Balbeag Cottage, Kincraig, Aviemore, Inverness-shire
Balbeag Cottage is a spacious and welcoming family holiday home set amidst the beauty of the Cairngorm National Park. Positioned in a tranquil wooded location on the approach to Glen Feshie, the cottage enjoys stunning views across the Spey Valley, making it an excellent base for those seeking both relaxation and adventure in the Scottish Highlands.
Built of pine logs in the traditional Scandinavian style, Balbeag offers a warm and friendly atmosphere. Comfortably furnished and exceptionally well equipped, it provides a cosy retreat whatever the season. The cottage’s light and airy design includes a large L-shaped living and dining room, perfect for family gatherings. Here, guests can relax around the wood-burning stove, enjoy a book or jigsaw, play board games, or make use of the satellite TV, DVD player and Wi-Fi.
The open-plan kitchen is fitted with a range of appliances including an electric oven, microwave, larder fridge and dishwasher, while a separate utility room houses a washing machine, tumble drier and freezer. Sleeping up to eight people, Balbeag offers four bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes. These include a double room, a twin room that can be converted to a double, a room with two extra-long twin beds, and a fourth bedroom with a single bed and full-sized bunk bed. Bed linen is provided for all rooms. There is a bathroom with WC and basin, as well as a separate shower room with WC and basin.
Additional features include “Total Control” electric heating throughout, a hairdryer, and a telephone. Outside, the private garden provides a large picnic table, bench seating and a barbecue, while two dog kennels with runs are available for those bringing pets. Ample car parking is also provided.
Balbeag is perfectly located for exploring the Cairngorms and enjoying a wealth of outdoor activities. Loch Insh Watersports is less than a mile away and offers paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing. Other nearby activities include quad biking, horse riding, gliding, skiing, clay pigeon shooting and golf. The national park itself offers spectacular walking and cycling routes, ranging from gentle trails to challenging hill climbs.
For family days out, local attractions include Kincraig Wildlife Park, the Folk Museum at Newtonmore, Landmark Theme Park at Carrbridge, and the famous steam train at Aviemore. The nearby village of Kincraig also offers dining options, with a bar and restaurant overlooking Loch Insh, a popular café at the old Post Office, and a welcoming local bar with weekly traditional music.
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