Insh House

Set in its own spacious grounds, Insh House is a Thomas Telford designed manse built in 1828.

This grade C listed building combines the original charm of a traditional Highland home with warmth, space and hospitality. Our water comes from a natural spring and is heated partially by solar energy!

The accommodation consists of:
Insh House has five bedrooms: one large family room with 1 double and 2 single beds, one twin room, one double room and two single rooms, all our guest bedrooms have en-suite facilities .
The house is centrally heated throughout and for added comfort, all beds are fitted with electric blankets in winter. Tea/coffee making facilities are available in all rooms and a wood-burning stove warms the TV lounge.

We ask that you don't smoke in the house.

A full Scottish breakfast served between 8.00 and 9.00 a.m. is available each day in our large wood-panelled dining room. We are happy to cater for special diets - but please let us know in advance.
We no longer offer dinner, except for special occasions & by prior arrangement only. Food is available, most of the year, at the Boathouse Restaurant on Loch Insh; also the Suie Hotel and Ossian Hotel which are both in Kincraig.

Tariff:

Bed & Breakfast
per person per night	From Ł26 - Ł30
per person per week	From Ł180 - Ł200

Children: There are reductions for children sharing their parents' room and there is no charge for babies (cot available on request).
Dogs: Well behaved dogs are welcome by prior arrangement
Reservations: Rooms can be booked by telephone or e-mail in the first instance but must be confirmed in writing within 7 days. A deposit is required with the written confirmation.

(N.B. in the event of cancellation, any refunds are discretionary).

We are committed to providing a high quality service, whilst minimising the environmental impact of our activities. We are pleased to have achieved the
Silver Green Business Tourism Scheme Award.

Telford & Fraser Cottages are situated in the grounds of Insh House. Built in stone and timber they combine the traditional appearance of Highland cottages with modern comfort and convenience.
Our "non smoking" cottages are ideal for single, couple or family occupancy and is fully equipped to help you make the most of your self-catering holiday.

The accommodation consists of:
2 bedrooms (one with a double bed & one fitted out with bunk beds); Open-plan living room and dining area; Kitchen (with fridge, microwave, hob, oven and spin dryer);
Bathroom (with bath, shower, basin & toilet);
Each cottage has its own drying room/ski store. There is ample car parking.

Dogs are welcome, by prior arrangement but please note they must be exercised off site and not left to roam freely. They must not be left unattended in the cottage.

The Cottages are normally let from Saturday to Saturday.

Check in - after 4pm. Check out - before 10am.

Tariff:

Prices vary according to season. As a guide letting rates are generally between Ł250 and Ł400, which includes off peak electricity and bed linen. A Ł1 coin meter pays for all other electricity. Towels can be provided if required.

Reservations:
The Cottages may be booked by telephone or e-mail in the first instance but should be confirmed in writing within 7 days. A 25% deposit is required with the written confirmation. The balance is payable at least 28 days prior to arrival date. (N.B. In the event of a cancellation any refunds are discretionary).

Cheques should be made payable to N. & P. Thompson

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With views to the Monadhliath and Cairngorm Mountains, Insh House is at the edge of an extensive birchwood which now forms part of the RSPB Insh Marshes Reserve and close to Loch Insh and its extensive watersport activities.

Kincraig is an attractive Highland village, conveniently situated between Aviemore, 7 miles to the north and Kingussie, 6 miles to the south.

Badenoch & Strathspey

Beyond doubt, Badenoch & Strathspey, right in the centre of the Scottish Highlands and the Cairngorms National Park, offers an unrivalled choice of activities and pursuits for all ages and tastes all year round, in some of the most magnificent scenery imaginable. Whether you wish to make the most of the "Great Outdoors" just relax in these wonderful surroundings or spend your holiday touring the rest of the Highlands - from the rugged West coast to the splendour of Royal Deeside - Insh House Guesthouse & Cottages is always your perfect holiday base.

Here are a few examples of how you can spend your holiday:

Watersports: (May-Oct) Loch Insh Watersports (half mile) offers sailing, canoeing & windsurfing with equipment hire and instruction available.

Riding: Alvie Stables (4 miles) provides hourly & daily countryside rides through Alvie Estate and the foothills of the Monadhliaths.

Birdwatching: Badenoch & Strathspey is one of Britain's finest locations for a wide variety of birds from the flood plains of the RSPB Insh Marshes Reserve to the ptarmigan and dotterels of the high tops and the now famous ospreys or, in the forests, to the crossbill (the only species of bird which is solely indigenous to Britain). The well known Loch Garten and Loch Ruthven Reserves are also in easy reach.

The Highland Wildlife Park: (2.5 miles) Specialises in Scotland's wildlife, past and present, along with endangered animals of the world's mountains and tundra regions.

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Walking & Cycling: A vast choice of terrain - craggy mountains, peaceful forests, crystal clear rivers & enchanting lochs. Find us on the Sustrans' Cycle Route 7 & the Badenoch Way.

Fishing: for salmon, trout, arctic char and pike can be arranged on a number of local rivers and lochs.

Golf: There are four excellent 18-hole golf courses in easy reach - at Newtonmore, Kingussie, Boat of Garten & Grantown-on-Spey.

Clay Pigeon Shooting: At two local estates

Skiing: Cairngorm (15 miles) with its new funicular uplift, offers some of the best Alpine (downhill) skiing in Scotland, whilst the forests of the Strath. provide endless trails for Nordic (cross-country) skiing.

DIRECTIONS:

We are situated on the B970 (about 1 mile south of Kincraig) midway between Kingussie and Aviemore O.S. Map No. 35/836038

From the South:
Take the Kingussie/Kincraig turn-off on the A9. Turn right on to the B9152 to Aviemore. After about 5 miles turn right at the War Memorial into Kincraig village. After about one and a half miles, turn right at T-junction towards Insh. Insh House is half a mile from the junction, on the left.

From the North:
Take the Kincraig turn-off on the A9. Turn right onto the B9152 to Kingussie. After about 5 miles turn left at the War Memorial into Kincraig village. After about one and a half miles, turn right at the T-junction towards Insh. Insh House is half a mile from the junction, on the left.

(See detailed map on last page, after enquiry form)

By Rail: To Kingussie or Aviemore

By Coach: To Kingussie, Kincraig or Aviemore (Scottish Citylink)

By Air: To Inverness (Dalcross Airport)

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