• Entire home
  • 2900 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
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8.8 miles from Highland Wildlife Park in Aviemore, The Polchar - Aviemore offers accommodations with access to a hot tub. This vacation home provides free private parking, bicycle parking, and free Wifi. The vacation home features 5 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 4 bathrooms with a hair dryer. The vacation home also features a TV, a seating area, and 4 bathrooms with a bath. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Boat of Garten Golf Club is 9.1 miles from The Polchar - Aviemore, while Landmark Forest Adventure Park is 10 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 39 miles from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Bedroom 4:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 5:
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Aviemore
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  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful setting and gardens. Short cycle or drive to loch side and amenities. Cottage cosy, great beds and all well maintained. Lots of equipment for cooking indoors and out. Hot tub was great. Host Marco very responsive and helpful.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely, very comfortable house in a fantastic location. The bedrooms are all beautifully decorated, and the ensuite showers are wonderful. Extensive outdoor space.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We all loved our stay at The Polchar. We are an extended family of 9 people and found the property comfortable with plenty of space for everyone. The bedrooms are well proportioned and are nicely furnished in keeping with this older character...

Host Info

Company review score: 9.6Based on 203 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Property info

Built c. 1812, this idyllic country retreat is located in one of the most desired areas of Scotland at the heart of The Rothiemurchus Estate. This 5 bedroom Gamekeepers cottage is located on the road to Loch-An-Eilein. The Polchar has wonderful gardens that have been thoughtfully grown and landscaped making it ideal for family holidays with a BBQ, log fire and so much to explore outdoors in the area. The Polchar sleeps 10 people with 5 bedrooms in total. There is an open planned Kitchen; Informal Breakfast room and Living Room area on the ground floor as well as a separate formal dining room. There is a super king en-suite bedroom on the ground floor with a private patio area; walled garden. On the ground floor there is also a cloak room toilet, utility room with a washer and dryer. On the first floor there are two king en-suite rooms, 1 further king room and 1 single (but spacious room with space for a blow up bed) with a family bathroom with bathtub; shower head. Note: There is a travel cot available at the property upon request. The gardens are extensive with ponds, Japanese garden and a childrens play area.

Neighborhood info

There are a wealth of outdoor actives available on your doorstep. The Cairngorm Ski slopes are 10.3 miles away, 4 miles from the Spey valley golf course, and the Rothiemurchus estate hosts a range of activities, including but not limited to Quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, archery. For children the Tree zone is always fun and you are also 9.9 miles from Landmark Forest Adventure Park and 8.7 miles from Highland Wildlife Park.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,French,Italian,Romanian

Area info

Amenities of The Polchar - Aviemore
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • Shared bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Garden
    Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Italian
    • Romanian

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    The Polchar - Aviemore takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM

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

    Check-out

    From 12:00 AM to 11:00 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.

    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.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 25

    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

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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

    Please inform The Polchar - Aviemore 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.

    FAQs about The Polchar - Aviemore

    • The Polchar - Aviemore has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 5 bedrooms

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

    • The prices at The Polchar - Aviemore may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Polchar - Aviemore on this page.

    • The Polchar - Aviemore offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

    • Check-in at The Polchar - Aviemore is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, The Polchar - Aviemore is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Polchar - Aviemore can accommodate this group size:

      • 9 guests

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

    • The Polchar - Aviemore is 1.8 miles from the center of Aviemore. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.