Location was great - around 15 minutes drive from the main town of Aviemore and it does give you a natural feel of staying in the quiet, peaceful forest. We enjoyed sitting in the glass dining room looking out the woods, walking around the loch and watching the ducks and ducklings. we got duck food to feed ducks for free twice (just asked the reception for it) and kids absolutely loved it. The view of the reflections of the trees and blue sky on the loch on a sunny day was breathtaking. What a beautiful place. The facilities in the chalet were quite basic but all the essential things were there. Beds including the sofabed were comfy, heating was warm. It is probably not the most luxurious place you could find in the area but the combination of everything was perfect for us. We will 100% come back.

Maybe some cookware could be replaced as some pans were a bit rusty and pretty worn. Other than that, can't really fault anything,

The location was absolutely stunning - it was my second visit here and it is such a tranquil, peaceful place to be. I love the authenticity of the cabins, with the tartan accents, and the fact that it's surrounded by forest means seeing so much wildlife! We saw bunnies, ducks, and even a deer! On the last evening we ate at the restaurant there and the food was utterly superb!! Highly recommend, I will be back!

The wifi was ok but it did drop regularly and was a bit intermittent - it may be because it's a public network so there isn't a password to access it which may strengthen it. However then again I guess when you're in a place that idyllic wifi isn't needed too much!

The cabin was a great size for the five of us, very clean and fully equipped with everything we needed for preparing and cooking meals. The location was beautiful and peaceful. We really enjoyed the swimming pool and spa, which were a good size and often felt like our own private retreat. The on-site bar was great, and the food on offer was delicious. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We had a small issue with the sofa bed, and they responded and resolved it in no time at all. Overall, a fantastic stay!

nothing bad to say

Excellent location - handy for Aviemore and Boat of Garten. Wildlife just outside the panoramic windows including a regular early evening visit from a red squirrel. Cute ducklings on the lochan, deer and hares in the local fields. Comfy beds and well equipped kitchen, including a bonus air fryer!

Several other reviews have mentioned that some bits of the property/resort are starting to look rather tired. The faculties on site are not open in the evenings - didn’t bother us but if you were hoping for a sauna after a day on the hills or a pint in the bar, then you will need to look elsewhere.

Location was great - near to many attractions but still felt like you are away from all the busyness and noise.. The cosy cabin in the forest with the dining room table in an enclosed porch so that you can utilize it in all.weather was very nice. Also the fact that you could visit the other Macdonald resort/hotel/ etc was great. Overall great value for money!

The bedroom with double bed was really very small for 2 adults. It would also have been nice if the bedroom with 1 bed and mattress could have twin beds if 2 adults stay there. The matress will work fine for kids but not so comfy for an adult. But the rest of the facilities and layout of cabin was fine! Loved rhe kitchen layout and dining room table in enclosed porch. It was very nice to be in a self catering unit and very good value for money!

The location was incredibly peaceful, which is exactly what we wanted. The staff is friendly, helpful and ready to go above and beyond any expected standard of service. They offered to give us (car-free folks) rides to wherever we needed and provided us with maps of all the local hikes. The pool and gym facility were convenient and perfectly adequate for our needs. Everything was clean and tidy in the cabin and the surrounding grounds. The layout of our cabin was excellent. The shower in the cabin was great and the toilet flushed well. Cartridge is a fabulous town.

The kitchen lacked some essential utensils, like a pancake flipper and rubber spatula. The knives were dull, which made food prep difficult. Otherwise, the kitchen was fine. The main bed was lumpy and uncomfortable. I did not sleep well, but our trip was so restful otherwise that was not a problem.

It was so peaceful, lots of space to walk and the wildlife. The swimming pool and Sauna was a blessing. The kids played table tennis in the games room. The staff were really helpful and lent me a game to play over Christmas! The lodge was cosy for 5 of us and a German Shep (2adults, 1child, 2teens) not sure where a 6th would have sat but it was a lovely cozy Christmas which is what we wanted. The Tv is freeview, which took a bit of getting used to but we enjoyed not having Netflix.

Not that I didn’t like it but beware it can be cold when you first go in. We put the heating on but it took hours. We’d brought blankets so it just added to the atmosphere! The lodges are a bit closer together than I thought they’d be but they are staggered so it didn’t feel on top of each other.

Son loved the small cosy pool.

It was clean enough, but more attention to detail could make it more welcoming and it could maybe do with a freshen up with paint in some places. There was also a smell, my guess is it allowed pets (which we don't have). This was the main issue for us but we aired it and bought an air freshener. We would have liked and probably used the bar more if the lights and fire was on and people there. The fire would have been really nice for our festive stay. Maybe having some kind of entertainment or offer to encourage other guests to arrive at the same time. For the price it was fair

On arrival the cabin is lovely a little outdated and could definitely use a freshen up with paint and new furniture, and some better heaters , it wasn’t as clean as I would have hoped, cleaning staff need to pay more attention to small details like the bathroom window and bathroom fan both were dirty and the conservatory windows. however it didn’t affect our stay beds were comfortable And was lovely to sit and eat facing out into the woodlands very peaceful was just what we needed ( peace and quiet) it would have been nice for some solar powered lights on some of the trees to look out too at night though, our little boy 21 months was buzzing in the morning to see all the ducks at the conservatory door utterly amazing to watch

We liked our cabin , only a few things that need a tweak like decor , cleaning of windows and I really do hope yous look into solar lights as that would make it more magical at night . The games room is ok although not much in it and nothing suitable for younger kids ( toddlers ) which is a shame so perhaps having a little corner of toys and stuff for them would be great

Check-in was quick and easy. Pet-Friendly!!! The accommodation was clean and very comfy, and heating was really good and retained heat, so there was no need to have the heating on for long periods of time. The view was spectacular and felt so peaceful amongst all the trees. Very quiet area. The kitchen was well equipped and had all the necessary equipment to get you cooking. Well sized TV in the living room and even a smaller TV in the bedroom. The bathroom was clean and tidy too. We enjoyed the facilities and found the swimming pool very clean.

The main bedroom was a little bit on the tight side as the double bed just fitted, which dont leave you with a lot of room to walk around the bed. The mattress was a bit on the soft side and could do with a firmer mattress. Apart from this, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.