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Balvattan Farmhouse - a lodge that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Boat of Garten
  • Loch Garten Osprey Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Loch Morlich
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • CairnGorm Mountain
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Bathroom #3

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Balvattan Farmhouse - a lodge that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms

Balvattan Farmhouse is set in a secure 1/2 acre garden surrounded by farm fields and enjoys panoramic views across the Spey Valley to the Cairngorm Mountains. This charming five bedroom farmhouse which sleeps 10 provides an ideal holiday base and enjoys some magnificent scenery.

In the enclosed garden is a large patio with a charcoal BBQ, fire pit area and wood fired hot tub which is chemical free, where you can enjoy magnificent views of the Cairngorms. The large kitchen and dining room are definitely the heart of this home and there is space for everyone to dine or just relax with a glass of wine with views to the garden.

Situated off the road at the end of a farm track just outside Boat of Garten & Nethybridge.

Included:
Linen & towels
Wi-Fi included.
Logs included.
Christmas decorations included for festive weeks.
Highchair & cot x 2
Charcoal BBQ (please bring charcoal)

Rooms:

Lounge with log burning stove
Downstairs King-size bedroom with en-suite with walk in shower
Large open planed well-equipped kitchen/diner
WC
Utility room with drying rack, washing machine & tumble dryer

Upstairs:
2 King-size bedrooms
1 room with single bed and bunk beds
1 room with bunk beds and built in wardrobe
Two bathrooms, one with walk-in shower and the other with separate bath and walk-in shower

Dog friendly – up to 2 dogs welcome

Parking for 4 cars

Property manager

Great North Lodges
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Grantown-on-Spey

Located in Grantown-on-Spey, this cottage is in the mountains. Strathspey Steam Railway and Lochindorb Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boat of Garten Golf Club and Abernethy Golf Club. Landmark Forest Adventure Park and Cairngorm Reindeer Herd are also worth visiting.
Map
Boat of Garten

What's nearby

  • Boat of Garten Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Loch Garten Osprey Centre - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Loch Morlich - 16 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 17 min drive - 22.6 km
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 21 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 13 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nethy House Cafe with Rooms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Maclean's Highland Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anderson's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cairn Hotel - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Balvattan Farmhouse - a lodge that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Balvattan Farmhouse - a lodge that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balvattan Farmhouse - a lodge that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Balvattan Farmhouse - a lodge that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Boat of Garten Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Abernethy Golf Club and Loch Vaa. Loch Garten Osprey Centre and Lochan Dhu are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stunning!

Wow, what a place to stay! The house was very spacious and fitted our party of 6 adults with ease, making it a home away from home. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything needed and its size allowed us to cater for everyone, including allergies without a worry. The front room is cosy and lighting the fire just added more warmth to an already relaxing area. Beds were extremely comfortable and everyone slept very well, there was ample storage for clothes in each room. The views around the whole property are stunning, with several people in our party, getting up early to watch the sunrise over the mountains and the hot tub offered welcome relief and relaxation following days exploring the beautiful scenery in Scotland. There were 6 adults in the party, however the overall travelling party was 23, all of whom we entertained at the Farmhouse for an early Easter get together, with everyone commenting on how lovely the property is. Balvattan Farmhouse location is perfect, close to Aviemore Town, but not too far away either and good, quick access to shops, butchers etc. We have already booked for next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Balvattan

We had the best stay at Balvattan Farmhouse. The house is beautiful and extremely well equipped, it had everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. A real home away from home! There was a minor issue with the central heating, however, both the owner and GNL were in touch to advise me about. The owner had also gone out of his way to organise portable radiators until the following day when an engineer came promptly. This was handled really well by both the owner and GNL and did not impact our stay at all. We will 100% return to Balvattan.
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8/10 Good

Family Weekend Break

Good layout of both house and gardens giving plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy. One small drawback was with the oven which had a damaged door. We raised this with the Great North Lodges upon arrival and were advised that the oven is scheduled for replacement. A prompt response - full credit to them.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay at Balvattan Farmhouse

We, two families, had a very nice stay at Balvattan Farmhouse. Everything is furnished with great attention to detail. It offers plenty of space and places to retreat for everyone. We loved preparing our food in the large kitchen and having food with an amazing view. We enjoyed the peace and quiet in a beautiful landscape. Our highlight was the hot tub in the garden. That was a great experience. A hot bath with a spectacular view. We would recommend the Balvattan Farmhouse. Thank you for the lovely stay.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen O.

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

Great spot for the family

We had a rather large group (10) and everyone was comfortable. The ground-floor suite was especially nice for my elderly father, as the stairs were challenging for him. The place is a nice mix of rustic (I've never seen a wood-burning hot tub before) and modern (great kitchen!). We had a couple of dumb questions, like how to control the electric for the upstairs shower, which the host was friendly about and responsive to via WhatsApp. All-in-all, a great vacation home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

90/100

An excellent house for a largish group ie 10 people. Beautiful, convenient location with pleasant garden with loads of seats and a super view of the Cairngorms. Kitchen great to cook in with lots of gear. Suggest owners sharpen knives regularly and buy new bowls, too many with worn glaze. Otherwise perfect. GNLs provided excellent and responsive customer service. Note the details say parking for 3 cars. We had 5 cars including 3 SUVs and found parking no problem.
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10/10 Excellent

Morag M.

An amazing peaceful retreat.

We had a wonderful stay at Balvattan Farmhouse with all the family. The house is full of traditional character and includes an extremely well equipped contemporary kitchen. Home from home! The views from the house and surrounding grounds are spectacular. The garden is ideal for both adults and children. We have ventured over the years to this part of our beautiful country for both summer & winter holidays and this was an ideal peaceful retreat from where we were able to explore further the surrounding area. Adults and children alike would all highly recommend Balvattan Farmhouse and our thanks for a wonderful stay.
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8/10 Good

Great property just not for the disabled or elderly

Stayed at Batvattan for 1 week. Place was very well equipped and spotlessly clean. My only issue was the showers which as an elderly partial amputee would benefit from non slip mats and grab rails. Transport is needed from this location. Generally speaking we had a pleasant experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Home from home

A wonderful homely house and beautifuly decorated with Christmas decorations. We relaxed as soon as we entered the house it has lots of space for the grandchildren to play too. What an amazing dream kitchen It was fully equipped for cooking our large family meal at new year. Thankyou for letting us stay we definitely want to book up again for next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Highly recommended stunning cottage for large families

Two families stayed is this lovely home. It really is a home away from home. Very cosey. It is very safe for children indoors and outdoors. We were at ease from the moment we walked through the door. The location is great, just 10mins from Aviemore. Views are spectacular from most windows. Wild deer are seen regularly in the fields surrounding the house which young children loved spotting. We would stay here again without a doubt !
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely break

Amazing views. Well presented farmhouse with plenty space indoor and out. Good amenities. Family friendly

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