The Highlands attracts hundreds of visitors throughout the year. Aviemore, probably the most popular destination, attracts lots of holiday makers, from weekend out of towners to ramblers, skiers and sight seers. Finding accommodation in Aviemore which suits both your standards and your budget can be a challenge, especially at the peaks parts of the year.
1. Ask yourself what you expect from your stay in Aviemore? Do you want the freedom of coming and going when you please?
2. Weigh up the accommodation options – do you want to stay in a bed and breakfast? Are you looking for a guesthouse of a hotel? Do you want to move between premises or to create an accommodation base for your stay in Aviemore and the Highlands?
3. What is your budget? The average guest houses in Aviemore generally cost between £35 and £55 per person per night – hotels can cost much more during peak times. Self catering, even luxury standard self catering, is a more cost effective option for your stay in Aviemore.
4. If you’ve spent the day exploring the countryside or skiing, sometimes a night in can be the perfect solution. Self catering accommodation allows you to do this in comfort.
5. Alternatively, sometimes you want a night out, without the hassle of driving or trying to get a taxi. Find a place in easy walking distance in Aviemore.
6. Be spontaneous. Aviemore, the Cairngorms and the Highlands are full of exciting things to do. Whylock up your budget in accommodation at the expense of having a memorable holiday.
7. Holidaying with family? Self catering accommodation offers the comfort of a home from home and the creation of a base for older children to explore the surrounds and for younger children to feel secure.
8. Holidaying with friends? The accommodation needs to be flexible e.g can the double bedrooms be transformed into twins for non-couples? Is there enough room for the everyone to feel that they have their own space? Is the accommodation fitted out to a high enough standard that everyone will feel relaxed and comfortable?
9. Book in advance. The popularity of Aviemore is evidenced in the popularity of its accommodation. Sometimes it can be difficult to find accommodation in peak times so be sure to book in advance.
10. Check out the gallery of pictures, things to do in Aviemore and our availability to see if McAndrew House is the accommodation for your Aviemore stay.