Title: Rowan Cottage - Retreat Group Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rowan Cottage - Retreat Group Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63550000/63547400/63547313/6045f6d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63550000/63547400/63547313/e1f46324.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63550000/63547400/63547313/556974c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63550000/63547400/63547313/91f0a9f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63550000/63547400/63547313/7c11ac36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Cairngorms National Park, Rowan Cottage offers a serene escape with its private grounds and patio area featuring an outdoor dining space and hot tub. With a bright entrance hall, well-appointed kitchen, atmospheric dining area, and cosy lounge with open fire to unwind after exploring the great outdoors right from your doorstep. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 101650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Parking available - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rowan Cottage - Retreat Group Rowan Cottage nestles in one of the most idyllic and enviable locations in the Cairngorms National Park. Offering superb views over the Cairngorms and hugging the edge of a picturesque lochan you will delight in the peace and tranquillity. It is a large and luxurious traditional stone cottage and only a couple of miles north of Aviemore. An excellent holiday choice for a few families holidaying together, or a large group celebrating a special occasion. This spacious cottage will let you explore the great outdoors right from your doorstep and provide the perfect place to relax and unwind after your day exploring. The cottage sits in its own private grounds with plenty of parking for guests. It is only one of 6 cottages which are dotted around the Lochan. The bright entrance hall leads you off to the well-appointed kitchen where the chef for the night has everything they need and plenty of space to work their magic. The atmospheric dining area is open to the kitchen making it easy for dinner to be served and for the chef to be part of the pre-dinner chat. After dinner, the cosy lounge with open fire offers a relaxing space to swap stories of the day or compete in a friendly game of Scrabble. In the morning you can set yourself up for the day by drinking in the tranquil views in the bright and airy breakfast conservatory. On the ground floor you will find a comfortable double bedroom with en-suite shower room. Head upstairs and you will discover another double room, a twin room and a family bedroom with en-suite (with 1 double bed & 2 singles), all with gorgeously comfortable mattresses. A family bathroom and shower room upstairs will ensure that no-one needs to queue. The luxury continues outside onto the patio where you can watch the changing colours of sunset while you sit at the outdoor dining & BBQ area. And the cherry on top is to sink into the fabulous hot tub and let your troubles drift away. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 Registration Number FS-550490737 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Rowan Cottage Retreat Group Rowan Retreat Group Aviemore Rowan Cottage - Retreat Group Cottage Rowan Cottage - Retreat Group Aviemore Rowan Cottage - Retreat Group Cottage Aviemore 572372 ## About the area Located in Aviemore, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cairngorm Brewery and Spey Valley Championship Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairngorms National Park and Craigellachie National Nature Reserve. Strathspey Steam Railway and Landmark Forest Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. [Visit our Aviemore travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore.dx4309) [View more Cottages in Aviemore](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Cottages.d4309-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C57.22873%2C-3.81435&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=voD76XIJvBy3vinMhF8LOMlFRzo=) Aviemore, Highland Council ### What's nearby - Avie Lochan - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles - Strathspey Steam Railway - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles - Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles - Speyside Wildlife - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles - Loch an Eilein - 9 min drive - 6.9 miles ### Getting around - Aviemore Station - 5 min drive - Inverness (INV) - 45 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive - ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬6 min drive - ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Balavoulin - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rowan Cottage - Retreat Group pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Rowan Cottage - Retreat Group? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rowan Cottage - Retreat Group? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Rowan Cottage - Retreat Group located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Avie Lochan, Loch Vaa and Loch na Carraigean. Cairngorm Brewery and Spey Valley Championship Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rowan Cottage - Retreat Group Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen V. 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful property. Peaceful, quiet area. Comfortable beds. Loved it! ##### Karen V. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Morven W. 29 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family space Rowan cottage was a lovely space for the family to meet up together. Comfortable and cosy with everything we needed. There was a bit of noise from the road which we hadn’t expected but it didn’t spoil a wonderful weekend. ##### Morven W. 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