Hillview Cottage located in the Cairngorms Moutain Park was part of the Glenlivet Whisky Distillery up until 1952. The cottage retains much of its cosy feeling with the warmth of wood throughout the cottage. The cottage can be different things to different people, a great party house for old friends and family to get together or a romantic break for couples. The hot tub allows you to enjoy the outside no matter what time of year it is. With views of Glenlivet, wildlife and of course ever changing scenery, it's no wonder our guests keep coming back.

The cottage is furnished to a high standard (Probably 4 Star Plus) to ensure that you have a relaxing and comfortable stay in the highlands of Scotland. The cottage has fantastic views of Glenlivet and the surrounding countryside offers great walks. Granton on Spey, Elgin, Aviemore and Inverness are all in easy reach. Also, all the major Scottish ski resorts are within one hours drive (Glenshee, Lecht and Cairngorm). Ballater and the Royal Balmoral Castle is also only a 30 minutes drive away.

The ground floor accommodation comprises of:

The entrance is on the ground floor.

Large lounge.

Dining room.

Kitchen.

2nd lounge - The Den - (sofa bed).

Twin bedroom.

Toilet and shower room.

Utility room.

Hallway.

First floor consists of:

2 twin bedroom.

1 bunk bedroom (Please not this is now another twin room).

1 double bedroom.

1 master bedroom.

En suite.

Hallway and family bathroom with shower.

Glenlivet is one of Scotland's secret glens, located between the Ladder and Cromdale Hills in the Cairngorms National Park. The two rivers of Livet and Avon are part of the 58,000 acres of Glenlivet Estate, part of the Crown Estate.

This area of the Highlands has fantastic walks, cycle, horse riding and skiing areas and because Glenlivet is a Crown Estate these are well signposted and maintained. Here you will find solitude and extensive wide open spaces.

Glenlivet has nowhere lower than 600 feet because it is not overrun by tourism a lot of traditional industries still exist like Whisky Distilleries, Farming and Forestry. Also, the Livet and Avon (pronounced "a'an") offer fantastic fishing with weekly permits starting from £25 on the Community owned stretches of river.

The rolling hills change colour dramatically in late Summer and Autumn when the purple flowers burst into life. Wildlife lovers won't be disappointed with Glenlivet as there is an abundance of animals roaming and birds living in the area. Crossbills, siskins, redpolls, goldcrest and long-tailed tits can be seen in many of the woodland areas, where you may also spot the occasional red squirrel jumping from tree to tree.

Areas of Juniper scrub, heather heath and adjoining woodlands provide good habitat for black grouse and short eared owls, white bogs, blanket peat and rough grassland allow many waders, including snipe, redshank, curlew and golden plover to breed. Mountain hares are frequently seen on the hills particularly in the spring when they are still wearing their winter coat, while red and roe deer browse over both the high and low ground. The are many more types of wildlife to discover in this beautiful glen.

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