The Old Minister's House

Aviemore

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Sleeps 14 in 6 double bedrooms all en-suite, further full size adult bunk beds.

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Property Features

Seven Beds

Washing machine

Sleeps 14

Pub nearby

Shop nearby

Village

Cot

Highchair

Enclosed Garden/ Garden

Off Street Parking

BBQ

WiFi

Hot Tub

Fireplace/Wood Burner

Family Friendly

Large Groups

Non-smoking

Pets Welcome

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About The Old Minister's House

Set in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park on the historic Rothiemurchus Estate, The Old Minister’s House offers the perfect blend of Highland charm and contemporary comfort. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, yet only a short walk from the vibrant town of Aviemore, it’s an ideal base for exploring the best of the Highlands.

This elegant former manse features five spacious en-suite bedrooms in the main house, plus a tranquil riverside suite with a further en-suite bedroom. Thoughtfully designed social spaces include a welcoming lounge with a log-burning stove, a riverside TV snug, a large dining room, fully equipped kitchen, utility room, and practical boot room, ideal for outdoor adventurers.

Outside, guests can unwind in the outdoor hot tub or gather together in the alfresco cooking and dining area, surrounded by the sounds of the nearby river.

Each bedroom takes inspiration from the surrounding landscape, combining 19th century romance with 21st century comfort. Expect crisp cotton linens, pocket-sprung mattresses, and blackout curtains for the perfect night’s sleep. Please note there are no tv's in the bedrooms.

Included:
Wifi internet access
Christmas decorations – Included for festive weeks
Highchair & cot in lodge, please bring cot linen
Charcoal BBQ

Downstairs Main House:
Lounge with log burner
Dining Room
Kitchen
Laundry Room
Boot Room
1 x king-sized bedroom with en-suite shower (#1)
Upstairs:
2 x king-sized bedrooms with en-suite bath/shower (#2 and #4)
2 x Superking bedrooms with en-suite bath/s which can also be set up as twins (please specify when booking) (#3 and #5)
Riverside Suite:
1x king-sized master bedroom with en-suite (#6)
1x Tri-bunk (top only for small children under 12)
Further cosy lounge with log stove
Second Kitchen

Dog friendly – up to 2 dogs welcome
Parking for up to 5 cars.

License Number: HI-70048-R

EPC Rating: E

Location

Close to:
Aviemore centre – 5 min drive or 15 min walk
Walking/biking – from front door
Rothiemurchus Farm Shop and The Barn Cafe next door

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Reviews

Old Ministers House

on Tuesday, 15 Sep 2026

We had a fantastic stay at the Old Ministers House and have booked with GNL many times. We visit the area several times a year and the location at Rothimurcus is perfect for us for all the activities we enjoy. The house itself is very comfortable there's lovely big sofa in living room, bedrooms and en-suites all clean and big comfy beds, the kitchen could do with a bit of a spruce up and a couple of things renewed however the house has the perfect layout for family groups and and the garden with hotub & BBQ area is fab. The only moan we have is that for the price logs could have been provided not just as a starter pack.

By Debra Carrigan

Fantastic stay and walking distance to lots of facilities

on Sunday, 06 Sep 2026

We loved our stay at the Okd Ministers House in Ruthiemurchas. The house was perfect for our group of friends with each of the rooms having en-suite bathrooms. There was plenty of space to congregate. Extra bonus was the location. We could watch folks on The Tree Zone and decided to try it too - great fun. We loved that the location was far enough out of Aviemore to enjoy beautiful Forrest walks to lochs and lochens, but close enough to walk in and enjoy spending time in Aviemore. Would definitely recommend for a large group.

By Bernice Burr

Response from owner

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we completely agree - The Old Minister’s House is in a fantastic location and is perfect for groups. Good on you for taking on the high ropes at TreeZone! Thank you for recommending the house, we hope we can welcome you and your friends back for another stay in the future.

By GNL Team

On 2026-09-07

Superb family holiday

on Saturday, 15 Aug 2026

We stayed for a week in July 2026 with grandparents and three family groups, we all had plenty of room and the annex was perfect for grandparents to have a quiet space. En-suites throughout is a real plus point. Everything was clean and well maintained. The location was perfect for us. Really useful to have the cafe and farm shop on the doorstep, along with bike hire, cycle path and tree treck! We used it all!! Quick drive (or cycle) to the loch with the paddle board/canoe - we had it nearly to ourselves. Only slightly further to loch Insh for all they have to offer. Easy cycle into Aviemore too! We will definitely book this again - we need to come back when the mountain is open (closed during our stay due to the wildfires). Thank you for a superb holiday.

By Joanna Clark

Response from owner

Thank you for such a lovely review! We're delighted the house worked so well for the whole family and that you made the most of everything the area has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back for another Highland adventure!

By GNL Team

On 2026-08-17