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Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept downstairs and off the furniture.
Parents, beware the pond in the garden is 1,40m deep.
The stairs in this property from 1880 are quite steep by modern standards.
Children are very welcome but you are responsible for their health and safety at all times.
Avoid this rental. Cancels at short notice. No off road parking. Dampness on walls. The whole place needs renovating and in need of a huge amount of TLC. Very disappointed on my arrival and no resolution to our concerns provide from the owner.
There were no instructions for appliances and no testing certificates or carbon monoxide detectors. If I’m honest I would never return. The only positive with this property is it is close to amenities but for the price charged I would prefer to be less central and have a bit more luxury.
Very expensive and a huge disappointment.
Visited April 2024
Written June 15, 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Compass799638
1 contribution
A great place to stay
A comfortable, well-equipped cottage in a fantastic location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again.
Visited August 2018
Written August 18, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Daydream535446
Thank you for your very positive review. We're delighted you had a great time and would love to welcome you back in the future.
Written September 1, 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
johnmcmullan1962
Coatbridge, United Kingdom3 contributions
Cancelled at last minute.
I booked to stay from 26th Apr - 29th Apr. The owner initially asked if we could leave on the Sat' 28th which wasn't suitable as we were going up for my sons wedding on 28th. Holiday lettings contacted us to inform of the cancellation. But you only have to look at the availability to work out what went on. It is booked through my original dates and onwards till the middle of May. In my opinion this owner will quite happily let you down at a minutes notice if she receives a more generous booking option.
Visited April 2018
Written April 24, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Daydream535446
Dear John, I can only repeat my sincere apologies for having to cancel your reservation a couple of days before your planned arrival in order to repair a water leak in the cottage. I can assure you that there is currently nobody staying in the cottage to replace your original booking. Instead, the cottage is empty as we are carrying out repairs and paint work which we expect to complete soon. We appreciate that this cancellation was very inconvenient for you and would have valued the opportunity to find alternative accommodation for you if you had been open to this. I hope you have been successful in finding a suitable alternative and are able to enjoy your son's wedding.
Written April 26, 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
rogerbV8645MM
Lutterworth, United Kingdom9 contributions
Home from home cottage
We stayed in the cottage in early October 2017. We felt it was a real home from home experience. So much so we were lucky enough to be able to extend our stay by another day. It is we'll equipt and very comfortable. Stella the owner was very helpful with advice. As in one of the previous reviews we found there is no on site parking. Although we did not find that a problem as you can park in the main street which is located at the end of the back garden. The main street is more than wide enough to acomodate parking facilities on both sides. Parking is free and there are no restrictions. You can see your car from the back windows to the cottage. we were lucky enough on most days to park straight outside the back gate. The Mash Tun pub is located just at the end of the lane. For the whisky lover this has a very good selection on offer. They also have a very tasty food menu to choose from which we enjoyed on a couple of occasion in the evening following days out touring the beautiful local attractions. We would not hesitate recommending the cottage and would definitely use it again if we are in the area.
Visited October 2017
Written October 15, 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Daydream535446
We're delighted that you found Aberlour Retreat such a comfortable home from home and clearly made the most of the great local eateries and pubs. We would love to welcome you as our guests again when you are next in the area.
Written October 15, 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Thomas M
1 contribution
Cosy and central location
Lovely and quiet location centrally placed for touring Speyside.
Aberlour is small and the house being next door to the Mash Tun means no cooking required with beer and whisky on tap!
Car parking a little difficult some 200 yards away.
Next time in the area, wouldn't hesitate to book again.
Visited June 2017
Written July 4, 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
David M
Tranent, United Kingdom1 contribution
I shall recommend this cottage to my all my friends.
Aberlour is a very nice village ,clean and well looked after. The villagers are very helpful and friendly.
Visited June 2017
Written June 16, 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Moray is blessed with a favourable climate. Sheltered from the wet weather and midges of the west coast, the cold winds and sea mists of the North Sea, the area enjoys a dry, sunny and relatively mild climate, ideal for recreational activities.
The surrounding countryside is excellent for a wide range of leisure activities, sports, visitor attractions, country shops and quality restaurants.
Whisky Trail
Speyside is an area renowned for its Whisky, with numerous distilleries throughout the region and the 70-mile long Malt Whisky Trail follows the River Spey through the northern foothills of the Grampians in Scotland. The area also holds a fun annual Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival each year. Aberlour Distillery is located
Access
Car advised
How to get there
To get to Aberlour Retreat drive through Aberlour on the A95 (High Street) until you get to the Square (with the co-op on the other side of the street). Turn in at the Chinese Takeaway and follow the lane to the space outside the Aberlour Visitor Centre and the Mash Tun Whisky Bar. Try to park here. Follow the lane along the left-hand side of the Mash Tun to the front porch of Aberlour Retreat (as you see it in the picture).
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