Situated in Dufftown in the Grampian region, Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 19th century, this holiday home is 28 km from Elgin Cathedral and 34 km from Leith Hall Garden & Estate. The property is non-smoking and is located 23 km from Huntly Castle. The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dufftown, like hiking. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Kildrummy Castle is 37 km from Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside, while Grantown Museum is 41 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Dufftown
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  • Hayley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    everything. very comfortable, clean, met all of our expectations
  • Jan
    Australia Australia
    This was like a home away from home. There was an exceptional welcome package. Getting Wifi was easy. The beds were comfortable and it was very central to Speyside walks and distilleries. This place did not allow pets and I appreciated not having...
  • L
    Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really lovely accommodation - hosts kept in touch throughout which made us feel at home!
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.

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9.5
9.5
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Forbes
Isla's Cottage is a traditional stone built home, set in the heart of Dufftown, the whisky capital of Scotland. It is a perfect base for exploring all the hidden gems that the Speyside area has to offer. Discover the whisky trail, go fishing, golf, kayaking, mountain biking or try one of the many beautiful local walks. Isla's Cottage is superbly located in Dufftown and is within a five minute walk of all amenities, including bars, Restaurants, shops, cafes and the local bus service.
I can be contacted via email or telephone, and shall endeavour to resolve any issues or answer any questions you may have about your stay at Islas Cottage
Isla's Cottage is located within a ten minute walk to the famous Willam Grant Ltd Whisky Distillery where they produce Glenfiddich and Balvenie Malt whisky. Here you can enjoy tours, eat and treat yourself to something indulgent in the Glenfiddich shop. Therevare a number of other local distilleries all within a short drive, Macallan, Aberlour, Glenlivet, Glenfarclas, and Strath Isla to name but a few. The area is a haven for wildlife, red squirrels, deer, pine martins, Salmon, Ospreys are all regularly seen on local walks. Or take the half hour drive to the Moray coast, where you can enjoy an evening meal in any of the many harbour side restaurants or stroll along the beach and watch the sunset. If you are really lucky and timed your trip right you may even see the dancing Northern Lights, a sight to behold.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

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

Check-out

From 05:00 to 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 18 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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside 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.

License number: C, MO-00183-F

FAQs about Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside

  • Check-in at Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

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

  • Yes, Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside is 250 yards from the centre of Dufftown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.