Balciuin, B&B
Nethy Bridge in The Cairngorm National Park,
Highlands of Scotland

Peaceful location - spectacular views – large garden

• Ample parking
  
• Easy access to Abernethy Forest
  
• Free wi-fi broadband connection
  
• 20% discount on massages
  
• 10% discount at The Restaurant at The Mountview Hotel in Nethy Bridge
  
• 25% discount on early dining at The Garth Hotel in Grantown
  
• 5% discount on Cairngorm Mountain Funicular Tickets

Balciuin is a new but traditional style house, backing on to The River Nethy but overlooking The Abernethy Forest and The Cairngorms at the eastern edge of Nethy Bridge . Nethybridge is in ‘Monarch of The Glen’ country deep in The Cairngorm National Park. Nethy is 12 miles from Aviemore, 6 miles from Grantown-on-Spey, 4 miles from Boat of Garten, 30 miles from The Moray Firth and 35 miles from Inverness. 
Inverness, situated at the northeastern end of The Great Glen, close to Loch Ness is a route centre and very much the capital of The Highlands and Islands. It is a 45 minute drive from Nethy Bridge and offers good shopping, eating, theatre, clubs and cinemas. Aviemore is young, vibrant, about outdoor activities and has a selection of shops catering for these sports. Grantown is a quieter more sedate Victorian Town.
All the rooms at Balciuin B&B offer spectacular, uninterrupted views over the aforementioned Abernethy Forest to the Cairngorm Mountains. You can enjoy a clear view of the Funicular Railway top station and the summit of Cairngorm as well as the Northern Corries, Bynackbeg and Bynackmor. In the foreground you see Meall a Bhuachaille rising out of The Abernethy Forest, home to many rare species including capercaillie, crested tits, crossbills, pine martins and abundant red squirrels.
From Balciuin there is easy access to the network of walks and cycle routes as well as the long distance routes across The Cairngorm National Park towards Braemar. Nethy Bridge is a convenient place to stop when walking The Speyside Way which follows the River Spey from Aviemore to Buckie on The Moray Firth. Much of The Abernethy Forest is owned by SNH and by the RSPB. Just 4 miles away is Loch Garten , famous not only for its beauty and walks but for the RSPB Osprey Centre and the annual Capercaillie Watch.
Findhorn on the Moray Firth is only 45minutes away by car and is at the western edge of the 7 mile bay ending at Burghead. There you can watch the boats in the sheltered water of the inner bay or look for dolphins and seals in The Moray Firth. Water sports are available locally on Loch Morlich and Loch Inch with equipment and tuition readily available or you can experience the thrill of rapids up to grade 5 on the fast water of The Findhorn.
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 of StrathSpey. 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.
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.

Accommodation

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. The Nethybridge Hotel offers bar meals and The Mountview fine dining. There is a good range of other restaurants in the neighbouring 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 or even a No Hands 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.


Room Tariff 2012

Discounts on these rates are available to returning guests.

A deposit equivalent to the first night’s accommodation is requested at the time of booking.

(Balciuin is a no smoking establishment)