Porch House Drumguish By Kingussie - Peaceful Cosy Home from Home
Bungalow with 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Garden
Pure escapism. Set in over 1 acre of wooded garden, backing onto Forestry Commission Woodland. BBC series Monarch of the Glen was filmed in the immediate vicinity. The property is situated in the quiet hamlet of Drumguish, up in the hills three miles from Kingussie (capital of Badenoch). Your journey to the house will take you past the remains of Ruthven Barracks, and over a stone bridge spanning the picturesque River Tromie.
An ideal base for exploring the many castles and historic monuments in the vicinity. Distilleries listed on the famous Whisky Trail are easily accesible. Nearby Kingussie has the River Spey running through it, and boasts a challenging a challenging golf course, with many others nearby.
The porch which gives the property its name is a large airy space with wonderful panoramic views. Lots of storage and a comfy chair from which to view the mountains in the distance and the birdlife close up. Carpeted and double glazed throughout. The house is heated by modern storage radiators and an open fire, ensuring a high degree of comfort what ever the weather.
Abundant wildlife, red squirrels, rabbits and if you get up early enough roe deer in the garden! Delightful walks for all ages and abilities. Wonderful feeling of isolation, yet all amenities nearby.
Facilities for this holiday bungalow in Kingussie, Highlands & Islands
2 Double Bedrooms, 1 Twin Bedroom. Comfy put-you-up bed for 7th person (adult/child). Travel cot available. Fitted wardrobes and chests of drawers in each room. Linen and towels for 2 included. £5 pp for extra.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom. Bath WC and separate curtained walk in shower specifically designed for ease of access for disabled.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Iron. Fully equipped from the essential cork screw to pizza cutter. Slow cooker, toasted sandwich maker, George Foreman style grill.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided. Additional cleaning or babysitting can be arranged. Guest book available (full of many positive comments). Tourist information brochures and restaurant recommendations available.
Dining:
Seating for 6. Large extendable dining table at far end of living/dining area overlooking the woods.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. DVD player, an abundance of books (adult and children's). Varied selection of CDs. Maps and walkers guides, bird feeders, binoculars and bird identification books.
Outside:
Garden, Parking, Garden Furniture. Washing line, Table and Chairs.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Wheelchair Access, Suitable For Elderly, Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Maximum 2 dogs allowed at £10 per week each.
Local activities in and around Kingussie, Highlands & Islands
Insh Marsh RSPB Reserve only 1 mile away. Boat of Garten RSPB Reserve where the osprey nest 12 miles away. Water sports (windsurfing sailing canoeing etc) at nearby Kincraig, where they also run instruction courses for children and adults in high season. Horse riding for all ability levels nearby.
Clay pigeon shooting and dog sledding plus many other activities on Rothermurchius Estate (12 miles). Salmon and trout fishing available, also Go karting and cross country quad biking. Scenic walks for all abilities, and bikes can be hired in the village. New swimming/health complex at Aviemore.
Ideal base for famous Whisky Trail, with nearest distillery Dahlwinnie open to visitors. Dolphin watching available on the Black Isle just outside Inverness. Taste of Scotland Award-winning restaurant in Kingussie. For children in particular, Highland Wildlife Park (3 miles), Landmark Outside Adventure Park (12 miles).
The Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
Feed the reindeer on the hillside, in the company of an experienced ranger.
Leave A9 to Inverness at Kingussie and follow B970 for 3 miles past Ruthven barracks, and over Tromie bridge. Turning up through woods to Drumguish. Full details sent with balance payment.
Rental rates for this bungalow
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
31 May - 4 Jul 2008
£450.00
€571.50
$895.50
5 Jul - 22 Aug 2008
£525.00
€666.75
$1044.75
23 Aug - 29 Aug 2008
£600.00
€762.00
$1194.00
30 Aug - 3 Oct 2008
£450.00
€571.50
$895.50
4 Oct - 24 Oct 2008
£375.00
€476.25
$746.25
25 Oct - 31 Oct 2008
£450.00
€571.50
$895.50
1 Nov - 19 Dec 2008
£300.00
€381.00
$597.00
21 Dec - 27 Dec 2008
£550.00
€698.50
$1094.50
28 Dec - 3 Jan 2009
£575.00
€730.25
$1144.25
3 Jan - 13 Feb 2009
£280.00
€355.60
$557.20
14 Feb - 20 Feb 2009
£325.00
€412.75
$646.75
21 Feb - 3 Apr 2009
£300.00
€381.00
$597.00
4 Apr - 17 Apr 2009
£375.00
€476.25
$746.25
18 Apr - 22 May 2009
£340.00
€431.80
$676.60
23 May - 29 May 2009
£375.00
€476.25
$746.25
30 May - 4 Sep 2009
£540.00
€685.80
$1074.60
5 Sep - 23 Oct 2009
£375.00
€476.25
$746.25
24 Oct - 30 Oct 2009
£450.00
€571.50
$895.50
31 Oct - 19 Dec 2009
£280.00
€355.60
$557.20
20 Dec - 27 Dec 2009
£575.00
€730.25
$1144.25
27 Dec - 3 Jan 2009
£600.00
€762.00
$1194.00
Rental Notes: With effect from 1/11/08 Heating and security deposit £75 per week payable with balance, heating will be charged at cost and refund if applicable returned within 28 days of departure. Bed linen and towels for 2 included.Additional available at £5pp Maximum 2 dogs allowed at £10 per week each. Local agent on hand to sort out any problems if they should arise.
Lets are usually Sat (3pm) - Sat (10am). However requests for mid week or long weekend lets will be considered.
25% deposit at time of booking (non refundable), balance 8 weeks before arrival date. Credit card payment accepted via PayPal. Surcharge of 3 1/2% for UK transactions and 4% from a non UK account.
Guestbook
"You have a beautiful cottage in the most perfect environment. I can't tell you what a wonderful time we all had there. Our children loved the abundance of wildlife.
Kind regards,
Angelina" - June 2007
"The cottage was spacious and very well equipped. It makes such a change when there aren’t just four of everything in the kitchen. Nice fluffy towels and lovely rooms.
" - Julia July 2007
"what an amazing holiday let - if the cottage ever came on the market I would buy it as a permanent home. " - Angus & Carol Hunter April 08
"peace perfect peace - very relaxing - you have thought of everything," - Anne Cairney March 08
"One of the nicest cottages we have ever stayed in" - Page family Feb 08
Availability of Porch House Drumguish By Kingussie
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