Guests say
Osprey Apartment in the Northern Highlands & Cairngorms National Park offers a peaceful and scenic setting with modern amenities. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, comfortable beds, and proximity to local attractions. While some guests mention issues with water pressure and the need for minor maintenance, the overall experience is highly regarded for its tranquility and natural beauty.
The apartment generally receives praise for its cleanliness, with guests finding it tidy and well-presented. However, a few guests noted issues with specific items not being clean, such as kitchen utensils and the shower drain, slightly affecting the overall impression.
The location is highly praised for its tranquility, proximity to Loch Insh and Aviemore, and accessibility to major roads for exploring the Highlands. The natural setting and wildlife sightings contribute to the positive feedback.
Guests find the beds very comfortable and the apartment cosy, but some have mentioned that the sofa and bed in certain units could be improved. The comfort of the living space is occasionally affected by these factors.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and modern decor. However, guests have reported issues with hot water, shower pressure, and a lack of storage space. Some maintenance concerns, such as the need for repainting and repairs, have been raised.
There is insufficient information regarding thoughtful touches such as gifts, and therefore it cannot be confirmed if such gestures are a consistent part of the guest experience. As a result, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands, Osprey Apartment makes a marvellous retreat at any time of year. The open-plan living space boasts contemporary delight, where you can enjoy cosying up on the corner sofa with your loved one and rest after a day of rambling in the Cairngorms National Park. When you’re not making the most of the delicious eateries in the area, the apartment has a well-equipped kitchen and dining area where you can prepare and enjoy your own meals. As the evenings draw to a close, guests can retire to the spacious bedroom where floor to ceiling windows provide a forest backdrop. On warmer evenings a private balcony can be used for alfresco dining and there is also a communal undercover terraced area complete with log burner..EPC Rating: Band B
Aviemore is a town resting in the Cairngorms National Park within the heart of the Scottish Highlands. It has a selection of pubs, restaurants, shops and supermarkets for all of your amenities. Join some wonderful local trails for walking and hiking opportunities within this beautifully expansive aonb. Or travel further afield to the bustling city of Inverness for a range of tourist attractions.
Accommodation
Note: This property is part of a group and can be booked alongside Refs, 1019354, 1018174, 1024773, 1024774 and 1024775, together sleeping 28 guests, with flexible sleeping arrangements for up to 38 including sofa beds in the other properties.
One king-size bedroom.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed.
Balcony with table and chairs
Air source heating.
Oven and Induction hob, microwave, fridge, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Logs for woodburner are not provided , but can be purchased locally.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available upon request.
Off-road parking.
Communal terrace with woodburning stove.
Bike storage.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop within 1.6 miles, pub within 4.2 miles.
Please note: The property is in a remote location.
Please note: There is a £25 dog charge
Reviews (37)
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Christine
Sometimes hot, sometimes luke warm. Shower was also a bit tricky to use and not very hot.
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Sophie
The location is ideal, offering a remote feel whilst not being far from the areas we wanted to explore. There are also walks right from the doorstep. Loved the bird feeders nearby, a lovely touch. The apartment was fresh and modern, and a perfect space and size for us as 2 adults and 1 large dog. The instructions sent by Sykes were great, and excellent customer service whilst booking. Areas for improvement: there were some minor issues with cleanliness, e.g. the draining rack looked like it had never been cleaned, and there were hairs and stains on the bedding. Other things that were slightly bothersome were the shower pressure - it was a real pain to have such weak pressure throughout the stay. There was no tea, coffee, washing up items, or standard things you'd usually expect in a holiday let, so we had to buy a lot of basics which was a bit of a nuisance as we didn't really have luggage room to take them all back with us. Some of the glasses in the cupboards also looked and smelt like they hadn't been washed. I was, however, impressed and thankful that an iron and ironing board were provided! The main issue for us was the heating system. The heating to this apartment is connected to the one downstairs- so if they accidentally change the zone, you lose control of the heating. This for me is a huge problem! On the night we arrived, the apartment was freezing. We adjusted the thermostat accordingly, but after 2 hours there was still no change in the radiator temperatures, so I had to go downstairs (as advised in the handbook) to speak to the occupiers of the apartment, and together we were trying to figure out if they'd done something on their heating control to effect ours... neither of us could actually tell! It was a real inconvenience, and I felt uncomfortable having to disturb other people's evenings with an issue they also don't expect to have to deal with. Thankfully our heating did come on in the middle of the night, and was fine for the rest of the week, but this would be the main thing for me that people need to be aware of before they come, and something that if is possible to address for property owners, I 100% would say this is essential to resolve. People don't want to have to be bothering other people on holiday - and I'm sure the other apartment didn't want to be bothered. I also was so cold it was numbing the joy of having arrived at such a beautiful apartment. All that being said, the heating was the main issue, and that aside we would happily stay again! Thanks for having us.
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Georgina
The location was so peaceful and in an idyllic location but easily accessible to Aviemore. Osprey Apartment was comfortable, clean, and had everything two people needed for the duration of their stay. Highly recommended and will definitely be visited again in the future.