Tomidhu – Home 4919969 Farmhouse
- 3 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- min stay varies
Tomidhu – Home 4919969
- Farmhouse
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Nearest beach 80 mi
- Ski
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Tomidhu is a modernised traditional nineteenth century farmhouse situated in the hamlet of Crathie in the Cairngorm National Park. It provides self-catering accommodation for six to eight people. Recently restored and sympathetically extended the house is conveniently located for pursuing many outdoor activities such as skiing at Glenshee, walking, fly fishing and golf. There are numerous distilleries and castles within the immediate vicinity of Royal Deeside and the house itself is less than 1 mile from Balmoral castle. Tomidhu is situated in its own fenced garden and accessed by a track that leads to an extensive birch forest behind. There are ample opportunities for spotting wildlife from the house.
Located at the edge of the village of Crathie in the eastern Cairngorm National Park in the heart of Royal Deeside. Crathie is around six miles from Ballater, a vibrant highland town with numerous opportunities for eating out, shopping and activities. Seven miles to the west in the centre of the park is Braemar, a smaller town with more limited services but which affords a gateway to the interior expanse of the high mountainous area of the central Cairngorms.
Within the immediate vicinity of Crathie, Balmoral Castle is a popular destination for tourists passing through the area. The Lochnagar distillery is also located here and can be visited for a tour of the facility or just to try a quick dram at the bar. There are many other castles and distilleries within a short drive of the property.
Ballater is an old town which has retained much of its charm as it has avoided the extensive development so prevalent in the towns to the north of the park. There are numerous hotels, restaurants, bars and shops serving the local population and the busy tourist industry which reaches it's peak during the summer months.
Braemar is considerably smaller but is still popular with tourists due to it's enduring architecture and spectacular location in the remote central Cairngorms. Braemar castle and Invercauld castle can be visited at selected times and there are hotels, coffee shops, an art gallery and a tourist information centre.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- Crib
Bed & bathroom
- 2 Full beds, 1 Sofa beds, 2 Twin beds, 1 Crib
- 1 Full bath, 1 Shower
Amenities
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($123.98) £100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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About the owner
Gary M.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 19 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 19 reviews
Excellent
19 reviews
- Excellent
- 16
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
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“Excellent family/pet accommodation”
The cottage was perfect for families & pets. The garden was safe to let the dog wander. The large kitchen was spacious, had plenty of room for 8 to cook & dine, also had all the cooking utens… More
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“Accommodation below expectations”
The property is situated on a roadside at the bottom of a hill by a main road. It is spacious and has a good sized kitchen. We stayed there as a family with two small children and expected to have an … More
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Response from the owner Dear Larissa and family, I am so sorry to hear that there were things about our cottage that had not met your expectations. Due to an incredibly difficult summer, both of us working ( I am NHS and my husband is a critical worker too) and had no child care due to COVID limiting availability, it was impossible for myself or my husband to get out to repair the toilet seat until much later in the week. You mentioned the fire had not been cleaned out and some frozen food was left in the freezer, these will be things I discuss with our cleaner to ensure standards are better. Sometimes, these things can just get missed in error, but we will attempt to ensure this doesn't happen again. We do provide a number of hooks at the front door and hangers in the wardrobe for guests clothing but not on the backs of doors. We will take on board your comments about the garden and look to find a solution. We hope that your time spent exploring the Cairngorms was enjoyable. Thank-you for taking the time to write a review. Tina.
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“Tomidu review”
Excellent Location- spacious, comfortable and very well equipped- would stay again, if renting in this area
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“The perfect holiday”
What a wonderful week we had at Tomidhu. The cottage had everything we needed. It was in a perfect location with wonderful views and a peaceful setting. There were plenty of leaflets and information g… More
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Response from the owner Many thanks for your kind review. We are really pleased everyone enjoyed their stay including the dog. We are sorry about the garden! A broken lawn mower and we are right in the middle of a house build so this has meant some of the usual ongoing maintenance we take care of promptly is a bit behind schedule. We hope we can welcome you back in the future. Enjoy the rest of the summer. Thanks again for coming to stay. Regards Gary and Tina.
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“Family friendly cottage”
This was my first time renting a holiday cottage and the bar has been set very high! We were two mums with three boys (aged 6, 8 and 8) away for a long weekend and we were impressed with this as a very family friendly cottage: a very large open plan dining kitchen with views of rabbits running around; a separate tv room if the boys wanted to watch a dvd; a cosy family room for board games by a wood burning stove in the evenings; a large garden for the boys to play football and rugby in. Once we got all the heaters switched on when we arrived, the cottage was warm and cosy. The location is also ideal for local walks etc. I will definitely be looking to make another booking in the future.
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so pleased that our cottage worked for you all. Hope to welcome you back again some time in the future.
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“Winter retreat”
Stayed here in December. Had a fantastic time. Great location for a skiing holiday or a winter retreat. Just a short walk from Balmoral castle, which looks beautiful in the snow. Will definitely be re… More
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“Tomidhu”
This was a lovely cottage, with a well equipped kitchen and the most wonderful views to the Scottish countryside. The location is perfect for exploring the area around river Dee. The fenced off garden… More
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“Great stay at this lovely cottage”
We had a wonderful 5 night stay at Tomidhu in September 2017. Well located for walks, a short drive to local towns but perfectly peaceful for a nice relaxing time in the heart of the Highlands. The ro… More
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“A perfect place from which to explore/enjoy the Dee Valley.”
Tomidhu is an historic Scottish cottage, updated with an addition and completely modern amenities. It is in a beautiful location, with views and walks right outside the door. Ballater to the east an… More
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“Excellent Self Catering Accomodation”
7 of us and 2 dogs stayed here. Lovely facilities and so clean. Great location for exploring the glens by foot or bike.
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Gary (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Gary (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Gary the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Gary (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Gary (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Gary (the owner) before booking?
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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Gary (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Gary (the owner) a message.
If Gary (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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