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The River House Garden Rooms offers a tranquil retreat in Aviemore, with floor-to-ceiling windows capturing the views of the river Spey and surrounding woods. Unwind in the luxury outdoor hot tub, or cosy up by one of two log stoves. Exclusive use is granted to guests who can enjoy WiFi internet connection, a welcome pack and selected toiletries.

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9.2 out of 10
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Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

River House Garden Rooms - a house that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

The River House Garden Rooms is the ground floor of a large Edwardian house, which is located in a tranquil , secluded position next to a wooded area on the river Spey (perfect for dog walking) but only five minutes into bustling Aviemore. The mature grounds, have a couple of sundecks and a summerhouse for guests use. Electric entrance gates makes the grounds pretty secure for dogs.

This is a truly magical location in Aviemore. Perfect for a cosy getaway and ideal for your honeymoon or a much needed rest.

The large architectural design living room extension containing the dining area has floor-to-ceiling windows capturing the views to the river Spey, woods and mountains beyond . The property is just for two guests and has been created with romance in mind (for the young and young at heart, ) with log stoves in the lounge and in the bedroom where there is a king-size bed and en suite showroom. Imagine cosying up in bed with the crackling lit stove watching the snow fall outside !!! Of course the property also comes with a luxury outdoor hot tub.

The large country style kitchen has everything you will need with a breakfast bar and including American style fridge freezer, dishwasher, dual fuel range. in the utility room there is a washing machine and dryer.

The owners have left some artefacts in the house, so you get the feeling that you are visiting a friends place not just a self catering unit. And of course dogs are very welcome,
there are kennels if you wish to use them with our compliments!

Guests have exclusive use of the property but no access to the rest of the house which is unoccupied. There is a resident is a small studio close to the property. This will not affect the privacy of your stay.

We look forward to welcoming you the River House Garden Rooms very soon!!!!


Included:

Welcome pack and selected toiletries
Logs supplied
Wifi internet connection
Christmas decorations on festive weeks
High chair & cot provided
Robes and Slippers

Rooms:

Lounge with log burner
Raised dining area
Bedroom with superking bed and log stove
Dressing Room with ample storage
Shower room with undefloor heating
Country Style Kitchen with underfloor heating
Breakfast Conservatory
Separate WC
Utility room
Boot Room

Dog friendly – up to 4 dogs welcome, kennels available for guest use. Enclosed garden when gates are closed. Charge of £35 per dog.

Parking for 2 cars

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Aviemore, this apartment is in the city centre. Spey Valley Golf Course and Cairngorm Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairngorms National Park and Speyside Wildlife. Strathspey Steam Railway and Cairngorm Reindeer Herd are also worth visiting. Visit our Aviemore travel guide
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Aviemore, Highland

What's nearby

  • Ski touring at Loch Avon on the River Avon, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
    Cairngorms National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Speyside Wildlife
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre
    2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station
    4 min walk
  • Inverness (INV)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Route 7 Café
    6 min drive
  • The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • The Balavoulin
    12 min walk
  • High Range
    8 min walk
  • Old Bridge Inn
    3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is River House Garden Rooms - a house that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River House Garden Rooms - a house that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River House Garden Rooms - a house that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River House Garden Rooms - a house that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River House Garden Rooms - a house that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom located?

Located in the heart of Aviemore, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Strathspey Steam Railway and Spey Valley Golf Course. Craigellachie National Nature Reserve and Speyside Wildlife are also within 1 mile (2 km). Aviemore Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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River House Garden Rooms - a house that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

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Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great New Year Stay

Beautiful garden with stunning views from living room. Many birds visit the bird feeders, house very warm with log burners and logs always available. We had a great time and will be back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Stay!

We arrived early evening and the house was decorated beautifully for Christmas in every room. So much thought has gone into making our stay welcoming and warm. The lodge is fabulous and plenty of room for all your needs. Perfectly situated within walking distance to the town and bars/restaurants. You will not be disappointed if you book here, we enjoyed every minute. Imagine coming ‘home’ after a day hiking with the dogs, having dinner, lighting the wood burner and just relaxing- just fabulous
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Joanne M.

Pre Xmas break

Upon arrival the place is stunning the space and view in the living room are fab,a couple of cleaning issues as previously suggested (cobwebs &kettle was green ) needed descaleing which I did other than that fine thankfully previous feedback shad said hoover not working that’s been replaced.Arrived on Monday not able to use the tub till thurs due to a fault and the time it took to heat so if your going for the tub be mindful garden was fab secure enough for our bully watching the birds every morning was lovely as previously suggested the property is fully equipped.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything was excellent

This was a fabulous place in a terrific location and the hot tub was an extra bonus. The hot tub was cleaned every 3 days. We will definitely be back.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Abigail S.

Wonderful Xmas stay

We had a wonderful stay over Christmas week! The house was beautifully decorated—especially the large Christmas tree in the lounge with its gorgeous red lights. The accommodation offers an impressive amount of space for a one-bedroom property, which is quite rare. We loved the large enclosed garden for the dogs, though the electric gates on the driveway were a little temperamental and eventually froze, locking us in. Thankfully, the owner resolved this quickly. All the rooms were great, though it took me a couple of days to get used to the quirky staircase filled with interesting artifacts like golf clubs, luggage, and old champagne bottles—it added character but was a bit spooky! The hot tub was fantastic and perfectly heated. We also loved the location: just a short walk into town, and one day we even walked to Loch Eilein straight from the door. Having Sky TV was a real bonus—so much better than the usual digital TV setups that often have reception issues or complicated controls. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return without hesitation!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a great and extremely comfortable stay at this house.

Loved this house. Loved the welcoming touches, sign, shortbread, logs. Great space when many houses of the same size seek to maximise number of visitors. Young gorgeous, great walks from garden gate, dressing room valuable if one of us got up early. Loved the hot tub. Enjoyed the garden and outdoor space.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect dog friendly romantic holiday

The river garden rooms is an amazing place to stay. Its quiet blissful and romantic and dog friendly. We loved this place so much we are booking again for next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

Another fabulous stay in this beautiful cottage

Had another amazing week is this lovely cottage. So well equipped , cosy and the location is fabulous. The host was brilliant and left some lovely treats and loads of logs to keep us warm and toasty . The hot tub was brilliant . Will definitely return for a 3rd visit . Thank you
From a partner site

8/10 Good

great location, great value

We had a great time at this location, loads of space for two people, great location. Only fault's were the cleanliness of the villa, needs a good day of dusting and a general tidy up of the villa, looking a bit tired in a lot of areas, otherwise was a fabulous place to stay, and great value for money would recommend this villa to anyone
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Booked again for next year already...

One of they few places we have stayed that is bigger than it looks in the photos. Lots of room for us and two dogs who especially appreciated the large enclosed garden. Well furnished and spacious rooms with a fully equipped kitchen, Hot tub was a welcome relaxation after days on the hills and house located centrally for all the amenities in Aviemore.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bryony M.

A lovely holiday

We really enjoyed our week at River Garden cottage. It was so comfortable and warm and cozy. Everything we needed was provided and it was just a 2 minute walk into Aviemore which is a really nice town with everything you could need. It’s also a really good place to use as a base to visit all the other places.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Garden Rooms return visits

Have used Garden Rooms a number of times; there have been no issues on any visit. High Standards are still being maintained.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

Beautiful house in an ideal location

This was our second time staying at River House Garden Rooms. It is a beautiful house with a beautiful garden and an amazing hot tub. It is quite large for two people and has everything you could possibly want. The fresh flowers, bubbly and shortbread are a very welcome touch too. The location is ideal, being just across the train tracks from the centre of Aviemore.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Stunning property!

We stayed here for our 30th wedding anniversary and it was perfect! The house is much bigger than you would imagine for 2 people, especially the lounge, bedroom and dressing room which was fantastic. The location is the best for walking into Aviemore just 5 mins or walking from the door into the Rothiemurchus estate. We lovely the hot tub to relax in after a big walk. Can't wait to return to Riverside house garden rooms!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous stay!

Absolutely perfect. Loved watching the birds in the morning over breakfast and dinner, such a variety visited the feeders. Great location to explore the Cairngorms and come back and relax in the hot tub. The luxury and comfort we were looking for on this trip. The only slight criticism is the bed was a tad firm for my liking. We really hope to return, such an interesting and gorgeous place to stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

River gardens retreat

Beautiful property in a perfect location. So many different birds to watch in the garden, we were even treated to a visit from a red squirrel. The house has everything you could need and is a larger property than photos suggest. Some lovely touches too on arrival such as log fires prepared for use, a bottle of prosecco and shortbread to enjoy. Although we didn't use the hot tub it was an added bonus to a perfect home
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

Amazing cottage in a beautiful location

Fantastic cottage in a wonderful location . Beautiful walks from the doorstep . Just down the road from a wonderful pub with roaring fire with very friendly staff. The cottage was well equipped and rooms well proportioned . Loved the woodburner in bedroom and the hottub was so relaxing after walking all day . The snow made our stay even more magical . Thank you
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely relaxing stay

On the whole this was a fantastic stay in a great location within Aviemore. The only negatives were how tired the accommodation looks, could do with a lick of paint and the leaky radiators could do with being fixed. Of course it adds to the charm of what is obviously a historical property. The open staircase to the rest of the house was quite eery at first! We did find the private garden to be absolutely excellent, and the newer lounge area extension was fabulous. Kitchen was also very well appointed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

River Garden room

The pictures do not do this place justice and it is even more stunning in person. It is incredibly homely and has a very welcoming feel and gorgeous layout and features. The location is just perfect. We did not want to leave and could have stayed there forever. Our dogs loved the freedom of the secure large garden and patio areas and loved watching the birds and wildlife through the living room windows for hours. The only issue we had was no hot water for showers and the central heating was coming on in the middle of the night making it too hot to sleep. But we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back next year
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Home from home

This is the second time we have stayed at the garden rooms, because we loved it so much! Amazing location- to be so close to the town but yet in the peacefulness of the garden. Spacious rooms. We love cosy nights in the lovely lounge with the log burner, watching the birds in the garden. Fabulously equipped kitchen and utility. Secluded hot tub to relax in every day after our adventures. Returning felt like coming back to our own holiday home. We love all the ‘stuff’ in and around the rooms that make it feel really lived in. Planning next years return trip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place

Just had a great week at the cottage. The facilities are excellent as is the view from the lounge . The big glass windows and log fire are perfect. Our only slight issue is the description of the studio that’s within the grounds. It’s literally right outside the front door and feels slightly strange knowing someone is living there. It just makes you slightly conscious that you’re not totally alone. Given it’s advertised for romance and honeymoons, it’s just something to be mindful of and maybe a little clearer on the website. Apart from that it was perfect and we would definitely book again
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

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A lovely setting. Main lounge was beautiful (if difficult to keep warm). House didn’t feel very clean (lots of dog hairs everywhere). A few quirky issues such as the electronic gates not working properly and the tv remotes not working (despite us replacing batteries), lack of kitchen crockery and plates etc This did not detract from a very enjoyable week but but overall place felt a bit tired and in need of some TLC.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kirsten B.

Great location - lovely sitting room and garden

We had a lovely stay at River House Garden Rooms. The location is great - quiet but a really easy walk into Aviemore or short drive along to Glenmore. The sitting room is stunning with lots of light, a log burner and a tremendous huge, comfortable sofa. The garden is lovely with lots of sitting spaces, access to the river out the back gate and the hot tub which is well maintained. Sadly, for us, the back half of the house was just too dark. There was a lack of natural light and the interior lighting is poor. We didn't spend a lot of time in the back of the house but the shower room, dressing room and bedroom could do with a little tlc. The kitchen is nice but I couldn't reach any of the hanging pans etc without a step stool and I'm not particularly short (5'5").
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely lodge, perfect spot!

Just returned from this lovely lodge. The place was very clean and comfortable and in a perfect location. Minutes from the street and a great pub a minutes walk away. Plenty of local walks for us and the dog with many great locations close by. Everything is provided in the lodge, great shower and constant hot water. Living area was lovely with a great view of the garden. Couldn’t really complain about anything to be honest. Possibly a bit of modernisation could be done as bits look a bit tired. Maybe a bigger tv in the main living area and a Bluetooth speaker? But we are already looking to book again next year, so there are no real complaints! Aviemore and the surrounding area is absolutely beautiful, everyone is incredibly friendly and highly recommended. This lodge is in the perfect spot to take advantage of it, off street parking, behind electric gates and a dog secure garden. Company were great to deal with and very helpful and efficient! We will be back, but hopefully for longer!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Susie R.

Fab first stay at River House Garden Rooms

First time staying at River House Garden Rooms and we would definitely recommend it. Excellent location only minutes walk into the centre but still very quiet and peaceful. For just two people we found it very spacious which was appreciated since we stayed for a week. The living area was fantastic with lovely views out to the garden and the wood burner was very cosy on rainy days. Gardens were lovely, plenty of space for our dog to enjoy and the hot tub was great to return to after a day out. Kitchen was well equipped and the american style fridge freezer with ice and constant cold water was nice luxury which we enjoyed. Only points for improvement we found was that the couch wasn't the comfiest for my husband and I but this is possibly due to us being very tall (too low at the back) Also, one end of the couch was broken. The shelves of the wardrobe were a bit dusty so we had to clean them before putting clothes there. Finally the bed was very firm which was quite uncomfortable for my husband but we're aware this is personal preference. Despite the minor points for improvement, we would be happy to return and would definitely recommend to others.