Experience world-class service at Mount Barker

Mount Barker is a large, detached, Victorian house, situated in one acre of grounds. Located in Grantown on Spey, the property is just 200 metres from the High Street. The property offers private parking and a secure garage for motorbikes and bicycles. Free WiFi is available throughout. The house offers original features such as chandeliers. All rooms have high ceilings and offer dual aspect windows. You will also find a flat-screen TV with cable channels, tea/coffee making facilities and the luxury bathrooms with underfloor heating. Guests can enjoy mountain views. The breakfast room overlooks the large front garden. Breakfast is served daily and includes Continental and à la carte options. This room is also the guest lounge and features a log-burning stove. Guests at Mount Barker will be able to enjoy a range of activities within the Cairngorms National Park such as skiing and cycling. There is also a storage room for outdoor clothing, golf and fishing equipment. Inverness Airport is 35 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was ideal,just a short walk to the high street of Grantown-On-Spey,with lots of Interesting places to drive to nearby. The breakfast was really tasty,and the table had everything you would like on it and more. Our hosts Karen and...
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    The room was very well set up- there was a private lounge area with a log fire and the offer of a whisky. Breakfast was delicious. A great place to play cards and catch up
  • Patrick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely property in a great central location for visiting the whisky trail and local walks. Accommodation was very clean with a lovely personal touch. The extra provisions, bread, eggs, etc were also very welcome

Host Information

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Mount Barker is a large, detached, Victorian house, in one acre of grounds, situated very close to Grantown on Spey, town centre. The interior has recently been lovingly restored and refurbished to exacting standards, solely, for the convenience and comfort of our guests. All our rooms have high ceilings and the lavish chandeliers throughout the house help create an ambience of opulence and exclusitivity. The bedrooms are spacious with light pouring in from dual aspect windows. The Super King beds are adorned with the highest quality bedding and the bathrooms have incredibly high - end fixtures and underfloor heating. The morning room is bright and airy and guests can enjoy a sumptuous cooked breakfast at a round table, overlooking a large, spacious front lawn. This room, with its log - burning stove, doubles as the guest lounge, and a place to relax in the evening, have pre dinner drinks and share tales of the day's adventures. We provide the use of a large tiled Boot Room for storing outside clothing, golf bags, fishing rods, rucksacks, etc. We have ample private parking for cars and a secure garage for motorcycles and bicycles.
As enthusiasts for all things outdoor, we consider ourselves incredibly lucky to live within the Cairngorms National Park, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Being the UK's largest National Park, it offers endless activities throughout the year including water sports, snow sports, wildlife watching and the most amazing high and low level walking and cycling routes. With all those options in mind, apart of course for the Speyside whisky distilleries, it was the abundance of beautiful, scenic, golf courses which attracted us to this area in the first instance. We were spoilt for choice but finally decided upon the Boat of Garten where we are both members. We also take every opportunity to experience all the other wonderful courses in the vicinity throughout the year. In the winter, when the conditions allow, we blow the dust of our skis and head for the nearby Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore or The Lecht.
The Highlands of Scotland are often described as an amazing concoction of culture, history, architecture and unparalleled scenery. The big skies, mind - blowing landscapes, superb food and friendly, hospitable people, make it a wonderful place to come to escape and unwind. Within easy reach of Mount Barker Bed and Breakfast there are nature walks to enjoy, forest trails in which to walk or cycle, the river Spey in which to fish or canoe and spectacular golf courses aplenty. Annual events include, Siberian Husky Club rally, music festivals, Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, walking festivals, Highland Games, Thunder in the Glens - Harley Davidson Motorbike Rally, Chainsaw Carving Championship, Motor Mania - 0ver 500 classic cars in Grantown High Street and many, many more. Christmas and New Year is a special time to visit Grantown with its awesome festive lights, Christmas Parades and Scottish ceilidh dancing in the street during Hogmanay celebrations.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Mount Barker
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Mount Barker takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 19:30

Check-out

From 07:00 to 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Mount Barker 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.

FAQs about Mount Barker

  • Check-in at Mount Barker is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

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

  • Mount Barker offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours

  • Room options at Mount Barker include:

    • Double
    • Apartment

  • Mount Barker is 450 yards from the centre of Grantown on Spey. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.