill track which is suitable for normal cars. In winter with snowy conditions access to the cottage may require a 4 wheel drive vehicle. The road is not suitable for Motor Homes at any time of year.
Nearby points of interest
- Glenlivet Distillery
- Caledonian Railway
- Cardhu Distillery
Reviews (25)
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Andy & Jane E. Yorks
Enjoyed a fabulous week at West Gorton. Our little JRT loved it. Cottage has everything you need & a very comfy bed Walked from the door & locally in the woodland & along the Spey, Autumn colours were stunning. Did very little driving other than a visit to Roseisle Forest which meets the beach. Grantown has local shops with everything you need plus a convenience store for every thing else. Not our first visit to the area, we expect to be back in the New Year.
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Confirmed Guest
Nice cottage on fantastic location
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful location. So peaceful and restores the soul. The cottage is very well equiped with detailed information. Would love to return.