Birchbank House, built in 1874, offers timeless elegance together with the comfort and ease of modern day living.  Beautiful décor together with log fires, comfy sofas and original features make this a charming country retreat for friends and family alike.  A fantastic kitchen complete with Rayburn, large farm style table and French doors, is the  perfect hub for a wonderful family holiday, whilst an large dining room is perfect for both formal and informal dining.  The lovely sitting room with its open fire is perfect for cosy evenings whilst the young and not so young can enjoy the games room with its snooker table and wood burning stove.  Upstairs four generous bedrooms provide a comfortable retreat at the end of a busy day and together with three bathrooms make this house perfect for both large and small groups.

Surrounded by the stunning scenery of Speyside, the house is set back from the road and benefits from a large garden offering peace and seclusion together with outdoor seating / tables and BBQ, tree house and rope swing, where deer, pheasants and red squirrels can be frequently spotted and bird watchers will love the array of species to be seen.

Ground floor:
Entrance hall, sitting room with open fire, dining room, large kitchen/diner with Rayburn, large breakfast table and French doors to garden, games room with wood burning stove, cloakroom with wc and whb

First floor:
Double bedroom, bathroom with shower over bath ,wc, and whb, twin bedroom with en-suite shower room with wc and whb, two further twin bedrooms, bathroom with bath with shower attachment, wc and whb.

• Fishing – the house is minutes from the River Spey, one of the best salmon and Sea trout rivers in Scotland.
• Shooting and Stalking can be arranged locally.
• Skiing and snowboarding – both Aviemore and the Lecht are within easy distance offering between them over 50 km of exciting skiing in breathtaking surroundings.
• Walking – the Speyside way passes by Craigellachie and offers 65miles of stunning scenery to walk through.  There are many Munros in the area to challenge the more energetic.
• Malt Whisky Trail – the world famous Macallan and Glenfiddich Distilleries are less than 5 miles of the house, and are just two of many in the Spey Valley renowned for its whisky making. 
• Steam train journey - take a journey back in time through beautiful Strathspey and experience the magic of Steam.
• Ballindalloch Castle - a magnificent 16th century castle - home to the Macpherson-Grant family since 1546. Enjoy Audio - Visual presentations, river walks, and see the oldest herd of Aberdeen-Angus cattle
• Funicular Railway – take a trip to the top of the Cairngorm Mountains and enjoys the great fresh air and spectacular views.  Walk up the mountain paths or enjoy dining in the Ptarmigan Restaurant – the UK’s highest at 1097m above sea level
• Golf - nearby golf courses include Elgin, Rothes, Dufftown, Lossiemouth and the championship course at Nairn.

Linen & towels provided. Oil central heating, logs for stove and open fire
& electricity included.

Satellite TV & DVD, Rayburn cooker, ceramic hob, 2x electric oven, fridge/freezer, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer. Large garden with garden furniture, tree house and rope swing. Games room with pool table, table football, darts etc

Daily cleaning and cooking can be arranged locally at extra charge subject to availibity

Rated 3 star by the Scottish Tourist Board

Dogs restricted to ground floor

Shortbreaks by arrangement