Welcome to Mains Cottage

Mains Cottage is located within Glenlivet, Speyside and is a perfect rural location for outdoor activities. You'll love the cottage because of the views, tranquility, and the outdoor space. Skiing, walking and cycling are just a few of the various activities that can be enjoyed when staying here. The Lecht, the Cairngorm National Park and Cairngorm Ski centres are all easily within reach and the Glenlivet Mountain Bike Trails are just 15 minutes away.

Booking information

Please find important booking information below, should you wish to stay at Mains Cottage.

The cottage covered in snow

During your stay

Skiing, walking and cycling are just a few of the various activities that can be enjoyed from here with the Lecht and Cairngorm Ski centres are all easily reached from the property and the Glenlivet Mountain Bike Trails are just 15 minutes away (lockable garage is available on request for outdoor equipment).

The towns of Aberlour and Dufftown are both just a short drive away and offer a good choice of shops and restaurants. The Glenfiddich, Aberlour, Glenfarclas and Glenlivet distilleries, being just a few to mention, are also within a short drive and all have visitor centres for you to learn about our local nectar, Speyside whisky.

The stunning beaches of the Moray coast are easily reachable within the hour by car and if your luck is in, dolphins can be spotted at Spey Bay. Inverness, Aberdeen, Loch Ness and John O'Groats are all reachable for exploring, plus plenty of castles, historic buildings and gardens are nearby to wander around.

Guest bedroom within the cottage

About the cottage

The cottage is equipped for a comfortable stay including a microwave, coffee maker and gas Rangemaster cooker and all the essentials are there for making an evening meal. There is a 2 seater recliner sofa and 2 soft armchairs for relaxing in an evening in front of the woodburner.

In the dining room there is a further futon sofa, which can be used for an extra 2 guests and the dining table extends to seat 6 if wished. A variety of games are there for you to use and books of general interest to browse through. There is a TV with FreeSat™ and a DVD player. In the spare room an airer is provided for hanging up any wet clothes after being out and about. Free Wi-Fi is available so you can make the most of your stay by seeing what is around and about.

From:
£90.00
per night

Make a booking

  • 3 night minimum stay
  • No charge for extra guests
  • Check in: 4.00pm onwards
  • Check out: 10.00am
  • Well behaved pets allowed

For further information about the property, or to make a booking enquiry, please contact us:

Book online

* Online bookings can be made through Airbnb or HomeAway.com

From:
£90.00
per night

Guest information

Please find important information for guests below:

  • The cottage can sleep up to 6 guests with a double bed, twin beds and a double futon bed downstairs
  • Bedrooms: 2 - a double bed in the main bedroom and 2 single beds in the second bedroom
  • Bathroom: 1
  • Beds: 4
  • 1 Living room
  • 1 Dining room
  • Kitchen
  • Plenty of free parking
  • Lockable garage is available on request for outdoor equipment
  • Clothes hangers
  • Heating
  • Wi-Fi
  • FreeSat™, TV & DVD player
  • Indoor fireplace
  • Landline Telephone - we prefer you to use only for emergencies
  • No mobile phone reception
  • Due to steep cottage stairs, we suggest that the property is unsuitable for children aged 6 and under, and those with limited mobility

For health & safety, the cottage is provided with the following equipment:

  • Smoke detector
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • First aid kit
  • Safety card
  • Fire extinguisher

During your stay, we ask guests to adhere to the following rules:

  • No smoking
  • No parties or events

Guest access

There is plenty of parking and a lockable garage will be made available on request for those all essential bikes that will be needed to try out the Glenlivet Trails. A keysafe is used for access and we request that guests put it in there when out and about to avoid losing the key. A torch is a requirement in the winter as it is dark except for the brilliant stars that can be seen.

The location

The cottage is very remote and although there is a cottage opposite, no one lives there full time, so peace and quiet is the norm.

Getting around

It is advisable to have a vehicle. Aberlour and Dufftown are both 15 minutes away, Elgin with the main supermarkets and shops is 30 minutes away. Aberdeen and Inverness airports are approx. an hour and a half drive away.

Important information

Please be aware that there is no mobile phone reception at the property, however there is a landline telephone we prefer you to use only for emergencies. Due to steep stairs, we suggest that the property is not suitable for the less mobile and children under the age of 6 years old. The bathroom has a bath with overhead shower and the cottage is fed by it's own water source and also has a septic tank. We request guests to please respect our environment during your stay.

The Cottage

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Guest bedroom with two beds Window view from the guest bedroom Upstairs space Main upstairs bedroom Window view from main bedroom The staircase View from an upstairs window The kitchen The kitchen workspace and appliances The sitting room Three sitting room chairs The dining room with table and chairs View of the window inside the dining room Exterior view of the cottage in snow View of the hills outside the cottage The cottage in the snow Hills in the local area