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Ivy House is a three-storey home with a kitchen/diner housing a range oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, open fire and TV, a sitting room with open fire, and a utility with washer/dryer. The bedrooms consist of a family room with double and single bed, a double, a second-floor double, a bunk, and a second-floor single, serviced by a ground-floor shower room witha walk-in shower with seat and handrail, basin and WC and a bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Outside, there is an enclosed front garden with lawn and furniture, and a rear courtyard garden with gravel and seating, plus off-road parking for three cars and further roadside parking. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. You will find a shop and pub within 0.1 miles,and a river within 0.3 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ivy House is a welcoming base for exploring the Cairngorms National Park. Note: Sofa bed in sitting room offers flexible sleeping arrangements. Note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of 750 GBP

Situated in the glorious Cairngorms National Park, Kingussie attracts visitors all year round. The town has a fine selection of hotels, shops and restaurants, as well as being home to one of Scotland's most beautiful golf courses. At the award-winning Highland Folk Museum, just 2 miles from Kingussie, demonstrations of traditional crafts take place most days during the summer months in the ‘streets’ of the village-like grounds. Just 12 miles south of Aviemore it is also a popular winter destination for skiers along with the Lecht, with skiing and snowboarding for all abilities. Visit Dalwhinnie, where you can tour Scotland's highest distillery and have the mysteries of whisky making explained (and purchase a bottle!) or go to the Highland Wildlife Park, and explore the habitat walks and be amazed at the wolf territory and a diverse collection of Highland wildlife. An excellent location to tour this attractive part of the Central Highlands, with many of the main attractions an easy drive away.