Comfortable Secluded Bungalow in Wooded Setting

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

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Aviemore Inverness-Shire, SCT

Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre
‪6 min walk‬
Loch an Eilein
‪3 min drive‬
Strathspey Steam Railway
‪4 min drive‬
Inverness (INV)
‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Although secluded, with stunning forest views to the rear, just minutes away are the farm shop, mountain bike hire and a restaurant. The secluded forest garden to the rear allows direct access by foot to Loch an Eilean and beyond. For mountain bikers, all the Rothiemurchus Estate trails are accessed from the front of the house. For families with young children, please note there is a pond in the garden.

Property manager

Angus

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Maximum of two dogs welcome, subject to your agreement to the relevant clauses in the Booking Conditions.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number H1-70282-P

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Aviemore

Located in Aviemore, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Spey Valley Golf Course and Cairngorm Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Strathspey Steam Railway and Cairngorm Reindeer Herd. Landmark Forest Adventure Park and Highland Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

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Aviemore Inverness-Shire, SCT

What's nearby

Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Speyside Wildlife - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Loch an Eilein - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
Strathspey Steam Railway - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Loch Morlich - 7 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

Aviemore Station - 4 min drive
Inverness (INV) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cheese & Tomatin - ‬4 min drive
‪Boathouse Cafe Loch Morlich - ‬7 min drive
‪Luxury Woodland Lodges at Macdonald Aviemore Resort - ‬4 min drive
‪Route 7 Café - ‬8 min drive
‪The Old Bridge Inn - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable Secluded Bungalow in Wooded Setting pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Comfortable Secluded Bungalow in Wooded Setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable Secluded Bungalow in Wooded Setting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable Secluded Bungalow in Wooded Setting located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre and Speyside Wildlife. Strathspey Steam Railway and Spey Valley Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km). Aviemore Station is 25 minutes by foot.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

4 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas getaway

We had a very enjoyable stay at the Talisker Lodge. We stayed over the Christmas holiday. It felt so cosy… we enjoyed the log burner & loved how it was located in the woods. We saw lots of woodland wildlife inc a red squirrel & woodpeckers. The property encourages you to feed the wildlife. We arrived to a bucket of nuts & a bag of fat balls. We went out to buy more fatballs as the birds soon got through them. We really enjoyed watching all the birds & the squirrel that came. We’d love to return to this property in the future. It’s well equipped in the kitchen… all home comforts. There’s even a couple of dog bowls for use if you stay with your dog/s like we did. Towels are supplied & a hairdryer. There’s a travel cot & high chair as well. Many thanks to Angus for his quick response to any questions we had. We were made to feel very welcome. A big thumbs up to this property!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmel G.

4 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New year in Aviemore

The property was excellent. Everything needed for a comfortable stay with 2 kids and a dog. Lovely outlook of the forest at the back and a short distance into the town. 15 min drive up to the ski centre where we did some walking. Also drove to the bike trails at Laggan. Great stay thanks.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme F.

9 Nov 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

Location was fantastic Plenty of room Great friendly host

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan S.

29 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rothienurchus stay

The cottage is in a great location. Lots of woodland walks in the Rothiemuchus estate on the doorstep. The garden was lovely with lots of trees and heather. Plenty of space for our dog to go exploring. The cottage is extremely spacious, well equipped, the en-suite bathrooms were great, it’s a little dated and it could do with a thorough cleaning.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry L.

21 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Talisker Lodge

Thoroughly enjoyed the house, garden and location. Weather was excellent for outdoor activities.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful accommodation in a beautiful location

4th visit to Talisker over 14 years. Property is kept to a high standard. Peaceful location but close to Aviemore centre. Plenty of walks locally with many other activities to choose from. Do as much or as little as you want. Plenty of wildlife in the garden. Stock up on suet balls and peanuts for the birds - have never seen so many outside a kitchen window. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy M., Edinburgh

18 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a wonderful week in Talisker Forest Lodge. The peaceful outlook to the forest was wonderful and we loved the very many birds on the feeders. The house was well equipped and clean and had a nice charm and feel with all the skiing and mountain pictures. I hope we can return.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

6 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect property in a stunning location

Fabulous!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

29 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful holiday

Perfectly located and wonderful for all ages. The views out to the forest were ever changing and so much wildlife to see. The property had everything we needed and contact with both the host and housekeeper was was prompt and friendly. Would love to return and make more memories.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aline M.

19 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

TFL January 2022

TFL is a lovely welcoming place in a very peaceful area at the edge of the forest with a lot of wildlife. We really enjoyed relaxing in the superb living room! Loch an Eilein isn't far and well worth a visit. Cairngorm ski resort is very close, as well as Aviemore centre with all amenities. Great place, wouldn't hesitate to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

26 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Great place to spend a week away. Lots of lovely walks. Lovely setting with private garden. Wish we had booked for longer

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B., Poole, Dorset

16 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Lodge

Lovely lodge. Great location, very dog friendly, which was important to us and very comfortable with everything you need for a relaxing stay. We loved watching all the bird life and the red squirrels in the garden. The host was extremely helpful both before and during our stay. We will definitely return.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

A R.

9 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Lovely cottage,very comfortable. So warm we didn’t need to light the fire. Regular visits from the red squirrels, Great spotted woodpecker and other birds. Even a deer one morning. Good location for walks in the forests, mountains or around the lochs. Hope to be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C., England United Kingdom

25 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous

Very well equipped cottage in a great location with lots of wildlife to see from the living room. Owner was very helpful too with lots of useful information. Would highly recommend the cottage & we'll definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Belinda F.

6 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super stay

Stayed the New Year week at Talisker and the 5 of us had a wonderful stay. Property is well maintained with everything you could need and more. Excellent location for all that the Cairngorm area can offer. The host is really helpful and did us some research on what was available for Hogmanay. However we ended up at the Hogmanay Ceilidh in Boat of Garten which was excellent and really good fun. Would happily stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor M.

2 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

We have been coming to aviemore for about thirty years and never get fed up of it. Talisker forest lodge was the icing on the cake. Sitting in the lounge looking out of the patio doors which back on to the forest was magical. Watching the red squirrels and birds feeding in the morning was worth getting up for. The whole family enjoyed it ( five adults and a baby) and the two dogs too. Highly recommended and will definitely be back.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lesley E.

17 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage in an amazing location

The cottage itself is spacious, clean, comfortable and well equipped. It's so peaceful and quiet - the garden basically leads into the forest - but you are still within walking distance of Aviemore centre. The wildlife in the garden was a highlight for me - red squirrels and woodpeckers were regular visitors. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Matthew W.

25 Feb 2019

Absolutely fabulous location!

A lovely little cottage in a fantastic location within walking distance of plenty of activities including horse riding, quad biking, tree zone the ski slopes and lots more! A lovely short walk away from Aviemore center . An abundance of wildlife in the woods around the cottage including red Squirrels woodpeckers and Roe Deers which was amazing to see daily, our only negative is that the carpets and decor could do with a spruce up but that didn’t distract from a really lovley holiday. Would visit again! Thank you Angus 😊

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Emma I.

9 Jan 2019

Well placed for fun

Looking out into the forest, the cottage offers a beautiful glimpse of rural seclusion while being well appointed for shops and all the activities that the area has to offer. Once you get the fire going, the cottage is warm, comfortable and welcoming. And there really could be no kitchen utensil or paraphernalia that you would miss. A lovely snug happy home for Christmas.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

22 Aug 2018

Comfortable, well equipped property in great location

Loved it..would really like to return in future

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Andrew B.

21 Jul 2018

Nice stay. Great location.

This property was in a great location for Aviemore, the Rothimurchus forest and the cairngorm mountains. House comfortable although a little dated and tired in places. Carpets could do with a change. Grounds are very nice with forest straight out the back door which is great if you have dogs. Very equipped property and beds comfortable. Would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

JOHN P.

3 Jun 2018

Fantastic break in Rothiemurcus .

Talisker forest lodge and stunning weather combined to give us a fantastic week .we honestly could not have had a better break . The cottage has everything you need ,it really is a home from home . the back garden area is wildlife heaven with red squirrels appearing every day, a resident roe deer is also a regular ,woodpecker being another. If your thinking of booking think no more .just book you wont be disappointed. Regular communication from Angus the owner is another plus point. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

24 Feb 2018

Peaceful and fabulous views into the forest from the window.

Loved the location, the silence at night and the red squirrels that come to the windows in the morning. Well positioned for Aviemore and the CairnGorm mountain.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mari S.

29 Aug 2017

surprisingly spacious for 6, very clean and well appointed. Pictures do not do it justice

Brilliant location for Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre and all the activities on offer. Great family centre,

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

19 Jul 2017

Very enjoyable week in comfortable cottage

Our family group of 6 had a very enjoyable stay in Talisker Lodge. Two ensue bedrooms and an additional family bathroom for children were a real bonus. Convenient for all activities and venues while being quiet and secluded.Sitting area at back looking into forest ideal for bbq evenings. Seeing a variety of birds including a woodpecker feeding in the garden every day, red squirrels climbing the trees and a pine martin was very entertaining. We would definitely recommend a visit and will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Angus

Outdoor sports enthusiast. Skier, hill walker and sailor.

Why they chose this property

Booked by many regular guests who have been returning for upto 10 years, Talisker Forest Lodge enjoys a secluded location in a special forest area, along with great proximitely to the local services and the rest of the Spey Valley. Guests regularly make day trips to Loch Ness’ dolphin watching in the Moray Firth and even the Isle of Skye. Alternatively the large garden, surrounded by forest provides an ideal opportunity to relax in peace and enjoy the wildlife.
The house itself is extensively furnished and equipped as a real home as it is used regularly by the owner.

What makes this property unique

Being able to get away from it all but still having the excellent facilities close by while enjoying the comforts and benefits of a real home.
Major refurbishment of the lounge and hallway taking place in late November’19 and will be completed in time for the festive season.

Languages:

English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower room 1

Shower room 2

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