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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Tormore in Grantown-on-Spey

From £325 per week |  From £70 per night

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Six Trees Cottage is one of a group of distinctive rural cottages sitting alongside the eye-catching Tormore distillery and commanding a panoramic view of the Spey valley. Completely refurbished to a high standard in 2006, the cottage has a spacious sitting room furnished in a modern style with red leather sofas, oak furniture and a log fire. The large, bright kitchen/dining room is exceptionally well-equipped and with its wide breakfast bar and pine dining furniture makes a real social event of mealtimes. It also has a wonderful view from the double window. A separate utility room houses a washing machine and tumble drier. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 with king-size beds and the third offering options of single, twin or super-king double. The family bathroom has elegant fitted units and there is also a downstairs toilet. From the bedroom windows the early riser can watch the mist lift across the valley to reveal the slopes beyond, or the roe deer grazing at the edge of the forest behind the house.

The cottage provides a real Highland getaway at the start of the Malt Whisky Trail and on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. There are golf courses close by at Ballindalloch, Grantown and Boat of Garten. For walkers, the Speyside Way is on the doorstep. It is a short drive to a wide range of other outdoor pursuits, museums and castles as well as the shops and restaurants in and around Grantown-on-Spey and Aberlour. The cottage is ideal for a rural retreat for couples, or for groups of families and friends who like getting together to relax and have fun.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
We have equipped the house to take groups of up to 8 people by providing a combination of beds and sofa- bed to allow flexible sleeping arrangements: for example, the third bedroom, although not large, can have a single, twin or very large double. The full sized sofa bed allows extra sleeping space to suit mixed groups or to accommodate 8 people. The seating in the lounge can be amplified by the use of 2 cube stools.

There is a small selection of games, books and DVDS. There is also a folder with leaflets about all the attractions of the surrounding area and some recommendations for restaurants we have enjoyed. We have been delighted to find some really good restaurants where the staff are always friendly and the food more than lives up to our expectations.

We have equipped the house for our own family to enjoy and all the basics that you need in a holiday home are there - salt, pepper, coffee, tea oil, kitchen towels, bread in the freezer etc . We only ask that guests replace them when they are running out .

There is one family bathroom and a WC downstairs.

Further details outdoors:
A grassed garden area with the 6 trees runs from front to back: the back is a suntrap on good days, and garden furniture is kept in the garage.

Tormore distillery was built in 1958 and was the first new distillery to be built in Scotland in the 20th century. The houses, known as distillery cottages, were built for the workers. Richardson Road is named after the architect , Sir Arthur Richardson. The distillery itself is distinctive, with its white frontage, musical clock ( you can't hear it inside the houses!), fountain, and bushes and trees trimmed to the shapes of barrels and stills..

Conditions

We have a strictly no smoking policy.

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The Scottish Highlands region

The Highlands of Scotland is an area of great natural beauty with the most spectacular mountains in Britain. long stretches of wonderful coastline and abundant wildlife. The cottage sits just outside the northern edge of the Cairngorms National Park, with its rich variety of moorland, glens, forests, rivers and lochs, and at its heart are the majestic Cairngorm mountains. The mountain railway offers those who are not climbers another way to reach the panoramic views. To the north are the unspoiled beaches of the Moray coast with its tiny fishing harbours, spectacular cliffs and dolphin sightings. The area is also a golfer's paradise with fine courses in Nairn and neighbouring towns. The city of Inverness, an hour's drive away, has a large modern shopping centre for those who want some retail therapy. Close by is the site of the Battle of Culloden where the hopes of the Jacobites were finally crushed in 1745.

Speyside is world renowned for its malt whisky and the Malt Whisky Trail signposts the many distilleries as you drive around the countryside. Most have Visitor Centres. The tours are fascinating and usually end with the chance to try a dram. The Whisky Festival in early May spreads across many of the towns and villages where there are musical and social gatherings galore during the weekend.

The Grantown-on-Spey / Tormore area

The area around Six Trees Cottage offers a wide range of things to do and see. There is walking on the Speyside Way, the Malt Whisky Trail starting almost at the door, climbing in the Cairngorms, fishing on the Spey, a trip on the Strathspey steam railway at Boat of Garten, osprey watching at scenic Loch Garten, mountain biking, quad treks and archery at Craggan, and 9 hole golf at Ballindalloch ( 5 mins drive), with more golf and tennis at Grantown (15 mins drive). The nearby Glenlivet Estate, home of the famous distillery, has a number of well marked and maintained walks which offer the chance to enjoy wonderful views. Within 30-40 minutes drive is the Highland Wildlife park at Kingussie, water sports at Loch Insch and the Forest Theme Park at Carrbridge. In winter there is skiing on the Cairngorms both at Aviemore ( 25 miles) and the Lecht ski centres. For those who love history and tradition, there are many castles to visit on the Castle Trail starting with Ballindalloch Castle, just down the road, one of the most beautiful and romantic castles in Scotland.

There is a small shop 5 minutes drive away that provides basics - and a good choice of wine! Fifteen minutes drive in one direction is the small town of Grantown-on -Spey which has good shops including 2 small supermarkets and an excellent butcher as well as some good coffee shops, restaurants and pubs offering live music. Grantown hosts its own Highland Games in the summer as do other towns in the area. In the other direction (10 minutes) is the pretty town of Aberlour which boasts the most amazing delicatessen selling everything an enthusiastic "foodie" could want. A gentle 2 mile walk along the Speyside Way from Aberlour brings you to the lovely Craigellachie Hotel whose cosy bar displays over 700 malt whiskies along its walls.

How to get there

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The cottage is easily accessible by car on good roads, about 3 hours drive from Edinburgh or Glasgow. There are daily flights to Inverness airport (40 miles away) by Easyjet www.easyjet.co.uk and Flybe www.flybe.com. There is a train station at Aviemore (25 miles away) which has regular services including, from London, the National Express service and the Scotrail Caledonian overnight sleeper. Once in the area it is advisable to hire a car because it is the best way to get around . There are car hire companies in Aviemore and at Inverness airport.

Activities near Grantown-on-Spey

Reviews

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20 Jan 2012

“A truly excellent cottage in a stunning area” You will not regret booking Six Trees cottage. We have just booked for our sixth visit, something we have never done at any other accommodation. The cottage is comfortable and clean. All the furniture, bedding, towels, fixtures and fittings are of an excellent standard, something that is, in my opinion very important. I want the place where I am holidaying to be as good as my own home if not better, it is after all your holiday. The area around the cottage is beautiful. The walks along the Spey Side Way are truly stunning. You are handy for visits to Aberlour and Grantown on Spey, also Aviemore and Inverness though a little further.

15 Dec 2011

“A superb property in a wonderful part of Scotland.” This is a lovely house. Extremely well equipped and warm and comfortable. Within easy access of stunning scenery and yards from Speyside Way. On a distillery, sadly one without a tourist facility, and within striking distance of the whisky trail. Wildlife abounds and views from kitchen table include deer and pheasants. we will return

03 Sep 2011

“Superb Cottage” Stayed during Feburary hal-term and could not have had a better time. This cottage is beuatifully appointed and perfectly position. The area is stunning. We have since booked again for 2012!

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We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the cottage. The setting could not have been more perfect, and the cottage itself was wonderful.( Kellys February 2011)
Fantastic to wake up to the lovely view each morning, Lots to do and see in the area - (Schlums, Germany 2010)
Cottage is very well-equipped and is in beautiful surroundings (McNaughtons 2010)
Lovely house and surroundings- deer in garden ( July 2010)
The cottage was lovely and we had a fantastic weekend. (Penny Feb2010)
We once again had a wonderful time at Six Trees, which was made even more fantastic by the abundance of snow Davies family Dec 2009)
One of the best cottages I have ever stayed in (and there have been a few of the years) Breath-taking views, beautiful surroundings, great location for places to visit. Lossiemouth beach fantastic, the steam railway a must for the kids, and the Cairngorm mountain monorail is very exciting. We took two 5 year olds with us who fell in love with the cottage and Scotland. (the Kelly family August 2008)
We had a wonderful week. The cottage was lovely - beautiful, clean and comfortable interior with everything you could possibly need. The surrounding area had lots to do and we weren't short of activities to keep our 3 year old son amused. We would have loved to stay longer .( the Andrews familyJuly 2008)
" Home from home, with all the creature comforts! And the view! Coming round the bend in the corner......wow! What a setting! The area around Six Trees is stunning! Gerard Odie (Netherlands, October 2007)

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Winter	7 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	325£ 325	7070	8080	2 Nights
April-May	1 Apr 12	27 May 12	375£ 375	8080	9090	2 Nights
June	27 May 12	1 Jul 12	425£ 425	8080	9090	2 Nights
July-August	1 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	475£ 475	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	2 Sep 12	16 Dec 12	375£ 375	8080	9090	2 Nights

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
January-March	4 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	375£ 375	8080	9090	2 Nights
April-May	1 Apr 12	3 Jun 12	425£ 425	8080	9090	2 Nights
June	3 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	475£ 475	9090	100100	2 Nights
July-August	1 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
September-October	2 Sep 12	28 Oct 12	450£ 450	9090	100100	2 Nights
November - December	28 Oct 12	23 Dec 12	400£ 400	8080	9090	2 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

We ask for a 20% deposit up to 8 weeks before your stay and the full amount after that time.

There is a refundable damages deposit of £150, refunded 2 weeks after departure subject to property inspection.

Christmas and Easter week rates - please contact owners

Rental payments can be made by cheque, Paypal or by bank swift transfer ( from Europe) but all charges should be borne by the payer.

We are happy to accept short breaks except in July and August. The short break must be a minimum of 2 nights and a maximum of 4 nights. The price is £90-110 per night depending on the season. For stays of 5-7 nights, the weekly price applies.

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4 years listed You are contacting Patricia Russell Landline +44 1506 843062 Mobile +44 7980 017669 Payment accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This cottage has received 3 reviews from previous guests.