6/10 Okay
Joep S.
28 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Behalve de wifi was het allemaal prima, met name de keuken!
Joep S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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ALVEY HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Newtonmore
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7.0 out of 10
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9 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 192368.1 sq ft
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Explore the area
Newtonmore, Highlands and Islands
- Newtonmore Golf Club1 min walk
- Highland Folk Museum15 min walk
- Highland Wildlife Park16 min drive
Rooms & beds
9 bedrooms (sleeps 19)
Bedroom 1 Super K-S dble ensuite
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 dble en-suite
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3 GF dble en-suite
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4 GF dble
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5 twin en-suite
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 6 twin en-suite
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 7 single en-suite
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 8 family room en-suite
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 9 family en-suite
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
9 bathrooms
Bathroom - GF
Bathtub · Toilet
En-suite bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
En-suite Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
En-suite Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
En-suite Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
En-suite Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
En-suite Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
En-suite Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
En-suite Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
ALVEY HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Newtonmore
This is a superior Victorian-styled villa, privately located in the desirable village of Newtonmore in the fabulous Cairngorms National Park and can sleep nineteen people in nine bedrooms.
Alvey House is a superior Victorian-styled villa, privately located in the desirable village of Newtonmore in the fabulous Cairngorms National Park and can sleep nineteen people. This cottage has nine bedrooms (eight with en-suite shower rooms), consisting of two ground floor double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room), two family rooms with a double and a single bed, two twin bedrooms, a single bedroom, a double bedroom and a super king-size double bedroom. The villa also has a ground floor bathroom, a kitchen, a dining room (seats 19), a sitting room with an open fire (seats 8), a second sitting room (seats 6), entrance conservatory (seats 4), a basement laundry/ drying room and a storage shed. Outside there is ample off road parking for 6 cars, lockable bike storage and an enclosed, lawned garden to the rear and a lawned garden to the front with furniture. Alvey House is a wonderful holiday base, with so much to see and do nearby.
Amenities: Gas central heating with open fire. Two range cookers with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, 2 x freezers, washing machine and tumble dryer, dishwasher, 1 x TV, DVD, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 6 cars. Lockable bike storage. Enclosed lawned garden to rear and lawned garden to front with furniture. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. River Spey 10 mins walk. Note: Charging of electric vehicles is not permitted. Note: Check-in 4.30pm.
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.
Town: Situated in the Cairngorms National Park, Newtonmore overlooks the River Spey and offers several shops and pubs, as well as two excellent, award-winning museums.
Alvey House is a superior Victorian-styled villa, privately located in the desirable village of Newtonmore in the fabulous Cairngorms National Park and can sleep nineteen people. This cottage has nine bedrooms (eight with en-suite shower rooms), consisting of two ground floor double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room), two family rooms with a double and a single bed, two twin bedrooms, a single bedroom, a double bedroom and a super king-size double bedroom. The villa also has a ground floor bathroom, a kitchen, a dining room (seats 19), a sitting room with an open fire (seats 8), a second sitting room (seats 6), entrance conservatory (seats 4), a basement laundry/ drying room and a storage shed. Outside there is ample off road parking for 6 cars, lockable bike storage and an enclosed, lawned garden to the rear and a lawned garden to the front with furniture. Alvey House is a wonderful holiday base, with so much to see and do nearby.
Amenities: Gas central heating with open fire. Two range cookers with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, 2 x freezers, washing machine and tumble dryer, dishwasher, 1 x TV, DVD, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 6 cars. Lockable bike storage. Enclosed lawned garden to rear and lawned garden to front with furniture. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. River Spey 10 mins walk. Note: Charging of electric vehicles is not permitted. Note: Check-in 4.30pm.
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.
Town: Situated in the Cairngorms National Park, Newtonmore overlooks the River Spey and offers several shops and pubs, as well as two excellent, award-winning museums.
Property manager
Sykes Holiday Cottages
Languages
English
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House Rules
Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Newtonmore
Newtonmore is home to this cottage. Highland Folk Museum and Ruthven Barracks are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Highland Wildlife Park and Strathspey Steam Railway. Cairngorm Reindeer Herd and Landmark Forest Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Newtonmore, Highlands and Islands
What's nearby
- Newtonmore Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Fused and Light - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Highland Folk Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Kingussie Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
- Highland Wildlife Park - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ralia Cafe - 3 min drive
- Newtonmore Grill - 11 min walk
- Antlers Cafe - 13 min drive
- Joe's - the Chippy on the Corner - 5 min drive
- Ghillies Cellar Bar & Bistro - 5 min drive
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8/10 Good
Lezlie H.
11 Nov 2016
Great house for large groups
Lezlie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016
About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages
Nine bedrooms, (eight with en-suite shower, basin and WC): 1 x super king-size double, 1 x double, 2 x ground floor double (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 2 x twin, 1 x single, 2 x family room with 1 double and 1 single. Ground floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Kitchen. Basement utility. Dining room (seats 19). Sitting room with open fire (seats 8). Second sitting room (seats 6). Entrance conservatory (seats 4).
What makes this property unique
Gas central heating with open fire. Two range cookers with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, 2 x freezers, washing machine and tumble dryer, dishwasher, 1 x TV, DVD, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 6 cars. Lockable bike storage. Enclosed lawned garden to rear and lawned garden to front with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. River Spey 10 mins walk. Note: Charging of electric vehicles is not permitted. Note: Check-in 4.30pm.
Languages:
English
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