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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Enjoy a friendly and personal service in a warm and relaxed atmosphere
at Kinross House. Winner of "Six of the best Guest Houses/B&Bs
in the UK by Which? – The Good Bed & Breakfast Guide.
Kinross House is situated within the beautiful Cairngorms National Park,
and is a perfect base for touring the Scottish Highlands including the
Malt Whisky Trail, the Strathspey Steam Railway or the Cairngorm Mountain
Experience and Ski Resort at Aviemore.
An attractive Victorian Villa with period features situated in the beautiful
wooded south side, and on possibly the quietest street in Grantown. Kinross
House is within easy walking distance to woodland walks, River Spey, local
shops and restaurants etc.
Guests will enjoy a friendly and personal service in a warm and relaxed
atmosphere.
Dining
A hearty Highland breakfast is guaranteed to fuel the most energetic traveller,
from fresh fruit, wholesome cereals, porridge, breads and croissants,
smoked salmon scrambled eggs, kippers or a full Scottish cooked breakfast
with plenty of freshly brewed tea or coffee, Kinross House has something
to offer everyone at breakfast time.
Vegetarian and special diets catered for plus packed lunches and snack menu available. We also have a fine selection of Speyside and other Scottish Malts, fine wines and local beers.
Free use of mountain bikes plus secure cycle, fishing, ski and golf club storage. Laundry and drying services available. International telephones and free Wi-Fi throughout the house, with private use of a designated guest PC or laptop if required.
We have one ground floor room available for less able guests. No smoking throughout. Numerous visitor attractions listed and day trip itineraries available, plus walking and cycling route maps for the entire area.
Services
· Drying Facilities
· Internet Access
· Laundry Service Available
· WiFi
Recreation
· Garden
Additional Facilities
· Central Heating Throughout Property
· DVD Player Available
· Hair Dryer In Room
· Iron Available
· Lounge
· Open Hearth Fire
· Parking
· TV In Room
· Telephone in room
· Z Bed available on request
Children and Infants
· Restrictions Apply
Pet Policy
· No Pets Allowed
Smoking Policy
· No Smoking Permitted
Activities and Attractions
Few areas in Scotland provide the year round tourist attractions and sporting
opportunities that can be found in Grantown-on-Spey, the Spey Valley and
Cairngorm area. Most of the attractions mentioned below are in the immediate
area of Grantown-on-Spey but don't forget that we are perfectly situated
to visit the Moray Coast, The Black Isle and Royal Deeside.
Grantown-on-Spey has a golf club, heritage centre, swimming pool, tennis courts ( 8 clay courts of the Grantown-on-Spey Lawn Tennis Club that are open to visitors ), curling rinks, and a fine selection of shops for both the tourist and sports person alike. There is also the award winning Craggan Mill Restaurant, Craft shop and Art Gallery.
The extensive woods behind Kinross House were once part of the Old Caledonian Pine Woods. Sadly these beautiful natural woodlands are a fraction of their original size as they covered most of the Highlands several hundred years ago.
Within these woods, however, you can still find a variety of pines, as well as indigenous juniper, willow, rowan and also aspen, hazel, birch, alder and gean. This rich variety of plant life accommodates an equally wide variety of birds and animals.
Just outside Grantown is Nethybridge Pottery, where Rob Lawson throws his highland stoneware. Well worth a visit for everything from souvenirs to a full dinner service.
The Strathspey Steam Railway operates from the beginning of April to the end of October and also in December and January. It will soon be running from Aviemore to Grantown-on-Spey.
Luncheon, a full bar service and Morning Coffee or Afternoon Tea with pancakes, honey and cakes is available in summer, while in winter there are "Mince Pie Specials" and "The Hogmanay Special" which straddles midnight and therefore is the very first train to run in the new year.
There is also an "Enthusiast Day" where Steam, Diesel and Diesel Multiple-Unit trains run for the standard fare and the "Saturday Service by Diesel Railcar" where you can sit behind the driver and see the track ahead.
The River Spey has a reputation for superb salmon, sea and brown trout fishing but also boasts an excellent Smokehouse, found on the outskirts of Grantown-on-Spey. Here visitors can not only watch and learn the traditional methods of curing and smoking fish but also purchase some.
The award winning Speyside Heather Centre is only a few miles from Grantown-on-Spey. 300 varieties of heather can be seen growing in the Garden Information Trail, the Heather Garden or in the Plant Sales section.
There is also Scotland's only Heather Heritage Visitors Centre where translations are available together with a craft shop, designer knitwear boutique, produce shop, and don't forget the Clootie Dumpling Restaurant or to take a bottle or two of heather wine away with you. The centre is open all year.
Musically there is the Strathspey in May festival, which is held in Grantown and Speyfest which is held in Fochabers. Both are Celtic and folk music festivals.
The first Sunday in September sees the Grantown Triathlon and Motor Mania day being held. The triathlon is a mini Tri in which you can enter individually or as a team of 3. The Motor Mania day is a vintage car and motorbike parade and display with lots of stalls, games etc for all the family in the town square.
Speyside Wildlife Tour Guides
Northshots is home to Scottish-based nature photographer Peter Cairns,
offering top-notch wildlife and conservation imagery as well as photo
tours and workshops, from their base in the Cairngorms National Park.
Golfing
Kinross House can arrange for you to play one round on each of the seven
following courses:
. Abernethy Golf Club
. Boat of Garten Golf Club
. Carrbridge Golf Club
. Craggan Golf Club
. Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club
. Kingussie Golf Club
. Newtonmore Golf Club
Skiing and Snow Boarding at The Lecht & Aviemore
Kinross House is perfectly situated for skiers and Snowboarders that are
spending their time at either the Lecht Ski Centre or the Cairngorms Mountain
Resort at Aviemore. Located midway and only 20-30 minutes away from either
resort, Kinross House ensures you have the best chance of finding decent
conditions at the beginning and end of each season.
We can also provide up to the minute snow and ski information from both resorts, so that you can decide which offers the best conditions for that day. As well as the Funicular Railway, the Cairngorm Mountain has a two-stage chair lift which takes you from the car park to an altitude of 3,600ft, the highest viewing point in the United Kingdom where you will get a panoramic view of the Scottish Highlands that includes Strathspey, Loch Morlich, Rothiemurchus Forest, Aviemore and in the distance Ben Nevis.
Sometimes it is even possible to see the spectacular Cullins on the Isle of Skye. The Lecht resort is easily accessible from the road, with the car park and ski lodge situated conveniently at the bottom of the slopes, making it ideal for easy and quick access.
The cross country and downhill skiing season is prolonged in the astern Cairngorm and Lecht Mountain areas due to the generally drier weather conditions. A secure ski store together with drying and laundry facilities are provided at Kinross House, along with a welcoming log fire on your return.
Cycling & Mountain Biking
Use Kinross House as a central base to explore the hundreds of miles of
off road tracks in this stunning part of the Scottish Highlands. Kinross
House has several bikes to use free of charge by residents and also provides
a secure garage for any number of bikes. Individual packed lunches, flasks
etc. can also be ordered for a small charge. Maps and compasses can also
be borrowed from us.
Hiking and Walking
Gentle strolls through the Pine forest are available from the doorstep
of Kinross House as well as numerous woodland and moor land walks though
the Glenlivet, Rothiemurchus and Revack Estates. For the more ambitious
walkers there is the 70 mile long Speyside Way which stretches from Aviemore
through Grantown-on-Spey to the Moray Coast.
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