GUEST'S COMMENTS
We've had an excellent week in Braemar and Broom Cottage. First, the cottage is excellently equipped and well appointed - a home from home. Secondly, the weather has been a blessing for October! Activities have ranged from good walks to 4x4 driving, clay pigeon shooting & go-karting (Deeside Activity Centre), wildlife park and falconry (Kingussie Highland Wildlife Park). Braemar and the people have been splendid and generous hosts - we'll be back!
Wilson family (4) - October '09Our families collected here and at various B&B's around the village. We had a great stay in the cottage, everything was absolutely brilliant and we loved every minute of it. Braemar was the village in grew up in before emigrating to New Zealand, so it always means home to me. We got married at Braemar castle and had a wonderful day!
Raven (2) and Violich (7) families, New Zealand and Gosport - August '09During our week long stay here, not one of our days has been anything but fantastic. We are only sad today realising that we must leave soon. The cottage has been a lovely home from home and we have loved Braemar and all the adventures we accomplished as a family. Walks, bike rides, castles, whisky tasting, and a mountain safari with Neil was the icing on the cake. We have fallen in love with the highlands and my father's dream to bring the family back to find their heritage has left memories that will deepen with time and enrich our children's lives.
Strachan-Kourkounakis family (8), Ontario, Canada - August '09Great holiday as usual, hope to return in 2010.
Drummond family (3), Gairloch - August '09Spent an excellent week hill walking, climbed 8 Munros during the week. Cottage excellent, great food at the Gathering Place Bistro.
Custance party (3), Kinlochleven - July '09A scorching week in Braemar! Kids had a great time feeding the wildlife, whilst mum and dad managed a few cycle trips around and about, plus a long day up Mount Keen. All in all another great week in a brilliant house!
Sutherland family (4), Dunfermline - June '09This was our 3rd time here at the cottage and we had a great time as usual. We did walks - forest and mountains - saw castles, visited friends and lazed about. I'm sure we'll be back.
Balder and Willis family (4), Somerset - May '09Yet another load of folks doing Munros. Thank you for the cottage - excellent and perfect for our requirement to collapse in comfort post-hills. We may return, after all, CairnToul still awaits!
Roberts' family (3) and friends (2), Dumfries - May '09This is a wonderful house for a walking holiday - the drying room is excellent (and essential !) and an outside tap for washing muddy boots & gaiters makes life very pleasant. It's such a peaceful place too. We managed 11 new Munros whilst we were here; the summits of 8 allowing perfect views of the insides of various sorts of moutain cloud and mist, the other 3 offering magificent panorama of the Cairngorm plateau. The welcome bottle of wine was celebrated on Lochnagar and the shortbread revived us on Ben Macdui.
Dallal family (2), Wynyard - April '09We came to Braemar because 2 of our friends were completing their final 4 Munros. They successfully achieved this and to be here to celebrate this was wonderful - the bonus was the fantastic cottage, it's location, peaceful setting, the wildlife and village were superb. We all enjoyed our stay and would return again.
Russel family (2) and friends (4), Lancashire - April '09This is one of the most beautiful places we have been. The people in the village were very friendly and helpful. The spring flowers peeping up in the garden were spectacular. We can't wait to return to Texas and tell our students and family about Scotland.
Buckner (2) and McAngus (2) families, Texas - March '09It was a treat for the adults as well as the kids to have so much snow to play in. We have all enjoyed the beautiful scenery and walks, and have been very comfortable and cosy in the cottage.
Bowen's (4) and Holburn's (2) families, Lancashire - February '09I loved Broom Cottage, it was fun. We enjoyed playing in the summer house and watching the wildlife.
Kindness family (8), Aberdeenshire - October '08What a wonderful cottage! Just like being in our own home. Loved the people but highly recommend that you see Sue at the Inver Hotel on the way to Braemar and have a great bar meal - tell her the Yanks sent you! A true highlight of our trip was spending time locally meeting the kind folks of Braemar and Crathie. We hope to visit your lovely land again, for now it's off to yell 'FREEDOM' in Stirling!
Fields family (6), California - October '08Great cottage! We enjoyed our stay very much. Did several walks and saw hundreds of red deer, many grouse, hares, ducks, squirrels and roe deer. Each evening with a cosy fire. After having backpacked to Braemar about 20 years ago, it was great to come back.
Kellerhof family (2), Bonn, Germany - September '08Wonderful vacation in Scotland - beautiful country, friendly people. Loved the Braemar area, the history and the hikes. We felt very fortunate to see the Braemar Gathering. The cottage was a terrific place to stay, very cozy and comfortable.
Flynn family (3), Grand Rapids, Michigan - September '08Yet again we had some lovely weather and an excellent time catching up with Ros and Dave (owners of the fantastic Taste!!) We all thought Broom Cottage a really excellent holiday home from home with lots of lovely touches. Toys much appreciated by the kids, and comfy sofas and cosy fires appreciated by the grown-ups.
Benedict and Peachell family (6), Oxford - August '08We've had a fantastic week, too many hills climbed to mention but the kids highlights were pony ride at Glen Tanar Equestrian Centre, 'Olympics' in the Gathering field, cycle rides and lochs & rivers to play in. Thank you for a lovely cottage to stay in, well equipped and comfortable - a great base to explore from.
Westwood family (4), Buckinghamshire - August '08We had a great holiday again in Broom Cottage. Very clean and comfortable. Purple hills beautiful this time of year for cycles and walks. Thanks for all your hospitality.
Kenny family (5), Edinburgh - August '08Another enjoyable stay, squirrels entertaining as usual, weather good.
Drummond family (3), Gairloch - July '08We've had a fantastic holiday. The cottage was clean, comfortable and bairn-orientated - probably the best holiday cottage we've stayed in. Kids toys made a difference.
Whyte family (4), Aberdeen - July '08A great week - lovely cottage!
Sutherland family (3), Dunfermline - June '08We had a great time; it went by way too fast. Beautiful cottage, amazing scenery, and wonderful people.
Holland family (2), Pensacola, Florida - June '08A fantastic cottage and garden, a great location and to top it off, super weather. A great time had by all, we will be coming again in a year or two.
Robinson party (7), Liverpool - May '08We've had a fantastic time here in Broom Cottage again! Had unbelievable sunshine throughout. We very much enjoyed Braemar, the hills, the cottage and the garden too. I'm sure we'll be back again.
Balder and Willis family (4), Somerset - May '08We were going to a wedding at Mar Lodge, and Broom Cottage was an excellent base for family and friends to pop in. It was lovely to stay in such a warm comfortable place, we will definetly be back. Very thoughtful of you with the little 'extras'.
Hewett party (7),Isle of Arran - April '08There's nothing better than getting away from everything and staying for the week at Broom Cottage - the best!
Craven family (2), Buckinghamshire - April '08I loved the train next door and the squirrel a.k.a 'nutty' came along and I got great pics, the ducks were wonderful. Snowboarding at Glenshee was fun but I was absolutely rubbish! You may get this lots but this is the best holiday I've ever had!
Broom Cottage is so wonderful and cosy, we would like to return in the snow! Best of all were those 2 ducks out the back door and the wee squirrel - what a treat!
Macleod family (4), Dollar - March '08The whole family had a fantastic holiday.....skiing in Glenshee, playing with the train next door, and swimming in Aberdeen......and the kids say "can they always stay in this cottage when we come to Scotland", which says it all!
Worthington family (5), Cheshire - February '08What a lovely home from home! Had a wonderful, peaceful break. Enjoyed seeing the wildlife.....bunnies, red squirrels and little white & black stoat!
Harris family (4), West Midlands - February '08Happy New Year! We all had a great time absorbing the surroundings and enjoying all that Braemar had to offer. We spent New Year's eve in the Fife Arms and continued the party back at the cottage until the early hours of the 2nd!!! Would love to come back and hopefully you can build an extension so we can bring more people!
Gordon Paul and mates (10), Aberdeen - December '07We had a fantastic week. The cottage was beautiful and we enjoyed sitting in front of the fire keeping warm. Ideal facilities for kids.
Sutherland family (4), Aberdeen - November '07Had a lovely few days, weather was great for time of year. Lots of cycling, walking and golf, then 'chilling' in the evening beside roaring fire! Kids enjoyed trip down memory lane playing with the toys!
Milne family (5), Aberdeen - October '07Fantastic location to explore Cairngorms.....many thanks for the warmth and comfort of your 'home from home' to come back to after a big day out. It was a lovely, lovely treat.
Young family (2), Livingstone - October '07Great cottage, wonderful area, and we were particularly pleased with all the kiddy stuff - it was much appreciated!
Balder & Willis family (4), Somerset - September '07Beautiful setting in lovely village - comfortable stay. Great to abandon car for a week and walk & cycle everywhere. Red squirrels regular visitors and pleasure to watch.
Gordon family (2), Dunfermline - August '07We thoroughly enjoyed staying here and would love to come back.
Steven family (7), Stockport - August '07Beautiful cottage with breathtaking views. Great neighbour - John - trainman who took the little ones for lots of train rides. Loved the huge 'spongy' lawn. If we are to visit this part of bonnie Scotland, we will without doubt stay at Broom Cottage again.
Payne family (8), London - August '07Wonderful holiday! Great cottage in beautiful setting. Hope to be back soon.
Kenny family (5), Edinburgh - August '07Great holiday, hope to be back this year or next !
Drummond & Sullivan families, Gairloch - July '07Lovely location and great garden - the kids have enjoyed it hugely. Very well equipped for a family holiday. Coal fire lovely on a chilly evening!! And when a bit warmer the BBQ was a great success!
Watson and Martin families, Edinburgh - July '07Thankyou so much for a fabulous location, quality homely cottage. We all enjoyed our stay enormously and dreaming of our next retreat to wonderful Braemar. This house is a gem and we will be recommending it for friends and family to visit for a truly relaxing holiday.
James family (4), Den Hague, Netherlands - July '07...the kids had a ball, as they had lots of room outside to run and play, and they also had a wonderful time playing with all the toys. My hubby did a few Munro's, whilst I had a lazy time enjoying the peace and quiet!
Litterick family (4), Aberdeenshire - May '07
Lovely house - warm, cosy, spacious, well-equipped and great setting. Great holiday!
Maria & David, Cheltenham - Feb '07Lovely cottge which provided a great home for our wedding weekend here in Braemar. Extra bonus to wake up to snow! Attention to detail much appreciated by all guests. Hope to return sometime soon!
McNutt party (5), Edinburgh & Florida - Feb '07