Guests say
Greenaway is a spacious cottage with large, well-enclosed gardens, offering beautiful views and peaceful surroundings in the Northern Highlands. It is well-located for forest walks and exploring the Cairngorms. The property is appreciated for its comfortable bedrooms and modern bathrooms, though some guests noted a lack of certain amenities and outdoor furniture.
There is insufficient information in the reviews to accurately assess the cleanliness of the property.
The cottage is praised for its peaceful location, proximity to local facilities in Aviemore, and easy access to forest walks and the Cairngorms, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers.
Guests find the bedrooms spacious and the beds comfortable, with ample storage space. However, some guests mentioned issues with heating and the comfort of the living room furniture.
The property boasts well-equipped bathrooms and a large garden. Criticisms include the lack of a dishwasher, outdoor furniture, and basic kitchen supplies, as well as some maintenance issues with TVs and heating.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
About this property
Grantown-On-Spey 4 miles. In addition Aviemore 8 miles. Speyside Centre 0.5 miles. Landmark Centre 5 miles.
Settled in the hamlet of Skye of Curr nestled between Aviemore and Grantown-On-Spey is this detached house, Greenaway. Greenaway is in an elevated site with panoramic and stunning views across Strathspey to the Cairngorm Mountains. Providing pet-friendly accommodation in Cairngorms National Park, Greenaway is ideal for families and friends looking for outdoor adventures, complete with off-road parking, and an enclosed garden. Across the lane from Greenaway is a large wooded area which is ideal for walking and is rich in wildlife such as deer and red squirrels. There is public access to this woodland and hugely enjoyable walks can be taken, which our four legged friends will enjoy, down to the River Dulnain. Be welcomed into the kitchen/diner where you can prepare hearty suppers, throw your walking gear into the washing machine, and catch up on the day's events at the dining table. The sitting room is a light-filled space overlooking the woodland for relaxing afternoons watching TV by the open fire. Your private, large, enclosed garden is a beautiful spot to enjoy a well-earned drink after a hike, whilsand gazing across the countryside. Completing Greenaway are four bedrooms, a master double with en-suite bathroom, a walk through bunk room, a further two further double bedrooms a further double, and a triple room, along with a bathroom with shower. Each member of the group / family has their own space to retreat away in Property. There is also a handy downstairs WC. The hamlet of Skye of Curr is a short drive away from Grantown-On-Spey for a selection of bars, shops, Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, and the Speyside Way, a long-distance walking path. Venture south to Aviemore where you can discover the Aviemore Ring Cairn and Stone Circle, Craigellachie National Nature Reserve, and Rothiemurchus, a 13th-century woodland castle with a range of activities. On the outskirts, you can book a family-friendly day out at Zip Trek Adventure Park Aviemore or meet local wildlife at Highland Wildlife Park. You'll find so much to explore in Cairngorms National Park including Landmark Forest Adventure Park, scenic lochs such as Loch an Eilein for swimming, paddleboarding, walking and fishing, and unforgettable hikes up Ben Macdui. Further afield, you'll find the city of Inverness where Inverness Castle, Botanic Gardens, and boat tours to spot marine animals ensure there's something for everyone. Secure your pet-friendly holiday in Cairngorms National Park at Greenaway for an unforgettable adventure. EPC Rating: Band E
Grantown-on-Spey is a Highlands gem. Visitors can use the town's shops, bars, and restaurants as a base to explore the surrounding countryside. Enjoy mountain biking, fishing, golfing on the area's five courses, wandering in the hills and woodlands, and birdwatching. Skiing is popular in the adjacent Cairngorms and Lecht Ski Centres, while the Cairngorms National Park offers tranquilly year-round.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x family room with en-suite (1 large bedroom with king size bed and a separate bunk bed room (adult length beds) with shared bathroom with a TV, basin and WC), 1 x double bed room with basin, 1 x king size bed and sofa with basin.
Kitchen/diner: Large kitchen with cooker, washing machine and large worktop space.
Sitting room with open fire
Oil central heating included in rent with open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine.
55" Smart TV, Superfast Fibre WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
0.7 acre of enclosed garden with picnic table.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 3.7 miles.
Note: The bunk-bedroom leads into the main bedroom and main bathroom.
Note: In season, skiing is a popular activity at the nearby Cairngorms and Lecht Ski Centres
Reviews (8)
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Samantha
We bought a roasting tin , only 1 shelf in top oven and one bottom oven and two oven trays only one frying pan . We would have liked there to be egg cups measuring jug dishwasher washing up liquid , scales , sponge , garlic crusher , and kitchen scale. only some hand soap in some of the bathrooms . Would be nice to have mirror in all bedrooms . Kitchen floor and skirting through house not clean light fitting etc . Picnic benches not suitable to use as broken and heavily peeling . Broken hall upstairs plug sock little fingers could be dangerous. Oven door swings in on you burning your arm . Knives blunt very hard to cut with . We had two stained white towels and the washing machine rubber and draw mouldy and dirty . It is a lovely big house and garden but the lack of maintenance and amenities ruined the quality of stay it is cost of living crisis and had to get takeaways a few time . The oven also smokes and no fan in kitchen sets alarm off unless open all windows and doors . Fridge a bit small for 8 people . We also slept horribly in the room on the right at top of stairs as curtains have gaps at side and let a lot of light in . Disappointed nothing to do not even one fire with or no tools to clean up a fire with or basket so that wasnât an option . Kitchen bin was broken had to have bin liner on floor .
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Ronald
Unfortunately neither of the two TVs upstairs worked. With such a big garden we expected some outdoor furniture, but we were very disappointed there was absolutely none.
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Mark
Furnishing is a bit tired with old stained settees that swallow you whole. Kitchen is poorly equipped no basic stores (salt & pepper, sugar, oil, etc) or supplies (cling wrap, tin foil) of any kind, not even a dish towel or new sponge for washing up (and there is no dishwasher). It wasn't much of a pleasure to use because of the woefully dull knifes, glass cutting board with no coffee maker or cafetière and inadequate pans. My advice, dine out which requires a drive to Grantown-on-Spey, Aviemore or Boat on Garden (highly recommend the pizza and Anderson or a pies at the Craig) The bathrooms are both recently furnished one with a shower (good water pressure handheld and a rain shower head) and the other with a bath (which we chose not to use because there isn't an adequate supply of hot water to fill it). Even though our stay was in June, the temperatures were chilly at night and the heating only worked upstairs (where you don't need it). It would have been nice to take the chill off in the morning but alas no. The owner was quick to respond to our inquiries but wasn't able to resolve the heating during our stay. The views are spectacular and the garden is large with plenty of room for the dog but sadly there was no outdoor furniture. The bedrooms are all good size with great views out the master which has a comfortable bed, the other rooms the beds are OK. This property is less than we have come to expect from a VRBO (perhaps Sykes has lower standards as this was our first stay in one of their properties) but for the money it's a good value base on size and location.