Since the latest lockdown started there have been some fantastic snow conditions locally, which has been great for us but no doubt very frustrating for you as potential guests! There are lots of opportunities for all sorts of snowy pastimes Read More
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Sunset at Croft Holidays
As Croft Holidays is set on a hillside, you can experience great sunsets from the cottages. The photo shows the cottages and grounds with our local mountain Creag Dhubh behind. This literally means the dark crag, and indeed it often Read More
Sunset walks and rides
Following on from our last post, sunset walks and rides can be particularly stunning. At this time of year, they tend to happen by default! This is Loch Morlich, one of the best known local beauty spots, located at the Read More
Great walks
There is an almost endless selection of great walks in the area. Many are listed on Walkhighlands, a very useful resource. One of our favourite local walks is the ascent of Creag Bheag. You can do it from the house Read More
Autumn colours
Who remembers that lovely TV series Monarch of the Glen? This is Ardverikie castle where it was set, looking absolutely stunning in its autumn clothing. Photo taken a couple of weeks ago close to Loch Laggan, in the Cairngorms National Read More
Summer cycling
There is absolutely fabulous mountain biking in the Cairngorms National Park, roadbiking too if you prefer. This photo shows the descent into Glen Feshie from Glen Tromie, an interesting but not entirely complete route! The heather was absolutely perfect on Read More
Summer Heather
Apologies it has been the busiest summer ever post lockdown 1. It has also been one of the most beautiful years we have had for a while weather wise. The heather was absolutely stunning in summer and I will post Read More
Kittens!
Our exciting news from this week is that our one year old puss Tabitha has given birth to her lockdown kittens! They are absolutely gorgeous! We don’t know who the dad is but given their colouring he might even be Read More
Opening confirmation
We will be opening both the Kingussie flat and Croft Holidays Loft cottage only this coming Sat 4th July for stays of 4 nights or more. The Kingussie flat is a separate flat so will function much as normal, but Read More
Modified opening dates
Nicola Sturgeon this morning revised her opening dates for self catering properties. Our Kingussie flat may now open from July 3rd. The Newtonmore properties may also be available without use of the laundry room but we need additional guidance for Read More