
This large sporting lodge, built in 1972, is situated in a stunning wilderness setting of hill, river and glen, with a south facing aspect. It is accessed up a private four mile single track road in the heart of the Cairngorm national park on a 12,000 acre sporting estate.
On arrival, the lodge sits in the heart of the glen, whilst the private road continues on into the hills beyond. Entering at ground level, is the reception hall with warming wood burning stove and a large drawing room with open fire and enclosed bar area, ideal for all of your group to gather together. The elegant dining room, which can seat up to 16 people, is next door to the large well equipped kitchen, which will be the hub of the house. Adjoining the main lodge is the apartment, which is ground floor only and this includes a kitchen with living and dining space, one double bedroom, one twin bedroom, two single rooms and a bathroom. This section is ideal to house a cook for the group or for children. The bedrooms within the main lodge are situated on the level above, and there are four double bedrooms, four twin bedrooms and four bathrooms. Within its own private grounds, the estate includes a stretch of the river Tromie, and residents are allowed to fish this in season as part of the rental. In winter months red deer are fed in the field in front of the lodge and this is quite a spectacle. Plenty of parking is available for cars, though in winter months, four wheel drive vehicles may be more suitable. This is a delightful sporting lodge, with an old world charm, which is ideal for larger groups looking for their own space in the Highlands of Scotland.
WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA
This is “Monarch of the Glen” country, famous for its fine scenery and shinty. For those wishing to watch shinty, then games can be seen in Kingussie at the Dell. For golfers there is the excellent golf course in Kingussie, and at Newtonmore or Boat of Garten. The funicular railway is a superb way to enjoy the Cairngorms and in winter, there is fine skiing available. For activities, there are many outdoor centres or activity companies, from clay-pigeon shooting to rafting. The area is renownedt for mountain biking. The river Spey is nearby and permits are available locally for salmon and trout fishing. Dalwhinnie Distillery, is a must for all whisky enthusiasts. Aviemore has further excellent outdoor activity centres for water and hill based sports for all the family. For shopping, there is the internationally renowned House of Bruar.
Ground floor - Entrance into reception hallway, with log store area and wood burning stove; main stairs; w.c; boot room; large drawing room, with French doors and open fire, with bar area; dining room, with table that can seta a maximum of 16 adults; large kitchen, with seating area for 8 adults; back door; rear stairs; 3 car garage; adjoining door to wing apartment; kitchen, with living area and dining capacity for 6 people, with wood burning stove; separate entrance door; w.c; single room, with single bed; twin room, with two single beds; double room, with double bed; single room, with single bed; bathroom, with bath with shower over, w.c and wash hand basin.
First floor - Stairs; bathroom, with bath only, w.c and wash hand basin; “Fearnan” double room, with double bed and wash hand basin; bathroom, with bath with shower attachment, w.c and wash hand basin; “Tromie” double room, with double bed and wash hand basin; “Ruthven” twin room, with two single beds and wash hand basin; “Feinnich” twin room, with two single beds and wash hand basin; “Bhran” twin room, with two single beds and wash hand basin; bathroom, with bath only, w.c and wash hand basin; “Seilich” twin room, with two single beds and wash hand basin; bathroom, with bath only, w.c and wash hand basin; “Meallach” double room, with double bed and wash hand basin; “Croid-la” double room, with double bed and wash hand basin; linen cupboard; rear stairs.