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Aonach

Aonach

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 17 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.8
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.8
Location
4.9
Value
4.8
Customer
Service
4.9

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Pet-friendly holiday home in the quiet hamlet of Drumguish

Perfect for active couples and families, Aonach is a comfortable, well-equipped cottage situated in the quiet hamlet of Drumguish, on the edge of Cairngorm’s wilderness. Only 3 miles from Kingussie, Aonach is easy to reach by bike along the Speyside Way off-road route. Access is also easy by car, and we have an EV charger at the house. From the doorstep you can walk and cycle for miles with only the sound of birdsong to accompany you, and the wide spectacular landscapes of the Cairngorm mountains opening up before you. We’ve installed a large scale OS map of the area on the dining room wall with Aonach at its centre so you can plan all your adventures over a cup of tea!

Aonach October 2024

Review submitted on Mon, 28 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Another perfect holiday at Aonach. Excellent accommodation in a perfect setting. Peaceful scenic location but within a short drive of visitor attractions.

Alex from LARBERT stayed at Aonach for 7 nights in October 2024


Dewi replied 80 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted that you enjoyed staying with us again and hope to welcome you back soon!

Lovely comfortable cottage within beautiful surroundings

Review submitted on Mon, 21 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our holiday experience was exceptional. The cottage really made it for us. It was so comfortable and warm. Lovely having the bird feeders outside and watching the wildlife from the comfort of the sofa!!
Our car hardly had to move as took our mountain bikes and all the rides were on our doorstep.
Going in October, everywhere was so autumnal, the scenery was stunning.
It was so peaceful too.
We will definitely be back and highly recommend our stay.
Also thank you for our welcome pack!!


Martin from SWADLINCOTE stayed at Aonach for 8 nights in October 2024


Dewi replied 87 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review about your stay at Aonach. We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay so much and would love to welcome you back. We've has some absolutely spectacular autumn colours this year!

Its all on Aonach's doorstep

Review submitted on Thu, 10 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The accommodation was perfect for the 5 of us plus dog. Plenty of room!
Whether you wish to explore by boot or by bike then there is little need to move the car, that is after you've stocked up at Gilmour's butcher shop in Kingussie. We found walks to suit all abilities and biking routes for future trips!
The bird feeding station provided hours of entertainment.


Ian from Dundee stayed at Aonach for 3 nights in October 2024


Dewi replied 99 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I don't think I could have described what we like about Aonach better myself! We hope to welcome you back some time in the future.

Short break

Review submitted on Tue, 10 Sep 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We had stayed at Aonach under previous ownership and were delighted to find the standard of the property has been maintained and if anything, improved. Very comfortably equipped and a smart finish throughout.
Couple of small points to note - the TV did not receive any channels, though did work as a DVD player, and during the lovely weather we had, some comfortable outdoor garden chairs would have been a welcome addition.
All in all though, a lovely break in a beautiful setting.

Philip from Gateshead stayed at Aonach for 3 nights in September 2024


Dewi replied 125 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your review of your stay at Aonach. We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay and that you appreciated the recent improvements we have made (new bathroom etc).

Very relaxing stay!

Review submitted on Tue, 09 Jul 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved staying in Aonach. It was very comfortable and well equipped, with everything you would need. Lovely walks straight out the door. Loads of wildlife. The first day we saw 3 red squirrels and 2 woodpeckers in the garden. Very relaxing. Hope to come back again in the future.

Richard from Longniddry stayed at Aonach for 7 nights in June 2024


Dewi replied 182 days ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay. We're delighted that you enjoyed your time at Aonach and hope to welcome you back.

Aonach a hide away with access to the outside.

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Wonderful place to stay, ideally situated away from the main routes but access to these routes can easily be sought
It means you can get around the Cairngorms with ease or just stay away from it all and walk from the doorstep. The garden feeders attract an array of birds and the local red squirrels. Badger visit at night into the garden and the pine forest had young tawny owls calling in the evenings. Hope to be back for a fourth time next year.

David from Hereford stayed at Aonach for 14 nights in June 2024


Dewi replied 182 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review, and for choosing to stay with us again! It sounds like you really appreciate how special the location and the wildlife are. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

Peaceful place to unwind

Review submitted on Sat, 22 Jun 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A wonderful place. We loved the location, really quiet, just what we wanted.
Great walks from the doorstep and surrounding area.Loved watching and listening to the wildlife.Saw the visiting red squirrel a few times.A comfortable, peaceful and relaxing place to stay.

Gareth from Nottingham stayed at Aonach for 7 nights in June 2024


Dewi replied 204 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back.

A beautiful retreat

Review submitted on Thu, 16 May 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Spent a wonderful week at Aonach, such a peaceful place. Many birds and red squirrels in the garden. The house was spotless when we arrived and had everything we needed, even catered for our dogs needs! Highly recommended.

Paul from Swindon stayed at Aonach for 7 nights in May 2024


Dewi replied 246 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon!

An idyllic week at Aonach

Review submitted on Thu, 09 May 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
My husband, myself, and our Black Labrador dog have just recently spent a very enjoyable holiday at Aonach. The house was very clean, warm and comfortable, and had everything we needed. We loved the setting, the garden, and the view, and greatly enjoyed the daily visits from flocks of birds, a pair of pheasants, and, best of all, red squirrels. We were very sorry when it was time to leave, and in fact, have already booked again for next year!

Allison from Westhill stayed at Aonach for 7 nights in April 2024


Dewi replied 252 days ago
Thank you so much for your kind review. It sounds like you enjoyed everything that makes Aonach special, and we're delighted to be able to welcome you back in 2025.

Peaceful location, many walks nearby

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Apr 2024
3.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Loved watching the birds at the feeder , garden also visited by red squirrels, pheasants, rabbits etc
Location was peaceful and quiet , many walking trails near the house. Kingussie only 10 min drive for provisions .
The interior was a bit dated , found the beds extremely uncomfortable, mattresses were very hard.
Quite a demanding list of house rules !

Angela from Bo’ness stayed at Aonach for 7 nights in April 2024


WildStuff Scotland replied 277 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to let us know what you thought about your stay at Aonach. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the location and the wildlife – these are the two things that we think make Aonach such a special place to visit. With regards to the beds, I’m sure that you will agree that mattress firmness is very much a matter of personal taste – to our knowledge, you are the first guest to have found the beds uncomfortable! We feel that the interior is accurately photographed and described on our website, to help our guests decide whether Aonach is an appropriate holiday property that meets their tastes. We are working through a programme of improvements to Aonach, including the new bathroom, which was completed in 2023, along with new bed frames, and flooring in the kitchen and utility room. We prefer to make changes to things when they are necessary, rather than following transient interior design trends, as we feel that this approach sits better with our respect for sustainability and the environment. Our house rules are there to ensure that the house and its surroundings are respected so that future guests can enjoy their stay. Finally, we noticed that you rated us ‘3’ for cleanliness. Our cleaners are proud of their work, and we have never had any other complaints about cleanliness. Please feel free to message us directly with further information/photos so that we can take the matter up with our cleaners.

Brilliant time in a beautiful location

Review submitted on Tue, 27 Feb 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Despite somewhat patchy Scottish weather, the family had a great time at WildStuff Scotland - everything we needed was there and the location is quiet and serene. Red squirrels in the back garden and abundant bird life; walks on our doorstep and more adventures a short drive away. Thanks!

Nick from Cambridge stayed at Aonach for 7 nights in February 2024


Dewi replied 321 days ago
We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Aonach. Thank you for taking the time to write your review - we hope to welcome you back!

Aonach is great for any outdoor enthusiasts. Warm and welcoming with good facilities.

Review submitted on Tue, 14 Nov 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Thanks to Dewi for ensuring Aonach was warm and welcoming when we arrived. Great to have facilities for storing and maintaining our bikes as part of our stay. Thanks for filling the bird and squirrel feeders - good entertainment for us and our dog!
Could do with a bit more crockery eg. only 5 small plates. Especially as house is set up for 5, so would need to do more frequent washing up.... on holiday.


Guest from Linlithgow stayed at Aonach for 7 nights in November 2023


Dewi replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your helpful review - we're glad you enjoyed your stay and that the birds and squirrels came to visit! We've noted your comment regarding crockery - there are normally 6 small plates as well as 6 large plates, 6 cereal bowls, and 6 pasta bowls. Unfortunately one must have been broken and not reported to us.

Super destination and property

Review submitted on Mon, 16 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great location, lovely clean, modern, warm property. Super for walks and cycling, very communicative and easy to deal with host. This was our second visit.

Garth from Peebles stayed at Aonach for 3 nights in October 2023


Dewi replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We hope to welcome you to Aonach again!

Another fabulous week

Review submitted on Tue, 26 Sep 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our 2nd time this year at Aanoch and another great stay. It’s clear that Dewi and Lynne really care about their guest’s experience and go the extra mile to make you feel welcome. The setting is glorious, the cottage comfortable, clean & very well equipped. Perfect peaceful biking retreat.

Terri from Glusburn stayed at Aonach for 7 nights in September 2023


Fantastic!

Review submitted on Mon, 28 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Aonach is a wonderful place to stay. It was really comfortable, beautifully clean, spacious and well-equipped, and certainly excellent value for money. The location was perfect for us - plenty of activities nearby to keep two teenage boys happy, with fabulous walking and spectacular scenery for us all. The shops and restaurants/takeaways in nearby Kingussie and Newtonmore were good and allowed us to shop locally, and nearby Loch Insh Water Sports Centre served lovely meals and cakes.

Overall we would highly recommend Aonach as a great base for a holiday!

Guest from Stoke-on-Trent stayed at Aonach for 7 nights in August 2023


Dewi replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It sounds like you had a great time exploring the area from Aonach.

A return visit

Review submitted on Mon, 21 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved staying at Aonach so much 2 years ago, that we came back this year. With the newly fitted bathroom the property is even more comfortable than before and is the perfect location for a relaxing break amongst stunning scenery and wildlife. It is well equipped and the hosts are contactable to help out with questions or issues. We plan to visit again soon.

from stayed at Aonach for 7 nights in August 2023


Dewi replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your kind review. We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay and our recent improvements to the house. We'd love to welcome you back!

Aonach the perfect highland retreat.

Review submitted on Tue, 11 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Second time we have stayed and did not disappoint. Aonach is set in a fantastic location for wildlife and scenery. Able to walk from the door in any direction and step into the wilderness. Garden was visited by over twenty species of birds and there was the daily visits from the local red squirrels. Will look forward to our next stay, the cottage is clean, comfortable and well equipped and a perfect place to stay.

from stayed at Aonach for 14 nights in June 2023


Dewi replied more than 1 year ago
We're delighted that you chose to stay with us again, and that you enjoyed your stay so much. We love the wildlife too - there's always something to see! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thank you.