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Bennachie - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cairngorms National Park
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Aviemore
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Strathspey Steam Railway
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Spey Valley Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bennachie - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

This modern fully equipped lodge is set in a quiet cul-de-sac in the north end of Aviemore within the Craigellachie nature reserve. The rear garden is fully enclosed with woodland views.
With four bedrooms and two bathrooms the house can sleep eight people comfortably. Bennachie Lodge is equipped to a high standard. The open plan kitchen/dining room looks out onto woodland at the rear of the garden as do the French doors from the living room. Bennachie Lodge is named after the Bennachie Hills and of course the famous whisky. The perfect location to base yourself with your family and friends to enjoy Aviemore and the Spey valley.

Included:

Slippers supplied
Cot and High Chair
Christmas Decorations - Included for festive weeks

Rooms:
Lounge with French doors.
Large open plan kitchen with oak table dining area (seating 8)
Entrance Porch
Separate WC cloakroom on the ground floor
Double bedroom on the ground floor
King size bedroom with en-suite - upstairs
Twin bedroom - upstairs
Twin bedroom - upstairs
Family bathroom with bath and separate shower
Utility Room with washing machine, separate dryer and clothes pully

Dog friendly - up to 2 dogs welcomed

Parking for 2 cars

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11289475
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Aviemore

Located in Aviemore, this holiday home is in the city centre. Strathspey Steam Railway and Ruthven Barracks are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cairngorms National Park and Speyside Wildlife. Landmark Forest Adventure Park and The Lost Labyrinth are also worth visiting.
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Aviemore

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairngorm Brewery - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Craigellachie National Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 4 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Glennmore Forest Café - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bennachie - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bennachie - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bennachie - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bennachie - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bennachie - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms located?

Located in the heart of Aviemore, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre, Cairngorm Brewery and Spey Valley Championship Golf Course. Aviemore Kart Raceway and Spey Valley Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km). Aviemore Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay

The house was fantastic to was a home from home and will definitely be back it was clean,, comfortable and everything we need to enjoy our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place for a family

Excellent accommodation, and well placed to walk into Aviemore, accommodation has everything you need and is dog friendly, lovely and clean also.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

February Adventure

Our second time at Bennachie, great location, dog friendly garden and the weather was very kind to us, it snowed but the days were dry. Blue skies on most of the days, cold but we were prepared for that. Shame it doesn’t have a log burner/fire, that would have rounded the day off after some fabulous winter walks in the snow. The house itself is modern, with lovely rooms and bathrooms, as well as a well equipped kitchen. Highly recommend this wonderful house.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

MARK A.

Great accommodation for every season.

Great location in a quiet pretty street. Excellent accommodation for all seasons. Clean, comfortable and catered for everything.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Great place to stay

The house was well equipped and although off the a9 was vey quite. Had a lovely outlook out the and a Lovely walk into Main Street only 15/20 mins.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay at Bennachie

Another good wee holiday in Aviemore staying in Bennachie, lovely house well equipped in ideal location
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home from home

Excellent property, basically a home from home Not much else to say really. Thank you for our stay
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stay at Bennachie

Stayed at Bennachie now for quite a few years love the house and location, inside very tired looking
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Enjoyable holiday in comfortable house

Very spacious house and rear enclosed garden with large decking and ample chairs, large garden table. Kitchen well equipped with everything you need. Nice touch to have hand soap in kitchen/bathrooms . Located in a cul de sac so it was peaceful. Some traffic noise from A9 to rear of property.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dave W.

A Well-Equipped and Convenient Retreat in Aviemore – Bennachie

We recently enjoyed a week-long stay at Bennachie in Aviemore to celebrate a special birthday. Our party consisted of four adults and two dogs, and the property proved to be an excellent base for exploring the Cairngorm Mountains and local attractions. Property Highlights Upon arrival, we were immediately impressed by the exceptional level of cleanliness. The house is well-proportioned, comfortably accommodating our group. The kitchen is outstandingly well-equipped, featuring a halogen hob, oven, dishwasher, and ample utensils, while the utility room provided a highly convenient space for drying outdoor gear. The living areas were equally well-appointed, offering comfortable seating, Sky TV, and a high-speed Wi-Fi connection (approx. 900 Mbps). We particularly appreciated the garden, which offered a secure space for our dogs and a lovely decking area perfect for enjoying the late June evening sun. The heating system, managed via a Hive controller, was efficient and quickly warmed the house during the cooler evenings. Location and Accessibility Situated approximately one mile from Aviemore village, the location strikes a great balance between accessibility and proximity to nature. The driveway offers convenient parking for two vehicles. It should be noted that due to the property's proximity to the A9, some road noise is audible from the garden; while this was not a major issue for us, it is a point of consideration for future guests. Areas for Improvement While our stay was highly pleasant, there are minor areas where the property’s comfort could be enhanced. The mattresses in the twin rooms were noted as being quite thin, and the pillows provided in the bedrooms were somewhat lacking in quality. Upgrading these would significantly improve the guest experience. Conclusion Bennachie is a well-maintained and thoughtful property that serves as a fantastic retreat for families or groups visiting the Highlands. Despite the minor notes regarding bedding, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a comfortable and well-equipped base in Aviemore.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review of your stay at Bennachie, we are delighted it provided the perfect backdrop for your family celebrations and you found it had everything you needed. Guest comfort is very important to us and we will be reviewing your feedback regarding the pillows and mattresses. Thank you again for your recommendation, we hope to welcome you back to Bennachie in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Second stay at bennacnhie

Another fabulous week in Aviemore,lovely comfortable stay,accommodation fully satisfied our needs,modern,spacious and well equipped.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay at Bennachie

Lovely house in a great location, thanks again to GNL for great service. Hopefully be back next year
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great central location

We were pleasantly surprised by how well equipped the house was, there was everything we needed and was a real home-from-home. Location was perfect. Lovely and quiet but in walking distance to Aviemore centre. Would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Roz O'Dwyer

A week’s stay

Another lovely stay at Bennachie, the house was clean & well equipped. Beds really comfortable we didn’t find the sofas particularly comfortable however love the garden
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bennachie Bliss

Arrived at 6.00pm, found key no problem, the house was lovely and warm when we entered, there where no smells which is good for a pet friendly house, absolutely loved our stay and would highly recommend and to top it off brought in the new year , plenty of snow to end a great week
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

2nd time at Bennachie

We absoloughtly love this house, it is home from home! We have stayed twice this year and we plan on coming again soon. It is so clean and comfortable and it is in the perfect location. It is very family and dog friendly. Thank you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gordon L.

3 night stay.

We stayed at GNL Bennachie property in Aviemore for three nights & had a great mini break, Bennachie is a four bedroom property & had ample room for our party of 6 adults, 2 kids & 2 labradors. The fully enclosed garden gave us privacy & freedom for the dogs to be outside without any worries of them getting out. Thanks for a great stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Summer trip

Great stay - having a garage very useful for bikes .review needs at least 100 characters though which is a bit annoying !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Holiday in Aviemore

Just got back from a week with the family. Beautiful house and in a perfect location. At the back of the house is woodland and you can walk through the woods in to the centre of Aviemore. The house is a solid build and was ample for our family and two dogs. Lots to explore nearby and the town provides all the amenities you could need. The single beds could do with an upgrade as they are incredibly squeaky and a welcome pack would have been nice. However they are small negatives. We would love to visit it again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable week

Bennachie has everything you need. Very much home from home. We had a couple of issues but GNL’s replied very quickly and we were reassured by a quick visit and that the owners would be notified and if we had anymore issues, to get in contact with them immediately. Will definitely rebook in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra E.

A fantastic Christmas break!

We had a brilliant stay at Bennachie over Christmas. The property was well located with easy access to ameneties and things to do. The house was very clean and well looked after and very thoughtfully stocked. They provided everything I needed for my children including a highchair, travel cot and kids crockery/cutlery. Finding the Christmas tree was a fantastic surprise and made our stay a brilliantly festive one. To top it off we were treated to a white Christmas. Our one piece of advice to others is the keysafe was located by the back door of the property - it took us quite a while to find it in the dark!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great base in Aviemore

This was our first holiday with GNL and it did not disappoint. Bennachie is in a great location to explore Aviemore and the surrounding areas. A short 20 min walk takes you into the centre of Aviemore and all its shops, pubs and restaurants. The house itself is in a quiet location. It is roomy and has everything you could need. Our party was 4 adults and 1 dog and the house was spacious enough for us all. The only downside I felt was that the sofas and beds were on the low side but that is a personal thing. It has a fully enclosed garden with raised decking and outside furniture. We had a few days of beautiful weather so we were outside a lot. GNL were great and we will certainly be booking another holiday with them in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spotless, Spacious, Superb!

Fulfilled a long held dream to stay in Scotland for Hogmanay! This holiday should have happened in 2020 but finally we made it! The property is delightful and was perfect for our New Year break. A well equipped, delightful house in a quiet area of Aviemore. The layout is excellent with gorgeous rooms and comfortable beds and sofas. The walk into Aviemore is straightforward and we really enjoyed the ambiance and fireworks in the area on New Year’s Eve. The garden is secure, perfect if you have a dog or small children and the decking is probably great to use in summer. Just wish there had been a lovely fire to cosy up to after the lovely, crisp walks we went on during the day. xx
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great house and location

Great house to stay in - modern, comfortable and clean, and good enclosed garden for the dog to run around in. A bit out of town but only a 20 minute walk into town using the paths and tunnel under the A9. A bit disappointing that the regular grey (non recycling) bin was so full that the lid wouldn't close properly when we got there - had to take all our rubbish away ourselves. Also not convinced that the recycling poster in the house was correct - put all recycling except glass into the blue bin apparently, which I did, but there was an old faded label on the blue bin that said paper and card only which I only noticed near the end of our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Please accept our apologies about the bins. We will add relevant stickers to the bins to make it clearer what can be deposited in each one. If there are issues we appreciate if guests call housekeeping or maintenance as specified in the electronic arrival instructions

About the host

Hosted by Great North Lodges

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Great North Lodges is a self-catering holiday home agency offering a selection of outstanding lodges in fantastic locations across Scotland. Hot tubs, saunas, spas, fantastic views and lots of extras on offer to make your stay a memorable one.

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