Grantown-on-Spey is a small town on the edge of the spectacular Cairngorms National Park and a good base for exploring Strathspey. Lying half way between the Cairngorm and Lecht Ski areas, the town of Grantown on Spey boasts attractions that range from a superb 18-hole golf course to the new Grantown Heritage Museum and the delightful Revack Estate with attractive gardens, an orchid house, nature trails and an adventure playground - great for a family day out.
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Other places to stay in Grantown
on Spey
An ideal apartment for a holiday in the Cairngorms National Park,
the Highlands of Scotland.
A first floor 3 bedroom self-catering accommodation apartment in the Scottish Highlands, originally built of local granite in 1900 and completely renovated in 2006.
Located in the town of Grantown on Spey in the Scottish Highlands it is entirely self contained and is accessed via an entry phone system.
The holiday apartment is conveniently located and is within easy walking distance to the Grantown golf course, woodlands, shops, bars and restaurants. The self-catering apartment is available for rentals on a weekly basis for a vacation, holiday and short breaks.
Apartment 3 Waterford Accommodation
The holiday apartment itself is spacious, comfortably furnished and well equipped with superb views overlooking The Square to the front and the Cromdale Hills to the rear.
This is a well equipped first floor self catering, holiday apartment located in the tree lined square of Grantown on Spey. The self-catering accommodation comprises 2 double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower-room), 1 twin bedroom, bathroom, large kitchen/dining room and lounge.
The lounge, twin bedroom and master double bedroom overlook The Square and hills beyond and the kitchen bathroom and second double bedroom have views to the Cromdale Hills. The apartment hot water and heating is supplied by electric heating and it is double glazed throughout.
Master Bedroom: This room contains a double bed (210x140cm), bedside tables and lights, chest of drawers, double built in wardrobe and an ensuite shower-room, toilet, heated towel rail and wash basin.
Bedroom 2: This room contains a double bed (210x140cm), bedside tables
and lights and triple built in wardrobe.
Bedroom 3: This room contains 2 single beds (each 200x90cm), bedside tables
and lights, chest of drawers and double built in wardrobe.
The lounge is comfortably equipped with 2 two-seater leather sofas and two leather chairs, coffee table, standard lights, 28inch colour TV and DVD player.
The Dining area consists of an extendable dining table that seats 6 (unextended). The kitchen area has numerous storage cupboards, oven, hob, extractor, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, kettle, toaster, cutlery, cooking utensils and all the usual kitchen cooking equipment.
The spacious bathroom contains, bath with shower screen and electric shower, toilet, heated towel rail and wash basin.
There is a lockable storage shed at the back of the apartment that is ideal for storing bicycles, golf clubs or skiing equipment.
Activities and Attractions
The self catering, holiday apartment for vacation lets is within easy
reach of all the activities shown below.
Grantown on Spey is within the Cairngorms National Park and is a great base for all local activities such as skiing, golfing, fishing, hill walking, mountain biking, white water rafting, canoeing and bird watching.
The holiday apartment is a good base being located in the centre of this quiet town within walking distance of numerous cafes, bars and restaurants offering a wide range of meals, drinks and snacks to suit all tastes and pockets.
Skiing - Snowboarding
Grantown is equidistant from two Ski Resorts, the Lecht and the Cairngorms.
It takes approximately 20 minutes to reach either by car.The Lecht has
14 tows with runs ranging from easy to difficult and a snowboard park.
The facility is also open in the summer. Cairngorm has 16 tows/lifts including
a funicular that also runs in the summer months. The runs range from easy
to very difficult.
White Water Rafting
Ace Adventures are located in Grantown on Spey and offer a variety of
water related adventures, from white water rafting to the more tranquil
river safaris.
Golf
There are 16 golf courses within 40minutes drive of Grantown on Spey,
the nearest ones are listed here. Grantown on Spey: The clubhouse is a
short walk from the apartment, the course measures 5710 yards, with a
par of 70 and Standard Scratch Score of 68.
Though not long, it presents a fair challenge for every calibre of golfer. It is naturally split into three distinct sections - Holes 1 to 6 are played over flat parkland, holes 7 to 12 through moderately hilly woodland, whilst holes 13 to 18 reverts to undulating parkland.
Craggan Mill: 2 miles from the apartment. Craggan is now an 18 hole course of 2406 medal yards. Designed by Bill Mitchell of the PGA the first nine holes were opened in 1995 and the extension was opened in 2000. And many more...
Fishing
The River Spey is the home of speycasting and one of Scotland's big four
salmon rivers. It has the third largest drainage area after the Tay and
Tweed and is the second longest after the Tay. However, its major attraction
is it's size and the strength of its stream - in the middle and lower
river it falls on average 12 feet per mile - the greatest of any British
river.
Mountain Biking
There are many forest and hill tracks where mountain bikes can be used
in the area. They can be hired locally from: Bike Hire Scotland3, Rhuarden
Court, Grantown-on-Spey. Ron Walker of Talisman Activities based in Carrbridge
will give you expert instruction in all these mountaineering skills, arrange
mountain bike tours and take you on guided walks or survival expeditions.
Walking
The local Anagach woods are a short walk from the apartment and from the
notice board at the entrance to the woods there are walks of varying distances
up to 6km. The Speyside Way links the sea at Buckpool with the Cairngorms
at Aviemore and at Tomintoul.
The main path between Buckpool and Aviemore is 65 miles long and tends to follow the course of the River Spey. There are also two spurs off the main path, of 15 miles to Tomintoul and of 4 miles to Dufftown. The Speyside Way passes within 400m of the apartment. For the hill walkers there are many walks in the Cromdale Hills or the Cairngorms.
Wildlife
There is a wide variety of wildlife and bird life here and the area in
and around Boat of Garten is renowned for bird watching opportunities.
Whisky Trail
All the way along the Spey, distilleries are located, these form part
of the whisky trail. The Glenlivet near Tomintoul, The Glenfiddich
at Duftown, The Dalwhinnie, StrathIsla, Cardhu Malt, Glenfarchas and the
numerous other Speyside distilleries are all within close distance from
Ardenbeg.
Grantown Museum
Grantown Museum tells the story of the town’s beginnings and is
a source of great pride to the people of Grantown.
The square in Grantown acts as the centre for many events such as motor rallies, classic car events and the celebrated New Year party with Highland dancing and fireworks.
This is a great location for a self-catering holiday in the Cairngorm National Park having the advantages of being within easy walking distance of amenities and centrally situated for touring.
Why not bring your dogs, it is a great place for walks. All in all this is great self-catering accommodation in a good location for touring the Scottish Highlands, relaxing, golfing, walking and enjoying your vacation or holiday home.
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
From the Tourist Information Centre turn right after leaving walk 200
metres to The Square, the apartment is on the left of the Grant Arms Hotel.
By Rail:
From Aviemore railway station follow A95 north to Grantown (12 miles).
By Air:
From Inverness follow A9 south. Take Carrbridge/Grantown exit (A938).
By Ferry:
From Rosyth Ferry take the M90 to Perth and then the A9 to Inverness.
Take Carrbridge/Grantown exit (A938).
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