On a wonderful whim, I rented the Old Minister’s House (OMH) for an entire month. It’s large, with lots of bedrooms (each with its own bathroom) and lots of space for hosting additional guests (my family members, in this case). The house is perched romantically on the edge of the River Druie. It also includes a well-equipped kitchen, and large dining room and living room. WiFi is secure and reliable. The location is on the edge of the old Rothiemurchus estate, itself largely located within the Cairngorms National Park. For those who love the outdoors and are seeking outdoor adventures, this is an ideal place to be, with everything from farm visits, horseback riding, falconry, biking, kayaking, and endless miles of hiking trails. Nextdoor to the Old Minister’s House are a cafe and the Rothiemurchus farm and gift store. Granted, the location, while rural, hosts plenty of tourists, so it’s not necessarily secluded. Nor did it seem overcrowded.
I must also praise the GNL agency. My lengthy stay allowed a few small problems to surface, which the agency handled with speed and thoughtfulness. Jenny was especially helpful!
My only concerns are for the maintenance of the house itself. It is only normal that the many rotating guests can be hard on a property. Weather and nature can be hard as well. There are various things that need maintenance or updating to keep this wonderful old home in its best condition.