The Old Minister's House
The Old Minister's House descritpion
Nestled at the foot of Cairngorms National Park, The Old Ministers House is 5-star guesthouse, 1.5 mile from Aviemore train station. Guests can enjoy walks around the glens and rivers of Rothiemurchus, and watch Osprey fishing in the nearby lochs.
The spacious rooms feature an en suite bathroom with luxury toiletries and bathrobes. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms have view of the picturesque landscape of the surrounding mountains.
Breakfast is made from locally sourced ingredients and includes a continental option as well as succulent, cooked dishes such as Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon & Chives. Packed lunches and dinner are available are available with 24 hours notice.
With free parking, The Old Ministers House offers easy access to outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and quad/mountain biking. Inverness is 31 miles away and the Boat of Garten Golf and Tennis Club is 15 minutes’ drive from the property.
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Facilities of The Old Minister's House
Outdoors ：Grounds
Ski ：Ski Storage
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink ：Bar | Special Diet Meals (upon request)
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Packed Lunches | Baggage Storage | Meeting/Banquet Facilities
General ：Newspapers | Non-smoking Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Reviews for The Old Minister's House
Review 1：A perfect place for a new year break - all the little touches make it a very special place to stay. Watching red squirrels at the breakfast table, the complimentary sherry and shortbread and the afternoon brownies and mulled wine!
Review 2：Absolutely nothing. There is nothing to dislike about this place.
Review 3：Everything, this is simply superb. Do yourself a favour, looking for somewhere to stay in Aviemore? book yourself in here.
Review 4：Couches in the lounge weren't very comfortable but not unusual in hotels. Also not unusual in hotels TV is not located in line with the bed but away in a corner. Would be better if the TV was on top of the chest of drawers which would line it up closer to the bed.
Review 5：Nice house, very clean & in a good location. Breakfast excellant both mornings. Owner & staff very nice & helpful.
Review 6：Lack of fridge in room was a minus point. Collecting and returning vacuum flasks of milk for tea/coffee from fridge in hallway was a little odd for a guest house of this status.
Review 7：Nice period property in convenient location. Comfortable well appointed room, attentive staff. Good breakfast menu.
Review 8：We had only booked one night! Will definitely be returning.
Review 9：Absolutely everything had been thought of. Lovely house and staff, great rooms and breakfast. And thanks for the sherry!
Review 10：Having to leave when our weekend was over.
Review 11：Very clean & comfortable, lots of luxurious extras like the sherry, handmade biscuits & toiletries. Breakfast was amazing - French toast with bacon & maple syrup - yum.
Review 12：Beautiful decor and sense of tranquility. Lots of nice touches, with labelled 'delicacies' in the room. Fresh milk in the fridge. Breakfast was excellent.
Review 13：Felt like home. Lots of lovely little touches that made our stay a pleasure. Lovely staff. The quality of work put into the guesthouse made us feel like we didn't want to leave.
Review 14：Best b&b experience we've had! Loved the room, decor all around, breakfast was outstanding with great warm service with lovely background Celtic music. Temperature through out our stay was perfect and the gardens were spectacular
Review 15：Can't think of anything
Review 16：Best B&B I've been to - excellent location, wonderful rooms and superb breakfast. The host Shelagh has thought of everything
Review 17：The decor ambience and cleanliness of this establishment is second to none will not hesitate to recommend it to friends buisness friends etc it was simply a PERFECT 10 !!!!!!!
Review 18：We loved everything about the Old Ministers House - the staff, the room, the decor, the extreme comfort and the great location in relation to the beautiful countryside.
Review 19：The owners welcome to guests who have paid top rate for luxuriousaccommodation falls somewhat short of what anyone would expect a fewlessons in manners and customer service are needed urgently The waitressat breakfast could give her a few tips
Review 20：This was a beautiful b+b 5star in every area....with only one fault -its owner! Why someone so aloof and unfriendly would want to be in thehospitality trade is a mystery
Review 21：We were woken up in the wee small hours by guests who had lost the code for the front door!! Not the fault of the B&B but maybe a door lock opened with a key would be more appropriate.
Review 22：Situated close enough to Aviemore that you could walk into the town but was also in a quiet location.
Review 23：Staff in charge was rude, argumentative, impolite. She clearly needs training on hospitality and customer service. I wull not stay again and I do not recommend staying here while the same staff runs the hotel.
Review 24：Superbly clean, great location, amazing breakfast, comfy beds, attention to detail
Review 25：Nothing
Review 26：As well as being exceptionally comfortable, the guest house is beautifully decorated. A wonderful breakfast (cooked to order) and extra little touches like sherry, home made biscuits and an extensive selection of teas in your room, made for a perfect stay. On our experience we'd have no hesitation in recommending this guest house.
Review 27：Treated like backpackers !! Could not have earlier breakfast than 9.30a.m. or a packed lunch. Owner very businesslike and highly efficient but sadly not a warm welcome.
Review 28：Great Breakfast
Review 29：Nothing.
Review 30：Everything was immaculate, the attention to detail was amazing. It was calm, high quality and nothing too much trouble while nor=t being intrusive.
Review 31：The bed was a 'zippy-twin', zipped up to make a double. It had seen better days and was too soft and both beds sagged a lot to form a trough. It made sleeping on your side almost impossible. So we didn't sleep very well, and a good nights sleep is the most important requirement for us - especially as we expected it to be better. Also the breakfasts were a mixed bag. The cold selection was lovely, tasty and fresh, but the cooked meals were disappointing, (nasty hollandaise sauce and rock hard muffin), again unexpected as you had to book a time slot for breakfast, so we had expected it to be delicious.
Review 32：Fabulous location. Beautiful house, very well appointed and lovely looking room.
Review 33：Booking with owner of B & B was different from that confirmed by Booking.com. We booked 2 rooms and wrong one was allocated to our friends. Our email from Booking.com was not the same as the owners. Very embarrassing as our friends had to stump up another £15 for a room that should have been ours. Please comment!
Review 34：Beautiful location, house and room. Stunning decor and spotlessly clean. Breakfast heavenly.
Review 35：Not a god connection with the Wifi although not sure if this was relayed to the recent storm.
Review 36：Professionally run and comfortable and very clean guest house . Great breakfast and lots of little goodies in the room.
Review 37：Having to leave! :-)
Review 38：Beautiful decor throughout, spacious rooms, lots of thoughtful little touches throughout our stay which made us feel so welcome and pampered. Will definitely be back - The Old Minister's House will be the only place we stay from here on when visiting Aviemore!!
Review 39：Abrupt treatment by some staff Black mould on ceiling of our room Breakfast music twee!
Review 40：In-room tea and coffee making facilities were good quality and good choice Choice of DVDs to watch in-room Breakfast was plentiful and tasty Honesty bar Good recommendations for local restaurants
Review 41：Innkeeper had left the property approximately 15 minutes before our projected time of arrival leaving note in door together other accommodations for the evening. After driving in the rain all day, my wife and I were very angry about having to search for several hours to find a room. I have booked numerous times with booking.com and have never had anymore unpleasant experiences. Since I paid in advance for our room, I would hope that booking.com would refund my payment. Raymond j. Funkhouser
Review 42：poor internet reception in room
Review 43：large room complementary sherry lemon biscuits large comfortable bed good location excellent breakfast use of maps/books et
Review 44：WiFi didn't work despite there being an extender outside the door with a perfect signal. Password didn't work for the extender.
Review 45：Great breakfast, clean, comfortable and friendly.
Review 46：Mirror fell on me when I opened the wardrobe, but I wasn't injured.
Review 47：Breakfast Bed and bedding Tea and homemade shortbreads Sherry (free) Quiet house
Review 48：Marvelous breakfast, but beans were not on the menu : probably a suggestion.
Review 49：The rooms were very spacy as was the bathroom. Rooms very nicely fitted in Scottish colours.
Review 50：No issues fantastic place to stay will come back
Review 51：The people, the location, the room, the honesty bar and the little touches, the vibe. Very nice treat for a few nights away.
Review 52：On our five star week tour of West Scotland, only the Gleneagles hotel came close to this amazing gem of a B&B. Could not recommend more highly.
Review 53：Very welcoming. Delicious breakfast. Treats in the room, shortbread special teas. Just lovely.
Review 54：It is an outstanding guesthouse in all respects. Superb breakfasts also.
Review 55：Comfort.Breakfast.
Review 56：everything
Review 57：The house is beautifully furnished, warm and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent.
Review 58：Nice touches like a welcoming sherry in the room. Excellent breakfasts with attentive staff.
Review 59：Cleanliness. Tasteful decor. Excellent breakfast. Yummy bath products.
Review 60：manager not present at checkout, impersonal contact upon arrival.
Review 61：quality of bearkfast and of facilities
Review 62：The location was perfect,the room very comfortable and very clean. The breakfast was delicious and the room was facing a lovely garden full of birds
Review 63：Breakfast was the best I had in Scotland at 5 different hotels. Great facilities and beautifully set.
Review 64：Owner checking in arrangements a bit restrictive (4-6pm) and not very welcoming
Review 65：Great room and facilities
Review 66：Everything it was brilliant!!
Review 67：The frosted glass bathroom door was a wee bit disconcerting
Review 68：Breakfast was pretty special
Review 69：Comfort of Guest House, lovely furnishings throughout, wonderful breakfast.
Review 70：Lovely rooms and very helpful regarding where to eat.
Review 71：Not one fault with the house, staff, room, service..... Everything was superb
Review 72：Everything
Review 73：Room Lounge Breakfast Staff Everything basically!
Review 74：The Old Ministers House is a treat to visit. I will be returning in the future.
Review 75：It is a shame that the poor sympathy of the owner doesn't match the good quality of the facilities.
Review 76：Breakfast
Review 77：The bathroom was cold. It was self service and very hands off in terms of hospitality.
Review 78：The bedroom and facilities were first class.
Review 79：Position and breakfast in a beautiful house. Helpful with our luggage and breakfast to go for an early start
Review 80：Excellent attention to detail.
Review 81：Nothing!
Review 82：Everything!
Review 83：Perfect location, every attention to detail appreciated and extremely enjoyable stay. Will most definitely return!
Review 84：Very nice, quiet, spacious and comfortable room; Superb breakfast; Nice staff; Competitive pricing;
Review 85：The Old Ministers House was everything we had hoped for.it was very comfortable with excellent personal touches and a fine breakfast menu.
Review 86：Rudeness of proprietor at check out.
Review 87：Atmosphere, style and service at breakfast.
Review 88：Fake fireplaces
Review 89：Cleanliness, decor and location
Review 90：Having to book breakfast times in for the whole week at the beginning of our stay.
Review 91：pretty location, delicious food
Review 92：Everything from room and facilities, to fabulous breakfast
Review 93：Level of detail, quality of finishings and facilities. Nothing was missed out.
Review 94：Everything was very good.
Review 95：EVERYTHING..
Review 96：Price!
Review 97：Plentiful and tasty breakfast. Comfortable and relaxing. Detail to needs of customer.
Review 98：. poor WiFi reception in room
Review 99：. Wonderful breakfast buffet . very helpful staff
Review 100：Beautiful room, beautiful breakfast and in a beautiful location. Recommend to anyone.
Review 101：Stunning B&B and even better breakfasts. It was all done to a very high standard and very clean. Would 100% stay again.
Review 102：location great breakfast clean comfortable accommodations fantastic selection of tea/coffee/treats in room
Review 103：Friendly, helpful spotlessly clean very comfortable. Good food, extras in our room, bottles of water every day, fresh milk in flasks in fridge to help ourselves. We found this better than a five hotel. We will return.
Review 104：Our stay was too short!
Review 105：Everything was delightful,from the tea pig tea bags,to the choice of duvets and the glorious breakfast.It was luxury without pretention. Would definitely recommend it and would love to go back.
Review 106：Nothing to dislike
Review 107：A luxurious B&B with all the trimmings - toothbrushes, shaver, sherry, biscuits, it’s all there! Our room was a good size and very comfortable. There is also a guest lounge with an honestly bar, very nice for relaxing in the evening. The breakfasts were excellent. Our host was a lovely lady who was friendly and very helpful. We would not hesitate to recommend this wonderful B&B to any visitor to this area of Scotland.
Review 108：Sheila was very friendly and approachable and gave us plenty of advice as to where to go and see. Could not fault location or staff. Only wish we had 2 weeks!
Review 109：Wi-Fi available but not strong in all rooms
Review 110：A fantastic find. Great location for all pursuits. Walking distance to Aviemore. Close to two great dining experiences. Very well appointed accommodation with lovely little touches that make you stay a little special.