Our accommodation is situated in the hamlet of Drumuillie, conveniently located on the A95 about 6 miles from Aviemore. It is surrounded by beautiful scenery with views of the Cairngorm Mountains and the River Spey.
We are within easy reach of the Cairngorm Mountain ski resort, the Landmark Forest Adventure Park at Carrbridge, and the Osprey Centre at Loch Garten, as well as a host of other places of interest. There are plenty of activities available locally from relaxed strolls in the countryside to adventurous activities suitable for thrill seekers.
There are fabulous walks and cycle rides from the cottage, with bike hire available from Boat of Garten. Roe Deer, rabbits, hares, pheasants and other wildlife can be seen in the fields around the cottage. Walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing and golf are all available nearby.
Drumuillie is a pleasant and easy walk of about a mile (by track and minor road) from the village of Boat of Garten, which boasts the popular Anderson’s restaurant, a post office with an extremely well stocked grocery section, art gallery, bike hire and the Boat Hotel with bar and restaurant. The Community Centre often holds interesting talks, film nights, community lunches and a Hogmanay Ceilidh.
Directions
The best way to find us is via Google Maps. This link will take you right to the cottage. Access to Locheil Apartment is via the main entrance to Locheil house next door. Please don’t put our postcode into your satnav as this will take you to somewhere entirely different!
If you don’t have access to Google Maps and you are coming from Aviemore / Carrbridge, for Sycamore Cottage drive into Drumuillie and at the first white bollard on the right take the turning on the right, into a narrow lane, just before the road starts to bend to the left. Sycamore Cottage will be right in front of you. There is parking available at the top of the lane. For Locheil Apartment turn into the driveway just past Locheil house on your right. The allocated parking is on your right. Please leave the gates as you find them.
Coming from Grantown-on-Spey, for Locheil Apartment, drive through Drumuillie and turn left into the driveway for Locheil house (just past Mountain Grange) and the allocated parking for the apartment is on your right. Please leave the gates as you find them. For Sycamore Cottage drive past Locheil house and park at the top of the lane on your left. Sycamore Cottage will be will be right in front of you.
If you call us on 07796 415603 when you turn off the A9 at Aviemore or when you reach Grantown-on-Spey, we’ll be looking out for you and will meet you at the designated parking place.