Balciuin is available as a self catering let for some weeks of the year.
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Balciuin,
Peaceful location - spectacular views
Balciuin is a new but traditional style house, backing on to The River Nethy, at the eastern edge of Nethybridge. It is situated in ‘Monarch of The Glen’ country deep in The Cairngorm National Park, 12 miles from Aviemore and 6 miles from Grantown-on-Spey. Nethy Bridge, protected by The Abernethy Forest and lying in the shadow of Cairngorm enjoys a dry microclimate. It provides an excellent base to enjoy the many activities the area has to offer. At Balciuin you can be assured of a warm welcome, excellent food and exceptionally comfortable accommodation.
The house offers spectacular, uninterrupted views over the Abernethy Forest to the Cairngorm Mountains. The forest is the largest remaining area of Caledonian Pine Forest and is the home of capercaillie, crested tits, red deer, pine martin and abundant red squirrels. All the guest rooms and the dining room look straight out at Meall a Bhuachaille, Cairngorm and The Northern Corries, Bynackbeg and Bynackmore
There is easy access to the Speyside Way, the RSPB reserve including Loch Garten with its Ospreys, Loch Morlich with its beach and water activities, Fishing on The River Spey, Cairngorm Mountain and the funicular railway, Aviemore with its range of sport activities and also the beautiful Moray Coast with its beaches and dolphins. You can walk or bike through the Ryvoan Pass to Glenmore and there is an extensive network of walks and cycle routes both on and off road in Nethybridge, Rothiemurchus and throughout the whole area. It is also possible to walk from Balciuin to Braemar through the mountains without crossing a single road! For the less active it is only a 3-4 minute walk to one of the new red squirrel feeding stations on the lovely riverside walk which follows the river Nethy to the centre of the village.
The accommodation consists of three en-suite units: A double room on the ground floor and a twin and family suite on the first floor. The twin room has a double bed settee and ample room for a cot. The family suite comprises of two adjoining rooms:- a large double with king size bed and sitting area leading into another room with twin beds, single bed settee and room for a camp bed or cot. The spacious en- suite is off the double room. All units have easy chairs, a remote control television with DVD player, radio alarm, hospitality tray, hairdryer, room heaters, and shaving points in the shower rooms. A travel cot is available on request.
There is plenty of space for parking and bicycles can be put in the garage.
Breakfast is a veritable feast
Fresh fruit salad, yoghurt, cereals, fruit juice and a selection of home-made bread and jams are provided for you to dip into. Cooked breakfasts are individually tailored using fresh local products such as free range eggs from the farm up the road and sausages made by our excellent village butcher. Special diets are catered for although it is helpful to know of these in advance.
Dinner
Is available at the two hotels in the village one offering bar meals and the other fine dining. There is a good range of other restaurants in the neighboring towns and villages. Dinner can be provided at Balciuin on some evenings but booking in advance is essential.
Packed Lunch
Can be pre booked and collected at breakfast.
Massage
After an energetic day, ease sore muscles and relax body and mind with a Sports Hydrotherm or Ayurvedic massage right here at Balciuin. Guests at Balciuin are offered a 20% reduction on normal rates so a full body massage can cost as little as £24. Booking in advance is advised.
Cyclists and Walkers
Are very welcome at Balciuin with facilities for washing and storing bicycles and for drying clothes.
Tariff 2009
Bed and Breakfast is £22.50 per person per night based on two people sharing.
There is a £7.50 supplement for the first night and a £7.50 supplement for single occupancy.
A deposit equivalent to the first night’s accommodation is requested at the time of booking.
(Balciuin is a no smoking establishment) |
