Situated in Dufftown and only 24 km from Huntly Castle, Convalmore House features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The holiday home, set in a building dating from 19th century, is 35 km from Leith Hall Garden & Estate and 39 km from Kildrummy Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 27 km from Elgin Cathedral. Boasting a DVD player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room, a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dufftown, like cycling and hiking. Grantown Museum is 39 km from Convalmore House, while Corgarff Castle is 47 km from the property.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.9
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  • Katrina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very spacious, homely and warm. Plenty of space for our family trip. Well equipped kitchen. Lots of games and books to enjoy. Helpful host. Easy walk to town, direct access to the Speyside way from the garden gate.
  • Veronika
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    We basically liked everything. Spacious house with everything necessary in the kitchen (utensils, plates, glasses, super nice oven, a toaster, coffee machine, electric kettle, etc.), also hair dryers for convenience. The host was responsive at any...
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was amazingly situated for a whisky trip round Speyside. Snack bang in-between Balvenie and the now defunct Convalmore distillery, it was an easy walk (via the station and some Highland coos) to the centre of Dufftown. Perfect for a...
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.

Hosted by Michael Duncan

9.5
9.5
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Michael Duncan
Convalmore House is a traditional cosy detached home built in the 1890's, and was once the home of the Exciseman of the old Convalmore Distillery. It is very spacious with 4 large bedrooms, livingroom, kitchen and dining room. There are two main bathrooms and a separate toilet on the ground floor, a large private garden as well as a secure private car park. Perfect location for visiting the famous distilleries in the Speyside area, including Glenfiddich, Balvenie, Aberlour and Macallan. The property is situated on the Speyside way walking route, an old railway line that used to service the local town and distilleries, used for distributing Scottish whisky. A short walk along this route are the ramparts of 13th Century Balvenie Castle, once a home to the Stewarts. It was last occupied in 1746, and has played host to King Edward I of England and Mary, Queen of Scots. The Cairngorms National Park is within 50 minutes of the house with many outdoor activities to choose from. It is a mecca for outdoors people with all sorts of sporting activities on offer, on the mountain, down in the valley, on the golf course or on your bike, there is something for everyone.
Situated on the banks of the rivers Fiddich and Dullan Dufftown is a thriving village in the heart of Speyside with a population of 1,667. The town is famous for its malt whisky exports; the town boasts the biggest malt whisky exports of any town in Scotland and known as the whisky capital of the world. Convalmore House is a traditional Scottish house, and built in the 1890’s, it was once the home of the Exciseman of the old Convalore Distillery (closed in 1985), and is a very short walking distance from the famous Glenfiddich and Balvenie distilleries, and a short 10 minute drive to the newly opened Macallan distillery. It is also a 6 minute drive from the Speyside Cooperage, home of the ancient art of coopering since 1947 (a Five Star Award winning exhibition). Dufftown hosts a number of annual events, such as the Dufftown Highland Games (Last Saturday in July since 1892), the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (Wednesday 1st - Monday 6th May 2019), Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival (Last full Weekend in September), Hogmanay Ceilidh (New Years Eve), and The William Grant Glenfiddich Festival Experiment (September), all of which are conveniently located to the house.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Convalmore House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Shared toilet
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Barbecue
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Activities
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Convalmore House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 12:00 to 00:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 12:00 to 12:30

     

    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 of any age 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

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 25

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform Convalmore House 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.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    License number: MO-00006-F

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Convalmore House

    • Convalmore House is 1.1 miles from the centre of Dufftown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Convalmore House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • Convalmore House can accommodate the following group size:

      • 8 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Convalmore House is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

    • Convalmore House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Convalmore House is from 12:00, and check-out is until 12:30.