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Everything in good order as expected although the heating system for the size of the property is woefully inadequate for long periods of cold spells. The one portable electric heater was not enough to warm both the main area and kitchen and both mornings and early evenings when returning to the cottage, you still had to layer up to keep warm. We had to light the wood burner in the mornings also to try and warm the place up. More heaters are required. I am sure if we had asked for more heaters they wld have been provided, however, due to the temperatures, I think it should have been followed u...more
This is our second cottage stay on the estate, we are working our way through them all! The Old Post Office was just so cozy and quiet, even though it is on the road you do not really hear the light traffic. Schiehallion is the most perfect view from the front door and wildlife in abundance, you just have to be patient. Beatrice was most helpful and ensured we had arrived and had everything we needed. I love the facilities the cottages have, saving bringing them. We had family staying in the Old Laundry at the same time and we enjoyed an early Christmas meal in The Old Post Office, Beatrice ha...more
Overall great week! Perfect base to explore the area. The logs were a welcome bonus with the cold weather!
We had yet another perfect, relaxing holiday at East Lodge and on the dunalastair estate. Apart from storm Amy the first night, the weather was beautiful . The cottage as always, was warm, very clean and cosy. We had some fun family time , visiting loch Ness, enchanted forest, which was amazing, house of bruar, to shop and eat , Loch Morlich in Aviemore and Landmark in Aviemore. We always find so much to do in the area, and it is perfect for sightseeing. We can't wait for our next visit. Thank you to everyone on the dunalastair estate for making it the perfect place to stay.
Away from all the stress, the frenzy, and the last-minute desperation, we seem to have entered some sort of parallel universe - where the only worry is finding enough food for all our feathered friends in the garden. I can't imagine a nicer place to spend Christmas. The cottage is so warm & cosy that we hardly want to venture out, and yet... there are so many places nearby that we need to revisit.
We had a fantastic week staying at Maragdubh! The communication prior to our arrival was great with plenty of really helpful information sent via email. The cottage is cosy and warm, and really well equipped, we loved the toys and jigsaws and had everything we needed on the kitchen too. Secure garden was perfect for our dog. The location was ideal for us, and we loved exploring the local area, with plenty of fantastic walks close by. We would happily stay here again!
Our second stay in a Dunalastair property and it did not disappoint. Peace and quiet, cozy and comfortable with everything we needed for a lovely week. A sweet little cottage with peace of mind from fully enclosed garden for the dogs to sniff around. Beautiful views and abundant wild life. We’ve already booked our next two cottages on the estate for next year and can’t wait to return.
Had a lovely week at Rose Cottage on the Dunalastair Estate, we would return in a heartbeat. The cottage was very cozy, but the wood burner sent the coziness to a different level. All topped off by the daily appearance of red squirrels, woodpeckers, robins, and a host of other wild birds at the bird feeding station and viewed from the kitchen table. The interaction with the estate staff was also very good and responsive.
We love this cottage and have stayed here a number of times now. Always a good stay. It is quiet and warm. Would recommend any of the cottages on the estate as we have stayed here a few times in different cottages but Tuim is our favourite and with an enclosed garden for our greyhound.