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Carriden - rural accommodation in the Cairngorms

Family-friendly holiday home in Kingussie

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Nestled in the picturesque Insh area of the Cairngorms, Carriden offers a peaceful countryside stay with comfortable bedrooms and a cozy living area featuring a warm fireplace. Explore the nearby RSPB Insh Marshes reserve, go hiking at Cairngorm Mountain or simply relax with family and friends in this inviting space.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102164 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Carriden - rural accommodation in the Cairngorms

Family-friendly holiday home in Kingussie
Along with laundry facilities, this holiday home has an arcade/games room and a garden. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Limited housekeeping is available.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. This accommodation is furnished with desks and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total
  • Fee: GBP 30
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,164 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Note from host: Dangerous animals not allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 30
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

452698

About the area

Map
Insh

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Highland Wildlife Park - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Loch an Eilein - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 30 min drive - 29.2 km
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 35 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Kingussie Station - 12 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ghillies Cellar Bar & Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Old Post Office Cafe Gallery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Bowl - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carriden - rural accommodation in the Cairngorms pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 30. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Carriden - rural accommodation in the Cairngorms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carriden - rural accommodation in the Cairngorms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carriden - rural accommodation in the Cairngorms located?

Set in Kingussie, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ruthven Barracks, Highland Wildlife Park and Loch Insh. Kingussie Golf Club and G2 Adventure Hub Aviemore are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Carriden - rural accommodation in the Cairngorms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Rhoda

Fabulous plac!

Such a brilliant home for a family weekend away. 10 of us gathered to celebrate a special birthday and had such a lovely time. The home has such a lovely atmosphere. Just noticed that the shower in upstairs en-suite maybe needs resealed. It wasn’t a problem at all for us but just to flag!
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10/10 Excellent

John

Perfect Homestay

9 of us booked for a stag do in May. For me, the accommodation was perfect. Plenty of rooms, activities and facilities were top. Amazing views in a quiet and peaceful area. Definitely will book this again in the future. Hard to find anything in all honesty. Faultless in all our opinions.
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10/10 Excellent

Varija

A home away from home

We stayed in the Carriden for the weekend. The house is beautifully presented with lots of charm and character. It is well located in the village of Insh. There are plenty of walks around the area. It’s just a 5-10 minutes drive to the Insh loch where there are plenty of water sports to choose from. The whole family enjoyed staying at Carriden. Our little spaniel spent the whole weekend happily running around in the garden. -

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was second to none, the amenities were faultless, we didn’t take sugar but there was some there. The facilities were very good apart from my bedroom on the ground floor, I am unsteady on my legs and could not sit down to do my hair and make up and also the stairs to the lounge (maybe a small slope instead of stairs, this is only a suggestion for those in wheelchairs, but I know it would be challenging to install). The rooms were immaculate, however the sinks in the kitchen need a deep clean around plug holes and dead flys need to removed from window sills in games room. Outside there was no blue box for cardboard. Many thanks to the owners they should be extremely proud of their achievement. I hope you accept my feedback.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025