Charming Eco Cottage in Cairngorm National Park

4.9 · 
Map pinUnited Kingdom · Scotland · Highland
Charming Eco Cottage in Cairngorm National Park
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Charming Eco Cottage in Cairngorm National Park

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Set in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park our 3 Bedroom Cottage sits on a private lane in the idyllic Highland village of Kincraig. Enjoy fun filled days exploring all the local area has to offer & return to relax in the garden. A stones throw from the artisan Post Office Café Gallery serving barista coffee & delicious daily specials. Loch Insh offers year round activities & its Boathouse Restaurant are accessible on foot. Our local pub The Suie provides a warm & welcoming atmosphere. The space February Cottage is the perfect year round retreat for guests seeking relaxation, adventure & a true Scottish Highland escape. Set in the foothills of the magnificent Cairngorm Mountain Range, the picturesque village of Kincraig is surrounded by some of Scotland’s most breathtaking scenery with woodland walks, lochs & outdoor activities right from the doorstep. Just a 12 minute drive away lies Aviemore, widely known as the outdoor capital of the Highlands and a lively hub for adventure, dining & pursuits. Our much loved family cottage was recently modernised with an eco-friendly heating system combining a heat pump, solar panels & battery storage; which provides clean, green energy & ensures the cottage stays wonderfully warm throughout the year. Whatever the Scottish weather has planned, February Cottage remains cosy, comfortable & welcoming. Surrounded by greenery, the cottage truly feels like a home away from home. Inside you’ll find a spacious open plan living area and a well-equipped kitchen, complete with a log-burning stove and a generous basket of logs. It’s the perfect setting for coorying up on the sofa with a film and your favourite tipple. The bright and spacious sunroom features a large dining table ideal for relaxed meals together. A vintage seating area offers the perfect spot for morning coffee watching the red squirrels & wide variety of birds that frequent the mature trees and flowering shrubs in the garden. Guests enjoy full, private access to the detached cottage and its enclosed garden. Outside you’ll find a comfortable bamboo seating snug on the porch, a large rustic picnic bench a fire pit & BBQ perfect for Al Fresco dining, toasting marshmallows and enjoying peaceful evenings under the stars. ✨ The Cairngorm National Park features some of the darkest skies in the UK. With minimal light pollution and a high northerly latitude, it’s the perfect destination for stargazing and spotting the wonder of the night sky. ✨ February Cottage offers a safe & secure environment for families, with no nearby roads or traffic, allowing you to truly unwind while children play freely in the garden, waving to the occasional passing train & keeping a lookout for the famous Royal Scotsman whilst spotting the Red Squirrels 🐿️ playing in the trees. A timber shed is available for bike storage, with sledges provided for snowy days ⛄️ and a great selection of garden games ready for sunny ones ☀️. Sleeping arrangements: • Upstairs Master Bedroom with a super-kingsize bed and en-suite shower room. The skylight window offers beautiful views towards Creag Mhigeachaidh (“the Sleeping Mountain”) in the Cairngorms. • Downstairs Twin Bedroom with two single beds is ideal for children, complete with books (a toy box is also available). • Ground Floor Double Bedroom just off the sunroom, bright and cosy with garden views. • A modern ground-floor wet shower room serves the twin and double bedrooms for added convenience. All beds feature new pocket-sprung, memory-foam mattresses to ensure a restful and comfortable night’s sleep. Whether you’re visiting for outdoor adventure, family time or a peaceful escape from the everyday February Cottage offers a warm, homely & relaxing base in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park. Guest access Enjoy the entire detached cottage, private enclosed garden & usage of a secure garden shed for the duration of your stay. Included: Linen & Towels A Large Basket of Logs & Kindling provided Highland Soap Company Organic Soaps Full-fibre High Speed Broadband connection Webber BBQ Firepit Sledges A fun selection of Garden Games A beautiful selection of Books for kids & adults Board Games Cooking Oils, Tea & Coffee Picnic Hamper for guests use Highchair & Cot (please request at time of booking) Other things to note Set in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, the Cairngorms National Park is the largest national park in the UK and provides an exceptional base for exploring this spectacular region. The area is easily accessible by air, rail & road with the village conveniently located just off the A9. The charming village of Kincraig sits directly on the Speyside Way, making it an ideal stop for guests arriving on foot or by bike. Kincraig benefits from regular bus services to Aviemore and Kingussie, both of which offer direct rail & coach connections to Inverness, Edinburgh, Stirling, Glasgow & south to London. For a particularly memorable journey, the Caledonian Sleeper allows you to fall asleep in London and wake refreshed in the Highlands. The Highland railway line runs adjacent to the cottage, with around ten trains passing daily in each direction. Despite this, the setting remains wonderfully peaceful, and trains do not operate overnight. ✈️ Airport distances from Kincraig • Inverness Airport — approximately 41 miles (66 km), around 45–50 minutes by car • Aberdeen Airport — approximately 90 miles (146 km), around 2 hours by car • Edinburgh Airport — approximately 118 miles (190 km), around 2 hours by car Registration Details HI-70385-F

Amenities

WifiWifi
AirConditioningAir conditioning
KitchenKitchen
ParkingParking space
Essentials
Essentials (towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper)
Drawer/Closet
Closet/drawers
TV
TV
Heat
Heat

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Map pinUnited Kingdom · Scotland · Highland
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6
BedroomBedrooms
3
BathroomBathrooms
2

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