Cairngorms Dog Friendly Cottage, Maredo House

Dog, sighthound and child friendly holiday cottage in the Cairngorms National Park. Entire quiet cottage & enclosed garden overlooking Tomintoul's village green. Fully equipped, warm & comfortable, the fresh modern interior offers a space to relax. A stroll away from gentle walks, country pubs & restaurants, yet the perfect base to explore wild & remote landscapes & beaches, the Snow Road, Castles, Royal Deeside & more. Superking or single beds with fresh linen ensure you a good nights sleep. The space The house has lockbox key entry and folders explaining the house workings and the local area, things to see and do, but there is always someone available, just a phone call away. There will be tea, coffee, sugar, milk and soya milk, bread, eggs, butter and vegan margarine, jam and shortbread for when you first arrive. The kitchen will also have all the basics such as salt, pepper, herbs, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, washing up liquid, cloths and brush etc. The bathroom has organic eco liquid hand soap, a shower stool, bathmat and safety hand grip. Please note that each bedroom can be arranged to suit your requirements as either two superking beds or four generous singles or a superking and two singles. Just let us know what you would prefer. For young children there is a small separate room but no cot or child bedding as most folks use their own travel cots. There is a children's highchair, plates & cutlery, books, dvds and games. Stairgates are available. For dogs there are different sizes of plastic dog bed with pillows and throws, large dog cushions, towels, raised feeders & poobags. The garden is specifically designed for dogs and to keep them safe. There is high fencing around with secure gates, shrubs to sniff and a non precious grassed area. Just across the road is the beginning of two short walks popular with dog owners, part of the Tomintoul Circular Path through the wading bird breeding ground. Short drives away are many miles of usually deserted, remote forest tracks and walks, free from others for dog walking, particularly beneficial for rescue, timid or reactive dogs. Guest access The whole house and garden, with an off road parking space, is available for the use of guests. Other things to note Check in after 4 pm. Check out by 10am please.