It’s hard to describe why you leave some places feeling happy and warm at heart, (and not really wanting to leave at all) but I’ll give it a go. The Osprey is a one of a kind hotel in the heart of Scotland. We booked it on a whim on our way back to Edinburgh after a week in the Highlands, it had the perfect location since we didn’t want to drive for too long, great reviews and a room available for three. Already at check-in you feel that it’s something out of the ordinairy. The owners Des and Sinead are warm and kind people with a great sense of humour, happy to help with restaurant suggestions or things to do in the area (or a birthday song, if you’re lucky!). The hotel itself is beautiful inside out, from the floral wallpaper and wooden floor to the picturesque stone facade partly covered in plants, nothing is left to chance. There’s no fuss or haste at The Osprey and we left feeling relaxed, well rested and wanting to come back! If the above isn’t convincing enough, in addition: The room was the nicest we had during our week in Scotland, super comfortable beds and bedding, a nice view over the park outside and very tasteful interior. The breakfast had a broad range of tasty and filling choices. The town of Kingussie itself was very charming and well worth a visit. I honestly can’t recommend this place enough.

Other hotels say they are dog friendly, but what they really mean is that they allow, rather than welcome dogs. The Osprey is very different. Treats and cuddles at check-in, chicken for breakfast, water bowl at reception. Dogs are VIP guests here! But for the whole party, a very warm welcome from lovely hosts. Comfortable beds, everything spotlessly clean. Excellent dinner recommendations, and, as you'd expect, excellent local dogwalking tips! Thoroughly recommended.

The building unavoidably doesn't have parking of its own, but excellent comms in advance pointed us to the available spaces over the road. Not a problem.

The hotel is so beautiful inside and out. The decor is stunning and it’s set in the most amazing place. Our room was incredible and everything was so clean and fresh. The bed was so comfy…and huge! Des and Sinead are the most wonderful hosts and such lovely genuine people. They really went above and beyond and made everything so perfect for us. I highly recommend this gorgeous hotel and would like to say a huge thank you to Des and Sinead from myself and my daughter for being so amazing and making our stay a truly wonderful experience. I miss it already and I can’t wait to go back!

There was nothing that I didn’t like.

We only stayed one night with our bouncy cockerpoo, to break a long journey, but were made to feel extremely welcome by our dog super friendly hosts Des and Sinead. The accommodation was very clean and tastefully furnished and nothing was too much trouble to make our stay as comfortable as possible, with a lovely cooked breakfast to set us up for our onward journey. Conveniently situated just off the A9 in the Cairngorms we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Highly recommended.

Sinnead couldn't do enough. The hotel was spotless. The service excellent and dog friendly

The location whilst fine would suit business travellers and maybe bicycle users especially. We would have preferred more scenery and outside space but the hotel was lovely and the welcome very warm.this hotel located in a village/ town on the main thoroughfare. Whilst not noisy..we personally would have preferred a more scenic spot. However can't praise sinned enough for her service.

Breakfast and service were excellent. The whole experience was wonderful and we are already trying to figure out when we can return. The property reflected the charm of the town itself and owners take great pride in their operation and are the nicest people you'd want to meet. We quickly became friends. Rooms are very comfortable and well maintained.

Did not like the fact that we needed to leave. Wished we could have shortened another city to stay for a 3rd day in Kingussie.

I received a very warm welcome from the tenant and his wife. Since we were TGO hikers the tenant immediately offered to wash and dry our hiking clothes for free. The bedroom was luxury and we enjoyed a very nice breakfast in the morning The tenant and his wife where very caring towards their guests The hotel is very well located, a few steps from the railway station and the shops, and just in front of a nice public garden

nothing to complain about

This is a great little hotel with very welcoming hosts. Décor is both homely and quirky - great fun! Our room was so nice with a very lovely and large king size bed. Breakfast was just great and there was ample parking! Des and Sinead couldn't do enough for us and I would really recommend staying here if you are passing through Kingussie. Great value for money!! We would love to stay again!

Nothing - was a great place to stay!!

The hosts Sinead and Des made us feel so welcome, and they were so personable and kind. Our room was bright and clean, and bed was so comfy we had a great nights sleep! The breakfast was fantastic, accommodating our requests, and we were made to feel right at home. We had a wonderful stay, thank you!

Everything was fabulous

The rooms have recently been updated so we were very grateful to be met with a comfy king sized bed! The Osprey was spotless and very comfortable for the couple of nights we stayed. The staff are very welcoming and could not do more for us to make our stay as enjoyable as possible.

Parking is a little tricky if you arrive toward the end of the day as the hotel across the road has a restaurant that patrons use the available parking for. But there is local street parking so this was only a very minor detail.