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Traditional detached Victorian house of character – Home 5354377 House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 7 sleeps
  • 7 nights min stay

Traditional detached Victorian house of character – Home 5354377

  • House
  • 3 bedrooms
  • sleeps 7
  • 7 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 10 mi
  • Ski
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Ask about pets
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Birchview is the old Station Masters house built in late 1890 It benefits from an extremely sheltered and secluded location only a few minutes walk from all the leisure and recreational activities, restaurants and retail outlets offered by the popular year round resort of Aviemore. It is an extremely well equipped and appointed property, ideal for relaxing family holidays or the many activities available in this beautiful area.

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Ask about pets
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: Full bed Twin bed
    Bedroom 3: Full bed
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking

Interaction with guest

I am always available by phone or message if there are any queries. I am not always local to the property and the keys are in a key safe for your convenience

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
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.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

This is a family home. Not suitable for large parties

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About the owner

Sue D.
Average reply time:
2 hours 48 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
04 Apr 2024
Years listed:
9
Based in:
United Kingdom
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French

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Reviews

Very Good
51 reviews

Excellent
38
Very Good
10
Average
1
Poor
2
Terrible
0

“Wouldn't stay anywhere else...”

Reviewed 29 Feb 2024

I had a very relaxing stay at Birchview... The house is very homely and is very well equipped with everything you would need during an away from home stay. It's in a great location, in a quiet s… More

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“Lovely holiday cottage in the heart of Aviemore”

Reviewed 17 Feb 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely house, which felt homely and warm and was very well equipped and spotlessly clean. It's in a quiet location yet only minutes' walk from the mai… More

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Response from the owner I am so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your kind feedback. I would love to welcome you again in the future Sue

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Perfect base to explore the Cairngorms.”

Reviewed 1 Nov 2023

This is the second year we have stayed here and it doesn’t disappoint. Great accommodation, warm and comfortable in a quiet corner of the town but still only a short walk to the Main Street. W… More

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Response from the owner I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay once again and would love to welcome you back the next time you choose to holiday in Aviemore

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Great find in Aviemore.”

Reviewed 25 Oct 2023

Great house find in the centre of Aviemore, good spacious private garden dog friendly, would highly recommend this house for a holiday stay. Will be back!!

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Response from the owner So glad you enjoyed your stay. Would love to welcome you back

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Avoid !! Stay ruined by behaviour of unreasonable neighbour. Choose somewhere else!”

Reviewed 25 Sep 2023

I am writing This review before leaving, and have actually considered leaving early. This is an older but decent older property in close proximity to Aviemore centre. Lovely gardens and set next to f… More

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Response from the owner I am glad you liked the house and garden and am sorry you felt you experienced such a problem with the access. The neighbour you speak of is not the one who shares my driveway. I have never had a guest who has had a problem before and I can only say I do not expect it to happen again

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Fantastic cottage and location”

Reviewed 13 Aug 2023

Second time here and everything fantastic again. Great cottage, very spacious lovely private garden, facilities good and Sue is a fabulous host. Cottage clean, great location only 10 mins into the mid… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for your kind words letting me know you enjoyed your second visit. I hope to welcome you all again in the future

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“Excellent cottage in Aviemore”

Reviewed 9 Apr 2023

We had a brilliant week, the cottage was perfect for our needs and the owner Sue was very friendly, helpful and responded to any communications quickly. The cottage itself is very spacious and comfort… More

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Response from the owner Peter I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Aviemore. Thank you for letting me know and I would be delighted to welcome you back at any time in the future Sue

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“Great place for a break”

Reviewed 24 Oct 2022

Birch View felt like a home from home from the moment we arrived. Lovely, well-equipped house and garden and only a few minutes walk from restaurants and shops. Couldn’t have been better for a f… More

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Response from the owner So glad you enjoyed your holiday and thank you for your comments

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Brilliant place, brilliant location, brilliant time.”

Reviewed 11 Mar 2022

We had an outstanding time staying at Birchview over the festive season. On our arrival, the owners made us feel instantly at home, and we found them very friendly and helpful. The accommodation is ve… More

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Response from the owner I am so glad you had such a great time and enjoyed the house and surrounding area. Thank you for your kind words Sue

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“Well equipped large family house”

Reviewed 21 Feb 2022

We had a great week at Birchview. It is an extremely well equipped large family home. Everything we needed was at hand. The large porch was great for coats and boots. It was bigger than I had imagined… More

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Response from the owner I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and the house suited your family Thank you Sue

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Sue (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?

Send Sue (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.

How do I contact Sue (the owner)?

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 Sue the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Sue (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Sue (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Sue (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know my booking is safe?

To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Sue (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?

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?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Sue (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 Sue (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

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?

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?

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?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

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?

You’ll need to contact Sue (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?

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?

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 Sue (the owner) a message.

If Sue (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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