Charming 1800's cottage in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park with amazing walks straight out the door and into the hills. ATTENTION - Before making a booking please be sure to read about our snowy weather access (Nov - March) and our private water supply. Our water is to be boiled before drinking. The space Milton Cottage is nestled in the foothills of the stunning Cairngorm mountains. It is completely secluded and thus the perfect get away for restorative weekends and nature lovers. The cottage is basic but full of character and charm. The cottage is located off the B970 road and a 1/2 mile further up a rough track. A mountain stream runs right down in front of the cottage and from the front door you can walk straight up into the hills or over to Loch Morlich along forest paths. Inside you will find a snug sitting room with a wood burning stove, an old fashioned kitchen with all the essentials, a bathroom with a deep free-standing bath and upstairs two bedrooms - 1x twin and 1x double. Please note - the cottage is very much in nature and that is part of its charm but it is not for everyone. Winters can be tough in such an old building and so we try and deter anyone who needs their creature comforts. If you are expecting central heating and a power shower then we are really not the place for you! However if you are looking for total isolation, incredible walks from the doorstep, a deep bath to soak in at the end of the day and a cosy wood burning stove then you'll love it! Guest access We want you to feel completely at home at Milton. You have use of all the rooms. The cupboards on the upstairs landing are used for our own personal storage so we kindly ask guests not to use those. Other things to note PRIVATE WATER SUPPLY: BOIL ADVISORY Water supplied to some properties in Scotland, particularly those located in more remote areas, may come from a private source separate from the regular mains supply. Our private water source at Milton comes from a mountain stream and at certain times of year contains peat which can give it a slightly yellow colour. Although the quality of this water is usually acceptable for drinking, under certain circumstances the quality may be lower than you would expect from a public supply. We advise guests to boil the water for 1 minute before drinking. If the idea of peaty water is not for you, we suggest you do not book to stay at Milton. FIRE WOOD Please note we do not provide fire wood so you will need to pick some logs up in nearby Aviemore. You can do this at the petrol station or Aldi. If you do find some logs in the basket then we kindly ask that you replace what you use DOGS We do allow dogs in the cottage but will need prior notification. We charge an additional £20 cleaning fee if you do bring one. We also kindly ask you keep your dog on a leash around the cottage because of all the sheep and deer in the area. SNOWY WEATHER ACCESS In the rare case that there has been heavy snowfall the sluggan track leading up to the cottage gets tricky to drive unless you have a 4x4 or winter tires. Guests should park their car where the track meets the main road and walk the last leg (circa 1km). Please bear this in mind when booking during the winter so you know what to expect in extreme weather.