• Entire home
  • 969 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

Featuring a lounge, a garden, and a cosy conservatory, Ben Shea Smart Home provides accommodation in Dufftown with free WiFi and garden views. This holiday home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room with a wood-burning stove and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a washing machine. A bicycle rental service is available near the holiday home, while hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Elgin is 29 km from Ben Shea Smart Home, while Grantown on Spey is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 76 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Dufftown
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  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and tidy, perfect location. Maintained to a high standard.
  • Gail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was the first time in a smart home for us. It was wonderful, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The house is so central and convenient, easy parking on the street outside the door, there's a shop across the street and eateries within a...
  • Juan
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    The property is a smart house with excellent amenities. Very modern design. Nice kitchen, and has a convenience store located just in front.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 27 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

James and Louise of Speyside Cottages, putting a face behind their business. James moved to Dufftown attracted by the fresh air, open landscape and tremendous dog walks he and Dave (Sprocker, man’s best friend!) could enjoy. After meeting, James & Louise very quickly adventured, lived & started working together, literally building Speyside Cottages with its first development, The Milking Sheds. Louise moved from Aberdeen, attracted by Dufftown's way of life, & the potential to work in such a spectacular environment. It’s a relatively short journey from the city but it feels like a different world as you drive in, you can feel like the only person in the wild remoteness. They love to travel, good accommodation & experiencing new cultures is important. Sharing these elements from their region is key. By refurbishing old properties James & Louise know it inside & out as well as knowing they have re-purposed it for years to come. Creating homes each with a delight factor is key – These are homes they would love to stay in & want to share with others. Valuing the personal connection helps them gain satisfaction knowing guests have had an enjoyable & memorable stay.

Property information

Ben Shea provides a truly unique holiday experience in Scotland. Built in1873, Ben Shea is a typical Victorian Villa that hides an ultra-modern interior. Completed in August 2019, Ben Shea is fully renovated providing a well-equipped holiday home with private garden. We partnered with Go Home Smart to refurbish it sympathetically, making the most of its character, whilst integrating it with the most up to date technology, providing our guests with a truly unique Smart Home experience. On arrival the house welcomes you with automated motion based lighting and heating is pre-set to an ambient temperature. Light scenes and music are available in most rooms. Night mode guides you to the bathroom or kitchen when it’s dark. Light scenes, music & shading are controlled from 5 point switches in rooms or a central iPad. However you don’t need to alter anything if you prefer not to. Motion initiates a lot of your smart home features, so don’t worry about having to ‘learn’ the house! The first floor has an open plan living area with a fully-equipped kitchen, including dishwasher and washing machine and a cosy sitting room complete with wood-burning stove. The stunning original...

Neighbourhood information

In the heart of Speyside, enjoy the remote outdoors & wilderness with all the convenience of town amenities. As the Malt Whisky Capital, the famous Glenfiddich & Balvenie Distilleries are less than 1 mile to walk & many more a short drive. Typically a quiet town, Fife Street. converges at the iconic Clock Tower & crossroads. Be close to the action for Hogmanay, Highland Games & any event touring through Dufftown, or being held in the town centre. Scenic backdrops & trails on your doorsteps

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ben Shea Smart Home
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPad
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Fitness
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Services & Extras
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception services
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Ben Shea Smart Home takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

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

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ben Shea Smart Home in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Ben Shea Smart Home

  • Ben Shea Smart Home offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Fitness

  • Check-in at Ben Shea Smart Home is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Ben Shea Smart Home can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

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

  • Ben Shea Smart Home has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • Ben Shea Smart Home is 100 yards from the centre of Dufftown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Ben Shea Smart Home may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Ben Shea Smart Home is popular with guests booking family stays.