The Lynaberach and Ruthven Estate
Near Kingussie, Inverness-shire.
Sleeping 6, 6 and 8/9
The Lynaberach and Ruthven Estate in the southern Highlands is a privately-owned 11,OOO acre country estate of glorious heather- covered hills and peaceful glens in the Grampian Mountains some 6 miles from the small Highland town of Kingussie (shops, hotels, golf- course, railway station) - easily reached via the fast A9 Edinburgh/ Inverness road.
Here, in peaceful Glen Tromie, just near to the shallow River Tromie as it glides over stoney pools, are two much favoured high- standard, very comfortable modern properties which each make an ideal holiday home-from-home for a family; and, a little closer to Kingussie, surmounting a grassy hillock which affords spectacular views of the mountains all around, there is a traditonal stone cottage which can accommodate two families or larger parties.
Above right; Knappach Cottage
Right; Lynaberach Cottage
There is exceptional walking and bird-watching on the Estate; fishing and sport as outlined below; and it is only 12 miles from the attractions of Aviemore with a further 8 miles to the chairlift that carries you up the Cairngorm Mountains. In addition this is an excellent touring centre with main roads radiating to Fort William and Inverness, and lots of small tracks branching into mountain glens just waiting to be explored.
There are some 6 kms double-bank and 7 kms single-bank fishing on the River Tromie, and 2 kms single-bank fishing on the Spey - all containing stocked and wild brown trout. (There is always the chance of a salmon - they are there but hard to catch). In addition there are three easily accessible lochs (one with boat) with stocked brown trout.
All these properties have superb positions, a lovely outlook, car parking at the door, and are safe and interesting for children.
Accommodation:
Lynaberach Cottage (Sleeps 6)
Lynaberach Cottage stands quietly in an enclosed grass garden quite far up Glen Tromie, on flat ground near the river, without another house in sight. Because of its lovely position below the hills and near the trees, TV has to be sacrificed as reception is very poor.
Heating is by Oil CH (
included), electricity and open-fire. Bed-linen and towels are included. Pets by prior arrangement.
Single Storey:
- Sitting room with open-fire.
- Kitchen/Dining room with microwave, electric-cooker, fridge and washing machine, etc.
- Bathroom with bath, WC and basin.
- Twin Bedroom.
- Twin Bedroom.
- Double Bedroom.
- Shower, WC and basin.
Lynaberach Cottage:
Lynaberach Wing (Sleeps 6)
Lynaberach Wing is a snug and comfortable wing of the large 'Lynaberach Lodge' which stands further up this entrancing valley. At the side of the Lodge (which is used intermittently by the owners) - just 60 yards from the river - the Wing is completely self-contained with its own entrance, and has really lovely views right up the valley. We regret no TV as reception is very poor.
Heating is by electricity and wood-burning stove. Bed - linen and towels are included. Pets by prior arrangement.
Single Storey:
- Sitting room/Kitchen/Dining room with wood-burning stove, microwave, electric-cooker, fridge and washing machine, etc.
- Bathroom with bath, WC and basin.
- Twin Bedroom.
- Double Bedroom.
- Single bedroom.
- Single bedroom.
- 2nd WC.
Lynaberach Wing:
Knappach Cottage (Sleeps 8 or 9)
Knappach Cottage (photograph at top of this page)is a very attractively-sited old stone cottage standing on its own rising ground, with a lovely view of a semi-circle of distant hills and the historic Ruthven Barracks backed by the Cairngorm Mountains. Converted from two original cottages, it is reached via a small side-road from Kingussie and a car-track that is accessible in all but very extreme snow conditions.
There is excellent heating by oil CH (included) as well as night store heaters and wood-burning stove. Bed-linen and towels are included. Pets by prior arrangement. An extra camp-bed is available for hire. Tickets may be obtained from the keeper for fishing between mid-march and mid-August (approximately £7 per day or £30 per week).
Downstairs:
- Sitting room with wood-burning stove and TV.
- Kitchen/Dining room with microwave, dishwasher, electric-cooker, fridge, etc.
- Bathroom with bath (shower over) WC and basin and washing-machine and tumble-drier.
- Double-bed room with wash hand basin.
- 2nd WC.
Upstairs:
- Double-bed room.
- Twin-bed room with another Twin-bed room through it.
Knappach Cottage:
Tariff (Weekly Rental):
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Lynaberach Cottage £ per week:
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Lynaberach Wing £ per week:
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Knappach Cottage £ per week:
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300
330
385
435
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