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Ballinluig Croft

Grantown on Spey, The Highlands
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Hot tub
Internet access
Working farm
Luxury
Parking on site / nearby
Log Cabin / Lodge
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Perfect rural retreat with breath-taking views over the open countryside, take in the stars while relaxing in the private in the hot tub
  • Spacious enclosed garden to enjoy dining alfresco with family and friends
  • Ideal base for walking, cycling, kayaking, hill walkers and nature lovers
Property code: CA027

Nestled at the northern tip of the Cairngorm National Park, just outside Grantown-on-Spey, this stunning property is perfectly positioned for access to the best of Speyside's attractions. Home to a wealth of outdoor activities, Craggan Outdoors at Aviemore (14 miles) has something for everyone from archery to abseiling. If you are prepared to get wet, and feeling more adventurous, try your hand at gorge walking or white-water rafting. For those less inclined towards outdoor activities, head north to beautiful Cawdor Castle and Gardens (23 miles) or pack a picnic and spend a day at the seaside at Nairn (23 miles). For a day out, Inverness (34 miles) is within an hour's drive. For whisky lovers, a visit to one of the many Speyside distilleries is a must – choose from The Glenlivet (19 miles), Tomintoul (16 miles) or a host of others scattered along the River Spey.

 

As you enter this delightful stone and timber-built property via the bright porch, you come into the fabulously spacious open-plan kitchen/dining/living area – with its high ceiling and warm wooden floors it is the perfect space for socialising and getting together for a meal. The immaculate kitchen is superbly equipped for creating some culinary masterpieces while you chat over a bottle of wine. After eating, relax on the large corner sofa to enjoy the superb views outside through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The property blends contemporary comfort and traditional style, with the addition of some quirky pieces of vintage furniture. There's also a nod to Scottish tradition with the tartan fabrics in the cosy snug, which is separated from the kitchen area by folding doors so the living area can be extended if required. If not, enjoy cosying up with a book by the wood burner in this welcoming little room. Also downstairs you will find two of the four bedrooms – one double and one king-size, which has an en-suite shower room. There is also a shower room with WC and hand basin. Heading upstairs to the first floor you will find two more bedrooms – a king-size room and a twin room, both with charming sloping ceilings. There is also a smart family shower room.

 

Outside, the enclosed garden offers a large stretch of lawn on all sides of the property, with plenty of garden seating and the additional luxury of a hot tub.

  • 4 bedrooms -  2 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 shower room with WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric double oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, tumble dryer, washing machine
  • Travel cot available on request
  • Wood burner with starter pack of logs provided
  • Central heating
  • TV, DVD
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture and hot tub
  • Ample private parking on driveway
  • 2 dogs welcome - dogs must be kept under control at all times due to working farm location
  • Reduced headspace in first floor bedroom
  • There is the option of sleeping an additional 3 people on two sofa beds which can be used with prior arrangement
  • Pub and local shops 2.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Catherine Stewart

This property is personally managed by Catherine.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Robert 28th September 2024

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Reviewed by John 17th August 2024

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Amazing well equipped property. Great location for exploring the area with Grantown-On-Spey just a few miles away

Reviewed by Anne 20th July 2024

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Lovely house, very comfortable, spectacular views. Hope to return. Thank you Heather!!

Reviewed by Alison 29th June 2024

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The house was beautiful and very well equipped. It had lots of space which is ideal for a family get together and a lovely garden and view. The location was ideal for access to walks, golf, cycling and general exploring. The owner was very helpful too.

Reviewed by Louise 15th June 2024

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Another wonderful holiday in this perfect house. Fantastic situation, with lots of wildlife all around. Well stocked in terms of basics and equipment and immaculately clean.

Reviewed by Christine 1st June 2024

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Reviewed by Stephen 25th May 2024

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This is a perfect cottage in a stunning location. The cottage was spotless throughout, with all furniture and fittings of the highest standard, and is a credit to the owners. The superb welcome hamper was also highly appreciated. The location is perfect for relaxation, as the only noise is from the surrounding wildlife and farm animals, and it is cRead moreompletely secluded. It was difficult to leave, but we had a fantastic week and will certainly consider a return in future. Hide

Reviewed by Andreas 18th May 2024

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This croft has everything you could want in a self catering house and more. Heather has furnished this house very lovingly but also very functionally, the terrace and the hot tub are awesome. We remember our week at Ballinluig Croft with great joy and would like to come back again

Reviewed by Josh 27th April 2024

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Great home to stay in, very clean and had everything we needed, location was great with great views and local amenities only a few minutes drive away. Would highly recommend visiting.

Reviewed by EMILY 6th April 2024

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A lovely holiday house with a well equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms and a hot tub with a view. Nice touches like a welcome hamper and fresh flowers! Our kids loved having to opportunity to meet some new born baby lambs. Thank you Heather!

Reviewed by George 30th March 2024

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Excellent Host, helpful, friendly and welcoming.

Reviewed by Sandy 10th February 2024

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This is a super holiday cottage and our family had a brilliant time there. Everything we could possibly have needed was supplied and the hot tub was excellent - the view over to the hills was great and we loved to sit in the tub at night, watching the stars and satellites. The house was warm and cosy and the well stocked welcome basket was brillianRead moret. I would recommend this holiday home to anyone Hide

Reviewed by Lynda 17th November 2023

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This is a stunning cottage in a stunning location. Was great for our family catchup weekend. Heather has thought of everything. We loved our stay

Reviewed by Kay 21st October 2023

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Absolutely loved this holiday home which was perfect for our needs - gorgeous house, stunning views, extremely well stocked (even down to poo bags for dogs!), just fabulous - will definitely be back!

Reviewed by Neil 7th October 2023

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Reviewed by Heather 23rd September 2023

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We would recommend the house to everyone. It would be perfect for couples as well as a young family and grandparents.

Reviewed by Helen 9th September 2023

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This is the most well equipped and comfortable place we have ever stayed in Scotland so far. The Croft is well designed to a high specification. All our guests were impressed and have enjoyed their time with us there. Thank you Heather! We will be back at some point!

Reviewed by Louise 2nd September 2023

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Another fantastic stay at this beautiful property. The weather was really hot, but we still managed to see lots of wildlife both around the croft and further afield.

Reviewed by June 13th May 2023

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Lovely spacious house. Able to spread ourselves about and enjoy the stunning views across to Beinn-An-Fhudair and enjoy a lovely walk to the solitary tree on the hill top! Great to watch, listen, and feed the birds in the garden and the blackheaded gulls in the wee lochan. Very special watching all the comings and goings of the farm, seeing all theRead more baby lambs, and chatting to and meeting owner Heather - such a lovely caring person. Hot tub and lovely warm bathrooms downstairs were a joy to use. Hide

Reviewed by Emma 5th May 2023

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We had a really enjoyable time here, everything was presented so well and the property was lovely. Situated with gorgeous views and close to good outdoor pursuits nearby. This holiday cottage has everything you could think of! Would thoroughly recommend!

Reviewed by Jane 1st April 2023

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A wonderful, well equipped place with outstanding views. Although on a working farm no noise or disturbances. Great catering facilities for those wishing to dine in. Fabulously clean and the log burner and hot tub were added bonuses on the cooler nights. Will definitely revisit sometime.

Reviewed by Nicola 28th January 2023

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Incredible place, gorgeous property in a super location. Glad we found this little gem, well be booking again

Reviewed by Carol 29th December 2022

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Awesome fabulous a beautiful location in a perfect setting for all activities. Heather made us feel so welcome We visited the wildlife safari park. Snow boarded and went skiing in the Cairngorms Fed the reindeers at the Reindeer Centre

Reviewed by Jamie 22nd December 2022

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Lovely host, wonderful house in a stunning location. BOOK IT, YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!

Reviewed by Carol 29th October 2022

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Reviewed by Joanne 15th October 2022

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Fabulous cottage, wonderful internal layout making it a very sociable family space. Extremely well resourced with kitchen appliances. Very warm! Location beautiful, but may be a bit too long from the centre of Aviemore for smaller children who don't like to travel.

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