Balsporran Bed and Breakfast

Balsporran Cottages Dalwhinnie, Dalwhinnie, PH19 1AF, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>187</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
187 reviews
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Balsporran Bed and Breakfast

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Housed in a historic building, Balsporran Bed and Breakfast provides accommodation with water sports facilities and free WiFi in Dalwhinnie, 32 km from Blair Castle. The property features mountain views and is 23 km from Newtonmore Golf Club and 24 km from Highland Folk Museum. The accommodation offers bicycle parking and a shared lounge for guests. The units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and a hair dryer. The bed and breakfast offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. Guests at Balsporran Bed and Breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dalwhinnie, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Ruthven Barracks is 27 km from the accommodation, while Kingussie Golf Club is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 101 km from Balsporran Bed and Breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Dalwhinnie
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Katy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Ideal location on my way North. Beautiful house and room. Food was great. I’m not vegan but it was delicious. Susan and Gary were extremely hospitable.”
  • Gavin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic location, lovely hosts, amazing breakfast.”
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Could not fault our stay. We were booked in for one night to walk some of the local munros. We were made to feel very welcome; the B & B is incredibly cosy and Gary and Susan were fantastic hosts. The food was delicious.”
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 187 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

We are Susan and Gary Lister and we are lucky enough to call Balsporran, this one of a kind bed and breakfast. our home. We provide a A Peaceful Night's Stay and a 100% Plant-based Breakfast in the Heart of Scotland. Balsporran sits adjacent to the highland train line and the river Truim with its crystal clear snow fed waters. During the warmer months you can relax along the river banks with a glass of wine, a pot of tea or a good book. We also can help you with advice on everything the local area has to offer to make your stay with us a memorable one. In addition we can provide secure parking, bicycle lock up and drying facilities. There is no shortage of recreational activities, wildlife or picturesque mountain views in the area. Each of the 4 guest bedrooms are furnished to a high standard for visitors who appreciate quality and tranquillity, with premium linens and toiletries to offer you a little bit of luxury. You will also enjoy a complimentary beverage tray and digital TV. We offer a large comfortable guest-dedicated lounge with log fire overlooking the beautiful views of the Munro Mountains, books and maps for you to plan your great day out exploring the surrou...

Neighbourhood information

DALWHINNE – 4 MILES Set in the dramatic mountain scenery in Badenoch, the small hamlet of Dalwhinnie is a good base for exploring the surrounding countryside. Pop into Dalwhinnie Distillery which is home to the famous Dalwhinnie Single Malt Scotch. PITLOCHRY – 26 MILES Pitlochry is an excellent base for exploring Perthshire. AVIEMORE – 30 MILES Aviemore is surrounded by lush Highland scenery in the North West corner of the majestic Cairngorms National Park.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Balsporran Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Activities
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Balsporran Bed and Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 12 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and older are allowed)

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Balsporran Bed and Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Balsporran Bed and Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    License number: HI-70337-P

    FAQs about Balsporran Bed and Breakfast

    • Check-in at Balsporran Bed and Breakfast is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Balsporran Bed and Breakfast is 3.1 miles from the centre of Dalwhinnie. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Balsporran Bed and Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish

    • Balsporran Bed and Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Water sport facilities on site

    • Room options at Balsporran Bed and Breakfast include:

      • Double
      • Single

    • The prices at Balsporran Bed and Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.