Highland Tranquility next to the River Spey in the Heart of Malt Whisky Country

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Cragganmore, SCT

Cragganmore Distillery9 min walk
Ballindalloch Castle5 min drive
Glenfarclas Distillery6 min drive
Inverness (INV)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Double Room

1 Double Bed

Family/Master Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Sleeps 8. Cragganmore Lodge has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large open plan sitting/dining/kitchen area that copes with 8 people in comfort. Ideal as a base for walking, fishing, touring or simply relaxing in a very peaceful location on the banks of the River Spey along the road that leads to Cragganmore Distillery. There are many walks right from the Lodge (The Speyside Way passes within 100m) and within an hours drive there are numerous attractions such as the Cairngorm National Park, the Highland Capital Inverness, miles of the Morayshire Coast, and Whisky Distilleries too numerous to mention. There is a petrol station/shop within 2 miles.

Covid-19 : Although all restrictions have now been lifted, we have retained much of the enhanced cleaning protocol that we introduced in response to guidance from the Scottish Government. We would be happy to discuss what we do in more detail.

NOTE: Cragganmore Lodge's EPC rating is Band D (the average EPC rating in Scotland is D).

Property manager

Howard Perkins

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The outside area is not fenced.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

See main description for house rules for pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The use of e-cigarettes is not allowed either.

Dogs must stay within the main living area and not go through to the bedrooms.

Dogs must not be allowed on the furniture.

Dogs must not be left in the Lodge on their own.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Property Registration Number MO-00152-F

About the area

Ballindalloch

Located in Ballindalloch, this chalet is in a rural area and on a river. Grantown Museum and Tomintoul Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Aberlour Distillery and Balvenie Distillery.

Cragganmore, SCT

What's nearby

Cragganmore Distillery - 9 min walk
Ballindalloch Castle - 5 min drive
Glenfarclas Distillery - 6 min drive
Glenlivet Distillery - 8 min drive
Macallan Distillery - 19 min drive

Getting around

Keith and Dufftown Railway - 22 min drive
Inverness (INV) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

The Croft Inn - 10 min drive
Red Roof Coffee - 13 min drive
Knockando Woolmill - 13 min drive
Diageo - 14 min drive
The Old Fire Station Tea Room - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Highland Tranquility next to the River Spey in the Heart of Malt Whisky Country pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

24 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Excellent stay

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen K.

22 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Green, quiet and very relaxing

We loved the stay at Cragganmore Lodge. It's close to the speyside way with wonderful nature. The house was more than suitable for our family. To explore the surrounding nature it's a perfect starting point.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana E.

28 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice accommodation to explore Speyside

The lodge is very spacious and well furnished. Everything is available that you need as a self-caterer. The location is well suited as a starting point for exploring Speyside. We felt very comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fraser K.

2 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week in June

Booking and accommodation as it should be (Carlsberg would struggle to do better!). Great location - accommodation exceeded expectations (spacious & fully equipped), a lovely place to spend a week. Mention goes out to The Mash Tun, in Aberlour (recently refurbished) - so good we returned twice in the week to eat! Heads-up: book a table in advance.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

4 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Wonderful place for nature and cruising around the Highlands. Very convenient for the distilleries and right along River Spey. We really enjoyed walking the trails and trekking around the neighborhood. Howard’s communication with us was top notch. Whole community was very quiet with very friendly and pleasant neighbors.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Howard Perkins

We have lived in Scotland since 1984 and have spent many years climbing mountains all over Scotland. We first started staying in holiday cottages when our daughter was born and wanted a place of our own ever since.

Why they chose this property

The North East was an area that we hadn't visited much. It's only about 3 hours drive from the Central Belt of Scotland and so is easy to get to for weekends, but still far enough for it to be a world away. It is so easy to relax at Cragganmore - it is so peaceful and yet there is still plenty to do and explore. As many of our guests have said - a home away from home!

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