Hotels in Kingussie, Scottish Highlands

At the very heart of the Scottish Highlands, amid the magnificient scenery of the Cairngorm mountains lies The Scot House Hotel and Restaurant in the unspoilt village of Kingussie, capital of Badenoch and Strathspey. The Scot House Hotel - a typical Highland Hotel and hidden Gem - offers a relaxing atmosphere, friendly personal attention by German and French speaking owner and multilingual staff, excellent award winning Scottish and International food and extremely comfortable spacious accommodation to a very high standard. It is recommended by several leading hotel guides including Michelin, AA Hotel Guide, Les Routiers, Travellers' Scotland and many more. The Scot House Hotel, which has been awarded the coveted AA Rosette many times, lies within a 20 mile radius of 10 championship golf courses including Boat of Garten, Newtonmore, Nairn and Kingussie, has its own main line train station and is only 40 minutes away from Inverness airport, 1 and 1/2 hours from Edinburgh and 2 hours from Glasgow by car. The Scot House Hotel is the perfect touring base from which to explore the whisky and castle trails, try fly fishing in the River Spey, snowboarding or skiing in the Cairngorm Mountains or simply enjoy the stunning scenery and rich wildlife.

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Arden House is a 19th Century Scottish Victorian villa built during the reign of Queen Victoria, set in its own garden grounds with ample parking. A warm Scottish welcome will greet you at Arden House where you can relax and unwind and sample the delicious food which is highly recommended by regular guests. Each bedroom has modern facilities you would expect from a 3 star + establishment. Excellent road and rail links make Arden House easily accessible from all parts of the country. Steam trains, golf, walking, sailing, fishing, cycling, shooting - so much to do in the beautiful Spey Valley within the breathtaking Cairngorm mountains as a backdrop. A popular destination in 'Monarch of the Glen' country.

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Romantic Highland Retreat nestling in an area of outstanding natural beauty, peace, & stunning landscapes. Comfort & enjoyment are our priorities. Sun Lounge, & Garden Restaurant leading onto the patio, for summertime dining, in the secluded, landscaped, walled garden offers superb traditional Scottish cuisine of the highest quality, including salmon, venison, Aberdeen Angus beef & freshly caught Haggis!!! Vegetarian dishes cooked to order. Four-poster rooms, with large corner bath for sharing with ducks and boats! Enchanting lounge, with open fire, cosy bar. Beaches, water sports, golf, skiing, whisky distillery, wild life park with wolves, museum nearby. Bed & breakfast or weekend short breaks available. Private parking in grounds. Nr. Aviemore in the area known as Glenbogle in the BBC TV drama series Monarch of the Glen (near Loch Ness). An oasis amidst the magnificent scenery of the Spey Valley, surrounded by snow-capped Cairngorm and Monadhliath Mountains, rushing rivers, and tranquil lochs. A small picturesque village in the Central Highlands, abounding with wild life, reindeers, badgers, ospreys and eagles. A diverse range of habitats support unique wildlife found nowhere else in Britain. Red Squirrels, Golden Eagles, Crested Tits and Otters are amongst the locals! Come and witness for yourself the unsurpassed beauty and solitude, and enjoy an unforgettable holiday with fresh air and freedom of the open hill and moor. As our visitors will confirm, this is an area that will capture your heart and make you want to come back, time and time again. Ground floor rooms have their own front doors, a feature appreciated by dog owners. Distilleries and castles nearby. The Highland Games where you will see the dancers, bagpipes and the heavies. The ski resort is en route to the Malt Whisky Trail. Our Golf courses are the real hidden gems of Scottish Golf, challenging, and set amongst some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. Traditional field sports, stalking and shooting, can also be arranged in local glens. Paulene is trained in Swedish massage, private studio 1 min. from Hotel, professional and confidential service. Brilliant local fishing. The Spey is particularly attractive to the angler in that it provides a variety of high quality angling throughout the year. Private car park in grounds. The Hotel now accepts Euros and there is a special offer currently of 10% off the wine list.

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