• Entire home
  • 1000 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside is located in Dufftown, just 14 miles from Huntly Castle and 17 miles from Elgin Cathedral. The vacation home, set in a building dating from 19th century, features free Wifi and free private parking. Outdoor dining is also possible at the vacation home. Featuring a patio with mountain views, this vacation home also includes a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dufftown, like hiking. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Leith Hall Garden & Estate is 21 miles from the accommodation, while Kildrummy Castle is 23 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Dufftown
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  • Hayley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    everything. very comfortable, clean, met all of our expectations
  • Jan
    Australia Australia
    This was like a home away from home. There was an exceptional welcome package. Getting Wifi was easy. The beds were comfortable and it was very central to Speyside walks and distilleries. This place did not allow pets and I appreciated not having...
  • L
    Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really lovely accommodation - hosts kept in touch throughout which made us feel at home!

Hosted by Forbes

9.5
9.5
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Forbes
Isla's Cottage is a traditional stone built home, set in the heart of Dufftown, the whisky capital of Scotland. It is a perfect base for exploring all the hidden gems that the Speyside area has to offer. Discover the whisky trail, go fishing, golf, kayaking, mountain biking or try one of the many beautiful local walks. Isla's Cottage is superbly located in Dufftown and is within a five minute walk of all amenities, including bars, Restaurants, shops, cafes and the local bus service.
I can be contacted via email or telephone, and shall endeavour to resolve any issues or answer any questions you may have about your stay at Islas Cottage
Isla's Cottage is located within a ten minute walk to the famous Willam Grant Ltd Whisky Distillery where they produce Glenfiddich and Balvenie Malt whisky. Here you can enjoy tours, eat and treat yourself to something indulgent in the Glenfiddich shop. Therevare a number of other local distilleries all within a short drive, Macallan, Aberlour, Glenlivet, Glenfarclas, and Strath Isla to name but a few. The area is a haven for wildlife, red squirrels, deer, pine martins, Salmon, Ospreys are all regularly seen on local walks. Or take the half hour drive to the Moray coast, where you can enjoy an evening meal in any of the many harbour side restaurants or stroll along the beach and watch the sunset. If you are really lucky and timed your trip right you may even see the dancing Northern Lights, a sight to behold.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: C, MO-00183-F

FAQs about Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside

  • Yes, Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside is 800 feet from the center of Dufftown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.