Thistle Dhu, NEWTONMORE

Rated 5/50 by Hilary J on 12th June 2019

"A beautiful holiday home. Spottlesly clean, finished to the highest standard & very well equipped. A pleasure to come back to. Lovely walks & scenery. All you could wish for in the town. Patsy & Greg were lovely & very welcoming. From Clan Kerr & 1 Shaw."

Rated 5/50 by MerlinPadstow on 26th January 2019

"This lovely, spacious cottage is perfectly situated in Newtonmore for lovely river and moor walks, and a short walk to the local supermarket, charity shop and eateries. Thistle Dhu is so well equipped and comfortable - Patsy and Gregor have thought of everything. The kitchen, dining and living area is all one, so was perfect for our family of 9. Patsy was very friendly and helpful and did everything to make our two-week stay perfect. Thank you."

Rated 5/50 by Oliver G on 16th July 2018

"We have spent a terrific week at this extraordinary cottage in Newtonmore. We can definitely say that this has been the most comfortable cottage we have ever stayed at during our travels. Thistle due is beautifully situated in a very quiet surrounding with some sheep right across the street. A five to ten minute walk will take you to a local coop supermarket. The cottage has every amenity you could possibly wish for and is very spacious and lovely furnished. You even have a utility room where you can wash and dry the laundry. We can wholeheartedly recommand this cottage for a home away from home. Thank you Patsy and Gregor for this wonderful week!!!"

Rated 5/50 by Margaret W on 25th April 2018

"Beautiful house, great location. This house has everything you could want in a holiday let. Even the kitchen equipment is as good as at home. Clean, fresh and welcoming, with fresh flowers, a bottle of wine and shortcake waiting for you., as well as everything for that first cup of tea or coffee."

Rated 5/50 by Marie F on 16th February 2018

"Spacious, warm, well equipped and well located. Lovely setting and owners. Met every need and I can't say anything bad about it. We came with young children and grandparents and both were well catered for. From a selection of toys, books and DVDs, travel cots, high chairs, stair gate, pottys, and sledges for the little ones to an abundance of serviettes, walk in showers, under floor heating, leaflets and heated towel rails for the older members. The village is also lovely and a little direction from the owners had us hunting cats and off on great adventures. I have written reviews of fine and adequate properties and this is so much more. You would not regret a week or more here. It's a perfect family holiday. "

Rated 5/50 by KarenB6069 on 8th November 2017

"The location was very convenient for all local amenities but rural enough to feel like you were in the middle of the beautiful Scottish countryside. Train station is just moments away as was local pubs and a supermarket. There is lots to do nearby with museums, wildlife parks, bike hire, canoeing, steam train rides and country walks. I would definitely recommend this cottage as it is in a perfect location and the cottage is set to a very high standard. There is everything you need and more, the rooms are very luxurious and the owners are very friendly and helpful and are only a stone throw away should any help be required. I love this place, this is the 2nd year I have visited Thistle Dhu and I hope it wont be the last."

Rated 5/50 by Robertknows on 29th August 2017

"Family group of eight - three generations with two young toddlers - stayed here for two weeks. Good looking property and excellent location for golfers - golf course 50 metres away - or for exploring the Cairngorms National Park. Close at hand and in comfortable walking distance are a number of amenities - especially the Highland Folk Museum - to entertain all ages. A good walk around Newtonmore can also be enhanced by participating in the wild cat hunt although the prize for completing that - not the property owner's fault - is A rather dubious key ring. Not much of A reward for the three and two year olds.... Owners, Gregor and Pasty, are a really lovely couple and very approachable. If you don't want to travel too far on any day then there are also facilities to relax in the garden on those rare dry days one gets in the Highlands. The property itself is quite extensive and really well equipped to allow culinary exploration even for a large family and, importantly, plenty of glassware to support the consumption of the copious malt whisky brands available."

Rated 5/50 by Janette L on 2nd November 2016

"This is a very well appointed cottage for a family group or friends to stay in the highlands of Scotland. The cottage was spotlessly clean with 3 bedrooms and an extra toilet downstairs so the third bedroom remains private for the twin room - great idea. Our hosts were more than helpful with suggestions to visit local attractions and historical sites. The kitchen was very well equipped with little extras. I can recommend this cottage to anyone who is looking for a luxury stay."

Rated 5/50 by TheHarvey4 on 17th April 2016

"Thistle Dhu is certainly somewhere we will consider revisiting in the future. The house itself had everything we could have asked for & the local area was ideal too. It felt like a 'home' rather than just a holiday house. The owners were great to deal with from our initial enquiry to during our stay. The newish house was brimmed with everything you could possibly ask for & more ! It's got 4 toilets, 4 big bedrooms & other lovely rooms...and a lovely big garden. It's in a great location, not far off the Main St (shops & eating out) & near the Golf club (good for food too). There is loads to do in the local area, including the Highland Folk Museum, Landmark, Highland Wildlife Park, the Cairngorm Funicular, loads of great lochs & walks etc. We had the pleasure of seeing the local famed tending his new born lambs (which the kids loved)."

Rated 5/50 by Gillstubbs on 21st February 2015

"The house is of a excellent standard it has all the amenties you would need while on holiday. There is alot of space for a big family,and has outstanding bedrooms and bathrooms. Would highly recommend this property to anyone. "

Rated 5/50 by Clivebush on 13th February 2015

"We stayed at Thistle Dhu for a week of climbing, walking in the mountains. We found the cottage to be superb with everything you could wish for, the place was finished to a very high standard. The owners we very friendly and always on hand if we needed anything. We will use this place again for our yearly trips into the mountains."

Rated 5/50 by NicP22 on 16th January 2015

"A truly special cottage set in the beautiful village of Newtonmore. The accommodation was superb! As someone who loves cooking, I was most impressed with how well the kitchen was stocked. Honestly, any utensil/cookware you could possibly wish for, Thistle Dhu had! Patsy was lovely and gave us a very warm welcome. She left us to enjoy the week, but we knew that she was always on hand if we wanted a chat or had any questions! The finish of the cottage was to a very high standard, and all the rooms were very comfortable. The drying room worked wonders to dry our clothes after days caught in the pouring rain or after having fun playing in the snow. Relaxing in front of the fire on a cold night with the bottle of wine that Patsy gave us was pure bliss! We wish we could have stayed for more than a week and hope to be back soon! We left feeling refreshed and relaxed and ready for 2015."

Rated 5/50 by Jintty2014 on 27th October 2014

"This was our third visit to Thistle Dhu, Newtonmore. This property is great for a visit to the area and the owner adds some personal touches to help make a stay special. A welcome pack awaits, including wine and basics and the house is wonderfully kitted out to make a stay very comfortable. Plenty room to park cars outside in the grounds with a bike shed. Includes washing machine and clothes dry easily overnight in the laundry. Open plan kitchen contains everything necessary should you feel like cooking on holiday. Very comfortable bedrooms and lounge area. This house is lovely, a pleasure to spend time in and to relax in."

Rated 5/50 by Mhcd2014 on 24th August 2014

"This property meets and exceeds all expectations. It has everything you could possibly want in a holiday home. We were a party of 2 grandparents, daughter, son in law and 3 month old baby, and son, partner and two little girls aged 6 and (nearly) 4 years old. At first we were a bit surprised at there being no tumble dryer when everything else was available but the drying room is excellent and there is absolutely no need for one. The little girls loved finding new toys to play with in their bedroom and would have enjoyed playing in the garden if there had been time to do so. When they weren't out of Newtonmore on other adventures, they were on the Wildcat Trail all round the village. We would love to come back to stay in the house and would unhesitatingly recommend it as a perfect base in which to explore the Cairngorm area. The owners live in close proximity and when we had a query were on hand straight away to deal with it. We had a lovely welcome package waiting for us and some basic groceries on hand. With small children it is not always possible (or affordable!) to eat out and it was lovely when cooking to find a whole range of herbs and spices to add to the dish without having to dash out and buy an ingredient where only a pinch was needed. The location is perfect and there was plenty of parking space. Newtonmore is a great central starting point for all directions in this beautiful part of the Highlands."

Rated 5/50 by ChrisB1109 on 23rd August 2014

"You often hear the phrase home from home but this truly is was a home from home. It was a very comfortable and spacious property with everything you need being there. A lovely welcome pack was waiting for us and scented soaps were in all the bathrooms. The only thing I could slightly fault were the settees, as I found them rather low to get up from, but that was a personal thing. An armchair would have been helpful. The property was immaculate and well maintained. It is the best rental holiday home that I have ever stayed in."

Rated 5/50 by RaexIan on 7th July 2014

"We have just returned from a week in this house and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone. It gets the prize for the best welcome pack of any s/c house we have ever stayed in and the kitchen had every possible utensil you could ever need. The children are well catered for with a large range of books, dvd's and games including outdoor swing and slide. The owner is very friendly and normally on hand to deal with any problems an excellent base for exploring the area."

Rated 5/50 by Aventerra123 on 26th June 2014

"This was our 4th trip to Scotland, but we never had an accommodation like that! Great surrounding, well equipped in every way, nothing to miss - simply perfect! We were looking for a basis for all our planned trips to Cairngorm Highlands, Pitlochry, Loch Ness, Inverness and many other small places during our first week in Scotland - and Thistle Dhu was just perfect for that. Additionally we had a very warm welcome with complimentary first fillings in the fridge and nothing seemed to be a problem for Patsy and Gregor. Thanks again for this wonderful house which we can warmly recommend to everybody who wants to explore this part of Scotland. We hope to come back and stay a bit longer next year. There is so much to see over here that there was not enough time to enjoy the house as much as we would have liked to."

Rated 5/50 by Nora D on 1st March 2014

"Just returned from a week's holiday in Thistle Dhu, Newtonmore in a party of three couples. We take a house regularly and in fact this is our second visit to Thistle Dhu. The house is so well appointed, the owners have thought of everything, especially in the kitchen where there is a great variety of small appliances and dishes. We all like cooking so this was important. Everything is so fresh, so clean and all of a very high standard. The scenery is wonderful with many walks in the surrounding countryside. There are many activities but do make sure you get tickets for the cinema bus!! We were five minutes too late!! A great holiday in a very comfortable house."

Rated 5/50 by Mary S on 30th November 2013

"We stayed at Thistle Dhu for a week in November with four friends. We have been renting properties together throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe since 1993, and we can honestly say that Thistle Dhu was one of the best houses we've ever had. It is just as perfect as previous reviewers have described. The rooms are comfortable and tastefully decorated and the kitchen has everything. The house is in perfect location - minutes from the village but on a quiet road. We enjoyed the local walks - great signposting and footpaths and it was lovely to be able to start each walk from the doorstep. Would strongly recommend Thistle Dhu to any group."

Rated 5/50 by StuEdD on 16th September 2013

"Stayed for a week a the luxury Thistle Dhu cottage. Loved every minute of our stay. A beautiful cottage with fantastic standards and containing everything you need for a comfortable stay. A lovely welcome pack on arrival. The house offers everything you need, from walking long days it was such a treat to relax back with the open fire under floor heating then falling into very comfortable beds for a great night sleep. All I can say is "stay here!!!""

Rated 5/50 by Beth W on 26th July 2013

"This is the perfect holiday rental.Ideal for family get togethers as there is so much room and everything you could possibly need and more is there.The beds are extremely comfy the location is away from traffic so be prepared to sleep well!Although we used it for entertaining relatives(who were all most impressed with my find) it is very conveniently located for many great days out.Newtonmore itself however is not a bad place to be with its own loch and river walks not to mention the wildcat trail.We did not have time to use the golf course but it looked most inviting.Next time maybe!"

Rated 5/50 by A FlipKey Verified Reviewer on 25th July 2013

"This house is a fantastic place for a holiday. Spacious, spotless, comfortable and well equipped for all your catering needs. Ideally situated for visiting all the local sites. I would have no hesitation in recommending this cottage."

Rated 5/50 by Cat182015 on 6th July 2013

"We are just back from a weeks stay at Thistle Dhu in Newtonmore and I can honestly say it is one of the best holiday houses we have stayed in. I stayed with my husband, 4 children and my parents and the whole week was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The house itself was newly built and had a lovely modern interior. The downstairs had lovely wooden floors throughout and although there was not much need to use it in July, a wood burning stove in the livingroom. The kitchen was so well equipped with good quality crockery, utensils and appliances. We could not get over how many plates, glasses etc there were. As well as the open plan living room/dining area/kitchen, downstairs had a twin bedroom, toilet/large shower room, utility room and single toilet. Upstairs was carpetted and had a large kingsize bedroom with ensuite, toilet/bath/shower room, a twin bedroom and double bedroom. My children could not get over the fact there were 4 toilets in one house-very handy with 3 children under the age of 5! All rooms were tastefully decorated and as with the kitchen, each room was well equipped with good quality furniture and little extras such as hairdryers, toiletries, dvds. The boys had great fun looking through "their toy cupboard" and pulling out a different game/jigsaw each night. There was an outdoor, enclosed, gravelled area with more than enough space for 4 cars. We had 2 cars with us and there was still plenty room for the boys to run about. The owners provided a much appreciated welcome pack although there was a local Co-op within walking distance for anything you forgot to take with you. The handy information pack came in very handy, especially when we needed to find a mechanic to fix the heat shield on my exhaust (beware of the speed bumps on Golf Course Road!) The area was beautiful and so scenic. With 3 children under 5, we were not able to enjoy many of the outdoor activities which seemed to be available in the area but we did find many family friendly activities close by. The Highland Folk museum and Wildcat Experience were my personal favourites. I would definitely recommend this house to friends and would have loved to stay longer. I can see us going back again sometime soon. The owners have obviously put a lot of thought into this house and the little "extras" really showed this. I would love to say it was like home from home but Thistle Dhu is much better than my own home!!!"

Rated 5/50 by Natalie_JLW on 6th January 2013

"We stayed in this beautiful, spacious, well stocked cottage. Newly built with a lovely feel and finish. We loved our evenings with the film selection and wood burning stove. Thanks for the New Years bubbly too! It is close to Aviemore where we skiied and had a great time. The owners were helpful, it was a good price for this type of holiday. Newtonmore itself was a brilliant place to spend New Years with the torch procession and fireworks. Great holiday, thanks very much. Our only advice would be to book the cottage directly through the owner if you can. We used Sykes cottages and had all of our problems with that company. Such as a wide variety of prices that we spent a long time trying to resolve."