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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on Spey
Netherfield
bed and breakfast is a real Highlands escape in Dulnain Bridge, near Aviemore
and Grantown on Spey in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.
This quality Scottish B&B offers accommodation in two spacious ensuite rooms, Cromdale and Cairngorm, both of which have stunning views of the mountain range and garden.
Come and enjoy this fresh, comfortable and relaxing environment complemented by a warm and friendly welcome from Jan and Grant MacLachlan.
Netherfield Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
Netherfield has two spacious first floor letting rooms - Cromdale and Cairngorm. Netherfield is a strictly a No Smoking home.
Cromdale
This extremely comfortable and airy room, with spectacular views towards
the Braes of Cromdale, can be used as a double or twin, or can accommodate
up to 4 persons. 1 King size bed & 2 Single beds Cromdale also has:
. Spacious en-suite with large shower
. Complimentary body/hair shampoo & hand soap
. Heated wall towel rail
. Electric shaver point
. TV with Freeview
. Hospitality tray
. Hair dryer
Cairngorm
As the name suggests, this room has views towards the magnificent Cairngorm
Mountains and can accommodate 2 persons, plus 1 if required. 1 Standard
Double bed & 1 Single bed (if required)Cairngorm also has:
. Spacious en-suite with large shower
. Complimentary body/hair shampoo & hand soap
. Heated wall towel rail
. Electric shaver point
. TV with Freeview
. Hospitality tray
. Hair dryer
A Guest’s sitting area is set between the two upstairs rooms, which lends itself to a very relaxing space from which to enjoy the views or indulge in a good book.
Other general facilities available:
. A baby travel cot which can be accommodated in either room
. A high chair is available upon request
. An inside drying room, downstairs at the rear of the house
. Outside secure storage for cycles, outdoor equipment etc
. Internet access via our WiFi system
Breakfast
Your choice of breakfast will be taken the evening before and served in
the guest's dining room between 8 and 9am. (An earlier time if previously
arranged). Foods are locally sourced where possible. Please give advance
notice of any special dietary requirements and we will do our best to
accommodate them.
Additional facilities include:
· Large, powerful showers
· Freeview TV in each bedroom
· Free WIFI access
· Relaxation area with information, books and games
· Use of garden/seating
· Guest's drying room
Area Attractions
Why not explore Speyside with it's ancient Caledonian pines, sparkling
lochs, lazily winding River Spey, sweeping moors and towering Cairngorm
Mountains. It's home to an abundance of speciality birds including Capercaillie,
Golden Eagle, Crested Tit, Scottish Crossbill, Ptarmigan, Slavonian Grebe
and many more.
You could see a Red or Roe Deer as well as those elusive mammals Pine Marten, Red Squirrel and Badger and a ride to the Moray Firth coastline can reveal real stars like Bottlenose Dolphins ... all this is right on our doorstep.
There's plenty to do with a wide variety of activities available for all ages and abilities:
Walking
Numerous local walks plus walks leaflets available from the Tourist Information
Centres in Grantown on Spey and Aviemore and from Rothiemurchus.
Biking
Excellent routes for all levels of expertise - easy tracks for those who
wish to enjoy the scenery to more advanced which will thrill even the
most proficient rider - guided bike trails and bike hire available locally
from Craggan Outdoors.
Wildlife Watching
April to August, visit the Ospreys at RSPB Loch Garten and see Pine Martens
and Badgers in the evening at Speyside Wildlife's exclusive hide near
Aviemore.
Fishing
With some of the best Salmon, Sea and Brown Trout fishing on the River
Spey, day rod licenses are available from Strathspey Estate and the fishing
shop in Grantown also sells licenses and offers tackle for sale or hire.
Loch fishing is available at Rothiemurchus and locally there's Craggan
Outdoors.
Water Sports
Available on nearby lochs where you can hire equipment and tuition is
available Loch Insh, Loch Morlich and also at Craggan Outdoors.
Pony Trekking
On Rothiemurchus where you'll trek through fantastic Highland scenery
or at the Stables in Carrbridge or at Craggan Outdoors.
Clay Shooting
Try this sport at Rothiemurchus where full instruction and equipment is
available. Also available locally at Craggan Outdoors.
Quad Trekking
Exciting and fun at Rothiemurchus or Craggan Outdoors.
Sleddog Trekking
The only Sleddog Museum of its kind in the UK, based in Glenmore Forest,
offering kennel tours and the chance to lead your own 12-dog team on a
trek through the woods.
Golf
With 6 courses within a 15-mile radius - it's a golfer's paradise.
Winter Sports
Cairngorm Mountain and the Lecht offer winter skiing and snowboarding.
Dry Slope Skiing
A good taster for the real thing, available at Glenmore Forest and Loch
Insh.
Or visit one of the many visitor attractions in the area:
Craggan Outdoors
Offers one of the widest ranges of outdoor activities in the area plus
there is a licensed Clubhouse Cafe for both those visitors doing activities
or just stopping in for a meal or a drink.
Landmark Forest Theme Park
Excitement for all ages in all weathers - fantastic watercoaster, exhibitions,
viewing tower, tree-top trail, climbing wall and more.
Rothiemurchus
Lots to see and do including Safaris on Foot, Land Rover Tours, a range
of outdoor activities - more info available from the Centre at Inverdruie.
Speyside Heather Garden & Visitor Centre
An award winning Visitor Centre with over 300 varieties of heather, famous
Clootie Dumpling Restaurant, Art Gallery, Wildlife Watching Area, Heather
Exhibition and much more.
Highland Wildlife Park
Discover Scotland's wildlife from Eagles to Wolves and from past to present.
Highland Folk Museum
Enter the world of the Highlander at it's Kingussie and Newtonmore sites.
Strathspey Steam Railway
A fascinating insight into the age of steam with 10-mile steam trips through
'Monarch of the Glen' country.
The Whisky Trail
Strathspey is famous for its distilleries so why not visit several during
your stay.
Cairngorm Mountain Railway
Britain's highest and fastest mountain railway taking you to the Ptarmigan
restaurant at the top with panoramic views, exhibition, shop and access
to winter sports.
Castles
Many to see including Cawdor, Ballindalloch and Brodie - ask Jan and Grant
to tell you more.
Eating out:
There are 2 restaurants within a 5-minute walk of Netherfield, both of
which require a telephone call to reserve a table before visiting. Further
afield You will find several good restaurants just a few miles away in
Grantown on Spey and Aviemore.
You can be as energetic as you want or just unwind .........the choice is yours.
DIRECTIONS
Travelling from the South:
Take the A9 north from Perth to Inverness. Turn off the A9 onto the A95
signpost to Carrbridge (North of Aviemore). Follow Grantown-on-Spey signs
and after 9.5 miles turn left at the sign for Dulnain Bridge , at The
Riverside Restaurant (before the bridge), turn left signposted Skye of
Curr. Netherfield is 500 yds on the right, just past the hotel.
Travelling from the North:
Take the A9 south from Inverness towards Perth. Turn off left at the A938
signpost to Carrbridge At the Carrbridge Hotel take left fork signposted
to Grantown-on-Spey; after approx 6 miles you enter Dulnain Bridge, turn
right over the bridge and right again signposted Skye of Curr. Netherfield
is 500 yds on the right, just past the hotel.
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