Sleeps 12 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite

Top rated by guests

The Old Ministers House external front of house

The Old Ministers House external front of house from car park

The Old Ministers House hot tub BBQ area and seating

9.6Outstanding

(30 Ratings)

"Thoroughly great stay at the Old Ministers house with family recently. Location is excellent and the house is really well set up for a large group. We will most definitely be back!"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(30 Ratings)

House in Scotland

14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 6 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this house rental

Set in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park on the historic Rothiemurchus Estate, The Old Minister's House offers the perfect blend of Highland charm and contemporary comfort. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, yet only a short walk from the vibrant town of Aviemore, it's an ideal base for exploring the best of the Highlands.
This elegant former manse features five spacious en-suite bedrooms in the main house, plus a tranquil riverside suite with a further en-suite bedroom. Thoughtfully designed social spaces include a welcoming lounge with a log-burning stove, a riverside TV snug, a large dining room, fully equipped kitchen, utility room, and practical boot room, ideal for outdoor adventurers.
Outside, guests can unwind in the outdoor hot tub or gather together in the alfresco cooking and dining area, surrounded by the sounds of the nearby river.
Each bedroom takes inspiration from the surrounding landscape, combining 19th century romance with 21st century comfort. Expect crisp cotton linens, pocket-sprung mattresses, and blackout curtains for the perfect night's sleep.

Included:
Wifi internet access
Christmas decorations – Included for festive weeks
Highchair & cot in lodge, please bring cot linen
Charcoal BBQ

Downstairs Main House:
Lounge with log burner
Dining Room
Kitchen
Laundry Room
Boot Room
1 x king-sized bedroom with en-suite shower
Upstairs:
2 x king-sized bedrooms with en-suite bath/shower
2 x Superking bedrooms with en-suite bath/s which can also be set up as twins (please specify when booking)
Riverside Suite:
1x king-sized master bedroom with en-suite
1x Tri-bunk (top only for small children under 12)
Further cosy lounge with log stove
Second Kitchen

Dog friendly – up to 2 dogs welcome
Parking for up to 5 cars.

Amenities at Sleeps 12 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

73.7 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

41.8 mi

$$$$

Top rated by guests

9.6Outstanding

(30 Ratings)

"Thoroughly great stay at the Old Ministers house with family recently. Location is excellent and the house is really well set up for a large group. We will most definitely be back!"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(30 Ratings)

House in Scotland

14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 6 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

73.7 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

41.8 mi

About this house rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(30 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Thoroughly great stay at the Old Ministers house with family recently. Location is excellent and the house is really well set up for a large group. We will most definitely be back!

10.0 / 10.0

The house is in a perfect location, walkable to Aviemore but close to Cairngorms, loch morlich and lots of other walks and trails. The house has the perfect layout for multi generation family break but is showing signs of age and was a little dusty in places. Great enclosed garden, perfect for the dogs and a lovely outlook.

8.0 / 10.0

Great family stay, location fantastic for enjoying the Rothiemurchus estate. We had breakfast in the cafe next door and used the tree zone and mountain bike facilities. Also nice walk to the main town. The property configuration worked perfectly. A few essentials such as milk, tea, coffee, salt n pepper would have been nice. The property was clean if not a little dated. The hot tub was a nice addition but did need some maintenance with the headrests and filter. Great stay and throughly enjoyed. Thank you

10.0 / 10.0

Really enjoyed our time at the Old ministers house. Hot tub was great, beds were comfortable and clean, house was within walking distance of the town so no complaints. That's our second time we have stayed at the house as a group and we would do so again.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location. Great outside area with hot tub. Bedrooms were spacious and well fitted out. Loved the boot room and utilities room. Great customer service. Microwave was replaced the day after I reported it. Great communication and friendly staff

10.0 / 10.0

What a fantastic house! As a party of 10 adults we spent a long weekend there. The house feels like a 'home' and is warm, comfortable and well appointed. The hot tub was well used, especially by those after crossing the bridge at the rear of the house and going for a dip in the river! The location is great to take advantage of the trails leading from the car park opposite into the Rothiemurchus estate, the walking/cycling trail to or from Loch Morlich/Aviemore, or there was the bus option too for any non walkers/cyclists. We will certainly return.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic place everyone was impressed with the place easy to find, a short walk into town but we took taxis definitely going back in the future

8.0 / 10.0

Loved the house, ideal location and plenty of space. The hot tub area outside was lovely and overlooking the river was bliss. Easy to walk into Aviemore or drive up to Cairngorm mountain. Utility and boot room perfect for skis, boots and drying clothes. Clean bathrooms, bedding and towels but the general cleanliness was not great overall - ovens, dishes and cutlery not cleaned very well and toys under the coffee table from previous residents. Not hoovered behind doors etc... I'm guessing the house is too big to be cleaned thoroughly in the 10am - 4pm window between bookings with the size of the cleaning team (?)

10.0 / 10.0

12 of us stayed over 3 nights and was fantastic. Communication prior to stay was excellent. On arrival it was clean and well appointed. The house and garden area was lovely with beautiful view. The suite at the rear was particularly impressive. Lovely hot tub area and the fairly lights a nice touch. Great location for exploring and adventures. Would highly recommend and would stay again.

4.0 / 10.0

The basic setup here is fantastic. Really well situated, and at a point in the past the property was clearly set up to be ideal. Since then it looks like things have begun to run down in the way that any short term let always does eventually. Things to keep an eye out for: Every knife and utensil has a better than 50/50 chance of being blunt or broken. The vast majority of the hob won't light, so avoid planning to cook for the property's capacity. Not all appliances will be working. Expect one dishwasher rather than the two, or if you're in our position, half a dishwasher as the only working one will have its runners trashed. Be very careful handling the kitchen tap, which has not been properly fixed. Any battery powered items like scales probably won't have a battery. The hot tub will be available, but only on the second day of your stay. When we stayed, we were told immediately that the previous guests had been particularly rowdy, and that their stay had necessitated an extra house cleaner for a day, if that's the case they did a good job, and I was initially under the impression that our experience was a bit of a one off. Unfortunately, when I contacted the host about the above issues, they opted to tell me that my group *also* necessitated an extra house cleaner before sending me a picture of a slightly damaged stool neither me nor my guests have ever seen. Either we have been mixed with the previous group, or this is a standard tactic. Take many pictures.

10.0 / 10.0

The Old Ministers House is superb and was a welcoming treat to come home to after a day out adventuring in the Cairngorms.

10.0 / 10.0

Hi 2nd stay at the old ministers house. Great location, large comfortable house. Had a fee glitches with the oven as the door would not stay closed, the light at the outside eating area was not working. Had a brilliant time and hope to be back next year.

8.0 / 10.0

We had an excellent stay. The house is very well situated and equipped, with plenty of space and very comfortable. Couple of small points, the beds could do with larger sheets as the current ones are a bit small so constantly come untucked. Also the oven door doesnt close properly so lets out a lot of heat impacting cooking times and some of the hobs on the stove wouldnt light.

10.0 / 10.0

A great house for our family to come together. Location ideal with plenty of activities on the doorstep. House very well appointed, nice touches with tissues in bedrooms, robes for hot tub, lovely whisky and honey hand wash from Highland Soap Company (available in a shop in Aviemore) Would recommend anyone looking for a large family house to book the Old Minister's House

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful place for family gathering such as ours. Lovely rooms, well appointed and comfortable. Could have done with more attention to amenities (no salt, no soap/body wash in bathrooms etc). Would highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

We were a family of 7 adults & 3 children celebrating our Golden Wedding Anniversary. The Old Ministers House was ideal for us all. The property exceeded our expectations and was exactly as described. Very clean & spacious with quality furniture & furnishings. All linen & towels, dish towels & wash up supplies are all provided as are robes for the hot tub which we all enjoyed. The fresh flowers & shortbread were a lovely touch. There was a minor maintenance issue which was attended to right away. The location is very convenient for all the activities you might want to do. Overall a very enjoyable stay for us all. We would highly recommend this property.

10.0 / 10.0

stunning house, which easily accommodates 14 people , setting beside river is wonderful. Well equipped for self catering. Any queries are dealt with quickly and efficiently by the team at great north lodges. The hot tube was an added bonus. The bedroom with annex has excellent king bed , but the annex has bunks not that suitable for adults( up to young teens really ). Parking ample for 5 cars, covered area for bike storage (however this doesn't have a lockable door). Well situated next door to a cafe and farm shop and within easy drive or walk to Aviemore, road and cycle paths on your doorstep and easy access to lots of walking areas. the only slight drawback is the surrounding grounds are gravelled and mature bushes , no grassy area for young children, but areas available across the road. The river is not accessible from the house so safe for children . Over all 1 of the best properties we have used in this area.

10.0 / 10.0

We could not have hoped for a better place to stay than The Old Minister’s House. Let me first say, the location of this property cannot be beaten if you want to be in the heart of everything that is going on around the Cairngorms. The house was spacious, comfortable and clean. Has the most amazing boot/drying room for anyone sharing this house on a ski trip I would imagine it would be perfect. Couldn’t recommend this enough. Will have to come back in the summer months and enjoy sitting by the river on my balcony.

10.0 / 10.0

What a fabulous house for a get together. All bedrooms spacious, comfy beds and all en- suite. Well equipped kitchen and the big dining room table was perfect to get everyone together. Location was also excellent with easy access to Aviemore centre and all the activities. Great value for money and would definitely recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Old Minister’s House last week. It was exceptionally well equipped with everything we needed for an extended family holiday. Amazingly spacious and well maintained with excellent views over the river. A really relaxing and tranquil setting and fantastic holiday home. We will definitely be back.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent location and superb house and facilities, close to amenities and catered well for our needs, hot tub well used.

10.0 / 10.0

The Lodge was very comfortable and luxurious, I would definetly return. It was only a short walk into the centre of Aviemore. Lots of walking and cycle tracks around the lodge. The hot tub and BBQ area was a great hit with all the family. Plenty of spaces for 4 cars to park

8.0 / 10.0

We have stayed in Aviemore many times over the last 50 years and this house was superior to all the rest. It is very comfortable , spacious and well equipped. It was not cheap but we shared the cost with 5 other couples, making it affordable. I would not hesitate to return and would recommend to our friends and family .

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic location. Very nice 20 min walk to aviemore. Walking trails roundabout. Hot tub was superb. Just a fantastic space in general. Farm shop with food and gifts next door, also ‘Tree Tops’ right next door which would be a great activity to book in advance. Only recommendation - would’ve been nice if kindling was available for the fire and logs were cut small enough to fit the stove!

10.0 / 10.0

We had a fabulous time celebrating my 50th birthday at The Old Ministers House in Aviemore, even “Spud the Piper” paid a visit and played a few tunes which was such a lovely surprise gift. The house was very spacious, clean and accommodated our family well. The location is fabulous with plenty of walking options directly from the house but was still close enough to Aviemore Centre. The garden with hot tub was also great with plenty of seating however, the seating at the riverside at the back of the house could do with being replaced as it was in pretty poor condition. Also, we used the BBQ on the Sunday for lunch however, the drip tray underneath the BBQ had not be cleaned and therefore the BBQ caught on fire which could have been a disaster if we hadn’t managed to disconnect the gas and remove from the outside hut, as had we not done that the hut would most likely have gone on fire. Also, we hadn’t managed to cook all of the food at that point which was a bit disappointing. We therefore called the maintenance person who attended within 20 minutes who apologised for the inconvenience as the BBQ should have been fit for use. However, we understand that this was an omission, I.e. ensuring that the drip tray was clean. Therefore, based on our experience I would not locate the BBQ itself within the he hut/seating area. Overall, I would certainly recommend this property as we did really enjoy our stay and think that both the house and location are fabulous.

10.0 / 10.0

Just back from a long weekend here with family (12 adults) The house was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed, the location was great, quiet and relaxing but close enough to shops bars etc, rooms were spacious, little extra touch with gowns and slippers provided was great. Nice seating area outside aswell. Plenty room for parking 4 cars. Definitely would return to this property.

10.0 / 10.0

A great stay in a terrific location. The house was big enough to fit the four of our families with plenty space remaining. We didn't feel at any point cramped or living on top of one and other. Aviemore has plenty of things to do and amenities for any length of holiday but this was the ideal house in which to stay. The only area I'd ask for consideration of review would be the time to get into the property- 1700 is somewhat late on in the day. The check out time of 1000 is also pretty early. Otherwise it was perfect.

10.0 / 10.0

The location of the Old Minister’s House is first class, with walks, activities, shops and restaurants all within walking distance. The accommodation is excellent for big family gatherings. We had 12 staying and could have had 3 more as some beds weren’t used. The only let down was the outside area. The furniture is very disappointing and the gravel at the picnic tables make it unsuitable for a wheelchair. Having said that though, there’s nothing we’ve found that ticks all our boxes like the Old Ministers House so we hope to be back next year.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic house with loads of room and everything you need. Great BBQ setup and outdoor seating. The location couldn't be better. Close to Aviemore but also felt like you were not going to bother anyone with any noise. Would highly recommend.

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sleeps 12 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Sleeps 12 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Sleeps 12 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.

Explore similar stays in Scotland

Explore all rentals in Scotland

You can save with One Key

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(31 Ratings)

Large 7-bedroom Scottish house sleeping up to 15 in beautiful Highlands setting

House

in Newtonmore

15 guests · 7 bedrooms · 7 baths

When traveling to Scotland, if you are looking for (business stays, family stays, couples stay, getaway vacation, etc.) this is the perfect place at $701 per night.

Sleeps 12 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite

House in Scotland

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities at Sleeps 12 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

House in Scotland

Reasons to book

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

About this house rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Sleeps 12 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Sleeps 12 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite?

Explore similar stays in Scotland

Related destinations