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Rathmhor - lovingly restored traditional stone house in Cairngorms National Park

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Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rathmhor - lovingly restored traditional stone house in Cairngorms National Park

Rathmhor is a traditional stone and slate house in Lynchat, two miles north-east of the town of Kingussie in the Cairngorms National Park. The house sleeps up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms.

Ground floor: fully-fitted kitchen with electric range cooker, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine; dining room seating eight; shower-room; front and rear porches; tumble-drier in cupboard under stairs; large twin bedroom 1. First floor: sitting room seating eight with wood-burning stove and 43" HD TV with Amazon Fire stick; king-size bedroom 2 with en-suite shower-room; small twin bedroom 3; king-size bedroom 4; family bathroom. Free unlimited wi-fi.

Large walled garden; courtyard with parking for up to four cars and electric vehicle chargepoint. Beautiful views south across Strathspey to the Glen Feshie hills beyond. And for rail enthusiasts, the Highland Main Line runs only one field away, so you can watch trains go by from the front windows!

Rathmhor was extensively repaired and upgraded in 2017. This work included the installation of a ground source heat pump, so Rathmhor is lovely and warm all year round, even when the outside temperature falls below -10ºC, as it often does in the Cairngorms winter. Rathmhor uses 100% renewable electricity.

Highland Council Short-term Let Licence Number HI-70099-F.

Energy Performance Certificate Rating Band D.

Property manager

Rathmhor holidays

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100% renewable energy

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Lynchat, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Kingussie Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Loch Insh - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Highland Wildlife Park - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Loch an Eilein - 14 min drive - 18.6 km
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 23 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Kingussie Station - 3 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ralia Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Newtonmore Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Post office Cafe Gallery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Joe's - the Chippy on the Corner - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rathmhor - lovingly restored traditional stone house in Cairngorms National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rathmhor - lovingly restored traditional stone house in Cairngorms National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rathmhor - lovingly restored traditional stone house in Cairngorms National Park?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rathmhor - lovingly restored traditional stone house in Cairngorms National Park located?

This family-friendly Kingussie vacation home is located in the mountains, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Kingussie Golf Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Highland Wildlife Park and Loch Insh. Newtonmore Golf Club and Highland Folk Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Rathmhor - lovingly restored traditional stone house in Cairngorms National Park Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this place
We loved staying at this home. It was clean and comfortable. We loved watching the sheep across the road and the bunnies in the morning. The location was great for where we were hiking. We cooked most of our meals there and had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property/Central Location
We absolutely loved our stay at the property. It's beautiful and clean and perfectly spacious for our group of 5. We even had an extra bedroom! The kitchen is awesome and we cooked breakfasts and one dinner there. The countryside is beautiful and peaceful and we had a couple hours drive in either direction to some great places to sight-see in Scotland. I hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, lovely accommodation
The house is beautiful inside and very well kitted out. Although right on a (minor) road and quite near the A9, there is very little traffic noise. It's a little way north of Kingussie, but easy to get on the A9, so Aviemore etc are very accessible, and also Laggan/Spean Bridge. The access to the courtyard at the back of the house is a little tight for a large car, but there is good parking on the road in front. The accommodation is lovely. It's a bit different having a sitting room upstairs, but that works well. The bedrooms are all lovely, although the fourth a little small for two squabbling children. Very good wifi. Heating very good (lovely log burner upstairs). Plenty around to see and do.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staycation
7 of us ( 4 adults & 3 teenagers) had a fantastic week in this lovely house which exceeded expectations. The photos don’t do it justice. The house is beautifully finished and very well equipped with everything we needed for our week’s holiday. We found lots to do in the area and particularly enjoyed zip lining and water sports at Loch Insh. Lots of eating options in Aviemore and definitely recommend the fab cakes at the coffee shop in Kincraig.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top class accommodation and location
Stayed for a week with husband and 4 year old daughter. Cottage was very clean and well equipped. Very spacious for our needs and liked the rustic, modern decor. Great communication from owners and a thumbs up for the quick WiFi connection. Location was very peaceful, looking across to field of sheep and hills in the background. We walked down lane at back of cottage most days to see hens in neighbours garden and cows and calves at farm. 5 minutes to Wildlife Park, beautiful loch with water sports nearby and short drive to Aviemore where there are lots of restaurants and outdoor activities. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

david w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Pictures don't do it justice. Brilliant house and well equipped. Great location for skiing in Cairngorms and also possible to get to Nevis. Great communications from hosts and would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Norman S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful relaxing stay
The property was accurately described and exceeded our expectations. It was immaculately clean with comfortable décor and amenities. The instructions for appliances were well explained. Views from the property helps instill a sense of wellbeing and the weather permitted relaxation in the garden. The property is 10 minutes drive to the village where there is a Co-Op and restaurants. 10 minutes drive in the other direction takes you to the Wildlife Park which out children really enjoyed. There is also a watersports park about 20 minutes away. 35 minutes drive towards FW we found a 4x4 and quadbike tour through one of the estates. Mountain Biking is available 45 minutes away at WolfTraxx and at FW at Ben Nevis resort. The Wifi at the property was fast and allowed our children to continue their online summer schools. If we returned to the area, we would stay at this property again, it was excellent value and we appreciate the effort, care and hard work the owners have put into creating a wonderful holiday property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Devina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Lynchat with Family from USA,Kenya and India.
We were on a family break from different parts of the world. Rathmhor provided us the perfect reunion opportunity. The house was superb with comfy beds to abundant supply of utensils in kitchen. We did not want to leave the place. I am sure we will be back. I have been recommending your house to many so you will get more people visiting you. I am so thankful Rachael and John for giving this beautiful home and experience of living in countryside.

10/10 Excellent

Rowlan B., Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Home in the Highlands
Beautiful, historical cottage in a great setting that provides easy access to the ScotRail system, if you are not inclined to drive. Spacious accommodation with a working stove in the second floor living room to ward off the cold, Highland nights. Plenty of wildlife, ancient buildings, and sights to take in, all within easy reach of the property. Owners were friendly, accessible, and always willing to provide answers, advice, and assistance for every situation we encountered. This was amongst the best holiday experiences we've had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Laura E.

Beautiful and comfortable
Perfect for 2 children and 4 adults great location and loads of space to relax and play. The only reason it is not 5 star is the towels where small. Some larger bathing towels would have added to the luxury of two fantastic showers!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Kai M.

Liked: Cleanliness
well renovated and maintained holiday home
Well maintained holiday home with well equipped kitchen and excellent layout providing enough space for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A comfortable home base for exploring the region
The house has an original charm both outside and inside. At the same time it is very comfortable. The equipment left nothing to be desired and, especially in the kitchen, we found everything we needed (you often miss one thing or another, but not here). The host was very helpful when we had a small technical problem upon arrival - it was solved that same evening.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Einfach zauberhaft.
Es ist genau das wie es hier steht: Es ist ein "liebevoll restauriertes traditionelles Steinhaus". Wir hatten uns sofort wohl gefühlt. Es ist wirklich liebevoll eingerichtet. Eine wunderschöne Verbindung von traditionell und modern/praktisch. Die Ausstattung ist hervorragend. Die Küche ist regelrecht exzellent ausgestattet. Am Kamin im Wohnzimmer sitzt es sich sehr gemütlich. Da schmeckt der Whisky aus der Gegend noch besser. Das alles super sauber und in gutem Zustand war möchte ich dennoch extra erwähnen. Es sind sogar viele Spiele und Bücher vorhanden. Die Lage ist ideal. Supermarkt im Ort oder in 15 min mit dem Auto in Aviemore. Viel Sehenswürdigkeiten sind in maximal 2h Autofahrt erreichbar. Sehenswert auch der Wald und die Berge nur 1 km hinter dem Haus (unter der A9 durch und dann rechts). Rachel and John sind super nette Vermieter, die für Fragen zur Verfügung stehen (gar nachfragen wie es einen geht) und die kleine Aufmerksamkeit im Esszimmer zur Begrüßung war auch super nett. Wir kommen gern wieder.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgit K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Einfach wunderbar
Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit in einem tollen Haus. Es fehlte uns an nichts. Sehr nette Gastgeber. Die auch während des Aufenthaltes nachfragten ob es uns an etwas fehlt. Wir können Diese Unterkunft nur empfehlen.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ghislain G., Rochecorbon

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house in Cairngorms national park
A confortable house located close from National park and Blair Castle. The house is well equiped and garden is nice. Rooms are adapted to families. Communication with landlors was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023