Central Highlands Cottages

Aberchalder Lodge

A traditional highland shooting lodge set in its own spacious gardens with outstanding scenery all around. Set upon a slight hill it commands the glen in every direction.
Aberchalder is a beautiful 20,000 acre estate in the middle of the western highlands encompassing Loch Oich, the River Oich and the Caledonian canal. It boasts spectacular views across the Great Glen, with Loch Ness only 4 miles to the North and Ben Nevis 20 miles south.

The magical Isle of Skye is only just over an hour's drive away. Fort William and Inverness are also accessible thus placing Aberchalder in the middle of everything! An ideal central location to base yourself for the perfect highland holiday. There are facilities in the locality for activities such as fly fishing, bird watching, painting and pony-riding.

Apart from the beauty of the surroundings, the historical importance of the Great Glen and the peace and tranquility that are part of the Western Highlands, Aberchalder offers charming self-catering accommodation in the form of a Drovers cottage, a fine sporting lodge and a flat.

Only weekly bookings accepted Christmas & New Year.

Barn Cottage

3 Cottages + 1 Apartment - Thoughtfully renovated cottages in quiet, picturesque surroundings, on outskirts of Newtonmore in 'Monarch of the Glen' country. From the door explore (by foot or bike) the hills and moor to the north, east and west. Stunning views across the valley of the Speyn beckon you to the hills to the south.

Our traditional Highland village has shops, pubs, restaurants, museums, way-marked trails, golf course, tennis, bowling fishing, pony trekking and Waltzing Waters. Our area is central for touring and has many tourist attractions, including Landmark-Highland Heritage and Adventure Centre; The Highland Wildlife Park; the Castle and Whisky Trails and famous Loch Ness. In winter visitors can access three ski areas and many winter climbs.

Christmas/New Year 2005 - weekly bookings only please

Flat 3, Craigview

Boat of Garten is a quiet village in the new Cairngorm National Park, 6 miles from Aviemore and 10 miutes from Grantown. Near Craigview is the village Hall, also the Post Office/General store with foreign newspapers and currency exchange. The Boat Hotel (100 yards) does bar and gourmet meals.

The Strathspey Steam railway offers trips to Aviemore and Broomhill. The nearby Golf and tennis club welcomes visitors. Fishing for salmon, trout and sea trout is available on the River Spey (permits from Allan's store) There are many woodland walks while at Loch Garten is famous Osprey nest on the RSPB reserve. The new Funicular railway to the visitor centre and restaurant high on Cairngorm Mountain is open all year.

Both Aviemore and Grantown have full shopping facilities including Tesco in Aviemore which is open 8 to 8 on saturdays and 9 to 5 on sundays.

Heath Cottage

Heath Cottage is a delightful 3 Star cottage in the village of Boat of Garten. The cottage is situated in a quiet yet central location within the village with large secluded gardens backing on to extensive pine woods. It has been built and furnished to high standards and is extremely cosy and comfortable.

Boat of Garten itself is home to the country's most famous Ospreys, the memorable 'Boat' golf course, the Spey Valley Steam Railway, and of course fishing in the river Spey. Within half an hour drive, you can explore glens, scenic Lochs Insh, Morlich, and Garten and the renowned 'whisky trail'.

Guests will find they come back time and again.

Loft Cottage

Stable Cottage

The Steading

"Ballieward Steading" is near Grantown on Spey, in the Scottish Highlands. Our self-catering property is in an ideal setting to enjoy the stunning scenery, countryside, wildlife & heather of Scotland. Use the opportunity to discover your Scottish Heritage in The Highlands.

Enjoy the activities the area has to offer strenuous or otherwise; try cycling, hiking and sking .

Set above Castle Grant and 1.5 miles from Grantown, this traditional stone-built cottage converted from a croft steading, is adjacent to the owners home.

Surrounded by fields (full of nesting birds in Springtime) and woodland the lounge commands a marvelous outlook towards the Cromdale Hills.

Tigh Mo Mhiann

Much original charm: timber-lined walls, halter stone outside (originally it was a blacksmith's cottage). Garden with lawn, trees and plenty of parking space.

The cottage is situated near the edge of the small village of Roybridge. It is in a quiet location but within a short walk of the village facilities including a store/post office and two bars. Woodland walks and the River Spean are just a two minute walk away.

The bedrooms are upstairs and reached by a steep and narrow staircase. For this reason, the bedrooms are unsuitable for the infirm. There is a stairgate at the top. There are sofa-beds in the sitting room. The headroom is low in places!