Housed in a historic building, Balsporran Bed and Breakfast provides accommodation with water sports facilities and free WiFi in Dalwhinnie, 32 km from Blair Castle. The property features mountain views and is 23 km from Newtonmore Golf Club and 24 km from Highland Folk Museum. The accommodation offers bicycle parking and a shared lounge for guests. The units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and a hair dryer. The bed and breakfast offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. Guests at Balsporran Bed and Breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dalwhinnie, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Ruthven Barracks is 27 km from the accommodation, while Kingussie Golf Club is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 102 km from Balsporran Bed and Breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Dalwhinnie
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gražina
    Poland Poland
    We really enjoyed our stay. The hosts were helpful and friendly, and it felt cozy and welcoming at Balsporran House. The soups and breakfasts were delicious. We highly recommend this place.
  • Mhairi
    Denmark Denmark
    Property in beautiful setting with friendly hosts. Very comfortable accommodation. Excellent food.
  • Hilary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We enjoyed our stay at Balsporran B&B so much that we will definitely return. Our hosts were so welcoming and made us feel so comfortable and at home. We ordered a delicious homemade soup on arrival and the breakfast was exceptional as all the...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 193 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

We are Susan and Gary Lister and we are lucky enough to call Balsporran, this one of a kind bed and breakfast. our home. We provide a A Peaceful Night's Stay and a 100% Plant-based Breakfast in the Heart of Scotland. Balsporran sits adjacent to the highland train line and the river Truim with its crystal clear snow fed waters. During the warmer months you can relax along the river banks with a glass of wine, a pot of tea or a good book. We also can help you with advice on everything the local area has to offer to make your stay with us a memorable one. In addition we can provide secure parking, bicycle lock up and drying facilities. There is no shortage of recreational activities, wildlife or picturesque mountain views in the area. Each of the 4 guest bedrooms are furnished to a high standard for visitors who appreciate quality and tranquillity, with premium linens and toiletries to offer you a little bit of luxury. You will also enjoy a complimentary beverage tray and digital TV. We offer a large comfortable guest-dedicated lounge with log fire overlooking the beautiful views of the Munro Mountains, books and maps for you to plan your great day out exploring the surroundings of the Highlands. We offer the highest quality Scottish plant based Highland breakfast that sets you up for the day, lighter options are available too. Breakfast is served in our dining area and offers our guests the chance to share plans and stories with us and other guests. With reasonable notice a packed lunch can be provided.

Neighbourhood information

DALWHINNE – 4 MILES Set in the dramatic mountain scenery in Badenoch, the small hamlet of Dalwhinnie is a good base for exploring the surrounding countryside. Pop into Dalwhinnie Distillery which is home to the famous Dalwhinnie Single Malt Scotch. PITLOCHRY – 26 MILES Pitlochry is an excellent base for exploring Perthshire. AVIEMORE – 30 MILES Aviemore is surrounded by lush Highland scenery in the North West corner of the majestic Cairngorms National Park.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Balsporran Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Activities
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules
    Balsporran Bed and Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 20:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 10 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Balsporran Bed and Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    License number: HI-70337-P

    FAQs about Balsporran Bed and Breakfast

    • The prices at Balsporran Bed and Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Balsporran Bed and Breakfast include:

      • Double
      • Single

    • Balsporran Bed and Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Water sport facilities on site

    • Check-in at Balsporran Bed and Breakfast is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Balsporran Bed and Breakfast is 3.1 miles from the centre of Dalwhinnie. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Balsporran Bed and Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish