Highland Tranquility next to the River Spey in the Heart of Malt Whisky Country

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A red barn with a sloped roof, large windows, and a wooden porch.
A red wooden cabin with a sloped roof, a small window, and a porch with benches.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, dishwasher, oven, and microwave.
A cozy living room with green sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.
A cozy dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a bench along the wall, and a shelf with various bottles.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Cragganmore, SCT
  • Place, River Spey
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Macallan Distillery
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Speyside Cooperage
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Double Room

1 Double Bed

Family/Master Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Ballindalloch

Located in Ballindalloch, this chalet is in a rural area and on a river. GlenAllachie Distillery and Aberlour Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Craig MacLean Leisure Centre and Tininver Park.
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Cragganmore, SCT

What's nearby

  • River Spey - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Glenlivet Distillery - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Macallan Distillery - 30 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Speyside Cooperage - 35 min drive - 33.9 km

Getting around

  • Keith and Dufftown Railway - 22 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ballindalloch Castle Golf Course - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Delnashaugh Hotel Ballindalloch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Croft Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Red Roof Coffee - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Highland Tranquility next to the River Spey in the Heart of Malt Whisky Country pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Highland Tranquility next to the River Spey in the Heart of Malt Whisky Country?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Highland Tranquility next to the River Spey in the Heart of Malt Whisky Country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highland Tranquility next to the River Spey in the Heart of Malt Whisky Country?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Highland Tranquility next to the River Spey in the Heart of Malt Whisky Country located?

Situated on a river, this chalet is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from River Spey and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Ballindalloch Castle. Glenfarclas Distillery and Cairngorms National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage in quiet village, just minutes from the Speyside way. Ample beds, well equipped kitchen, and beautiful views of the surroundinghills. There is plenty to explore, and Aberlour and its amenities is just minutes away by car. Heartily recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a lovely area

Howard is a great host and We really enjoyed our stay in the lovely house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Excellent stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A break in the Highlands

The cottage was the perfect place to relax , walk and experience the beautiful Scottish highlands. Very comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful quiet getaway

Location was quiet and communication with host was very easy. Lovely lodge with everything you would need. Many walks just a stone throw away. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Green, quiet and very relaxing

We loved the stay at Cragganmore Lodge. It's close to the speyside way with wonderful nature. The house was more than suitable for our family. To explore the surrounding nature it's a perfect starting point.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice accommodation to explore Speyside

The lodge is very spacious and well furnished. Everything is available that you need as a self-caterer. The location is well suited as a starting point for exploring Speyside. We felt very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week in June

Booking and accommodation as it should be (Carlsberg would struggle to do better!). Great location - accommodation exceeded expectations (spacious & fully equipped), a lovely place to spend a week. Mention goes out to The Mash Tun, in Aberlour (recently refurbished) - so good we returned twice in the week to eat! Heads-up: book a table in advance.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Wonderful place for nature and cruising around the Highlands. Very convenient for the distilleries and right along River Spey. We really enjoyed walking the trails and trekking around the neighborhood. Howard’s communication with us was top notch. Whole community was very quiet with very friendly and pleasant neighbors.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Autumn Break

The trees were in various autumn colours and the birches in particular which were a golden yellow. We had a windless and mild time. The lodge was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely comfortable lodge. Great location

We had a family gathering. More than enough facilities for a group of 8. Great facilities. Good communication with the owners. Peaceful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in whiskey country

We very much enjoyed our time in this area. There were lots of things to do and walks to take. It was a comfortable property in a beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

De eigenaar heeft een ptima service gegeven

Voor ons doel te ver van Grantown Meer info over vis mogelijk heden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Splendid Speyside Lodge

Ideal location next to Speyside way and Ballindalloch Castle. Very well equipped lodge with everything we needed. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at Cragganmore Lodge

Cragganmore Lodge is a real gem and offers everything you need for a family stay in the Highlands. Beautiful location, cosy, clean and plenty of space. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore this part of the world.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at Cragganmore.

We had a wonderful stay at Cragganmore. Howard , the owner was great at communicating with us and the property was so well equipped with lots of board games, dvds and books. The location is stunning, perfect for a morning run along the Speyside way and a wander later with a flask of hot chocolate whilst watching the salmon leaping in the river. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chose this property for it's location on the river Spey and wasn't disappointed!

The lodge exceeded my expectations, was well kept and equipped also very comfortable. The location was a short walk from both the river Spey and the nearest distillery for a little whiskey tasting. Both the Moray coast and Aviemore a short drive away with a host of activities made for an excellent and memorable break. I will be recommending this to friends and family and will return soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab stay in Scotland

A really great place to stay with lots to do within an hours drive. Well equipped and comfortable, and communication with the owner couldn’t be faulted. We would definitely stay here again and at different times of the year.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Homey and comfortable. Had a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday home any time of the year.

This is a great place for the family to all be together and still have room to move about there is so much to do the lodge has just about everything for rainy days and a great selection of books for everyone. We will be going back.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended...

Everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable visit at Cragganmore...locals were very friendly and hospitable...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Third visit.

We are a group of 8, using the cottage as a base for our annual whisky tour We have just returned from our 3rd visit to the property, as with the previous 2 visits everything ran smoothly. The property is ideally situated for dozens of distilleries, fishing, hiking and canoeing. We will be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SUPER VAKNTIE

ZEER RUIM EN ERG SCHOON ECHT ALLES AANWEZIG VAN KEUKENGEREI TOT SPELLETJES EN FILMS BOEKEN EN GA ZO MAAR VERDER OOK WAS DE EIGENAAR ZEER VRIENDELIJK WE GAAN ZEKER NOG EEN KEER TERUG KOMEN
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Looking forward to stopping again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
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