Find a holiday home in Aviemore

The Highland town of Aviemore, on the banks of the River Spey, is a much loved holiday destination. The town is circled by hills and mixed woodland where the slender trunks of silver birch grace the forests. This is the domain of red squirrels, deer and shy pine martens.

Visitors come for year-round breaks. Summers are popular and bring out the wildlife spotters and fair-weather walkers. This is family day out and picnic time in Scotland.

Book a holiday cottage in Aviemore

Fins a holiday home to rent in Aviemore and look forward to have the time to have a look around and get to know the town. Most families would prefer to stay in a private holiday cottage where they can allow the children to play without causing concern or irritating other guests. There are plenty of houses and bungalows to rent that have their own back garden, some with swings or a barbecue.

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A self-catering holiday in Aviemore with children

It is easy to have a good time with children in Aviemore. Hire bicycles and go for quiet bike rides in the countryside. There is an eleven-mile cycle route that runs from Aviemore Railway Station to Carrbridge; mostly traffic free. Take in the fantastic view of the Cairngorms.

Because it is such a big holiday area, there is a diversity of self-catering accommodation to choose from. You may like to stay in an eco-friendly pine lodge or a Scandinavian style log cabin? There are all kinds of accommodation to please and suit all ages. Ground-floor only is ideal for families with toddlers, that eliminates the concern about the little one beginning early mountain training on the stairs.

The good thing about hiring a holiday home is that you pay for the hire of the accommodation only which leaves you free to dine wherever you wish and you can fill up your fridge with drinks of your choice to enjoy at your leisure whenever you are in the mood. Families certainly appreciate their own kitchen and an endless supply of drinks and snacks for the little ones.

Aviemore Attractions

Most tourists do sample the local hostelries and visitor attractions. The Kilted Fudge Company welcomes visitors to try its assorted fudges and sweet treats, salted caramel and chocolate orange are a couple of flavours you may wish to try.

Aviemore is the place in Scotland for adventure, have a go at river rafting, skim down a zip line or go canoeing. The Speyside Way passes through Aviemore and is another good reason to stay here.

Aviemore Town Centre

The railway station in Aviemore is in Grampian Road and is close to shops, eateries and holiday accommodation including a youth hostel. The presence of outdoor equipment, cycle hire and ski wear outlets speaks of the popular outdoor activities in the area.

It is best to come and plan the activities you would like to do and things to see.  It will be a lively visit but you will have a comfortable bed and the relaxed atmosphere of your own holiday cottage to go back to in the evenings.