Traditional cottages with superb views of the Cairngorms, set in 13,000 acres of stunning highland scenery Alvie Estate stretches from the River Spey, over the Monadhliath Mountains to the Dulnain river. Just 5 minutes south of Aviemore makes Alvie the perfect place for exploring the Highlands.
With self catered accommodation sleeping from 4 to 10 guests your stay can be combined with a wide variety of activities such as Clay Pigeon Shooting, Wildlife Photography, Estate & Farm Tours, River & Loch Fishing, Archery, Zip Wire Park, Horse Riding, Quad Bike Treks, Paintball Range, Bushcraft Survival Techniques as well as the usual country sports you would expect to find on a Highland Estate.
As usual our stay was 1st class. Plenty of parking and very well appointed.
I would only add that there is an important requirement for an extra shower as when full there is always a queue in the morning. I would recommend the North Wing!
The Easter Delfour Farmhouse is a very nice little cottage with quaint interior. There's a wood burning stove which is very nice during the colder months, and firewood was provided for us.
There are two small drawbacks, though. The bathroom does not fit with the theme of the house, as its fixtures seem cheap and mismatched. Not a big deal, as the shower runs hot and it's perfectly functional, but it's a shame that it's not as nice as the rest of the interior.
And the heating makes a rather loud noise when hot water is turned on, which can be heard from the bedroom. It was configured to sta...more