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
A lovely large Victorian house set in 1/2 an acre with on-site
parking, overlooking woods yet within easy walking distance of Grantown
centre.
An Cala House Accommodations
Doubles are kingsize, including magnificent mahogany 4 poster bed from Castle Grant; all rooms en suite. All rooms are ensuite. We aim to make you feel welcome, relaxed and comfortable.
Accommodation comprises of 4 Bedrooms: 1 Castle Grant king size 4 Poster double with a shower en suite, 1 king size double with a shower en suite, 1 twin/ super king double with shower en suite and 1 twin/super king double with large bathroom en suite with a shower over the bath. Please note 2 steps lead to the bathroom from the bedroom- only mentioned in case of any mobility problems.
Facilities
· Wireless internet access - free linkage
· Tea/coffee making trays, fresh milk available
· Television with Freeview channels
· Iron and ironing board available
· Hairdryer and radio alarm in every room
· Guest lounge on ground floor with wood burner for cooler days
· Shoe cleaning kit available
· Laundry facilities available on site
· Car parking on site
· Garage parking available for bikes
· Guests are welcome to relax in the garden.
Please note that we've gone for quality and size of beds, bed linen, furnishings, comfort, etc with everything you may need in your room or available for you but have chosen not to have mini disposable accessories that just add to the waste mountain.
Breakfast: Eggs are free range and bought locally so
we know their source. Yummy!
Breakfast is served from 8 - 9.00am; earlier breakfasts also catered for
on request.
Dinners: Grantown has quite a few restaurants and hotels to eat out at to suit different tastes and pockets. Dinners in house are by prior arrangement only please and for 4 or more persons. Packed lunches available - please remember to bring your flasks although flasks are provided if you are returning that day.
Grantown is an ideal base for walking, skiing, mountaineering, canoeing, cycling. The air is beautifully fresh so any sort of outdoor activity would invigorate you. Our guests would also have access (2 at a time) to our local Sports Centre/swimming pool at no extra charge.
Pet Policy
· No Pets Allowed
Smoking Policy
· No Smoking Permitted
Languages Spoken
· French Speaking
Credit Cards
· Delta Card
· Maestro Card
· Switch/Maestro Card
· Visa-Debit
Grantown
Grantown on Spey, the capital of Strathspey in the Highlands of Scotland,
is a small town with a population of approximately 2,700. It is made up
of a very interesting mixture of houses from large impressive Victorian
stone mansions to quaint dwellings, laid out in a planning style individual
to Grantown.
'Britain's largest National Park is a living, working landscape with wild land at its heart. The mountains that have shaped the people, culture, natural heritage, scenery and character of the area dominate the national Park and give it its name.
The National Park has unique and incredibly important wildlife. The high mountains, ancient forests, fields and moorlands are each outstanding. All together in one place they make the Cairngorms very special indeed.
A fine example of an 18th century planned town is the original 'capital' of Strathspey. Key activities revolve around the River Spey and the ancient Caledonian forest notably wildlife watching, fishing and walking, while the history of the town and its people are brought to life at Grantown Museum.'
Activities
Walks whether in town or the stunning countryside are always rewarding.
The surrounding forests with glorious views of the Spey and Spey walks
are to be recommended. Grantown is an ideal base for mountaineering, hill
walking, canoeing and mountain biking.
We are highly qualified Outdoor Pursuits Instructors (MIC; BCU - Level 5 Kayak & Level 3 Canoe; Trail Cycle Leader; BASI 3 Skiing) and if you require guiding please ask for daily or half day rates for climbing, hill walking, canoeing, etc.
The town boasts excellent golf and tennis clubs who welcome visitor access on a daily fee basis. The Cairngorm and Lecht ski slopes are 20 miles from here.
Grantown is a very good location for the Malt Whisky Trail; the nearby Strathspey Steam Railway - usually open from March to October.
Castles within driving distance include Ballindalloch, Brodie and Cawdor and Balmoral; or Dunrobin castle for a day trip up North; the barracks at Fort George with it's museum.
Visiting the RSPB reserves at Loch Garten and Insh Marshes - local bird varieties include osprey, capercaillie, crossbill, crested tit, ptarmigan, dotterel, heron; Golden eagles at Strathdearn nearby.
Wildlife in the surrounding forests include red squirrel, roe deer and badgers with reindeer and red deer in the Cairngorms - if you stay over Christmas you can see reindeer draw Santa's sledge up the main street on 23rd Dec and they start immediately in front of our house, along with a traditional piped band.
DIRECTIONS
By train: to Aviemore main line station (14 miles from here)
and then a taxi or bus from there. (Bus service is infrequent.)
By air: fly to Inverness airport (35 miles from here, a 45-50 minute drive) and it would be a good idea to hire a car there for your travels in the Highlands. Fly BMI, Easy Jet and Ryan Air fly in to Inverness.
By car: as you approach Grantown on the A95 from Aviemore turn left at the roundabout on the B9102 to Grantown and then the first turning left again, immediately after the 30 mph sign, and An Cala faces you. An Cala is the first Guest House from the Aviemore approach. A warm welcome awaits you.
By coach: There are frequent services from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Aviemore from where you would need a taxi; or connecting local buses which are infrequent.
Email An Cala House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
