Self-Catering at Steam Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Aviemore

Holiday home
Steam Cottage is a single-storey, semi-detached cottage, one mile from Aviemore. This cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms, consisting of one king-size double (zip/link - can be twin on request) and one twin, as well as a bathroom. The cottage also has a kitchen, sitting room with woodburning stove and a conservatory with dining area and comfy seating. Outside there is off road parking for two cars, a front lawned garden and an enclosed rear lawned garden with furniture. Steam Cottage is an excellent base for a couple of family who wish to partake in the many outdoor activities in the area.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Sun-room with dining area, comfy seating and doors to rear garden.

Area
Aviemore is situated in the heart of the Scottish Highlands and in the Cairngorms National Park and offers shops, pubs and restaurants, along with fishing on the River Spey, skiing, a swimming pool and a championship golf course.

Region
From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain's best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Amenities
Electric central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, DVDs and games. Fuel, power and logs for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair. Off road parking for 2 cars. Lockable shed for boots/bikes etc. Front lawned garden, enclosed rear lawned garden with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. Note: There is a railway line situated next to the rear garden meaning some noise will be audible when steam trains pass.Please note - Access is after 4pm and departure is by 10am. Note: This property has a minimum 3 night stay

Ms Colquhoun

September 2020

Hi we had a great time at the cottage.. The beds were comfortable and it was very clean. There were a lot of nice walks nearby and also cycle tracks. We would come again.

Ms Colquhoun, September 2020

August 2020

The use of the shed to store our bikes was really useful.. The house was warm. The hosts left out vittles which was really nice. We also got a view of the Steam railway as it came past the house during lunch.

brendagilmartin

June 2020

I booked a 3 night stay for 15th July, confirmed booking and money paid in full. Owner cancelled the booking 5 days later without telling me as they changed it to a week only booking. Spend two hours on hold before giving up Finally a call back to be told I am having to wait 10days for a refund. No apology. Stay away from this owner and Sykes Cottages.

Mr Manders, August 2020

December 2019

The house was very clean and well appointed.. Clear instructions for the use of facilities i.e. the fire and washing machine. Lovely to be able to watch the steam train going past from the good sized conservatory. Walking distance to lots of shops. Would recommend visiting the fudge shop and brewery and also a very local co-op.

Mr Watson, December 2019

October 2019

Arriving late in the evening, in the rain, not an issue, however if the outside light was on a sensor it would have made things a lot easier to unlock the small key safe and made for a pleasant arrival.. We also received an email, requesting the arrival time, we assumed this was so the heating would have been put on to make our arrival nice and cosy! Being in the hospitality business ourselves, it appeared with the long list of do's and don'ts was a little unwelcoming. We felt very uncomfortable that if we did not leave with everything done, we would be charged, as we had to leave really early this was a challenge. Obviously in hospitality, we all need to make a buck or two, but good/excellent service does play an important role in this. Based on the above, we would find it very difficult to recommend to our friends

Mr Cameron, October 2019

September 2019

I love Steam Cottage in Aviemore and would recommend to anyone.. It is very peaceful being situated at the far end of the village. I especially love watching and hearing the Steam trains from the garden and the conservatory. The log burning fire with it's own wood store is a bonus too!

Mrs Rousseau

June 2019

Nice little cottage,well located, perfectly clean and comfortable ,well equiped.. We have appreciated the conservatory .

Mrs Rudkin

February 2019

We had a lovely half-term week at Steam Cottage, as despite the lack of snow, we still managed two days skiiing at The Lecht, and then cycling from Boat of Garten to Loch Garten, train rides and a visit to the Highland WiIdlife Park.. The cottage is warm, welcoming and well-equipped, and perfectly situated for the facilities in Aviemore and the surrounding area.

Mrs Cherril

October 2018

A lovely cosy bungalow in a spectacular location.. spending great days in the splendour of autumn, with stunning colours, and well managed forests. Footpaths are well maintained and everywhere is litter free. I had a morning doing a hilltop walk with the rangers and other walkers to meet up with the herds of very friendly, yet wild reindeer. This had to be the highlight of my holiday. Then to return to a lovely warm and welcoming bungalow - just couldn't be better. It was great to see the steam train running across the bottom of the garden, and of course we had a trip on the train, ending with lunch in the cairngorm hotel. The people in Scotland are very friendly and helpful. I would definitely go again and recommend steam cottage to all my friends and family. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.

Mr Fidler

August 2018

Steam Cottage makes a perfect base for a Cairngorm holiday.. It is within easy distance to shops, cafes, restaurants, and all the local activities. Also the cottage itself is like a home away from home, so cosy and comfortable. Its also well equipped, particularly in the kitchen department, with appliances and utensils.

Mr Scrase

July 2018

Great little cottage we'll equipped in kitchen could do with updating sofas not .... Great little cottage we'll equipped in kitchen could do with updating sofas not very comfortable all ways slipping on to floor

AndyDewar

June 2018

Great 'home from home' for anyone looking to take advantage of the outdoor activities in and around Aviemore/Cairngorms. The cottage itself is spacious, clean and welcoming in a quiet residential area around 10-20 minutes walk from the town centre. The owner Sandra is very helpful if you have questions and need help getting there and access to the property. The conservatory with dining area/sofa & chairs at the back of the property allows you to enjoy the garden sheltered from the elemements while the steam train line running at the bottom of the garden is great fun for kids and big kids of all ages!

Mr Paterson

Lovely cottage.. Well situated to visit the Spey area. Slightly too far to walk into town for older people! The cottage was very well equipped.

Miss Turner

May 2018

Really enjoyed our stay in Aviemore.. Staying in the double room, it was a delight to wake in the morning and step straight out into the conservatory. Lovely scenic area which is close to many interesting activities. Had a great time!

February 2018

Steam was a good base for skiing.. Comfortable, clean and within easy reach of amenities could not ask for more.

Mr Miller

December 2017

Nice holiday in a lovely place.. Thank you for going extra steps for us (Christmas tree!)

tinkms

August 2017

Steam Cottage is in a very central position for enjoying all areas around Aviemore and there are good eating places for all tastes about..

Sandra S

Enjoyed our stay at Steam Cottage and the owner pays attention to detail as there was everything we needed for a self-catering break included, from the fast Wi-Fi to dishwashing tablets for the dishwasher! There was plenty of room for us all as the conservatory is an added bonus, and we enjoyed sitting in the large garden, looking out for the steam trains. The cottage is about a mile from the centre of Aviemore in a peaceful and quiet location. We discovered a pleasant country walk rather than take the main road, so it was fine and handy. Close by are a local chippy and a pizza takeaway (pizzas are fab) plus a supermarket for essentials – we ordered a home delivery shop from Asda (came all the way from Inverness) so we were well stocked up. Oh, and there is a local brewery just around the corner – we enjoyed a tour and also enjoyed sampling the beer. I would thoroughly recommend the cottage to friends as it was excellent value for money and a beautiful, comfortable home to stay in for a holiday.

Mrs Hooper

February 2017

It was a good base to enjoy the Cairngorms.. We found the cottage cozy and warm and had everything that we needed for our stay.

Mrs Hooper, February 2017

December 2016

Very comfortable, plenty for kids to do and an amazing log fire..

Micah68Scotland

October 2016

A good impression was made before we even arrived when the owner emailed a detailed and helpful information pack. We arrived to a spotlessly clean cottage and a very welcome tray with tea, coffee and biscuits and even some wine. The cottage is both comfortable and stylish with lots of little extras that make all the difference such as fluffy towels and a hair dryer. The owners have put a lot of thought into equipping the cottage and it lacked nothing we could have needed in our stay. We enjoyed watching the steam train and also the wildlife. I saw a group of five young deer close to the cottage. There is easy access to miles of walking including the Speyside Way. We left the car on the drive the whole week and either walked or used local buses. It is definitely a place you could come to by train and still manage to get around with ease. We had a problem with the some of the heaters and the owner was proactive in trying to resolve the issues and most apologetic. However other than some very cold nights we were warm and cosy and there is plenty of hot water and wood for the wood burner.

Mrs Bickett, December 2016

There is a shower over the bath.. It would be a good idea to put some hand rails on the wall. and maybe a non slip mat in the bath. Being of a certain age, It can be very treacherous trying to step in and out of the bath and some help from a hand rail would be an advantage, the ones on the side of the bath are too low down. Also the water from the shower is not very warm. Everything else couldn't have been better, we had a great holiday, Thank you.

Mr Horton

January 2016

A great cottage in a good location.

Mrs Cherrill, October 2016

December 2015

A great cottage in a good location..

Mr Hunnable

September 2015

A fantastically equipped cottage

Mr Darcy

March 2015

A warm and comfortable cottage. It had everything to enhance our stay in Scotland.

Mr Brewer

February 2015

Fantastic holiday rental in a great location. The property was very clean and had everything we needed and more. The fire was lovely in the evening and it had very comfortable beds. Will definitely book this again.

Mr Hunnable, August 2015

A warm and comfortable cottage.. It had everything to enhance our stay in Scotland.

Mr Darcy, February 2015

Fantastic holiday rental in a great location.. The property was very clean and had everything we needed and more. The fire was lovely in the evening and it had very comfortable beds. Will definitely book this again.

sueweekes

September 2014

We have just returned from Steam Cottage having had a enjoyable week in Aviemore. The cottage was clean and very well equipped with all you need. The log burning stove is easy to light and very warm and cosy. The tea coffee and milk which were waiting for us was very welcome after a long journey. Can recommend Steam Cottage.

Mr Bart

August 2014

Very pleasant house with nice conservatory, good location

Robert C

April 2014

we stayed at this cottage for 7 days with our 4 year old son is was great with the steam train going by the back garden we booked the santa train for our son the cottage was a good size, very quiet even though it was raining & very windy every day we were there didnt affect our stay at all we would book here again

Mr Bart, July 2014

Warm and cosy, house.. Nice to see steam train going past the bottom of the garden. Handy for local shops and Aviemore centre.

Mr Bowker

December 2013

Warm and cosy, house. Nice to see steam train going past the bottom of the garden. Handy for local shops and Aviemore centre.

Guest

October 2013

We had a wonderful family holiday in aviemore. The good weather was defnitely a bonus - except it was too warm to use the lovely wood burner. The cottage is very well equipped, comfortablee, cosy and ideally located for exploring the area. There are some lovely valley walks right on the door step, and the steam train running at the back of the garden was a great bonus. Must dos include Loch an Eilein followed by red squirrel watching & afternoon tea at the Potting Shed. Landmark Forest adventure Park is a great day out for kids of all ages. All in all, a great place to visit!

A superb little cottage, in a very nice spot, and extremely quiet when we were there.. Loads to do for all ages and very pretty scenery.

Mr Gass

September 2013

A superb little cottage, in a very nice spot, and extremely quiet when we were there. Loads to do for all ages and very pretty scenery.

August 2013

This was just what the doctor ordered, the home provides everything you need. The location we knew with visiting the area for years and was why we chose here, but it was the first time at this address. With the new Costcutter store over the rail line, shopping was just a short walk so no need for the car. The one thing I did not like was the guy came to cut the grass during our stay, luckily we were out that afternoon. But had we been sat in the garden or house we would not have had the privacy we were there for ? I suggest the grass gets cut in the hours between guest check out & next guest check in ?

We loved the sun room, log burner and patio doors from bedroom with a very comfortable king-size bed, the privacy of the place too.. Pet friendly.

Mr Mcintyre

June 2013

We loved the sun room, log burner and patio doors from bedroom with a very comfortable king-size bed, the privacy of the place too. Pet friendly.

MagicWriter2013

May 2013

Rented this cottage for a week in March. The location was great, very peaceful but still within walking distance of the town if we wanted to walk. Cottage had everything we could possibly have needed and was very clean. There was a nice log fire with plenty of wood available to use and once we got used to working the log burner (instructions would have been useful) it was lovely and cosy. One of my favourite places was sitting in the conservatory for our meals. We could keep an eye on the dog in the garden (which he loved), but we also had the steam train running by at the end of the garden! Would certainly go back and also recommend it to anyone wanting a nice relaxing home from home break?

Mr Mcintyre, June 2013

Everything was fantastic.. The cottage was very comfortable and I would certainly recommend it to friends and family.

Mr Mckendric

April 2013

Everything was fantastic. The cottage was very comfortable and I would certainly recommend it to friends and family.

Mr Fraser

March 2013

It was a very peaceful location. We liked the conservatory and the fact we had a nice enclosed garden for our dog to enjoy. It meant we had a very chilled out, relaxing holiday and the steam train going by was an added bonus.

Mr Barnett

A great service from your company and the owner. We would be very interesting in returning to this property again.

Col1903

Ideal place for couples or family with small children to stay in Aviemore. We stayed for 5 nights and enjoyed the log burner for extra heat as there was quite a bit of snow about and it was freezing outside. The house has all things you need for a comfotable stay,very homely and would recomend this place for anyone looking to stay in Aviemore.

Mr Mckendric, April 2013

It was a very peaceful location.. We liked the conservatory and the fact we had a nice enclosed garden for our dog to enjoy. It meant we had a very chilled out, relaxing holiday and the steam train going by was an added bonus.

Mr Fraser, March 2013

February 2013

A great service from your company and the owner.. We would be very interesting in returning to this property again.

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Steam Cottage in Aviemore, Highland