Inverallan House

The singletrack road leading up to Inverallan House sets the scene perfectly for what’s ahead: a peaceful stay surrounded by nature.

It’s still very much a sporting lodge at heart, and continues to host fishing trips throughout the season, so stays for other guests work around this. That makes a stay here a rare opportunity, with a taste of life on a Highland sporting estate.

Living

Once inside, the sense that this Victorian home has a history is immediate. The high-ceilinged entrance hall, which doubles as a second lounge, is decorated with wall tapestries and fishing memorabilia, and features a traditional fireplace — coupled with the welcome addition of a woodburner.

The main lounge, with its open fire and comfortable seating at every turn, is another cosy space. This room includes the perch of dreams for readers: a window seat in the grand bay window overlooking the River Spey. If guests are looking for some peace and quiet, head to the wee reading room next door, which also has a desk (if you must work).

Dining

The regal dining room, lit by an incredible chandelier, easily accommodates 15 people. Meals are overseen by the prominent local figures from times gone by who feature in this room’s oil paintings.

Kitchen

For many years, Inverallan House operated as a catered lodge, so the kitchen is built for commercial use. Catering remains an option; simply let us know so we can organise this for you.

Otherwise, self-catering guests benefit from a super functional kitchen. Every appliance and utensil you could wish for is here, including a 10-ring gas hob, a KitchenAid mixer, a Magimix food processor and Le Creuset cookware. There’s plenty of space for ingredients, too, and no need to worry about where to put the Chablis: the separate utility room has a wine fridge.

If guests wish, the lodge’s housekeeper will visit daily to help with tidying and cleaning.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

All the bedrooms have ensuite bath or shower rooms. There’s one bedroom on the ground floor, accessed via a paved courtyard, four bedrooms on the first floor and two on the second. All are bright, with impressive views over the grounds, the surrounding woodlands and farmland, the Cromdale hills, or the River Spey. You’ll find plenty of storage, too. Need a little extra privacy? Two of the bedrooms on the first floor – a double and a single – are connected via their own private corridor.

Outdoors

Inverallan House’s garden is fully enclosed, so children and dogs can roam free and make the most of the rural setting — and the flat section of lawn that’s perfect for ball games. This lodge’s unique position overlooking the River Spey makes it popular among anglers, too. We can help you arrange fishing permits and a ghillie.

Location

Grantown-on-Spey is within walking or cycling distance and can be reached via minor roads and paths through local woodlands. As well as a small supermarket, several independent shops, cafés and restaurants line the traditional high street. An outdoor activity centre sits just a short distance upriver from the lodge, and the famed KJ’s Bothy Bakery, just across the Old Spey Bridge, is stocked with delicious treats. Or cast your net further, and explore everything the Cairngorms and Strathspey are well-loved for, from whisky tasting to skiing, cycling to wild swimming, and much, much more.

Amenities

If you would like the lodge’s housekeeper to visit daily to help with tidying and cleaning please request this in advance of your stay. This service is charged at £30 ph and is for a maximum of 2 hours per day.

Our lodge caterer can prepare some or all of your meals during your stay. Prices are available on request.

Important information

Please note this property is strictly no Stag and Hen parties.

Licence Number HI-70870-F

EPC Rating F