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Situated 1.1 km from Kingussie Golf Club, The Osprey Hotel offers 3-star accommodation in Kingussie and has a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.7 km from Ruthven Barracks.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Osprey Hotel also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include a mountain view. The rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a TV and a hairdryer. It’s hard to describe why you leave some places feeling happy and warm at heart, (and not really wanting to leave at all) but I’ll give it a go. The Osprey is a one of a kind hotel in the heart of Scotland. We booked it on a whim on our way back to Edinburgh after a week in the Highlands, it had the perfect location since we didn’t want to drive for too long, great reviews and a room available for three. Already at check-in you feel that it’s something out of the ordinairy. The owners Des and Sinead are warm and kind people with a great sense of humour, happy to help with restaurant suggestions or things to do in the area (or a birthday song, if you’re lucky!). The hotel itself is beautiful inside out, from the floral wallpaper and wooden floor to the picturesque stone facade partly covered in plants, nothing is left to chance. There’s no fuss or haste at The Osprey and we left feeling relaxed, well rested and wanting to come back! If the above isn’t convincing enough, in addition: The room was the nicest we had during our week in Scotland, super comfortable beds and bedding, a nice view over the park outside and very tasteful interior. The breakfast had a broad range of tasty and filling choices. The town of Kingussie itself was very charming and well worth a visit. I honestly can’t recommend this place enough.

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9.2
Superb
422 reviews

The holiday home is located on the ground floor and has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. Offering free private parking, this 3-star holiday home also features free WiFi. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Very cosy with the pellet fire which we loved, not luxurious but very clean comfortable and warm, great to be able to take our dog, walks straight out of the back gate and a neat and tidy garden

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9.7
Exceptional
105 reviews
Price from
US$218
per night

Set in Tomintoul, 43 km from Balmoral Castle and 16 km from Corgarff Castle, Argyle Guest House offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The 3-star guest house has mountain views and is 23 km from Abernethy Golf Club. The guest house features family rooms. The Argyle Guest House is a well run establishment with everything needed for a brief or extended stay. The rooms are spacious and well put together and the hostess is wonderful.

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9.2
Superb
423 reviews
Price from
US$87
per night

Situated 1 mile from the centre of Aviemore, and 10 miles from Cairngorm Mountain, Carn Mhor Bed and Breakfast features free wifi access and free parking.

The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 35 miles from Carn Mhor Bed and Breakfast. Hot chocolate sachets in the room! Little things like that are lovely. Heaters and fans in the room were useful too. Adrian was friendly and welcoming. Good selection of books and guides in the breakfast room. Beds were comfy and room was spacious.

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9.3
Superb
384 reviews
Price from
US$93
per night

Located 13 km from Boat of Garten Golf Club, Ardlogie Guest House offers accommodation in Aviemore with access to a hot tub. Providing free private parking, the 3-star guest house is 49 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Absolutely fantastic Kev & Kirsty were excellent hosts, they provided lots of information about the surrounding area - places to visit, directions etc The guest house is lovely with a beautiful garden, sauna and hot tub. Inside is also beautifully presented. The room was also lovely and very clean. Breakfast was delicious with a huge choice of options. It is also in an ideal location.

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9.8
Exceptional
103 reviews
Price from
US$163
per night

Situated in the tourist resort of Aviemore, the Cairngorm Guest House offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Within the Cairngorms National Park, it is just 10 minutes’ walk from Aviemore Railway Station. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good. Really cute place.

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9.2
Superb
611 reviews
Price from
US$131
per night

Located in Carrbridge, 39 km from Inverness Castle, Dalrachney Lodge provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 37 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness. Loved the history, attentive hosts, and ambience.

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9.5
Exceptional
106 reviews
Price from
US$225
per night

This family-run hotel is located at the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Breathtaking scenery and the Monadhliath and Cairngorm mountain ranges are nearby.



The Edwardian Glen Hotel has en suite rooms with quality beds and bed linen. Good-value pub food is served, and the bar has featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for several years. Great room. Comfy bed. Nice Showere

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9
Superb
364 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

Located in Grantown on Spey, in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Willowbank offers bed and breakfast accommodation, modern rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout. This guest house also has free private car park and secure storage for cycles, fishing equipment and golf clubs. The owners of the establishment are very kind and helpful. The B&B is very well located, the breakfast is very good (you must try the black pudding!). The room was great.

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9.2
Superb
358 reviews

The holiday home features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. Featuring free private parking, this 3-star holiday home also features free WiFi. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Everything,the bed was so comfortable and being there for two weeks the washing machine and dryer were very handy

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9
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
US$83
per night

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