Guests say
Osprey Cottage is praised for its stunning views, cosy atmosphere, and welcoming hosts. Guests enjoy the open fire and the property's proximity to beautiful highlands, though some noted issues with maintenance and a lack of modern amenities.
Most guests found the cottage clean, with only minor issues like dust and a used frying pan mentioned. One review cited a two-hour clean upon arrival, suggesting room for improvement.
The location is highly appreciated for its beautiful views and proximity to sightseeing spots. The road noise was a concern for some, but the overall sentiment is positive.
The cottage is described as cosy and warm, with a comfortable bed and a welcoming open fire. However, some guests mentioned a dip in the mattress and a feeble shower, indicating some comfort issues.
Facilities received mixed reviews. Guests enjoyed the open fire and some kitchen amenities, but noted the absence of a cooker, weak shower pressure, and issues with heating and hot water.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
A romantic bolthole tucked away on the outskirts of Laggan, offering tremendous mountain views and an idyllic location, Osprey Cottage makes the perfect choice for a couple's escape to the Highlands. All on the ground floor, this property is well-suited to a variety of individual needs, with its traditional style bringing a unique character to the property. Step into the open-plan living space, the social hub of your holiday, and pour yourself a celebratory drink before sinking into the sofa and toasting to your wonderful, rural retreat. Although modest, the kitchen offers everything you could need for a self-catered stay when you're not enjoying a special meal in one of the nearby restaurants, a convenient dining table in the room to enjoy your romantic meals, or dine outside in the shared courtyard, the decking boasting a barbecue for those relaxed evenings beneath the sun. At the end of each day, seek comfort within the simply-styled double bedroom, offering an en-suite shower room to freshen up each evening before snuggling up beneath the crisp linens ahead of your next day of adventure. Osprey Cottage makes a wonderful choice for a countryside escape to Scotland with your loved one. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1054020, together sleeping four people. EPC Rating: Band E
The village of Laggan can be found resting within the Cairngorms National Park in the Central Highlands, making it an extremely scenic spot to base a retreat to Scotland, at any time of the year. Amenities in the village include a local coffee shop and gallery with a store inside and a pub, as well as the village boasting beautiful views over the Monadhliath and Grampian mountain range. In reach of Newtonmore, Aviemore and plenty of adventure, there's so much to explore around Laggan.
Accommodation
All ground-floor.
One double bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower, basin heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with open fire.
Shared laundry room
Oil-fired central heating and open fire.
Electric hob, fridge, shared washing machine, shared tumble dryer, TV with FreeSat and radio.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one car.
Shared courtyard with decking with furniture and charcoal BBQ.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.8 miles, pub 7 miles.
Note: Mobile phone coverage may not be available at the property due to rural location
Reviews (17)
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Michael
Loads of places to go & see or explore. Will definitely go back.
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Stephen
Facilities are adequate, including combi microwave/grill, hob, central heating, fan heater and electric shower. A few issues to note: There was no information whatsoever about the cottage, or any instructions about using it, we had to sus everything out ourselves. We never saw the owner, the keys were in the door when we arrived and we just had to leave them in the cottage when we left. The central heating was great, but seemed to come on and off quite randomly; there were no controls in the cottage. The cottage is next to a busy fast road, which wouldn't have been a problem but the windows didn't close properly so traffic noise was an issue. The shower, as others have commented, was very feeble and needs replacing. Overall, Osprey Cottage has the potential to be an ideal country retreat, but in our opinion is in need of a bit of money spending and some TLC to bring it up to a 5 star standard.
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John
The leather settee is far too large for the space and looks very old and battered. A smaller, more modern one would be much more suitable. The electric shower is very feeble; there are much better ones available. There were no instructions or information about anything such as the heating (no controls visible in the cottage), re-cycling, what to do or not to do - I have never been in a cottage before which did not have this. I took the cottage because of its location which is the only reason to give it any stars at all. A real shame as it could have been so much better with just a few tweaks.