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Sleeps 12 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite

Holiday home in Aviemore with kitchen and patio

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In the heart of Cairngorm National Park, The Old Minister's House offers a serene retreat. Unwind in the riverside TV lounge or indulge in group getaways with an outdoor cooking area and hot tub. With luxurious en-suite bedrooms, spacious living areas, and WiFi internet access available throughout your stay is sure to be relaxing.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sleeps 12 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite

Set in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park on the historic Rothiemurchus Estate, The Old Minister's House offers the perfect blend of Highland charm and contemporary comfort. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, yet only a short walk from the vibrant town of Aviemore, it's an ideal base for exploring the best of the Highlands.
This elegant former manse features five spacious en-suite bedrooms in the main house, plus a tranquil riverside suite with a further en-suite bedroom. Thoughtfully designed social spaces include a welcoming lounge with a log-burning stove, a riverside TV snug, a large dining room, fully equipped kitchen, utility room, and practical boot room, ideal for outdoor adventurers.
Outside, guests can unwind in the outdoor hot tub or gather together in the alfresco cooking and dining area, surrounded by the sounds of the nearby river.
Each bedroom takes inspiration from the surrounding landscape, combining 19th century romance with 21st century comfort. Expect crisp cotton linens, pocket-sprung mattresses, and blackout curtains for the perfect night's sleep.


Included:
Wifi internet access
Christmas decorations – Included for festive weeks
Highchair & cot in lodge, please bring cot linen
Charcoal BBQ

Downstairs Main House:
Lounge with log burner
Dining Room
Kitchen
Laundry Room
Boot Room
1 x king-sized bedroom with en-suite shower
Upstairs:
2 x king-sized bedrooms with en-suite bath/shower
2 x Superking bedrooms with en-suite bath/s which can also be set up as twins (please specify when booking)
Riverside Suite:
1x king-sized master bedroom with en-suite
1x Tri-bunk (top only for small children under 12)
Further cosy lounge with log stove
Second Kitchen

Dog friendly – up to 2 dogs welcome
Parking for up to 5 cars.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

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.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

618632

About the area

Located in Aviemore, this holiday home is in a rural area. Cairngorms National Park and Speyside Wildlife reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Strathspey Steam Railway and Cairngorm Reindeer Herd. Landmark Forest Adventure Park and Highland Wildlife Park 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
  • Speyside Wildlife
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course
    3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station
    20 min walk
  • Inverness (INV)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • High Range
    16 min walk
  • Cairngorm Hotel
    20 min walk
  • The Winking Owl
    4 min drive
  • The Inverdruie Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • Route 7 Café
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleeps 12 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sleeps 12 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sleeps 12 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeps 12 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sleeps 12 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps away from Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre and Speyside Wildlife. Strathspey Steam Railway and Spey Valley Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km). Aviemore Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Sleeps 12 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite Reviews

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Location

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10/10 Excellent

Excellent Stay

Thoroughly great stay at the Old Ministers house with family recently. Location is excellent and the house is really well set up for a large group. We will most definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Really enjoyed our time at the Old ministers house. Hot tub was great, beds were comfortable and clean, house was within walking distance of the town so no complaints. That's our second time we have stayed at the house as a group and we would do so again.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Family break

The house is in a perfect location, walkable to Aviemore but close to Cairngorms, loch morlich and lots of other walks and trails. The house has the perfect layout for multi generation family break but is showing signs of age and was a little dusty in places. Great enclosed garden, perfect for the dogs and a lovely outlook.
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10/10 Excellent

fraser m.

Beautiful old house

Great location. Great outside area with hot tub. Bedrooms were spacious and well fitted out. Loved the boot room and utilities room. Great customer service. Microwave was replaced the day after I reported it. Great communication and friendly staff
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10/10 Excellent

keith p.

Family break

Excellent location and superb house and facilities, close to amenities and catered well for our needs, hot tub well used.
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10/10 Excellent

Elspeth D.

Great house in lovely location.

Wonderful place for family gathering such as ours. Lovely rooms, well appointed and comfortable. Could have done with more attention to amenities (no salt, no soap/body wash in bathrooms etc). Would highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Fantastic weekend stay

12 of us stayed over 3 nights and was fantastic. Communication prior to stay was excellent. On arrival it was clean and well appointed. The house and garden area was lovely with beautiful view. The suite at the rear was particularly impressive. Lovely hot tub area and the fairly lights a nice touch. Great location for exploring and adventures. Would highly recommend and would stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Leigh W.

Excellent holiday home

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Old Minister’s House last week. It was exceptionally well equipped with everything we needed for an extended family holiday. Amazingly spacious and well maintained with excellent views over the river. A really relaxing and tranquil setting and fantastic holiday home. We will definitely be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic!

What a fantastic house! As a party of 10 adults we spent a long weekend there. The house feels like a 'home' and is warm, comfortable and well appointed. The hot tub was well used, especially by those after crossing the bridge at the rear of the house and going for a dip in the river! The location is great to take advantage of the trails leading from the car park opposite into the Rothiemurchus estate, the walking/cycling trail to or from Loch Morlich/Aviemore, or there was the bus option too for any non walkers/cyclists. We will certainly return.
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8/10 Good

Sue W.

Fantastic location and a beautiful place to stay.

We have stayed in Aviemore many times over the last 50 years and this house was superior to all the rest. It is very comfortable , spacious and well equipped. It was not cheap but we shared the cost with 5 other couples, making it affordable. I would not hesitate to return and would recommend to our friends and family .
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10/10 Excellent

fraser

Great location great accomodation

Just back from a long weekend here with family (12 adults) The house was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed, the location was great, quiet and relaxing but close enough to shops bars etc, rooms were spacious, little extra touch with gowns and slippers provided was great. Nice seating area outside aswell. Plenty room for parking 4 cars. Definitely would return to this property.
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10/10 Excellent

Family gathering

A great house for our family to come together. Location ideal with plenty of activities on the doorstep. House very well appointed, nice touches with tissues in bedrooms, robes for hot tub, lovely whisky and honey hand wash from Highland Soap Company (available in a shop in Aviemore) Would recommend anyone looking for a large family house to book the Old Minister's House
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10/10 Excellent

Family and friends

What a fabulous house for a get together. All bedrooms spacious, comfy beds and all en- suite. Well equipped kitchen and the big dining room table was perfect to get everyone together. Location was also excellent with easy access to Aviemore centre and all the activities. Great value for money and would definitely recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

The Ministers Lodge

The Lodge was very comfortable and luxurious, I would definetly return. It was only a short walk into the centre of Aviemore. Lots of walking and cycle tracks around the lodge. The hot tub and BBQ area was a great hit with all the family. Plenty of spaces for 4 cars to park
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10/10 Excellent

Colette M.

Family get together

Hi 2nd stay at the old ministers house. Great location, large comfortable house. Had a fee glitches with the oven as the door would not stay closed, the light at the outside eating area was not working. Had a brilliant time and hope to be back next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous house

Fantastic location. Very nice 20 min walk to aviemore. Walking trails roundabout. Hot tub was superb. Just a fantastic space in general. Farm shop with food and gifts next door, also ‘Tree Tops’ right next door which would be a great activity to book in advance. Only recommendation - would’ve been nice if kindling was available for the fire and logs were cut small enough to fit the stove!
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay @ Old Minsters House

We could not have hoped for a better place to stay than The Old Minister’s House. Let me first say, the location of this property cannot be beaten if you want to be in the heart of everything that is going on around the Cairngorms. The house was spacious, comfortable and clean. Has the most amazing boot/drying room for anyone sharing this house on a ski trip I would imagine it would be perfect. Couldn’t recommend this enough. Will have to come back in the summer months and enjoy sitting by the river on my balcony.
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8/10 Good

House was wonderful for a group made up of 4 families...

Loved the house, ideal location and plenty of space. The hot tub area outside was lovely and overlooking the river was bliss. Easy to walk into Aviemore or drive up to Cairngorm mountain. Utility and boot room perfect for skis, boots and drying clothes. Clean bathrooms, bedding and towels but the general cleanliness was not great overall - ovens, dishes and cutlery not cleaned very well and toys under the coffee table from previous residents. Not hoovered behind doors etc... I'm guessing the house is too big to be cleaned thoroughly in the 10am - 4pm window between bookings with the size of the cleaning team (?)
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8/10 Good

feedback

We had an excellent stay. The house is very well situated and equipped, with plenty of space and very comfortable. Couple of small points, the beds could do with larger sheets as the current ones are a bit small so constantly come untucked. Also the oven door doesnt close properly so lets out a lot of heat impacting cooking times and some of the hobs on the stove wouldnt light.
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10/10 Excellent

Golden Celebrations

We were a family of 7 adults & 3 children celebrating our Golden Wedding Anniversary. The Old Ministers House was ideal for us all. The property exceeded our expectations and was exactly as described. Very clean & spacious with quality furniture & furnishings. All linen & towels, dish towels & wash up supplies are all provided as are robes for the hot tub which we all enjoyed. The fresh flowers & shortbread were a lovely touch. There was a minor maintenance issue which was attended to right away. The location is very convenient for all the activities you might want to do. Overall a very enjoyable stay for us all. We would highly recommend this property.
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10/10 Excellent

daniel c.

family holiday

stunning house, which easily accommodates 14 people , setting beside river is wonderful. Well equipped for self catering. Any queries are dealt with quickly and efficiently by the team at great north lodges. The hot tube was an added bonus. The bedroom with annex has excellent king bed , but the annex has bunks not that suitable for adults( up to young teens really ). Parking ample for 5 cars, covered area for bike storage (however this doesn't have a lockable door). Well situated next door to a cafe and farm shop and within easy drive or walk to Aviemore, road and cycle paths on your doorstep and easy access to lots of walking areas. the only slight drawback is the surrounding grounds are gravelled and mature bushes , no grassy area for young children, but areas available across the road. The river is not accessible from the house so safe for children . Over all 1 of the best properties we have used in this area.
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10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Angela’s 50th Birthday Celebration

We had a fabulous time celebrating my 50th birthday at The Old Ministers House in Aviemore, even “Spud the Piper” paid a visit and played a few tunes which was such a lovely surprise gift. The house was very spacious, clean and accommodated our family well. The location is fabulous with plenty of walking options directly from the house but was still close enough to Aviemore Centre. The garden with hot tub was also great with plenty of seating however, the seating at the riverside at the back of the house could do with being replaced as it was in pretty poor condition. Also, we used the BBQ on the Sunday for lunch however, the drip tray underneath the BBQ had not be cleaned and therefore the BBQ caught on fire which could have been a disaster if we hadn’t managed to disconnect the gas and remove from the outside hut, as had we not done that the hut would most likely have gone on fire. Also, we hadn’t managed to cook all of the food at that point which was a bit disappointing. We therefore called the maintenance person who attended within 20 minutes who apologised for the inconvenience as the BBQ should have been fit for use. However, we understand that this was an omission, I.e. ensuring that the drip tray was clean. Therefore, based on our experience I would not locate the BBQ itself within the he hut/seating area. Overall, I would certainly recommend this property as we did really enjoy our stay and think that both the house and location are fabulous.

4/10 Poor

Thomas D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

A good spot but it's starting to run down.

The basic setup here is fantastic. Really well situated, and at a point in the past the property was clearly set up to be ideal. Since then it looks like things have begun to run down in the way that any short term let always does eventually. Things to keep an eye out for: Every knife and utensil has a better than 50/50 chance of being blunt or broken. The vast majority of the hob won't light, so avoid planning to cook for the property's capacity. Not all appliances will be working. Expect one dishwasher rather than the two, or if you're in our position, half a dishwasher as the only working one will have its runners trashed. Be very careful handling the kitchen tap, which has not been properly fixed. Any battery powered items like scales probably won't have a battery. The hot tub will be available, but only on the second day of your stay. When we stayed, we were told immediately that the previous guests had been particularly rowdy, and that their stay had necessitated an extra house cleaner for a day, if that's the case they did a good job, and I was initially under the impression that our experience was a bit of a one off. Unfortunately, when I contacted the host about the above issues, they opted to tell me that my group *also* necessitated an extra house cleaner before sending me a picture of a slightly damaged stool neither me nor my guests have ever seen. Either we have been mixed with the previous group, or this is a standard tactic. Take many pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Lucy W.

Lovely family stay

Great family stay, location fantastic for enjoying the Rothiemurchus estate. We had breakfast in the cafe next door and used the tree zone and mountain bike facilities. Also nice walk to the main town. The property configuration worked perfectly. A few essentials such as milk, tea, coffee, salt n pepper would have been nice. The property was clean if not a little dated. The hot tub was a nice addition but did need some maintenance with the headrests and filter. Great stay and throughly enjoyed. Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Stag weekend

Fantastic place everyone was impressed with the place easy to find, a short walk into town but we took taxis definitely going back in the future