Aviemore Holiday Lodge

Our family self catering holiday cottage, Jura Cottage, just outside Aviemore, shares a (very secure!) boundary fence with the Highland Wildlife Park, so you can watch Przewalski’s horses, red deer, bison and other unusual animals as you stroll around the extensive grounds.

Jura Cottage is sympathetically converted from a 1900’s TB hospital, with thick walls, slate roofs, plenty of character and thankfully no ghosts! The cottage itself used to be the hospital's dairy. And because we're keen cooks, when we're in a self-catering cottage, we want the kitchen to work so it has been recently renovated to include a dishwasher, washing machine and lovely big breakfast bar for long coffees and newspapers in the morning.

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What’s In The Holiday Cottage?

Jura Cottage has 3 large bedrooms, a comfortable lounge with dining table, a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and sizeable entrance porch. We have just refurbished the entire property (which is why we haven't got any new photos of the inside yet!)

The 3 bedrooms comprise one with a double bed, one with twin single beds and one with twin single beds which can be zipped together to make a double bed

A cot and high chair can be provided free of charge but must be booked in advance.

The comfortable lounge has a colour T.V., video recorder, DVD player, music centre, leather 3 piece suite and good sized dining table.

The kitchen has an electric hob and oven, microwave oven, dishwasher, washing machine, large fridge/freezer, electric kettle, toaster, and vacuum cleaner. All crockery, cutlery, and cooking utensils is provided. The kitchen was completely renovated in 2009 and now features a 4-person breakfast bar with views of the cairngorms.

The bathroom has an electric shower, W.C., hand basin and wall heater. It’s small but perfectly formed.

The sizeable entrance porch has plenty room for coats, boots and skis and the other stuff that inevitably accumulates around the front door, keeping it out of your main living area.

Heating and electricity are not included in the rent. A meter reading is taken by Jim the onsite manager, on your arrival and departure and charged at the standard rate.

There are extensive shared gardens, with plenty space for children to play safely plus there are outdoor picnic tables and BBQ. Parking is adjacent to the cottage.

Dogs and other pets are welcome provided you bring their own basket, bed or blanket and they do not use the sofas, chairs or bedrooms. They must be house trained and under control when using the shared garden areas. Maximum 2 dogs in the cottage. Poop must be scooped.

Smoking is only permitted outside the cottage.

Getting to the lodge

Inverness airport is only 45 miles, approximate journey time 1 hour.

GPS Users: use postcode PH21 1LX

Driving From the North: Take the A9 Inverness to Perth trunk road, and take the second Aviemore turn off. Turn right onto the B9152 for Kincraig and follow signs for Highland Wildlife Park

From the South; Take the A9 Perth to Inverness trunk road and leave at Kingussie turn off. Follow the B9152 for Kincraig and follow signs for Highland Wildlife Park.

By Rail: Main line station at Kingussie with services from South and North (including direct rail links with London).

Things to do in and around Aviemore

You’re based in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park, and there is a vast range of activities for you to enjoy. Here are a few of the highlights, (which are all in this Google Map).

Much of the outdoor fun is found in the Aviemore Rothiemurchus estate, on the slopes of the Cairngorms.  Activities both free and paid range from archery, clay shooting, wildlife watching and sled dog tours. There are miles of well maintained paths for walking, mountain biking and pony trekking, many suitable for pushchairs and wheel chair users.

Fans of tv’s Monarch of the Glen may recognise the Strathspey Steam Railway and much of the Rothiemurchus estate land.

Bikes and kid trailers can be hired from Bothy Bikes, run by staff who know and love the Cairngorms area.  More exciting mountain biking trails can be found at Laggan Wolftrax with fun blue rides to bone-crunching black routes.

Water sports including canoeing and windsurfing are available at many locations including Loch Insh, next to the RSPB Insh Marshes Reserve. Nature lovers can see ospreys and red squirrels at RSPB Loch Garten Reserve

For snow sports, walking and mountaineering, plus dining and spectacular views you can visit Cairngorm Mountain. Easily accessible with the funicular railway. Further down the slopes you can visit Glenmore Forest Centre, and visit the Reindeer.

Families can escape the weather at the Hilton Coylumbridge Funhouse, with its large soft-play area, mini-golf and arcade games.

Adults and children both love the Landmark Visitors Centre with treetop walks, water coasters and indoor adventure areas. You can easily spend a whole day at the Highland Wildlife Park, right on your doorstep – see wolves, red pandas and snow monkeys at close quarters and bison, red deer and elks on the drive through safari.

Teenagers can burn off steam at Aviemore’s Extreme Dreme indoor climbing wall, with opportunities for outdoor adrenaline bursts jumping from bridges and river raiding. The Macdonald resort in Aviemore have a large indoor pool, with slides and baby splash pool, a modern gym and spa facilities.

The Highland Folk Museum is another good day out, bringing to life the domestic and working conditions of earlier Highland people.

Foodies are spoiled for choice at the Rothiemurchus farm shop and deli or can go next door to Ord Ban who serve simply prepared locally sourced treats such as venison stew and smoked trout sandwiches. Aviemore’s Mountain Cafe is a personal favourite, with an outstanding range of home cooked cakes and food, including gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options, and if you can’t be bothered cooking, catering.

For groceries, Aviemore has a small Tesco and an independent butcher who sells fresh fish and deli items. Kingussie has a Co-op and the closest shop is Kincraig’s post office with a surprising range of goodies.

Beer lovers can sample a range of Scottish beers at the Aviemore Beer Festival or visit local Cairngorm Brewery any time of the year. There are many whisky distilleries including Dalwhinnie, Glenlivet and Glenfiddich and the Whisky Castle in Tomintoul sells an extensive range of independent whiskies.

Inverness offers all the major high street retailers, most of which are in the covered Eastgate shopping centre

Art lovers can enjoy Frank Bruce’s Sculpture Trail at Feshiebridge, with all abilities paths. There are many potteries, artists and crafters dotted around the area.

Other local services are listed here including doctor, dentist, vets and tourist information.

Lodge Prices and Availability

The standard rate is £600 per week (plus electricity), with Saturday changeover. We occasionally do late deals on Ebay.co.uk so keep an eye out there!

Lettings for shorter or longer periods are possible, just ask.

Aviemore has developed so much over the last few years it’s now like a giant playground, there’s so much to do. We reckon you’ll love our Aviemore lodge and come back again and again ;-)

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